To: Harris County Commissioners Court
Through: Jim Bethke, Director, Justice Administration Department
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Prepared By: Ana Yanez Correa, Deputy Director, Justice Administration Department
Subject: REPORT: U-Visa: A Critical Tool for Law Enforcement to Support Survivors of Crime and Build Community Resiliency
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Transmittal of a memo regarding the current policies related to the completion of Form I-918B and recommendations at the federal, state, and local levels.
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Background and Discussion:
On November 10, 2020, Commissioners Court approved a motion made by Commissioner Garcia for the Justice Administration Department (JAD) to draft a plan for the drafting of a model procedure for law enforcement agencies for processing requests for the completion of Form I-918 Supplement B and the promotion of said procedure to local law enforcement agencies. This memo provides an update to Commissioners Court regarding the status of this request.
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Alignment with Strategic Objective:
This item aligns with the JAD strategic objectives of better understanding the needs of survivors of crime and any service gaps that exist; and increasing transparency, accountability, public trust, and confidence in Harris County’s justice system.
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Supporting Analysis of U-Visa Policies Memorandum to Commissioners Court.