Department: Domestic Relations
Department Head/Elected Official: David W. Simpson, J. D., Executive Director
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Bar Foundation Grant
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
title
Request by Domestic Relations for approval to accept from the Texas Bar Foundation grant funds in the amount of $25,000, with no required match, for the FY 2023 Self-Represented Services in the Family Courts Program.
end
Background and Discussion:
Approval is requested to accept grant funds for self-represented legal services to partially fund a nonlawyer position. The grant will enhance existing services to parents navigating the Harris County Family District Court system as self-represented litigants. These parents are seeking a conclusion to their uncontested, family-related matter. The service provides attorney-review of orders in uncontested family matters to ensure they meet form and the Court can proceed with finalization of the case. This service provides self-represented parents movement to finalize their case, access to justice, and reduced judicial delays.
Expected Impact:
The grant will enhance existing services to parents navigating the Harris County Family District Court system as self-represented litigants.
Alternative Options:
N/A
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
X Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
Date
Agenda Item #
Action Taken
7/20/21
269
Application Submitted for SFY '22
Location:
Address (if applicable):
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
Texas Bar Foundation Grant Application: ...
Click here for full text