Department: Management and Budget
Department Head/Elected Official: Daniel Ramos
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Discussion Item
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
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):
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Request for discussion on indigent defense and court appointed attorney fees in the District and County courts.
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Background and Discussion:
Costs for court appointed attorney fees are far outpacing the FY23 appropriation for departments 701 - District Court Appointed Attorney fees and 941 - County Court Appointed Attorney fees. A background and explanation by subject matter experts will help Commissioners Court to better understand the trends Harris County is experiencing.
Expected Impact:
A background and explanation from subject matter experts in the District and County courts, as well as the Office of Managed Assigned Council is useful prior to approving any supplemental budget appropriations.
Alternative Options:
Alignment with Goal(s):
X Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
_ Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Action Taken
4/25/2023
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Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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