Department: County Administration
Department Head/Elected Official: Diana Ramirez, County Administrator
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
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 and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
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Background and Discussion:
On October 31, 2023, Commissioners Court directed the Office of County Administration (OCA) to have a standing jail item on the agenda for updates and actions to ensure expeditious progress on improving the jail conditions and reducing the jail population. This item is the next scheduled update on this topic.
Expected Impact:
Keeping a standing item on the Commissioners Court meeting agenda will maintain the work of addressing jail population, staffing, and conditions at the forefront and build momentum for improvements.
Alternative Options:
Return to providing ad hoc updates to Commissioners Court.
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
12/19/2023
24
No Action
10/31/2023
419
Direct OCA to prepare a standing jail item for the agenda and work with HRRM and HCSO on a Detention Officer pay scale that improves retention
11/14/2023
13
First standing item: Request for discussion and possible action regarding Harris County jail population, staffing, conditions, and other issues.
Direct OCA to prioritize the length of stay analysis, Detention Officer retention, and a particular focus on those charged with murder.
12/05/2023
11
To have VSD, County Courts, Just...
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