Department: Public Defender
Department Head/Elected Official: Alexander Bunin
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Grant
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MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable):
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable):
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request by the Public Defender for approval to accept from the Texas Indigent Defense Commission grant funds in the amount of $134,277, with no required match, for the Y3 Future Indigent Defense Leaders (Cohorts 3 & 4) Program.
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Background and Discussion:
Funded by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, this grant is part of the Harris County Improvement Grant Program
series. The Future Indigent Defense Leaders (FIDL) program aims to create the next generation of Texas public defense
leaders. TIDC has partnered with the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association and the Harris County Public
Defender's Office to create an unparalleled public defense training, mentoring, and leadership program.
Expected Impact:
Will benefit indigent defense by helping to train future indigent defense attorneys.
Alternative Options:
To seek alternate funding sources or discontinue the program.
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):
Date
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Action Taken
7/18/2023
Previous year's award.
Location:
Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
Service Name
FIDL Cohorts 3-4
FY25
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