The court considered a request to add 131 new positions in the Detention Operations Command on a phased schedule from February through June 2026, but instead directed the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee (CJCC) to report on planned mental health diversion enhancement requests before the 2027 budget season.

What it means for you

Rather than approving the new detention staff positions, the court redirected the discussion toward mental health diversion planning, so the staffing request was not approved at this meeting.

Outcome

A motion was made by County Judge Hidalgo, seconded by Commissioner Garcia, to direct the CJCC to report to Court ahead of the 27 budget season what they plan to propose with regards to enhancement requests for mental health diversion and initiatives. The motion carried by the following vote: