The Court directed the Public Defender's Office and the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel to present annual updates on their strategic plans to Commissioners Court by August 15th each year through 2031.

What it means for you

Residents will have a regular, publicly accountable record of how the county's public defense offices are planning and performing, reported every year through 2031.

Outcome

A motion was made by Commissioner Briones, seconded by Commissioner Ellis, to direct the Harris County Public Defender’s Office and the Office of Managed Assigned Counsel to provide an annual update on their Strategic Plans to Commissioners Court by August 15th of each year, every year through 2031. The motion carried by the following vote: (5-0)

How each member voted

5–0, per the official record.