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Overview
• Review of Existing Processes– Intake and Admissions Evaluation– Analysis of Intake Forms
• Collaboration with Internal/External entities– Texas Association of Counties– Office of Court Administration– TDCJ (CID, CJAD, PD, RED, HS, IT)
• Identified 2 major action areas– Document Checklist– Standardized Felony Judgment Forms
Our Goal
• A single document checklist to be used for all types of offender admissions
• Provides very clear, detailed instructions for completion of each section
• Eliminates the need to maintain numerous copies and eliminates the use of “admissions forms” and “checklists”
Admission to TDCJ
• Prison Offenders are routed through State Ready • State Jail Offenders
– Scheduled by the State Jail Admissions Office– County staff may send a list by fax 936 437 8788
• County name, Offender name, SID#, Gender, Transport Date
• SAFPF Offenders – Scheduled by the SAFPF Admissions Office– Fax the Document checklist to 936 437 8788 with the
SAFPF portion completed
Standardized Felony Judgment Form
• All relevant judgments should be included
• Standardized forms found at the OCA website
• www.courts.state.tx.us/oca/FelonyForms/index.asp
• Seven new forms• Ted Wood/OCA
– Assistant General Counsel– (512) 936-1183
Record of Arrest
• Documents the date of arrest for the offense for which the defendant is committed to the TDCJ
Criminal History
• Defendant’s history of criminal activity
• Includes all arrests and dispositions
• May be met thru:– NCIC/TCIC (DPS)
– FBI
Written Report
• Describes each offense
• Contains greater detail about the offense than found in court documents
• Should state the Penal Code citation
Indictment
• Formal charge issued by a Grand Jury
• Or a waiver of indictment submitted by the defendant
Jail Conduct Report
• Report prepared by the Sheriff that describes the defendant’s behavior while housed in jail
Detainers, Holds, Warrants
• Order issued by federal government authorizing the defendant remain in custody
• Written description of hold or warrant by any other jurisdiction
Pre- or Post-Sentence Investigation
• Report prepared by the Community Supervision Officer
• Details specific information about the defendant
Other Documents
• Revocation Report– Narrative detailing alleged violations
• Psychological/Psychiatric Evaluation– Prepared by qualified mental health professional and used by
judge or jury
• Client Supervision Plan– Prepared by Community Supervisor Officer and describes
treatment strategies for successful reintegration into the community
• Victim Impact Statement– Completed by victim or family– Describes how the offense affected them
Contact Information
• Classification and Records (936) 437-6231– State Ready
• LaDondra Adams (936) 437- 2150
– Admissions• Lisa Valdez (936) 437- 6236
– Capacity• Travis Turner (936) 437-6581
• Offender Transportation– Major (936) 293-4180
Contact Information
• Medical– Request for offender transfer into TDCJ due to conditions that
exceeds the county jail’s resources for treatment, please contact the TDCJ Health Services Liaison.
• Phyllis McWhorter, RN• Phone # (936) 437-3589• Fax # (936) 437-3599• Email: [email protected]
– County Jail Liaison for offenders identified with significant mental health issues
• Tom Arrowood, Assoc. Psychologist (936) 295-5768, Ext. 269 • Betty Scott (936) 437-3092
Request for Feedback
• Are there any areas you feel we could better assist in the overall process?
• Do you have questions specific to your county that you would like for us to follow up with you and answer?
• Do you feel the dialogue today was beneficial and can you offer any improvements for future forums?
• Please send your comments and suggestions to us at: [email protected]