Relating to the payment of certain costs and expenses of a juvenile case manager.
Impact
If passed, HB3880 will directly affect state laws related to juvenile justice funding. The amendments would provide clearer guidelines on how funds can be allocated for the various expenses necessary to employ juvenile case managers. By establishing a specific fund for these expenses, the bill aims to streamline the financial aspects related to managing juvenile cases, thereby enhancing the judicial process and the overall functioning of the juvenile justice system in Texas.
Summary
House Bill 3880 proposes amendments to the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure specifically concerning the funding and payment of various expenses for juvenile case managers. The bill allows courts to utilize a designated fund to cover a wide range of costs associated with the employment and operation of juvenile case managers. This includes their salaries, benefits, training, licensing, travel, and operational expenses. The intention behind the bill is to ensure that juvenile case managers are adequately supported in their roles within the juvenile justice system.
Contention
While the bill appears to support greater funding for juvenile case managers, there may be concerns regarding the adequacy of the funds provided. Discussions around the bill might focus on whether the funding mechanisms are sufficient to meet the needs of case managers in districts with high juvenile case loads. Additionally, some stakeholders may question the implications of establishing a fund that could be perceived as either too restrictive or too burdensome, depending on how the funds are managed and distributed at the local court level.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Relating to youth diversion strategies and procedures for children accused of certain fine-only offenses in municipal and justice courts and related criminal justice matters; authorizing fees.
Relating to the operation and administration of and practices and procedures regarding proceedings in the judicial branch of state government, including the service of process and delivery of documents related to the proceedings, the administration of oaths, and the management of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission, and the composition of certain juvenile boards; establishing a civil penalty; increasing certain court costs; authorizing fees.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department, and the powers and duties of the office of inspector general of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to magistration proceedings for criminal defendants and the retention of related records, to services and representation provided to indigent criminal defendants and indigent juveniles, and to the governance and administration of the Texas Indigent Defense Commission.
Relating to the continuation and functions of the Texas Juvenile Justice Department and the functions of the office of independent ombudsman for the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.
Relating to eligibility for custodial officer service in the Employees Retirement System of Texas by certain juvenile correctional officers and caseworkers employed by the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.