22.
Commissioners Court Meeting
- Meeting Date:
- 04/29/2025
- Title:
- Operation Lone Star Resolution
- Submitted By:
- Melinda Mata
- Department:
- County Judge
Subject:
Discussion and possible action to approve the attached Resolution for Operation Lone Star Alternative Public Defense Program and an Addendum to the Webb County Indigent Defense Plan and any other matters incident thereto.
Issue: There has been a reduction of all detention facilities that hold illegal aliens that are charged with criminal trespass and a possible reduction of charges of criminal trespass placed on these people. This is mainly due to the new Presidential administration policies.
Solution: The Regional Public Defender's office will continue representation of these offenses moving forward.
Result: Moving forward with the initiative will allow for a more effective and stream-line process for attorney representation.
Issue: There has been a reduction of all detention facilities that hold illegal aliens that are charged with criminal trespass and a possible reduction of charges of criminal trespass placed on these people. This is mainly due to the new Presidential administration policies.
Solution: The Regional Public Defender's office will continue representation of these offenses moving forward.
Result: Moving forward with the initiative will allow for a more effective and stream-line process for attorney representation.
Background:
None
Previous Court Action:
None
Fiscal Impact
- Budget Account Number:
- n/a
- Funding Source:
- n/a
- Balance:
- n/a
Financial Impact:
none