As “they” say, hindsight is 20/20. As you look back on your years of service, what are some of the most valuable lessons you learned? As President Harry Truman said, “It is amazing what you can accomplish if you do not care who gets the credit.” A focus on results and outcomes is always more productive than getting caught up in who is getting the credit or getting … [Read more...] about Words of Wisdom from Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley
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Indigent Defense Task Force Sets
Counties seeking their share of some $12 million budgeted by the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense (Task Force) for FY2007 must submit their applications online by Oct. 23. Bell County Judge Jon Burrows, who serves on the Task Force and its Grants and Reporting Committee, said he "is pleased with the new budget for the Task Force" approved at the Task Force's August … [Read more...] about Indigent Defense Task Force Sets
Jail Diversion Programs Target Offenders With Mental Illness
Slowly but surely, the state of Texas is trying to turn a complicated, costly, and often heartbreaking saga into a coordinated, comprehensive service delivery system – and counties are right in the thick of it. Anywhere from 16 percent to 20 percent of offenders in the Texas criminal justice system have a mental health diagnosis, said Leon Evans, director of the Center for … [Read more...] about Jail Diversion Programs Target Offenders With Mental Illness