tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post3124739094330616764..comments2024-03-25T20:06:39.794-05:00Comments on Grits for Breakfast: House releases 'interim charges': What criminal justice topics on the agenda?Gritsforbreakfasthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-29925302082327764642009-12-03T08:47:58.665-06:002009-12-03T08:47:58.665-06:00I got $100,000 daily for 5 days,Do you want?
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TYC and TJPC are up for another Sunset r...I agree. TYC and TJPC are up for another Sunset review. The best thing that could happen is create the Texas Juvenile Justice Department. Current administration at TJPC just does not care about the counties anymore. Arrogance abounds there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-76810775677405470222009-11-30T20:38:45.748-06:002009-11-30T20:38:45.748-06:00The first and formost item is reviewing what the l...The first and formost item is reviewing what the legislature tasked TYC and TJPC with and see if it has been completed. TYC diversionary funding should be examined very closely, especially the funding foumulas in place. Many counties got the shaft now TJPC wants to take money(2.28)M away from the county usage and put it into a mental health SCREENING assessment that duplicates what services are already being provided locally. Waste of money or should I say misappropriated funds???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-67937172409560491222009-11-30T18:30:45.684-06:002009-11-30T18:30:45.684-06:00Define a peace officer? There should be a graduat...Define a peace officer? There should be a graduated scale of authority based on the population level in their jurisdiction.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-21937744071048317852009-11-30T16:20:03.750-06:002009-11-30T16:20:03.750-06:00I would love to add that the Legislature try to pa...I would love to add that the Legislature try to pass the same Expunction amendments that unanimously passed both houses in 2009.Paul Walcuttnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-91204004604857168922009-11-30T10:46:40.947-06:002009-11-30T10:46:40.947-06:00Regarding the Training Academy: From a DPS press ...Regarding the Training Academy: From a DPS press release:<br /><br />November 23, 2009 <br />DPS closes Training Academy dormitories<br /><br />Citing a concern for the safety of residents of the DPS Training Academy, members of the Texas Public Safety Commission voted unanimously Thursday to immediately close the two aging dormitories, which were built in 1955 and 1972. All students will be moved to a nearby motel for the immediate future.<br /><br />“We take the safety of our employees and students seriously and will do what we must do to provide them with a secure, safe sleeping environment,” said Steven C. McCraw, director of the Texas Department of Public Safety.<br /><br />Inspections of the facility by the State Fire Marshal’s Office for the past eight years have noted the deficiencies, but most of the recommendations have not been implemented because of funding constraints.<br /><br />Improvements to bring the buildings up to Life Safety Code for fire safety—includes a fire alarm and sprinkler system, a fire suppression system for the cafeteria and enclosing stairwells—would likely cost several million dollars. Compounding these issues, the high concentration of calcium in the buildings’ pipes over the years has caused the flow of hot water to almost cease. Repairing this critical infrastructure issue will require considerable funding to abate.<br /><br />The DPS dormitory houses students in the recruit school, as well as other DPS employees who travel from across the state to attend training classes or other meetings in Austin. The dormitory can house up to 417 people and includes a cafeteria where meals are served.<br /><br />### (PIO 2009-85)<br /><br />............<br /><br />Apparently, there is a $4 million price tag on repairs to the Academy. DPSOA has minutes to the last commission meeting here: http://dpsoa.wordpress.com/2009/11/20/dpsoa-public-safety-commission-meeting-summary-11192009/Raphael Hythlodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164099256744269373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-83942327179171699872009-11-30T10:02:48.411-06:002009-11-30T10:02:48.411-06:00Adrenolize, can you be more specific about the &qu...Adrenolize, can you be more specific about the "barracks problems"? I'm not sure I understand the reference.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-47590214793408131842009-11-30T10:00:26.422-06:002009-11-30T10:00:26.422-06:00Thanks for the DRP info, Raphael! I guess I should...Thanks for the DRP info, Raphael! I guess I should have checked the <br />Register last week! I'll compare this to the Sunset bill and what they'd proposed back in August and see what the changes are.Gritsforbreakfasthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10152152869466958902noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-73214055844976839152009-11-30T09:55:32.898-06:002009-11-30T09:55:32.898-06:00The first charge on the criminal jurisprudence lis...The first charge on the criminal jurisprudence list is to 'examine the deferred adjudication system in Texas and recommend legislative changes'. This was a top charge last session, and the committees on both the Senate and House debated for hours-with absolutely no new law passed! In order to be eligible for deferred adjudication, the defendant is required to plea guilty or no contest. FYI- deferred adjudications are supposed to be a second chance to offenders, because-if the terms of supervision are completed by the defendant, the charge is dismissed, and no formal conviction occurs. But, the record of arrest remains, along with the court's actions-and this poses a huge problem in many areas, even years after the original incident. People are denied occupational licenses, housing, have difficulty obtaining respectable employment, and the list goes on. There are those with Orders of Nondisclosure, where they have the incident 'sealed' from public view, and may legally deny the very existence of the offense-unless under oath in a future criminal proceeding. But, many licensing agencies have access to these, and on some license applications, 'investigations' are opened if one does not 'admit' the past offense. This violates the spirit of the Order of Nondisclosure statute, but some of these agencies require full disclosure. There are so many inconsistencies with all the various laws, as some licensing agencies consider a dismissed deferred adjudication as a 'conviction'. This is contrary to the agreement signed by the defendant in court, as any successfully completed supervision, is not deemed a conviction, and the charge is dismissed. Yes, the legislators need to revisit this issue, and allow for expunction of any past offense (after a certain time period). Also, background checks must only be applicable/allowable for a certain period of time prior to the offense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-8211748795534671012009-11-30T09:23:35.897-06:002009-11-30T09:23:35.897-06:00New rule for the driver responsibility program:
T...New rule for the driver responsibility program:<br /><br />Texas Register<br /> <br />TITLE 37 PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS <br />PART 1 TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SAFETY <br />CHAPTER 15 DRIVER LICENSE RULES <br />SUBCHAPTER J DRIVER RESPONSIBILITY PROGRAM <br />RULE §15.163 Amnesty, Incentive and Indigency Programs <br />ISSUE 12/04/2009 <br />ACTION Final/Adopted <br />Preamble Texas Admin Code Rule <br /><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br /> <br />(a)The department may provide for amnesty, incentive and indigency programs under the Driver Responsibility Program.<br /><br />(b)The Amnesty Program will consist of an agreement made between the department and an individual to reduce a surcharge assessment based upon compliance with the law. The Amnesty Program will apply to surcharges for Failure to Maintain Insurance and Driving Without a Valid License.<br /><br /> (1)For a No Insurance surcharge, the assessment may be reduced to 75% of the initial assessment if the individual provides proof of insurance satisfactory to the department.<br /><br /> (A)The individual will be required to maintain liability insurance for the term of the surcharge assessment to qualify for the reduction each year.<br /><br /> (B)The individual will be required to present proof of insurance at the time of payment. If the individual enters an installment agreement, proof of insurance must be presented with each payment made to the department.<br /><br /> (C)Proof of insurance submitted by the individual may be verified by the department through the Financial Responsibility Verification program. Proof of insurance which cannot be verified may no longer be considered valid.<br /><br /> (D)If the individual fails to comply with subparagraphs (A) and (B) or defaults on the payment plan during the reduced assessment period, the amnesty provision will be voided and the full assessment will be applied.<br /><br /> (2)For a Driving Without a Valid License surcharge, the assessment may be reduced to 75% of the initial assessment if the individual obtains the appropriate driver license for the type of vehicle for which the offense was issued.<br /><br /> (A)The individual will be required to maintain a valid driver license for the term of the surcharge assessment to qualify for the reduction each year.<br /><br /> (B)If the individual fails to maintain a valid driver license as required or defaults on the payment plan during the reduced assessment period, the amnesty provision will be voided and the full assessment amount will be applied.<br /><br />(c)The Incentive Program will consist of an agreement made between the department and an individual to reduce surcharge assessments based upon compliance with the surcharge program. The Incentive Program will apply to surcharges for Points, Intoxication and Driving While License Invalid.<br /><br /> (1)At the annual review for a second surcharge assessment, if the driver record reflects no additional convictions subject to the Driver Responsibility Program, the second surcharge assessment will be reduced to 90% of the full assessment.<br /><br /> (2)At the annual review for a third surcharge assessment, if the driver record reflects no additional convictions subject to the Driver Responsibility Program, the third surcharge assessment will be reduced to 80% of the full assessment.<br /><br />This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.<br /><br />Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on November 23, 2009 <br />TRD-200905432<br /><br />Stuart Platt<br /><br />General Counsel<br /><br />Texas Department of Public Safety<br /><br />Effective date: December 13, 2009<br /><br />Proposal publication date: August 7, 2009<br /><br />For further information, please call: (512) 424-5848Raphael Hythlodayhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06164099256744269373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8597101.post-51547740611733768882009-11-30T09:20:16.696-06:002009-11-30T09:20:16.696-06:00I for one would like to see a committee address th...I for one would like to see a committee address the DPS barracks problems that have been all over the news. That has been an issue since 2000, and now that the barracks over there are completely shut down, there is talk about canceling all of 2010 recruit classes. That is another problem fanning the flames of the officer shortage in Texas.Adrenolizehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06417480164688182450noreply@blogger.com