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TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE

The Bexar County Pretrial Office is dedicated to supporting community safety by providing essential information to the Judicial System. Our mission focuses on assisting in informed release decisions and offering structured supervision for defendants on pretrial status. Key functions include conducting interviews for personal bond, indigent attorney appointments, and monitoring system modifications, ensuring effective tracking of defendants. Our commitment aims to foster accountability and streamline the judicial process for indigent individuals through comprehensive intake services.

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TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE

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  1. TASK FORCE ON INDIGENT DEFENSE Presentation by Bexar County Pretrial Office

  2. Pretrial Services Office Mission Statement Our mission is to support community safety efforts by providing accurate information to the Judicial System for release decisions and structured supervision of defendants while on pretrial status.

  3. Intake Services Functions • Interview Defendants for Personal Bond • Conduct Basic Interviews • Conduct Indigent Attorney Appointment Interviews

  4. Indigent Attorney Appointment System (IDAAS)

  5. IDAAS Interview Process

  6. Modifications To IDAAS • Pretrial Staff Prohibited from Appointing • Surety to Surrender • Bond Forfeiture • Bond Increase • Alias Capias • Effective January 5, 2011, Restrictions were removed by Information Technology

  7. Modifications to IDAAS • Reports to be developed by IT for Pretrial to track defendants • 72 Hour from Arrest Report “No Attorney Assigned”- In Jail Status • 7 Day Report “No Attorney Assigned”- In Jail Status for Misdemeanor Cases • 14 Day Report “No Attorney Assigned” all Felony/Misdemeanor Cases

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