Title
A resolution adopting ethical and training standards for Juvenile Case Managers employed by the City of Mesquite, providing for implementation of said standards and providing for periodic review to ensure implementation of the requisite standards.
Body
As required by S.B. 61, adopted by the Texas State Legislature, the City of Mesquite has hired a Juvenile Case Manager to oversee alternative sentencing. The goal of the Juvenile Case Manager is to assist the Court in administering the Court’s juvenile dockets, to supervise its orders in case involving juvenile offenders, and to communicate with the Court regarding relevant life circumstances of juveniles appearing before the Court. The mission of the Juvenile Case Manager is to assist judges in providing juveniles and their families with resources to shape the juvenile’s future, and to help the juvenile connect with the community and develop into a law-abiding citizen.
The Code of Criminal Procedure, Article 45.056, requires a governing body employing a Juvenile Case Manager to adopt reasonable rules for juvenile case managers that provide for a code of ethics, educational pre-service and in-service training standards, and training in relevant substantive areas.
Recommended/Desired Action
Staff recommends approval of the resolution.
Attachment(s)
Resolution
Drafter
Lidia Barraza
Head of Department
Ted Chinn