The Honorable Denise Hernández, County Court at Law #6
Project Engage aims to reduce the number of revocations, convictions and jail sentences by providing teenage offenders the additional support and structure of regular judicial oversight within a probation term with maximum supervision, and an emphasis on school and/or work.
- Monthly Group Court Appearances
- Mandatory School and/or Work as a Condition
- Community Service and Engagement
- Mentorship Programming
- Resume Building, Job Finding and Training Resources
Project Engage is a docket created especially for misdemeanor defendants who are ages 17, 18 and 19 years of age. This docket takes place before Judge Hernández in County Court #6 every month. Misdemeanor cases that may be appropriate for Project Engage can be transferred into Court 6 from any Travis County criminal misdemeanor court at law or pled down to Court 6 as a reduction from felony District Court. Contact the Court 6 office if you have a case or cases you would like to be considered. This program is not offense specific.
Program
PARTICIPATION DETAILS
Conditions of probation
- Appear in Court 6 monthly in a group setting (2pm Thursday usually the last week of the month)
- Undergo random drug and alcohol tests
- Complete a series of community service projects designed specifically for this program
- Take part in mentor program
- Complete treatment and counseling as may be recommended
Incentives for accomplishment and progress
Offenders will be recognized for improved compliance and accomplishment with:
- Early Discharge
- CSR credit
- Recognition Certificate, letters and employment referrals
- Fee waivers or reduction
The consequences of non-compliance
- Work Crew community service through the probation department
- Additional CSR
- Increased Frequency of Random UA program
- Placement on Electronic Monitoring
- Referrals to Additional Counseling, Treatment, etc.
- As a last resort, revocation and jail time at full exposure
