Departments
Justice Planning
Vicki Ashley, Interim County Executive
(512) 854-4759
The mission of the Justice Planning (JP) Department is to support the Travis County Commissioners Court and key stakeholders by providing quality data analysis and the planning, implementing, and sustaining county-wide initiatives for the reduction of crime and the enhancement of public safety.
Counseling & Education Services
Caryl Colburn, Director
(512) 854-9540
Travis County Counseling and Education Services (TCCES) promotes public safety and crime reduction through assessment and rehabilitative programs for adults and juveniles referred by various criminal justice affiliates.
Juvenile Public Defender
Kameron Johnson, Public Defender
(512) 854-4128
The Juvenile Public Defender's (JPD) Office is committed to providing legal representation to individuals of Travis County who are unable to afford legal counsel and who are facing criminal accusations or other statutorily defined action.
Law Library
Lisa Rush, Law Library Manager
(512) 854-8677
The Law Library helps the Travis County community access legal information to help the courts advance fairness and equality in the justice system.
Mental Health Public Defender
Melissa McRoy Shearer, Director
(512) 854-3030
The Travis County Mental Health Public Defender Office serves the needs of persons with mental illness involved in the criminal justice system.
Office of Child Representation
Leslie Hill, Managing Attorney
(512) 854-7312
The Office of Child Representation (OCR) provides legal representation and case management for children who are involved in Child Protective Services cases.
Office of Parent Representation
Jacquelyn Wilson, Interim Chief Counsel
(512) 854-7302
The Office of Parental Representation (OPR) provides indigent, primary parents or guardians who have had their children removed or are at risk of having their children removed by The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services due to allegations of abuse/neglect.
Dispute Resolution
Kris Donley, Director
(512) 371-0033
The Dispute Resolution Center is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides and promotes accessible, high-quality dispute resolution services for all people in Travis County and the surrounding Austin, TX areas.
(The Adult Probation Department (CSCD) does not fall under the purview of Justice and Public Safety.)
