Public defenders office draws step closer to reality

The Hays County Commissioners Court took another step toward a public defenders office during Tuesday’s meeting.

Following much discussion and consideration, the commissioners approved Neighborhood Defender Service (NDS), Inc. as the selected vendor in moving forward with the creation of a PDO.

Along with the commissioners, local immigration and legal reform organization Mano Amiga has advocated for the creation of a PDO in Hays County.