Funding OK'd for public defender's office

Hays County is another step closer to establishing a public defender’s office (PDO) after the commissioners court approved funding for the endeavor. 

During Tuesday’s Hays County Commissioners Court meeting, a public hearing was held regarding the 2022 fiscal year proposed budget. Many Hays County citizens voiced their opinions and advocacy for the establishment of a PDO for the county. 

“A Public Defender Office makes the most sense both constitutionally as it would provide quality defense for all as well as fiscally as it would require less cost than any other indigent defense delivery method,” said Sam Benavides, Hays County resident and Campaign Fellow with Mano Amiga.