The Office of Counsel


Overview

The Office of Counsel provides legal support and services to the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.


Mission

To improve public safety by ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes and regulations, support appropriate treatment services, and facilitate successful completion of each inmate’s sentence.


Core Services

  • Legal Counsel for the Department
  • Visitation Appeals
  • Sentencing Review
  • Extradition
  • Freedom of Information Law Requests and Appeals