ORDER N0.28480
APPROVAL OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
KERB COUNTY AND APPRIS, INC
On this the 12th day of January 2004, upon motion made by Commissioner Letz,
seconded by Commissioner Williams, the Court unanimously approved by a
vote of 4-0-0, of agreement between Kerr County and Appris, Inc. to provide
crime victim notification services to the citizens and residents of Kerr County.
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COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REQUEST
PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND NINE COPIES OF THIS REQUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE
REVIEWED BY THE COURT.
MADE BY: W.R. Hierholzer
MEETING DATE: January 12, 2004
OFFICE: Ken County Sheriffs Office
TIME PREFERRED:
SUBJECT: (PLEASE BE SPECIFIC)
Consider and discuss approval of agreement between Kerr County and Appris, Inc. to provide crime
Victim notification services to the citizens and residents of Kerr County.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) \
NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: Sheriff Hierholzer J
ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: 3minutes
IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE:
Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter SS I and
552, Government Code, is as follows:
Meeting scheduled for Mondays:
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THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON:
5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday.
All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been
prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be
appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request
Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court.
January 12, 2004
TO: Kerr County Judge Pat Tinley and
Kerr County Commissioners' Court
FROM: Sheriff W.R Hierholzer
RE: Agreement between Kerr County and Appriss, Inc.
Consider and discuss approval of agreement between Kerr County and
Appriss, Inc. to provide crime victim notification services to the citizens
and residents of Ken County.
Texas VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), is a toll-
free, 24-hour hotline service that provides up-to-date offender custody and
court information. It automatically notifies registered users, within
minutes, if an offender is released, transferred, escapes, or if there is a
change in an offender's court status. Texas VINE can deliver automated
updates via phone, letter, fax, or email in English or Spanish.
Why automated notification?
VINE is an important tool for victims and law enforcement, because it
can:
• help a county meet its legislative mandate to notify crime victims
when an offender has a change in custody status or court date
• give victims round-the-clock access to vital offender information,
providing them with a sense of control and peace of mind
• help victim advocates and law enforcement officials aid and protect
crime victims