Administrative Review & Risk Management Division

Counsel Substitute Program

The mission of the Counsel Substitute program is to secure and protect the due process rights of inmates charged with major disciplinary infractions by providing trained staff members to assist inmates during the disciplinary process and ensure that the process is operated efficiently and with accountability.

The Counsel Substitute program secures and protects the due process rights of offenders charged with disciplinary infractions by providing trained staff to assist offenders during the disciplinary process. Counsel Substitute Program employees conduct certification training, provide technical assistance and continuous support to the disciplinary hearing officers and counsel substitute staff.

Contact:

Texas Department of Criminal Justice
Administrative Review & Risk Management Division
Paul Morales, Manager
PO Box 99
Huntsville, TX 77342-0099
Phone: (936) 437-3477
Fax: (936) 437-3478