Sec. 413.009.  DUTIES OF POLICY COUNCIL.  (a)  To accomplish its duties the policy council shall:
(1)  conduct an in-depth analysis of the criminal justice system;
(2)  determine the long-range needs of the criminal justice system and recommend policy priorities for the system;
(3)  identify critical problems in the criminal justice system and recommend strategies to solve those problems;
(4)  assess the cost-effectiveness of the use of state and local funds in the criminal justice system;
(5)  recommend means to improve the deterrent and rehabilitative capabilities of the criminal justice system;
(6)  advise and assist the legislature in developing plans, programs, and proposed legislation for improving the effectiveness of the criminal justice system;
(7)  evaluate the rehabilitative capabilities of a state-administered sex offender treatment program and, based on that evaluation, determine if the program is necessary;
(8)  make computations of daily costs and compare interagency costs on services provided by agencies that are a part of the criminal justice system;
(9)  make population computations for use in planning for the long-range needs of the criminal justice system;
(10)  determine long-range information needs of the criminal justice system and acquire that information;
(11)  engage in other activities consistent with the responsibilities of the policy council;  and
(12)  cooperate with the Crime Victims' Institute by providing information and assistance to the institute relating to the improvement of crime victims' services.
(b)  In addition to the policy council's other duties under this chapter, the policy council may perform any function described in Subsection (a) to promote an effective and cohesive juvenile justice system.
Amended by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 298, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 445, Sec. 16, eff. Sept. 1, 1997;  Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 62, Sec. 8.07, eff. Sept. 1, 1999.