Are employees of the CSCD State or County employees?
While considered State employees for the purposes of liability for official actions, workers’ compensation, and medical/dental insurance participation, CSCD employees are not State employees. While considered County employees for the purposes of general personnel policies and retirement participation, neither are CSCD employees County employees. Employees of the CSCD are employees of local judicial districts and are administered by a Director appointed by the local District Judge(s). A state agency, the Community Justice Assistance Division (CJAD) of the Texas Department of Criminal Justice sets standards for local CSCDs, including certification of officers. CJAD also administers state funding for the operation of local CSCDs. By statute, the County provides office space, utilities and some equipment for the CSCD.
