Harris County Court Ordered Community Service Overview

Harris County Court Ordered Community Service Overview

Harris County Court Ordered Community Service


In Harris County, Texas, court-ordered community service can be completed through various programs and organizations, including non-profits, government agencies, and faith-based organizations. Harris County Volunteer Center and Community Service office (VCCS) can assist individuals by coordinating placements and tracking completed hours with several of these non-profit organizations.

Harris County Volunteer Center can also assist The Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD) by providing online tracking tools with real-time progress updates for all clients. Individuals Who must complete a specific number of hours, typically verified by the organization can also find opportunities through Harris County Volunteer Center for completing court-mandated hours.
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Harris County Volunteer Center and Community Service Office

Harris County Volunteer Center and Community Service Office


The Harris County Volunteer Center Office provides assistance by coordinating placements and tracking hours for those ordered to complete community service by the courts. In general, any non-profit or government agency can be an acceptable site for completing community service and Harris County Volunteer Center can assist coordinating placements and tracking hours for those ordered to complete community service by the courts.

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Important Considerations:
Court Order: Individuals must have a court order mandating community service.
Referral Documents: You may need referral documents from your assigning agency when scheduling an orientation.
Age Restrictions: Some organizations may have age requirements for volunteers.
Time Commitment: The number of hours required will be determined by the court.
Background Checks: Some organizations may require background checks.
Verification: The court may verify the completion of community service hours through various means.

Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD)

Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD)


The Harris County Community Supervision & Corrections Department (CSCD) manages the Community Service Restitution Program (CSRP) by tracking hours for those ordered to complete community service by the courts. Harris County Volunteer Center can also assist CSCD by coordinating placements and tracking hours for those ordered to complete community service. The CSCD and courts may verify the completion of community service hours through various means, including progress reports generated by Harris County Volunteer Center.

Harris County Court Ordered Community Service Overview

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Harris County Community Service program includes:

*Available 7 days per week. * Make your own schedule. * Nights and weekends available in many locations.
*Court Approved (501c3 Non Profit organization to approve your hours)
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