State-level inmate transportation policies, contracts, and invoices (Texas Department of Criminal Justice)
| Submitted | July 6, 2016 |
| Est. Completion | Sept. 12, 2016 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the Texas Public Information Act, I hereby request the following records:
• Any and all policies, procedures, directives, or associated materials regarding the transportation and extradition of prisoners under the jurisdiction of this agency. If such materials exist for both the transportation of prisoners within this agency's jurisdiction and transportation of prisoners to locations outside of this agency's jurisdiction and these materials differ, provision of all would be greatly appreciated.
• Any and all contracts—as well as all associated amendments, exhibits, memorandums, directives, or other such additional materials—intergovernmental services agreements, and any other agreements regarding the transportation (of any type and length) of prisoners in the custody of this agency.
• For any transportation provided by a company, agency, or other entity that is not this agency, please provide all invoices for services, as well as any and all agreements (including supplemental elements) under which such services were provided
Further clarification can be provided upon request.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: Jasmine Jones
Mr. Lipton:
Your request for public information below has been received. In order to proceed with your request, additional information is needed. Please clarify a date range regarding invoices for services, as well as any and all agreements (including supplemental elements) under which such services were provided.
The TDCJ is unable to respond to your letter until further information or clarification is provided.
You have 61 days to respond to this letter and provide a better understanding, in writing, of your request. If no response is received within 61 days, your case will be closed and your request considered withdrawn. Texas Government Code 552.222
Respectfully,
Jasmine Jones
Executive Services
Open Records
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From: Jasmine Jones
Ms. Lipton,
Please see attached regarding your Public Information Request dated July 6, 2016.
Thank you,
Pete Johnson, C.P.M., CTPM, CTCM
Assistant Director, ITCU Branch
Contracts and Procurement Dept.
Texas Department of Criminal Justice
From: Beryl Lipton
Hello Mr. Johnson,
Thanks so much for your letter. Regarding the individual purchase orders, would there happen to be a consolidated record of transactions from January 1, 2015 through today that would not require as much search time or redaction?
Thanks so much for your help,
Beryl
From: Jasmine Jones
The TDCJ is working diligently to compile the information responsive to your request below. An additional 10 business days is required to process the request. Your information is anticipated to be available on or before the close of business Friday, August 5, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this process.
Lydia Pool
Executive Services
936-437-6460
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From: Jasmine Jones
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From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I wanted to follow up on the following Freedom of Information request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 6, 2016. Please let me know when I can expect to receive a response, or if further clarification is needed.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Jasmine Jones
The TDCJ is working diligently to compile the information responsive to your request below. An additional 10 business days is required to process the request. Your information is anticipated to be available on or before the close of business Friday, August 19, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this process.
Lydia Pool
Executive Services
936-437-6460
From: Lydia Pool
The TDCJ is working diligently to compile the information responsive to your request below. An additional 10 business days is required to process the request. Your information is anticipated to be available on or before the close of business Friday, September 2, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this process.
Lydia Pool
Executive Services
936-437-6460
From: MuckRock.com
To Whom It May Concern:
I'm following up on the following Public Information Act request, copied below, and originally submitted on July 6, 2016. You had previously indicated that it would be completed on Aug. 19, 2016. I wanted to check on the status of my request, and to see if there was a new estimated completion date.
Thanks for your help, and let me know if further clarification is needed.
From: Lydia Pool
From: Tammy Houser
The TDCJ is working diligently to compile the information responsive to your request below. An additional 10 business days is required to process the request. Your information is anticipated to be available on or before the close of business Monday, September 19, 2016.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience during this process.
Tammy Houser
Open Records Coordinator
Texas Department of Criminal Justince
Executive Services
Phone (936) 437-6460
Fax (936) 437-2125
Note: The information contained in this electronic mail and attachments is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential, privileged, or proprietary information. Any other use of these materials is strictly prohibited. This email may not be forwarded outside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice without the permission of the original sender. If you have received this material in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and destroy all electronic, paper, or other versions.
From: OGC Open Records
Ms. Lipton,
Attached is the responsive information provided by both the Executive Services Division and the Parole Division pertaining to your below request. A cost estimate has also been included that coves the responsive information maintained by the Business and Finance Division.
Business & Finance - cost estimate is for labor and overhead for providing electronic copies of invoices (2,298 total) from January 1, 2015 - present.
Parole Division - PD/POP-4.1.7
Executive Services - AD-14.80, AD-04.53, AD-04.40 and AD-03.64.
Please complete and return the original cost estimate to the address at the top of the page within ten (10) business days from the date of the document (September 23, 2016). If your response is not received within that time frame, your request will be automatically withdrawn. If you have questions or need additional information, please contact Aspen Douglas with the Business and Finance Division at (936) 437-6588.
Regards,
Amy Lee
Legal Assistant II
The information contained in this email and any attachments is intended for the exclusive use of the addressee(s) and may contain confidential, privileged, or proprietary information. Any other use of these materials is strictly prohibited. This email shall not be forwarded outside the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Office of the General Counsel, without the permission of the original sender. If you have received this material in error, please notify me immediately by telephone and destroy all electronic, paper, or other versions.
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