Court Debt Relief and Driver’s License Recovery with Texas Fair Defense Project (TFDP)

Students will assist individuals with driver’s license holds related to unpaid criminal justice debt. In the two weeks leading up to the in-person clinic on Saturday, April 15, volunteers will research the cause(s) of license suspensions. During the clinic, volunteers will meet with low-income drivers and explain the steps drivers must take to recover their licenses. In most cases, the first step to driver’s license recovery will involve obtaining a fee waiver, fee reduction, or alternative payment plan. In those cases, volunteers will help individuals complete financial affidavits.

Organization

Texas Fair Defense Project

The Texas Fair Defense Project’s mission is to fight to end the criminalization of poverty in Texas. TFDP envisions a system of justice that upholds the dignity and civil rights of all people, regardless of income, race, or gender. TFDP provides direct assistance in the areas of criminal record clearing, driver’s license restoration, and access to counsel.

Project Details

Project Date

Saturday, April 15

Project Time
10am-2pm
Approximate hours of work requested
10 hours, including training and pre-clinic preparation
Training
Monday, April 3, 12pm-1pm (Zoom link via Canvas) (training will be recorded for students who cannot attend the live training)
Skills used
Client communication; records research; document preparation/review
Project location
Huston-Tillotson University, Davage-Durden Student Union, 900 Chicon St, Austin, TX 78702
Address
727 E. Dean Keeton Street, Austin, TX 78705
Number of student volunteers requested
14
Class year preference
1L, 2L, 3L, LLM
To Apply
Register at https://dlrecovery4-15-23.eventbrite.com