Become a MAC Investigator

Become a MAC Investigator

Application Process To Join The MAC Investigator List

The Harris County Office of Managed Assigned Counsel (MAC) seeks investigators who are committed to client-centered advocacy, holistic defense, and zealous investigation. To fulfill those values, investigators should be able to demonstrate through training and experience their knowledge and proficiency in criminal defense investigations, criminal law and procedure, investigative techniques and interviewing skills.

Minimum Requirements to Join the MAC Investigator Appointment list

The following are the minimum requirements to be considered for admission to the MAC Investigator Appointment List.

(a)    must be at least 18 years of age;

(b)    if a company owner, show proof of licensure and liability insurance;

(c)    must not have been employed by law enforcement agency for past six months and must not:

(1) at the time of application be charged under an information or indictment with the commission of a Class A or Class B misdemeanor or felony offense determined to be disqualifying by commission rule; * see 37 Tex. Admin. Code § 35.4 for details on disqualifying offenses

(2) have been found by a court to be incompetent by reason of a mental defect or disease and not have been restored to competency;

(3)  have been dishonorably discharged from the United States armed services, discharged from the United States armed services under other conditions determined by the commission to be prohibitive, or dismissed from the United States armed services if a commissioned officer in the United States armed services; or

(4) currently be required to register in this or any other state as a sex offender.