The Hays County Commissioners Court approved a $10,000 professional services agreement Jan. 3 with Dr. Brandy Miller for "fit for duty" psychological evaluations for employees of the Hays County Sheriff's Office. Miller may also conduct other evaluations as needed, by order of the Hays County Sheriff, according to the contract.

Payments from the county to the doctor will be made on a per-evaluation basis, which is $1,500, and should not exceed the $10,000 total. Evaluations may be conducted either in-person or virtually.

Miller is a clinical psychologist based in Cedar Park that has worked with the county for more than 5 years conducting fit for duty, psychological rebound and other assessments.

The contract is set for one year and will automatically renew annually unless terminated either by Miller or the county.