FY 2024-25 Adopted Budget Book

DEPARTMENT: MUNICIPAL COURT

PROGRAM: MUNICIPAL COURT

MISSION The Municipal Court activity is responsible for processing legal and court related matters in an efficient and timely manner as well as provide a forum for citizens to have their matters heard in a judicial and unbiased setting. Administrative functions include timely and accurate processing of complaints filed, courteously responding to request for information from the public, responsibly collecting assessed fines and fees, and the efficient docketing of cases for adjudication. GOALS AND OBJECTIVES • Improve and streamline court processes through the use of relevant court technology. • Provide convenient customer service options for defendants who interact with the court. • Maintain a citation clearance rate of 75%.

• Bench Trials adjudicated in 2 or fewer settings. • Jury Trials adjudicated in 2 or fewer settings. • Maintain an average survey score from web chats & text messages of 75% or higher.

SERVICE LEVELS

FY 2025 Target

FY 2022 Actuals

FY 2023 Actuals

FY 2024 Actuals

Quantifiable Factor(s)

Activity Demand/Workload 1a. Number of citations filed with the court

6341 2801 4988 3418

7243 1468 4341 3149

11566

4,000 2,000 4,000 1,900

1b. Cases reactivated

2829 8512 5667

1c. Cases with entry of judgment 1d. Cases placed on inactive status 2. Total Bench Trials Performed 3. Total Jury Trials Performed 4a. Total Summons served by Marshals 4b. Total citations issued by Marshals

4 0

2 0 0 0

12 11

5 5

85

1093

120 175

133

0

5a. Defendant's assisted by web chat or text message 5b. Defendant's request for case resolution through email 5c. Defendant's video conferencing with the Judge

1913

2303

3861

1,000

189

390

654

75

850

37

3116

1,087

FY 2022 Actuals

FY 2023 Actuals

FY 2024 Actuals

FY 2025 Target $17.51

Efficiency/Effectiveness Measures

M&O budget per capita

$12.97

$16.24

$17.47

176

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