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Item 2.
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| City Council Work Session | |
| Date: | 04/15/2024 |
| Title: | CGL final report - Municipal Court and Justice System Operational Review |
| Presented by: | Chris Kukulski, City Administrator |
| Department: | Court |
| Presentation: | Yes |
| Legal Review: | Not Applicable |
| Project Number: | N/A |
RECOMMENDATION
This item is informational only and Council is not being asked to take any action.
BACKGROUND (Consistency with Adopted Plans and Policies, if applicable)
In June 2023, City Council awarded CGL Companies, LLC, a contract to conduct a Criminal Justice System Efficiency and Court Expansion study. CGL was asked to provide a comprehensive review of the operations, efficiency, and management of the Billings Municipal Court (BMC) and the City Attorney's criminal prosecution division. Specifically, CGL was asked to:
- Analyze and make recommendations regarding workflow efficiency.
- Review and understand historical changes in the City's criminal justice system, as well as the currently established justice coordinating council.
- Gather information and review documentation.
- Conduct staff/stakeholder interviews and on-site observations of conditions and work environments.
- Analyze current caseload weights and offer suggestions for the transition to two judges.
- Review and provide recommendations related to the planned new City Hall.
- Prepare and present a final report with findings and recommendations.
ALTERNATIVES
Council is not required to take any action on this item.