Consent 6.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Court Administration
- Meeting Date:
- 01/10/2017
- Title:
- Two year grant from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC)
- Submitted By:
- Shawneen Serrano, Court Administration
- Department:
- Court Administration
Presentation:
No A/V Presentation
Recommendation:
Approve
Document Signatures:
BOS Signature NOT Required
# of ORIGINALS
Submitted for Signature:
Submitted for Signature:
0
NAME
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Eric Silverberg
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Court Administrator
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
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Information
Agenda Item Text:
Accept a grant from the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) in the amount of $41,147 to fund a fully benefited part time position to provide data entry and case management reporting tolls to assist the dependency court effective July 1, 2016 through June 30, 2018.
Background:
Over the past few years, the number of dependency cases has increased markedly in Cochise County and statewide. This led to major changes in the child abuse prevention agency including a reorganization and a new name-Department of Child Safety. Other changes included increased staffing and funding for the agency and the Attorney Generals' Office which has led directly to more case filings. During the last legislative session, the Legislature appropriated around $3 million dollars over two years to help courts respond to this case surge.
A careful review of our current staffing and workload and a recent decision by the Clerk of the Superior Court to transfer significant case management database maintenance responsibilities to the Court Administrator's office motivated us to request grant funding to create a short term position to facilitate this unanticipated transition. We also expect this position will enhance our case management and statistical reporting capabilities.
Funding for this position comes solely from the grant. No County general funds are needed.
A careful review of our current staffing and workload and a recent decision by the Clerk of the Superior Court to transfer significant case management database maintenance responsibilities to the Court Administrator's office motivated us to request grant funding to create a short term position to facilitate this unanticipated transition. We also expect this position will enhance our case management and statistical reporting capabilities.
Funding for this position comes solely from the grant. No County general funds are needed.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Recruitment has begun. Position will be filled after BOS acceptance of funding.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
Dependency court is mandated by statue. We would experience significant challenges in achieving accurate and current database entry.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Once approved, please notify:
Eric Silverberg - Court Administrator
Tracey Romero - Judicial HR Director
Eric Silverberg - Court Administrator
Tracey Romero - Judicial HR Director