Action 9.
Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting
Court Administration
- Meeting Date:
- 03/26/2019
- Title:
- Appointment of Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore
- Submitted By:
- Dianna Bradshaw, 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:
Tracey Romero
TITLE
of PRESENTER:
of PRESENTER:
Courts, HR Director
Docket Number (If applicable):
Mandated Function?:
Federal or State Mandate
Source of Mandate
or Basis for Support?:
or Basis for Support?:
ARS 12-141;8-231; 12-144; 22-121; & 22-122
Information
Agenda Item Text:
Approve the appointment of Candyce Pardee to serve as Superior Court Pro Tempore, on a part-time basis pursuant to ARS 12-141 and ARS 8-231 and authorize Court Administration to call upon an appropriate appointed Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore from another county in extenuating circumstances pursuant to ARS 12-144, effective March 26, 2019 through June 30, 2019 and from July 1, 2019 through June 20, 2020.
Background:
For many years, the court has run several problem-solving courts serving juveniles, adult probationers and CARE Court, our most recent programs in Sierra Vista. With the growth in criminal cases and demand for the programs, the increase of judicial workload makes it very difficult to staff these important evidence-based programs; programs which reduce recidivism and jail stays.
The principle focus of this position to to cover the problem-solving courts and to provide court coverage so that the other judges can attend mandated Supreme Court training held each June.
The court conducted an exhaustive recruitment process and is pleased that Candyce Pardee has agreed to serve in this capacity.
The court is required to appoint Judges Pro Tempore with Board of Supervisors approval. The Arizona Supreme Court must also approve appointment.
The principle focus of this position to to cover the problem-solving courts and to provide court coverage so that the other judges can attend mandated Supreme Court training held each June.
The court conducted an exhaustive recruitment process and is pleased that Candyce Pardee has agreed to serve in this capacity.
The court is required to appoint Judges Pro Tempore with Board of Supervisors approval. The Arizona Supreme Court must also approve appointment.
Department's Next Steps (if approved):
Appointment of Superior Court Judge Pro Tempore by Superior Court Presiding Judge.
Impact of NOT Approving/Alternatives:
We would need to seek a waiver from the Chief Justice for one judge to remain in Cochise County during the conference to comply with Arizona law. The judge who stays behind would still be required to obtain suitable training during the year to remain in good standing with the Supreme Court. We may need to discontinue the operation of one or more problem-solving courts.
To BOS Staff: Document Disposition/Follow-Up:
Notify Court Administration of agenda item approval.
Attachments
No file(s) attached.