Discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Order No. 2025-08.  An Order of the Mayor and City Council of the City of San Luis, Arizona, to authorize the San Luis Municipal Court to receive funding for the Access to Justice Grant by approving Agreement A2J #1 between the City of San Luis, Arizona, through the San Luis Municipal Court and the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts.  (Julissa Alejandra Peru, Court Administrator)

The San Luis Municipal Court (SLMC) has been awarded a grant totaling $3,737.00 for the acquisition of equipment and supplies to support video conferencing. These items—including computers, peripherals, and headsets—will be specifically used for conducting remote court hearings from the Yuma County Detention Center.

This award is the result of a joint grant application submitted by the SLMC and the Somerton Municipal Court. The courts currently share a single video conference station at the detention center due to limited space. The procurement of this new equipment is critical, as the current device will become obsolete within the next twelve months following a mandatory statewide network upgrade.

This video conference upgrade will secure the court's ability to conduct remote hearings, a cornerstone of due process rights for defendants. It is also a critical tool for enhancing victim participation, improving the efficiency of court operations, and facilitating inter-jurisdictional collaboration.

The SLMC is requesting approval to enter into an agreement with the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, to begin the procurement process and order the materials and supplies as provided in Order No. 2025-08.