2013–2014 BIENNIAL BUDGET - the City of Tukwila

2013–2014 Biennial Budget City of Tukwila, WashingtonGoals & AccomplishmentsDEPARTMENT: Court (09) DIVISION: 512/523FUND: General FUND NUMBER : 000RESPONSIBLE MANAGER: Kimberly WaldenPOSITION: JudgeDescriptionThe primary function of the Municipal Court—under the jurisdiction of the appointed Judge—is toprovide a forum by which infractions and misdemeanor/gross misdemeanor criminal offenses may beresolved. The Court handles all ordinance/statutory violations, petitions for Domestic Violence/AntiharassmentOrders, and traffic infractions occurring within the Tukwila City limits. The objective is tomake our City a better place to live through responsible and impartial administration of the lawsdesigned to protect the public, while safeguarding the rights of individual citizens.2011-2012 Accomplishments♦ Continued to focus on Court’s Succession Plan to include participation in State and Local trainingopportunities.♦ Continued to explore use of specialized calendars (Diversion, Interpreter, Re-licensing, etc.), toreduce court costs and improve services.♦ Continued to retool and expand the jail Alternative Program.♦ Participated in pending Union contract issues as they relate to court specific needs.♦ Explored increase use of technology to enhance court services. Worked with other SCORE courtsin reviewing avenues for streamlining process of paperwork during video hearings.♦ Expanded participation in county-wide trial court coordination efforts.♦ Continued joint meetings with Police Department, Prosecutor and Public Defender to enhancecommunications and improve court services.2013–2014 Program Goals♦ Participate in statewide efforts regarding findings by the Part-Time Municipal Courts Workgroup.♦ Work with the Executive Branch in preparation for compliance with Supreme Court IndigentDefense Standards for Criminal Offender Cases.♦ Continue to improve and expand Probation Services Provide Probation and Jail Alternative Services to SeaTac Municipal Court Expand Jail Alternative Program♦ Expand use of technology for the improvement of court services Receiving credit/debit card payments at the front counter Expand use of Interpreter Web Based Scheduling System Online Forms (including multiple languages) and Scanning Public Kiosks for Public Access♦ Continue to focus on Court’s Succession Plan to include participation in State and Local trainingopportunities and explore use of specialized calendars (Diversion, Interpreter, Re-licensing, etc.), toreduce court costs and improve services.♦ Continue to retool and expand the jail Alternative Program, participation in S.C.O.R.E. trial courtpreparation process as well as explore increased use of technology to enhance court services.♦ Increase joint meetings with Police Department, Prosecutor and Public Defender to enhancecommunication, and improve court services.♦ Expand community connections to include Courts For Kids (C4K), school collaboration efforts, andmock trials.Page 160