FY 2014 BUDGET PRESENTATION Municipal Court

Mission Statement The mission of the City of Beaufort Municipal Court is to promote justice and provide prompt courteous service in an efficient, professional manner while being dedicated to the principals of impartiality, fairness and integrity.

Fiscal Year in Review Audio/Visual System Upgraded in Courtroom  Improved the performance and control of the system  Added an informational Power Point presentation for the court participants Developed policies for scanning documents into the Case Management System and purchased scanner  Allows access to all documents on a case through the Case Management System

Fiscal Year in Review Disposed of 5014 cases year to date with 6017 projected for FY  6190 cases were disposed in FY-2013  6750 cases were disposed FY-2012  Processed 5645 cases year to date with a projected total of 6774  Processed cases are cases that are placed on docket for trial or review 7058 cases were processed last fiscal year 7910 cases were processed in FY -2012

Fiscal Year in Review Processed 138 Jury Trial cases  154 cases were processed last year  No backlog of cases

Fiscal Year In Review Processed 3305 cases in Bond Court this fiscal year to date  3527 cases were processed last year Collected and disbursed $240,138 to agencies this fiscal year to date.  Disbursed $251,262 last year City of Beaufort conducts bond hearings for the Town of Hilton Head, Town of Bluffton and Town of Port Royal through intergovernmental agreements totaling $84,500

Revenue Collection FY-2012FY-2013FY-2014 YTD Total Payments Received $628,337$689,580$548,558 State Assessments$334,458$365,282$291,339 Victims Assistance$37,500$40,136$34,213 Fines Retained$230,697$256,082$202,563

Recommended Budget FY-2013 Budget FY-2014 Recommended Increase/ Decrease Operational Total$56,221$51,478($4,743)

Included in Recommended Budget Implementation of scanning into the Case Management System  Improves the auditing of cases  Attaches digital documents to case Mandatory training for all staff members Annual maintenance of security screening portal Informational digital signage for lobby Replacement of printer at Bond Court Additional jury trial terms

Recommended Operational Budget Breakdown Account DescriptionAmount Requested Uniforms 800 Contractual Services11,100 Court Jury Fees 6,000 Other Jury Costs 700 Court Reporter 200 Information Technology 4,100 Lease Equipment 7,000 Maintenance Office Equip. 1,200 Printing 700 Pubs, Subs & Dues 900 Office Supplies 3,000

Recommended Operational Budget Breakdown Account DescriptionAmount Requested Telephone 6,125 Travel, Training & Per Diem 7,000 Employee Bond 50 Tort Liability 2,603 Total$51,478