Magistrate’s Office

MAGISTRATE’S OFFICE

DESCRIPTION

The Magistrate’s Office serves as an immediate buffer between law enforcement and citizens and can authorize or deny law enforcement the ability to detain individuals suspected of crimes. In addition, the Magistrate provides services in disputes involving citizens versus citizens. These functions are available 24 hours per day. The Magistrate conducts hearings as the first step in the legal process to determine whether there is probable cause to move forward in one of the following statutory procedures: to issue arrest or search warrants in criminal cases; to issue a temporary detention order in either civil, medical, or criminal cases; or to authorize pretrial seizures in civil matters. Where individuals have been arrested, Magistrates are called upon to conduct bail hearings to determine whether they should be committed to jail or released, and, if released, the conditions of release. Magistrates preside over hearings, maintain order and proper decorum, administer oaths, define issues, interpret and explain pertinent laws, take testimony, question parties, and issue or decline to issue the legal process requested.

CITY COUNCIL TARGET AREA FY 23 OBJECTIVES

Civic Engagement & Responsive City Services Conduct neutral and impartial hearings for the public and law enforcement related to arrests, searches, emergency protective orders, bail, emergency custody orders, and temporary detention orders. Work effectively with the community including judges, clerks, law enforcement agencies, jails, and community services boards in addition to the citizens of the Fifth Judicial District who are served by the Magistrate’s Office. Engage in continuing legal education and training of all staff members, as well as local law enforcement agencies.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES CY 19 CY 20 CY 21 Actual Actual Actual

Arrest Warrants and Summonses Issued Search Warrants Issued 6,641 6,938 6,409 761 855 763

Emergency Custody Orders Issued Temporary Detention Orders Issued

480 488 498 544 531 454 Emergency Protective Orders Issued 1,392 1,417 1,560 Commitments, Recognizances, and Releases Issued 8,065 6,973 6,755

Account Number: 100-21300-

53300 Repair and Maintenance 55230 Telecommunications 55420 Lease/Rent of Building 55810 Dues and Association Memberships 56001 Office Supplies 56017 Copier Costs 58200 Capital Outlay

Total Operating Expenditures 2019-2020 2020-2021 2021-2022 2022-2023 % 2022-2023 %

Actual Actual Budget Requested Change Adopted Change

$ - $ - $ 400 $ 400 0% $ 400 0% 628 1,172 1,387 9,000 9,000 9,000 125 525 400 1,387 0% 9,000 0% 400 0% 1,387 0% 9,000 0% 400 0%

1,584 1,982 2,000 3,438 1,548 4,874 - 1,334 2,200 10% 2,000 0% 4,874 0% 1,500 4,874 0% 1,500 -

$ 14,775 $ 15,561 $ 18,061 $ 19,761 9% $ 19,561 8%