Court Service Unit

COURT SERVICE UNIT

DESCRIPTION

The Fifth District Court Service Unit is a local organizational unit of the Virginia Department of Juvenile Justice which aims to protect the public through a balanced approach of accountability and comprehensive services that prevent and reduce delinquency through partnerships with families, schools, communities, law enforcement, and others, while providing opportunities for delinquency youth to become responsible and productive citizens.

CITY COUNCIL TARGET AREA FY 23 OBJECTIVES

Civic Engagement & Responsive City Services Reduce recidivism of youth involved in the Suffolk Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court to strengthen community safety. Maintain effective partnerships with local agencies including law enforcement. Divert 28% or more of intake matters away from the court to agencies that can better address the needs of juveniles. Exceed 98% compliance with Department of Juvenile Justice standards for probation, parole, and direct care case contact.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES FY 21 FY 22 FY 23 Actual Projected Estimated

Number of juveniles receiving services 600 700 800 Number of juveniles placed in secure detention 58 60 60 Average Length of Stay in secure detention 61 days 40 days 40 days Average Cost per Day for secure detention $190 $190 $190 Percent of juveniles diverted 16% 28% 28%

Account Number: 100-21650-

53845 Juvenile Detention Costs 55230 Telecommunications 58200 Capital Outlay-Additions

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

Actual Actual Budget Requested Change Adopted Change

$ 963,235 $ 1,073,491 $ 969,275 $ 969,725 0% $ 969,725 0% 1,884 2,858 4,160 4,160 0% 4,160 0%

$ 965,119 $ 1,076,349 $ 973,435 $ 973,885 0% $ 973,885 0%