MUNICIPAL COURT

About Municipal Court

The Municipal Court functions include collection of fines, Court fees and restitution, as well as conducting trials on these cases as needed. The Court processes all municipal summons issued by the Parker Police Department. The Town also provides Court services to the Town of Foxfield and oversees the highly successful Parker Teen Court.

GENERAL FUND: EXPENDITURES

Municipal Court

Explanation Of Significant Budget Variances

2023 Adopted Budget vs. 2022 Projected Actual

• The 2023 budget for Salary and Benefits includes funding for the performance pay adjustment of 5% and healthcare cost increases.

• Internal services have decreased due to a change in the way Technology Management costs are allocated.

2022 Accomplishments

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

• Collaborated with the Town Attorney and Municipal Court Judge to ensure compliance with new state legislation that applies to the Municipal Court

• Re-established Teen Court program that includes Law School Training, Judge Training and several Teen Court panels

• Audited deferred judgments, probation, sealings and expungement files for compliance

• Worked with Communications to redesign the Court website to include dockets information for upcoming court sessions, jury and victim information

Department: Municipal Court

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

GENERAL FUND: EXPENDITURES

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• Presented at the Police Department Citizen’s Academy and Civic Academy to engage with the public on Court operations

• Conducted training for new police officers on Court policies and procedures

2023 Goals

Innovate with Collaborative Governance

• Work with the Police Department to develop paperless process (electronic tickets) for all Municipal Court tickets

• Collaborate with other Municipal Courts to share/learn best practices for Court operations and standards

• Establish procedures with Douglas County and other partner jails regarding the new 48-hour requirement for defendants; beginning in 2023, State law requires hearings to be held within 48 hours after a Municipal Court receives notice that a defendant is being held solely on a municipal hold

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

• Work with Communications and local schools to encourage more middle and high school participation in the Teen Court and Restorative Justice Programs

Performance Measures By Strategic Goal

Promote a Safe and Healthy Community

OUTPUT MEASURE: Number of Teen Court cases heard

Success in Teen Court impacts recidivism. Success in Teen Court impacts recidivism.

OUTPUT MEASURE: Teen Court community service hours sanctioned

* Due to staff vacancies and a departmental reorganization, Teen Court activities were temporarily placed on hold.