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Municipal Court. FY 2014 Budget Presentation. 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. .
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Municipal Court FY 2014 Budget Presentation
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 -2014 • 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
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