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1 5 North Gay Street 3rd Floor Mount Vernon, OH Telephone: (740) Fax: (740) mountvernonmunicipalcourt.org

2 Summary Judge Spurgeon s Staff 3 Judge Thatcher s Staff 4 Clerk s Staff 5 Cases Filed- Civil Cases Filed 6 OVI Citations by Month 7 Citations Operate Vehicle Under Influence 8 9 Disposition Operate Vehicle Under Influence 10 Disposition Domestic Violence Cases 11 Financial Report 12 Disbursement of Funds Disbursement to City of Mount Vernon Expense Report 19 Other Expenses 20

3 THE MOUNT VERNON MUNICIPAL COURT, MOUNT VERNON, OHIO The Mount Vernon Municipal Court Annual Report (2014) chronicles statistics and changes in Court operations during the year. The Annual Report provides an overview of the operations of the Court and summarizes the activities of the dedicated employees whose combined efforts efficiently and effectively serve the citizens of Knox County, Ohio. COURT OPERATIONS On October 1, the Court adopted Local Rules of Practice. The Local Rules of Practice provide guidance to attorneys and parties as to how their cases will be handled by the Court. The Rules were adopted after a period of review and comment by the Knox County Bar Association. The Rules are available on the Court s website: The Court implemented a new procedure to improve compliance with orders to pay fines and costs. Defendants who cannot pay fines and costs at the time of their sentencing hearings are required to make minimum payments of $ per month, or perform an equivalent amount of community service each month until their fines and costs are paid in full. Defendants who fail to comply with their payment plans are required to appear in Court each month for a pay plan hearing until they are in compliance. Significant work was done updating the Court s website. More information and forms were added for attorneys, parties doing business with the Court and the general public. Information for jurors was added, including an informational video on jury duty, a juror questionnaire and other forms for jurors. A Wi-Fi connection was installed in the Courtroom enabling attorneys to access case information on the Court s website. Attorneys can also use their mobile devices to look at office calendars and files. PERSONNEL There were many changes in Court personnel, in In June, Judge Paul E. Spurgeon retired after 14 ½ years of service. Knox County Prosecutor John C. Thatcher was appointed by the Governor as Judge Spurgeon s replacement, in July. In the Probation Department, David Priest was hired as a Probation Officer, in August. A clerical position was added at that time to handle administrative tasks, freeing up the Probation Officers to spend more time with their probationers. In the Clerk s Office, Jamie Morand was hired as a new deputy clerk. Yelena Arishina was appointed as a volunteer Student Bailiff to assist in the Courtroom. 1

4 COURT SECURITY In October, the Ohio Supreme Court conducted a Physical Security Assessment of the Court building and Court security measures. The Court is committed to working with the Ohio Supreme Court and local authorities to improve the safety of Court employees and the public in the Court building without impeding the public s access to the Court. PROBATION DEPARTMENT The Probation Department implemented a multiple tier system of supervision whereby offenders will be monitored based on one of three available tiers. The level of supervision is determined using assessment tools such as the Ohio Risk Assessment System implemented by the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. Offenders on tier one supervision need minimal contact with a Probation Officer. Offenders on tier two require an intermediate level of supervision. And offenders on tier three are supervised more intensively and for longer periods of time. The tier system was implemented to provide uniform standards of supervision; to enhance public safety; to reduce criminal recidivism rates; and to use more efficiently Probation Department time and resources. The Probation Department also implemented a schedule of supervision fees that must be paid by probationers. The amount of the fee is determined by the offender s level of supervision. In October, the Court provided funds for a new program at the Knox County Jail serving inmates who have been incarcerated on drug charges or charges related to the use of alcohol and/or drugs. The program provides treatment services including assessment, individual counseling and group counseling, as well as outreach and education to inmates who wish to become more aware of the effects of their substance abuse and its impact on their lives. Surplus monies in the Court s Indigent Drivers Alcohol Treatment fund were released to pay for the program in partnership with the Mental Health and Recovery Board of Licking and Knox Counties. COMMUNITY OUTREACH The Judge and Probation Department staff meet periodically with representatives of local social service agencies such as the Freedom Center, New Directions (the Domestic Abuse Shelter of Knox County), Behavioral Healthcare Partners of Central Ohio (fka Moundbuilders Guidance Center) and TouchPointe Marriage and Family Resources to evaluate the Court s utilization of available services, participation rates of the offenders referred for services and to ensure effective communication between the Court and the respective agencies. The Court is represented on the Knox Substance Abuse Action Team, the Domestic Violence Collaborative Board and other community boards. 2

5 Kenneth E. Lane Acting Judge Robert D. Lee Acting Judge William D. Smith Acting Judge Kathy Savage Clerk Robert O Hara Bailiff Rene Joris Probation Officer Lisa Shaw Chief Probation Officer Susan Snyder Administrative Assistant George Curry Court Security/ Deputy Bailiff Robert Durbin Deputy Bailiff/Process Server Julie Fisher Probation Officer 1

6 JOHN C. THATCHER, JUDGE JUDGE S STAFF (Appointed by Governor John Kasich: July 21, 2015) Kenneth E. Lane Acting Judge William D. Smith Acting Judge Kathy Savage Clerk Robert O Hara Bailiff Lisa Shaw Chief Probation Officer Susan Snyder Administrative Assistant George Curry Court Security/ Deputy Bailiff Robert Durbin (Resigned ) Deputy Bailiff/Process Server Julie Fisher Probation Officer Dave Priest (Hired ) Probation Officer Yelena Arishina (Began ) Intern Bailiff 2

7 Debora Purdy (Retired ) Chief Deputy Clerk/Criminal Pamela Fuller Chief Deputy Clerk/Civil Laura Szenas (Resigned ) Deputy Clerk Rachel Hoffman Deputy Clerk/Office Assistant Tammy Cunningham Deputy Clerk Teresa Waggoner (Resigned ) Deputy Clerk Janet Hulse (As needed to ) Scanned Document Processor Adam Beutel (Hired ) Deputy Clerk Heather Berg (Hired ) Deputy Clerk Jamie Morand (Hired ) Deputy Clerk Gail Dement (Hired ) Deputy Clerk 1

8 Traffic 4,573 Criminal 1,272 Civil 823 Small Claims 113 TOTAL 6,781 CIVIL CASES 2014 Personal Injury 12 Contracts 375 Other Civil Filings 203 Including Transfers and BMV Cases Forcible Entry & Detainer (Evictions) 232 Landlord/Tenant 1 Small Claims 113 TOTAL 936 1

9 CITATIONS OPERATE VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE JANUARY 28 FEBRUARY 25 MARCH 35 APRIL 38 MAY 24 JUNE 22 JULY 16 AUGUST 16 SEPTEMBER 19 OCTOBER 19 NOVEMBER 16 DECEMBER 16 TOTAL 274 2

10 CITATIONS OPERATE VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE Ohio State Highway Patrol 1 st Offense nd Offense 26 3 rd Offense 5 Felony 0 *OMVUAC 1 Physical Control 2 TOTAL 178 Knox County Sheriff 1 st Offense 23 2 nd Offense 6 3 rd Offense 0 Physical Control 2 TOTAL 31 3

11 CITATIONS OPERATE VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE Villages 1 st Offense 6 2 nd Offense 1 3 rd Offense 2 Physical Control 0 TOTAL 9 Mount Vernon Police Department 1 st Offense 40 2 nd Offense 15 3 rd Offense 1 Physical Control 0 *OMVUAC 0 TOTAL 56 TOTAL 274 *Operate motor vehicle after underage consumption (person under age 21 who tests.02 to.07) 4

12 DISPOSITION OF OPERATING VEHICLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE CASES 2014 Cases Pending New Cases Filed Reactivated Cases 3 TOTAL 355 Guilty or No contest plea at arraignment 46 Dismissed 59 Court Trial 2 Jury Trials 0 Changed Plea to Guilty or No Contest 181 Plea to a Reduced Charge 30 TOTAL CASES COMPLETED 318 5

13 DISPOSITION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CASES 2014 Cases Filed Pending TOTAL 236 Plea of Guilty or No Contest or found Guilty at Court Trial 34 Found Not Guilty 3 Reduced to lesser charge 53 Dismissed 105 Felony Domestics* 10 Warrants Issued* 0 Pending Disposition 8 *Included in Cases Filed 6

14 FINANCIAL REPORT 2014 Criminal and Traffic Division 920, Civil Division 519, Small Claims Division 17, Bond Account Balance 12/31/14 19, Unclaimed Funds (Bonds) TOTAL $ 1,477,

15 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS 2014 CITY OF MOUNT VERNON Criminal & Traffic Division 531, Unclaimed Funds Civil Division 142, UNC Funds (Return Garn. Payment) Jury Fees 1, Small Claims 6, TOTAL 682, COUNTY OF KNOX Auditor (Criminal Division) 83, TOTAL 83, VILLAGES Centerburg 4, Danville 2, Fredericktown 2, Gambier 0.00 TOTAL 9,

16 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS 2014 KNOX COUNTY SHERIFF Criminal Division 3, Civil Division Small Claims 0.00 TOTAL 3, FOREIGN SHERIFF Criminal Division Civil Division Small Claims 0.00 TOTAL

17 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS 2014 STATE OF OHIO Ohio State Highway Patrol (OSP/EMS) 56, OSP (Drug Fund) 1, OSP (DUI Arrest Fund) 4, Victims of Crime 38, Department of Taxation Department of Natural Resources 2, Child Highway Safety Fund Pharmacy Board 3, Liquor Board 1, Seatbelt Fund 25, Treasurer of State (Expungements) Legal Aid Fund (civil cases) 21, Legal Aid Fund (small claims) 1, IDSF 131, Drug LE/Justice Program 12, Highway Safety TOTAL 302,

18 DISBURSEMENT OF FUNDS 2014 SMALL CLAIMS Garnishment Pay Outs 10, Security Refunds 0.00 ESCROW 0.00 TOTAL 10, CRIMINAL Capital Recovery 13, Restitution TOTAL 13, MISCELLANEOUS CIVIL Garnishment Pay Outs 343, Security 8, ESCROW 2, TOTAL 354, TOTAL DISBURSEMENT $1,458, BALANCE FORWARD BONDS 19, GRAND TOTAL $ 1,477,

19 DISBURSEMENT TO CITY OF MOUNT VERNON 2014 CRIMINAL & TRAFFIC DIVISION Court Costs 289, Computer Fund (Clerk) 48, Computer Fund (Court) 10, Fines 80, % Bond Costs OSP 45, Enforcement Agency-DUI 1, Housing Prisoner Fund Indigent Driver Alcohol (IDA) 8, Court Reporter s Account IAM 7, Probation Services Fees 32, Miscellaneous 0.00 Interlock-Alcohol Monitoring 5, Unclaimed Funds TOTAL $531,

20 DISBURSEMENT TO CITY OF MOUNT VERNON 2014 CIVIL DIVISION Court Costs 132, Computer Fund (Clerk) 8, Computer Fund (Court) 1, Court Reporters Account Jury Fees 1, Unclaimed Funds TOTAL $143, SMALL CLAIMS Court Costs 6, Court Reporters Fund TOTAL $6, GRAND TOTAL $682,

21 EXPENSE REPORT 2014 SALARIES Paid By City Paid By County Paid By State Judge (*Includes Acting Judges) 41, , , Clerk, Bailiff/ Deputy Bailiffs 92, , Deputy Clerks 211, Probation Officers 76, Administrative Asst. & Office Asst. 46, TOTAL $468, $83, $57, Probation Officer $32, Paid from Probation Services Fund 14

22 OTHER EXPENSES Paid by City Paid by County PERS 77, , Bailiff s Mileage & Training 3, Jury and Witness Fees 2, , Workman s Compensation 18, , Law Library Telephone (Clerk) 3, Telephone (Probation) 1, Incidentals (Clerk) (office supplies, postage) 32, Incidentals (Probation) (office supplies, postage) 5, Travel and Training (Judge and Clerk) Travel and Training (Probation) 3, , Computer Maintenance (Court) 24, Computer Maintenance (Clerk) 69, TOTAL $244, $17, Submitted this 31 st day of March