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1 Legal and Judicial Summary The Legal and Judicial section includes the District, Juvenile, and Superior Courts, as well as the Prosecuting Attorney s Office, Assigned Counsel, Clerk of the Superior Court, Judson Family Justice Center, and the Pierce County Law Library. Legal and Judicial functions account for 23.9% of County positions. The $115.0 million budget represents 11.2% of the total County budget for. Funding Source of Total Intergovernmental Revenue 12,972, % Charges for Services Revenue 12,020, % Court Fines & Penalty Revenue 4,268, % License & Permit Revenue 55, % Miscellaneous Revenue 512, % Transfers In 1,223, % ed Use of Fund Balance 83,972, % Total 115,024, % to Legal and Judicial functions are 12.9%, or $13.1 million, higher in than in. The budget provided funding for an overall increase of 7.1 s, including four positions to address the growing number of cases involving mental health and chemical dependency. The budget increased support for the Pre- Trial Services program, and provided funding in response to changes in State Supreme Court caseload standards and increased property crimes in Pierce County. The budget provided an overall increase of 6.5 s, including four positions in the Prosecuting Attorney s Office. The budget is 7.2%, or $7.3 million, higher than. The budget provides an overall increase of 6.7 s, including four positions to support the diversion of Trueblood class members from the criminal justice system into supportive programs, a new position in District Court to support the Drug Abuse Reduction Team (DART) Program, a new Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the High Priority Offender Program, and a position to support administrative functions of the Superior Court. 140 Spending and Staffing Legal and Judicial Page 225 Assigned Counsel 19,693, Clerk 6,705, District Court 14,601, Judson Family Justice 1,230, Juvenile 21,343, PC Law Library 698, Prosecuting Attorney 32,577, Superior Court 18,173, Total 115,024, Pierce County Executive Proposed 223 Millions

2 Legal and Judicial 224 Pierce County Executive Proposed

3 ASSIGNED COUNSEL General Fund The mission of the Department of Assigned Counsel is to provide and administer a public defense delivery system that assures eligible people receive professional and effective representation while efficiently utilizing public resources. Departmental Summary: The Department of Assigned Counsel (DAC) is responsible for the delivery of mandated legal services to indigent persons accused of crimes in the Pierce County Superior Court; Pierce County District Court; Municipal Courts in Tacoma, Gig Harbor, Fircrest, and Ruston; and, Pierce County Juvenile Court delinquency proceedings. The DAC also provides constitutionally mandated legal services to indigent parents involved in Juvenile Court dependency and termination proceedings, and to persons detained for involuntary civil commitment proceedings at Western State Hospital, the American Lake VA Hospital, and Residential Treatment Facilities. The DAC also provides representation to clients detained pursuant to RCW Highlights: The budget for the Department of Assigned Counsel is 8.4% above the level. The budget includes revenues to meet caseload standards and a new grantfunded Defense Social Worker position to support the diversion of Trueblood class members from the criminal justice system into supportive programs. Objective: Greater Accountability for Results Number of cases legally determined to involve misconduct by defense counsel Objective: Continuously Improve Customer Service Number of closed District Court, Delinquency Court, and Felony Court client files electronically scanned PERFORMANCE MEASURES Objective: Hire, Develop, and Engage Talented Employees Number of interns recruited for investigation and paralegal services, exposing law students to indigent defense as a legal career Target Initiative Improve service to indigent clients and citizens of Pierce County by providing 12 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) trainings open to DAC staff and Conflict Panel to insure no criminal case involving DAC staff attorneys involve Rules of Professional Conduct violation by defense counsel. 69% 90.2% 95% 100% Eliminate the need for secured paper storage by electronically scanning closed client files Attract and develop a local base of diverse students who can become DAC s upcoming workforce by possessing the specialized knowledge, experience, and demonstrated aptitude to competently provide legal services as staff and panel service providers. Pierce County Executive Proposed 225

4 Assigned Counsel FUNDING SOURCES Intergovernmental Revenue 1,629,052 2,123,546 1,733,450 1,852, , % Charges for Services Revenue 2,405,221 2,500,733 2,986,000 3,592, , % Court Fine & Penalty Revenue 71,293 80,000 75,000 (5,000) (6.3) % Miscellaneous Revenue 5,217 1,700 1,550 2, % Transfers In 112, ,250 % ed General Fund Support 13,366,380 14,059, , % Total 4,110,783 4,625,978 18,167,380 19,693,720 1,526, % EXPENDITURES Salaries 8,416,675 8,844,825 9,321,950 9,563, , % Benefits 2,886,405 3,090,448 3,427,300 3,653, , % Supplies 250, , , ,290 35, % Other Services and Charges 5,573,658 5,576,700 5,224,740 6,248,060 1,023, % Transfers Out 10,000 % Total 17,137,191 17,676,205 18,167,380 19,693,720 1,526, % PROGRAM EXPENDITURES Adult Superior Court ,268,060 11,104,210 1,836, % Juvenile Superior Court ,642,100 4,154, , % Misdemeanor Court ,661,090 4,274, , % Indigent Defense ,596, ,490 (1,435,640) (89.9) % Total ,167,380 19,693,720 1,526, % STAFFING BY ACTIVITY Legal Asst/ Paralegal/ Office Asst Hlth Advo/Inv Spec Advocate Admin Attorney Total Adult Superior Court Juvenile Superior Court Misdemeanor Court Indigent Defense Total Pierce County Executive Proposed

5 Assigned Counsel STAFFING SUMMARY Dir - Assigned Counsel Admin Program Manager Chief Deputy Attorney County Attorney Defense Social Worker 1.00 Dept Computer Support Specialist Dependency Soc Serv Specialist Division Chief/Senior Supv Attorney Investigation Specialist Legal Assistant Office Assistant Total WORKLOAD SERVICE DATA Unit of Measure Superior Court Class A Felonies Cases Class B & C Felonies Cases 4,042 4,140 4,327 4,100 4,193 4,200 Total Felonies 4,343 4,481 4,683 4,481 4,543 4,550 Miscellaneous Actions Cases 5,789 5,845 5,578 5,451 5,983 5,800 Total Defendants 10,132 10,326 10,261 9,932 10,526 10,350 Felonies Assigned - Panel/Contr Cases 1,561 1,630 1,931 1,754 1,454 1,400 Felony Case Assigned - Staff Cases 8,571 8,696 8,330 8,178 9,072 8,950 Total Felony Cases Assigned 10,132 10,326 10,261 9,932 10,526 10,350 District Court/Municipal Court District Court New Cases Cases 3,735 3,092 3,190 2,807 2,650 2,600 Dist I/C Resolutions at Arraign Filings Dist O/C Resolutions at Arraign Filings District Court Post Conviction Filings 5,983 5,106 3,877 4,339 4,344 4,300 Tacoma Muni Ct New Cases Cases 3,049 2,851 2,617 2,618 2,366 2,500 Tac Muni I/C Resolutions at Arraign Filings Tac Muni O/C Res at Arr Filings Tacoma Muni Ct Post Convict Filings 6,015 4,603 5,365 5,307 5,316 5,300 Other Municipal Court Cases Cases Other Muni Court Post Convict Filings Total Dist/Muni Court Defend 22,174 18,157 17,181 17,124 16,826 16,800 Juvenile Court A-C Felonies Cases Misdemeanors Cases Probation Violations Cases Total Cases 2,065 1,780 1,774 1,552 1,531 1,540 Dependency Hearings Hearings 21,436 25,919 27,745 30,271 30,331 30,000 Pierce County Executive Proposed 227

6 Assigned Counsel BUDGET RATIOS Felony Cases per Attorney % 45% 40% 35% 30% 25% 20% 15% 10% 5% 0% Felony Cases Sent Outside 24% 30% 36% 41% 39% 32% From 2008 to the annual number of felony cases, excluding miscellaneous actions, assigned per Felony Division attorney decreased 8.0%. The ten year average is 122. From 2008 to the percent of felony cases assigned to panel and contract attorneys increased 34.5%. The ten year average is 32.8%. of Felony Cases Represented Misdemeanor Filings per Attorney 100% 88.5% 86.4% 87.7% 90.2% 87.8% 90.2% 1,600 75% 1,200 1,222 1, % % 400 0% From 2008 to the percent of all felony cases, excluding miscellaneous actions represented by Assigned Counsel and including panel and contract attorneys, increased 1.9%. The ten year average is 87.3%. From 2008 to the annual number of misdemeanor filings in District Court assigned per Misdemeanor Division attorney decreased 49.8%. The ten year average is Juvenile Filings per Attorney From 2008 to the annual number of Juvenile Court delinquency cases assigned per Juvenile Division attorney decreased 5.9%. The ten year average is Pierce County Executive Proposed

7 CLERK OF THE SUPERIOR COURT General Fund The mission of the Clerk is to provide accurate, timely, and complete information and records to all constituents, including the public, courts, legal community, and law enforcement. Departmental Summary: The Clerk of the Superior Court is responsible for maintaining the records of all cases filed in the Superior Court dating back to the 1890s. The Clerk also performs many quasi-judicial duties that include the issuance of various writs, orders, subpoenas, and warrants in support of the Court s decisions. The Clerk further serves as the administrator of the Superior Court s Mandatory Arbitration Program. The Office is divided into eight functional areas, consisting of: 1) Administration, which provides budgeting, purchasing, personnel, and payroll services to the Office; 2) Arbitration, which is responsible for management of the Superior Court Mandatory Arbitration Program, appointment of arbitrators, notice issuance, and payment of arbitrators; 3) Domestic Services, which provides administrative, screening, and courtroom support to the County s Domestic Violence Program, and Courthouse Facilitators who provide legal information, support agency referrals, and assist in the preparation of forms to individuals not represented by attorneys in family law matters; 4) Legal Services, which is responsible for receiving and docketing all Court documents and records, criminal proceedings, sentencing information, and providing general information services to the public and legal community, and general clerical support for the office as a whole; 5) Probate and Court Services, which provides courtroom staff for civil commissioner and criminal courts, and processes all probate, guardianship, adoption, and paternity case matters; 6) Involuntary Commitment, which provides administrative services and courtroom support for civil commitment proceedings at Western State Hospital and other local medical facilities; 7) Legal Financial Obligation Collections, which is responsible for monitoring the legal financial obligations assessed in Superior Court criminal proceedings by establishing and enforcing payment agreements and programs with criminal defendants and referring non-complying individuals to commercial collection agents; and, 8) Fiscal Services, which is responsible for accounting services in the Office for all funds received by the Clerk for fees, fines and trusts, processing payments for child support, and forwarding of all child support and criminal sentencing related documents and orders to the Washington Central Support Registry and Sentencing Guidelines Commission, respectively. Highlights: The budget for the Clerk of the Superior Court is 9.4% above the level. The budget continues support for the Pre-Trial Services program. Pierce County Executive Proposed 229

8 Objective: Greater Accountability for Results Number of archived Superior Court cases electronically imaged Objective: Safer Communities Number of referrals to the Pretrial Services program Objective: Safer Communities of released defendants who are not revoked for technical violations Clerk of the Superior Court PERFORMANCE MEASURES Target Initiative 4,813 3,852 6,100 5,000 Electronically image and archive paper case files to provide more efficient access for employees and the public, as well as reduce storage space costs and resources ,000 Reduce jail population and enhance public safety by ensuring the jail is available for those offenders most in need of being detained while releasing offenders who can be maintained and monitored in the community. 100% 98% 95% 95% Improve success rate of individuals referred for services by monitoring the efficiency of the Pre- Trial Services program. FUNDING SOURCES Intergovernmental Revenue 730, , , ,840 % Charges for Services Revenue 3,560,433 3,584,459 3,750,850 3,695,850 (55,000) (1.5) % Court Fine & Penalty Revenue 472, , , ,270 55, % Miscellaneous Revenue 137, , , ,040 24, % ed General Fund Support 947,110 1,497, , % Total 4,901,345 5,143,668 6,131,110 6,705, , % EXPENDITURES Salaries 2,891,152 3,035,370 3,205,130 3,298,770 93, % Benefits 1,323,962 1,437,020 1,528,530 1,616,390 87, % Supplies 91, ,025 52,060 62,970 10, % Other Services and Charges 1,385,924 1,165,914 1,345,390 1,727, , % Intergovernmental Services 5,241 (402) % Transfers Out 3,818 60,000 % Total 5,701,768 5,807,927 6,131,110 6,705, , % 230 Pierce County Executive Proposed

9 Clerk of the Superior Court PROGRAM EXPENDITURES Arbitration , ,160 1, % Clerk's Administration ,352,310 1,603, , % Clerk's Fiscal Services , ,130 (1,650) (0.4) % CLK Pre-Trial , ,040 43, % Domestic Violence , ,680 43, % Facilitator , ,140 51, % Legal ,310,100 1,406,900 96, % LFO , ,800 19, % Probate , ,090 14, % Western State Hospital (WSH) , ,380 54, % Total ,131,110 6,705, , % STAFFING SUMMARY Clerk of the Superior Court Accounting Assistant Chief Deputy Clerk Pre-Trial Services Program Mgr Comptr Sys Business Analyst Domestic Relat Facilitator Domestic Relat Facilitator-Lead Domestic Violence Coord Pretrial Services Case Coord Exhibits Clerk Fiscal Services Manager Legal Assistant Legal Proc Supv - Clerk Probate & Court Svcs Supv Total Pierce County Executive Proposed 231

10 Unit of Measure Clerk of the Superior Court WORKLOAD SERVICE DATA County Actions (Fee) Civil/Domestic Filings Case 20,625 19,720 19,181 18,650 18,200 18,500 Probate/Adoption Filings Case 3,255 3,216 3,366 3,274 3,650 3,500 County Actions (Non - Fee) Criminal Filings Case 5,020 5,278 5,243 5,171 5,100 5,200 Paternity Filings Case Non - Support Filings Case Domestic Violence Filings Case 4,332 3,961 3,957 3,855 3,800 4,000 Sexual Assault Filings Case Mental Illness Case 1,245 1,207 1,644 1,375 1,350 1,400 Other Filings Case 23,904 23,002 20,675 18,993 21,000 21,000 Total Cases Handled 59,336 57,159 54,839 52,004 53,500 53,340 Civil/Domestic Pleadings Document 551, , , , , ,000 Probate/Adoption Pleadings Document 108, , ,051 96, , ,000 Criminal Pleadings Document 201, , , , , ,000 Mental Illness Document 22,331 20,767 25,674 24,835 23,950 24,000 Writs Document 12,828 12,076 11,902 11,085 10,500 11,000 Other Documents Document 1,779 1,630 1,630 1,571 1,750 1,600 Protection Orders Document 5,081 4,567 4,411 4,345 4,500 4,500 Total Documents Handled 902, , , , , ,100 Domestic Relation Services Individuals 3,298 3,255 2,950 2,890 1,450 2, Pierce County Executive Proposed

11 Clerk of the Superior Court BUDGET RATIOS Filings per Employee Documents per Employee 1,400 1,200 1,000 1,106 1,225 1,236 1,142 1,020 1,049 20,000 15,000 15,788 18,065 18,806 18,194 17,015 17, , , From 2008 to the average number of filings handled per employee decreased 5.2%. The ten year average is 1,163. From 2008 to the average number of documents handled per employee increased 8.7%. The ten year average is 17,698. Cost per Filing Cost per Document $140 $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $0 $109 $115 $114 $94 $91 $ $8 $7 $6 $5 $4 $3 $2 $1 $0 $6.58 $6.84 $6.89 $6.97 $6.19 $ From 2008 to the cost per filing increased 21.4% after adjusting for inflation. The ten year average is $ Filings per Capita From 2008 to the cost per document increased 5.9% after adjusting for inflation. The ten year average is $6.51. Pleadings per Capita From 2008 to the number of filings per Pierce County resident decreased 19.8%. The ten year average is From 2008 to the number of pleadings per Pierce County resident declined 6.2%. The ten year average is Pierce County Executive Proposed 233

12 Clerk of the Superior Court 234 Pierce County Executive Proposed

13 DISTRICT COURT General Fund The mission of Pierce County District Court, as an independent and impartial branch of government, is to promote respect for law, society and individual rights; provide open, accessible and effective forums for dispute resolution; resolve legal matters in a just, efficient, and timely manner and assure the dignified and fair treatment of all parties. Departmental Summary: Pierce County District Court is a court of limited jurisdiction over the following cases: traffic infractions; criminal and traffic misdemeanors and gross misdemeanors; civil matters for damages or injury to individuals or personal property, penalties and contract disputes no greater than $100,000; small claims for recovery of money where the amount claimed does not exceed $5,000; name changes; and, anti-harassment and stalking protection orders. Highlights: The budget for District Court is 8.3% above the level. The budget includes a new Adult Probation Officer position to support the Drug Abuse Reduction Team (DART) diversion program. PERFORMANCE MEASURES Objective: Continuously Improve Court User Satisfaction Ratings of court users on the court s accessibility and its treatment of court users in terms of fairness, equality and respect Objective: Greater Accountability for Results of files that can be retrieved within established time standards, and that meet established standards for completeness and accuracy of contents Objective: Hire, Develop, and Engage Talented Employees participation of employees in annual Court Employee Satisfaction Survey Target Initiative 80% CourTools Measure 1 Increase access to justice by monitoring statistical reporting obtained from various systems, as well as feedback forms, which are reviewed by management. 100% CourTools Measure 6 Reliability and Integrity of Case Files. The Court will review a randomly selected, statistically viable sample of case files to assess their alignment with the CourTools national Standards. 70% CourTools Measure 9 Court Employee Satisfaction. Conduct an annual opinion survey of all court employees to assess employee opinion on whether staff have the materials, motivation, direction, sense of mission, and commitment to do quality work. Pierce County Executive Proposed 235

14 District Court FUNDING SOURCES Intergovernmental Revenue 42,700 33,836 20,280 (20,280) (100.0) % Charges for Services Revenue 2,376,807 2,259,527 2,224,230 2,211,710 (12,520) (0.6) % Court Fine & Penalty Revenue 4,274,379 3,792,115 3,606,450 3,703,900 97, % Miscellaneous Revenue 175, , , ,000 (330) (0.2) % Proceeds from Sale of Assets 317 % ed General Fund Support 7,469,290 8,520,840 1,051, % Total 6,869,364 6,264,718 13,485,580 14,601,450 1,115, % EXPENDITURES Salaries 7,408,044 7,787,647 8,130,600 8,479, , % Benefits 2,930,322 3,176,431 3,281,040 3,497, , % Supplies 206, , , ,890 4, % Other Services and Charges 2,100,845 1,938,595 1,768,560 2,314, , % Capital Outlays 15,779 % Transfers Out 290, , , , % Total 12,935,678 13,264,683 13,485,580 14,601,450 1,115, % PROGRAM EXPENDITURES Case Management ,398,320 1,474,050 75, % Case Processing ,180,720 6,816, , % Case Support ,367,090 1,523, , % General Administration (18,080) (17,640) 440 (2.4) % Probation Services ,941,390 3,103, , % District Court Probation Day Report , ,623 25, % District Court Work Crew ,300,730 1,361,482 60, % Total ,485,580 14,601,450 1,115, % 236 Pierce County Executive Proposed

15 District Court STAFFING SUMMARY Judge District Court Administrative Analyst Administrative Program Manager Adult Probation Officer Adult Probation Supervisor Alternative Program Supervisor Comptr Sys Business Analyst Asst to Dist Ct Admin Dept Comptr Support Specialist Dist Ct Administrator Dist Ct Mgr of Cust and Admin Svcs Dist Ct Mgr of Operations Dist Ct Mgr - Probation Judicial Asst - District Court Legal Proc Asst Program Manager Work Crew Chief Dist Ct Mgr - Admin Svcs 1.00 Total Pierce County Executive Proposed 237

16 Unit of Measure 2013 District Court WORKLOAD SERVICE DATA 2014 District Court Infractions Cases Filed Filings 62,908 56,850 51,889 38,526 39,300 39,300 Hearings Hearings 21,863 20,237 18,492 16,355 16,882 16,882 Gross Receipts Dollars 8,913,959 8,355,027 7,956,173 6,804,957 6,961,962 6,961,962 Toll/SB Infractions Cases Filed Filings Hearings Hearings , Gross Receipts Dollars 66,402 53,190 35,030 41,177 32,231 21,242 Criminal Citations Cases Filed Filings 11,590 10,135 9,364 8,123 9,010 9,010 Jury Trials Held Trials Non - Jury Trials Held Trials Other Proceedings Hear/Arr 31,600 30,525 35,290 37,330 36,959 36,959 Gross Receipts Dollars 2,558,791 2,566,262 2,683,931 2,425,524 2,005,671 2,005,671 Civil Cases Filed Filings 13,796 13,483 11,360 11,510 12,483 12,483 Misc Proceedings Hearings 24,325 26,260 40,457 41,899 38,358 38,358 Non - Jury Trials Held Trials Jury Trials Held Trials Gross Receipts Dollars 1,492,864 1,569,962 1,332,484 1,126,222 1,089,454 1,089,454 Small Claims Cases Filed Filings 1,423 1,656 1,506 1,484 1,315 1,315 Trials Trials Mediations Hearings 1,884 2,051 3,317 5,188 5,248 5,248 Misc Proceedings Hearings 4,063 4,047 5,877 1,655 2,392 2,392 Misc Gross Receipts Dollars 367, , , , , ,651 Total Filings Filings 89,717 82,124 74,511 60,255 62,748 62,748 Total Gross Receipts Dollars 13,399,119 12,880,854 12,356,296 10,754,338 10,417,969 10,406,980 Probation Supervision Receiving Service Cases 7,237 7,397 7,085 6,182 5,924 5,924 Referrals Cases 3,480 3,802 3,372 2,707 2,686 2,686 Investigations Receiving Service Cases Referrals Cases Community Service Restitution Receiving Service Cases 2,029 2,016 1,830 1,154 1,164 1,164 Referrals Cases 1,537 1,514 1, Work Crew Receiving Service Cases 4,065 3,714 3,604 3,628 3,418 3,418 Referrals Cases 3,524 3,257 3,188 3,220 3,096 3,096 Day Reporting Receiving Service Cases 2,083 1,756 1,792 1,929 1,711 1,711 Referrals Cases 1,847 1,593 1,652 1,763 1,438 1,438 Total Total Receiving Service Cases 15,415 14,883 14,313 12,897 12,221 12,221 Total Referrals Cases 10,389 10,166 9,540 8,451 7,826 7, Pierce County Executive Proposed

17 District Court BUDGET RATIOS Filings per Legal Processing Asst 3,500 3,139 3,252 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,794 1,461 1,500 1,205 1,321 1, $180 $160 $140 $120 $100 $80 $60 $40 $20 $0 Cost per Filing $155 $142 $122 $99 $52 $ From 2008 to the number of filings per Legal Processing Assistant decreased 57.9%. The ten year average is 2,232. Bridge toll filings: Washington State took over bridge toll filings in Filings per Judge From 2008 to the cost per filing increased 175.6% after adjusting for inflation. The ten year average is $ Bridge toll filings: Proceedings per Judge 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 21,277 21,750 11,215 9,314 7,532 7,844 14,000 12,000 10,000 8,000 6,000 4,000 2,000 12,315 11,387 10,541 13,013 13,006 12, From 2008 to the number of filings per Judge decreased 63.1%. The ten year average is 14,857. Bridge toll filings: From 2008 to the number of proceedings per Judge increased 2.0%. The ten year average is 12,224. Bridge toll proceedings: Revenues to Expenditures 100% 80% 97% 95% 88% 79% 69% 73% 60% 40% 20% 0% From 2008 to the ratio of revenues to expenditures (excluding Work Crew, Probation Services, and Day Reporting) decreased 24.4%. The ten year average is 86.9%. Bridge toll revenue: Pierce County Executive Proposed 239

18 District Court BUDGET RATIOS Monthly Caseload per Probation Officer Referrals per Probation Support Staff ,000 3,500 3,000 2,500 2,000 1,500 1, ,379 2,995 2,597 2,385 2,113 1, From 2008 to the average monthly caseload (including administrative caseload) per Probation Officer decreased 13.3%. The ten year average is 472. From 2008 to the average number of referrals processed per support staff decreased 34.7%. The ten year average is 2,795. of Probation Self Support Criminal Filings Referred to Probation 40% 30% 20% 21% 25% 24% 29% 19% 17% 120% 100% 80% 60% 82% 101% 90% 102% 104% 87% 10% 40% 20% 0% % From 2008 to the percent of self-support decreased 17.6%. The ten year average is 22.6%. From 2008 to the percent of all criminal filings being referred to Probation increased 6.5%. The ten year average is 96.2%. Cost per Probation Referral Work Crew and Day Reporting Referrals $400 $350 $300 $250 $200 $150 $100 $50 $0 $376 $326 $287 $252 $231 $ % 60% 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 62% 60% 59% 58% 52% 51% From 2008 to the cost per referral increased 63.0% after adjusting for inflation. The ten year average is $257. From 2008 to the percent of work crew and day reporting referrals as percent of total referrals decreased 6.6%. The ten year average is 56.9%. 240 Pierce County Executive Proposed

19 JUDSON FAMILY JUSTICE CENTER FUND Special Revenue Fund The mission of the Family Justice Center is to provide comprehensive services to victims of domestic violence in a central, safe, and welcoming location. The Family Justice Center is a collaboration of community and criminal justice agencies working to serve victims of domestic violence by providing coordinated services and improving the criminal justice system response to crimes of domestic violence to ultimately stop the cycle of violence in victims lives. Departmental Summary: Highlights: The Crystal Judson Family Justice Center (FJC) was created in 2005 through an interlocal agreement entered into by Pierce County and the City of Tacoma. The Center enhances the community s response to domestic violence by centralizing services to victims and their families. Center partners include law enforcement, prosecutors, non-profit victim agencies, civil legal advocates, faith-based programs, translation services, and more in one location within a very short distance of the County-City Building. The Center provides a safe, non-threatening environment in a secure, comfortable setting where non-criminal justice advocates/staff will assist victims with a multitude of issues including safety planning, navigating the various community systems, state/local services, and court procedures. Its criminal justice component allows collaboration among criminal justice agencies to more efficiently and effectively prosecute cases and better hold batterers accountable. The budget for the Judson Family Justice Center is 9.5% below the level. The budget includes an increase in General Fund support to help offset a reduction in federal grant funding and continue the Domestic Violence Help Line services. The budget also includes an allocation from the City of Tacoma. Objective: Safer Communities of clients who are confident in their ability to safety plan Objective: Safer Communities of clients who are aware of community resources. PERFORMANCE MEASURES Target Initiative n/a n/a n/a 75% Conduct exit surveys with clients to evaluate client confidence in their ability to safety plan. n/a n/a n/a 75% Conduct exit surveys with clients to evaluate client confidence in their knowledge of community resources. Objective: Continuously Improve Customer Service of clients who are satisfied with services provided at the FJC n/a n/a n/a 75% Conduct exit surveys with clients to evaluate client satisfaction with services provided at the FJC. Pierce County Executive Proposed 241

20 Judson Family Justice Center Fund FUNDING SOURCES Intergovernmental Revenue 625, , , ,000 (120,890) (22.4) % Charges for Services Revenue 3,000 (3,000) (100.0) % Miscellaneous Revenue 59,787 72, ,000 50,000 (68,000) (57.6) % Transfers In 508, , , ,050 23, % ed Use of Fund Balance 23,960 62,900 38, % Total 1,194,305 1,323,354 1,360,720 1,230,950 (129,770) (9.5) % EXPENDITURES Salaries 484, , , ,370 20, % Benefits 202, , , ,340 9, % Supplies 18,346 18,500 15,510 4,450 (11,060) (71.3) % Other Services and Charges 544, , , ,790 (148,750) (24.5) % Total 1,249,289 1,242,244 1,360,720 1,230,950 (129,770) (9.5) % PROGRAM EXPENDITURES Federal Grants FJC 140,890 (140,890) (100.0) % FJC General Administration , ,900 85, % Help Line , , , % Legal Support 45,000 (45,000) (100.0) % Teen Outreach 14,000 (14,000) (100.0) % Victim Services 186,000 50,000 (136,000) (73.1) % Total ,360,720 1,230,950 (129,770) (9.5) % STAFFING SUMMARY Dir - Family Justice Center Asst Dir - Family Justice Center Legal Assistant Office Assistant Victim Services Specialist Victim Services Supervisor Total Pierce County Executive Proposed

21 Judson Family Justice Center Fund WORKLOAD SERVICE DATA Unit of Measure Victim Advocacy Services Helpline Calls Received Calls 4,569 3,764 4,077 3,365 5,618 5,620 Protection Orders Filed at FJC Petitions Filed Number of Client Visits to FJC Visits 3,584 2,846 2,639 2,378 2,062 2,300 Victim Services Visits Detail Safety Planning Individual Services 3,584 2,846 2,639 2,378 2,062 2,100 Family Law Assistance Individual Services 1,503 1,295 1,220 1, Protection Order Assistance Individual Services 2,017 1,611 1,714 1,689 1,515 1,600 Other Legal Assistance Individual Services Housing/Shelter Individual Services 1,435 1,131 1,238 1, Food Assistance Individual Services Spiritual Support Individual Services Transportation Assistance Individual Services DSHS/Public Assistance Individual Services Prosecution/Law Enforcement Assistance Individual Services Total Individual Services 10,728 8,723 8,924 8,599 7,278 7,600 Pierce County Executive Proposed 243

22 Judson Family Justice Center Fund 244 Pierce County Executive Proposed

23 JUVENILE General Fund The mission of the Pierce County Juvenile Court is to provide equal justice for those children who come before us, to advocate for those children who have no advocate, and to provide leadership in the field of juvenile corrections and rehabilitation. Departmental Summary: The Pierce County Juvenile Court has exclusive jurisdiction over those juveniles within the community who violate the criminal laws of this state or who are in need of protection and/or advocacy as a result of abuse, neglect, or abandonment. The Juvenile Department is responsible for the provision of probation, detention, and court/administration services. To facilitate the operation of these responsibilities, the agency is organized into three departments, with mission statements unique to each function and supportive of the overall departmental mission statement. Highlights: The budget for Juvenile Court is 3.4% above the level. The budget closes a vacant position and provides funding for behavioral health counseling. The budget also increases a position to full time to support the volunteer CASA Program. PERFORMANCE MEASURES Objective: Continuously Improve Customer Service of adoptions completed within 6 months of child becoming legally free Objective: Safer Communities of detention eligible youth served in community alternatives to secure detention Target Initiative 63% 62% 55% 62% Improve adoption timeliness through a focus on judicial leadership and collaborative efforts with system stakeholders to address and eliminate barriers to timely adoptions. 54% 59% 60% 60% Reduce reliance on secure detention by increasing use of Evidence Based programming, trauma informed care, community programs, and cultural awareness and responsivity. Pierce County Executive Proposed 245

24 Juvenile FUNDING SOURCES License & Permit Revenue 49,728 51,480 55,000 55,000 % Intergovernmental Revenue 3,273,625 4,351,084 3,486,840 3,496,420 9, % Charges for Services Revenue 243, , , ,810 26, % Court Fine & Penalty Revenue 2,066 % Miscellaneous Revenue 232, , , ,190 (43,950) (22.9) % Proceeds from Sale of Assets 52 % ed General Fund Support 16,588,380 17,297, , % Total 3,802,225 4,860,939 20,641,530 21,343, , % EXPENDITURES Salaries 10,344,351 10,282,637 11,088,490 11,303, , % Benefits 4,298,600 4,367,454 4,748,880 4,786,980 38, % Supplies 334, , , ,160 1, % Other Services and Charges 5,029,595 4,699,694 4,482,000 4,929, , % Transfers Out 42, ,000 % Total 20,049,500 20,190,161 20,641,530 21,343, , % PROGRAM EXPENDITURES Juvenile Administration (98,420) 5, ,100 (105.8) % Juvenile Detention ,103,820 7,416, , % Juvenile Non-Offender ,616,710 6,499, , % Juvenile Offender ,019,420 7,421,170 (598,250) (7.5) % Total ,641,530 21,343, , % 246 Pierce County Executive Proposed

25 Juvenile STAFFING SUMMARY Juv Court Administrator Accounting Assistant Administrative Assistant Case Aide Monitor Comptr Sys Business Analyst County Attorney Court Case Coordinator Court Fiscal Manager Department Computer Supp Spec Drug/Alcohol Counselor Drug/Alcohol Supervisor Juv Court Admn Specialist Juv Court Mgr - Det/Facil Juv Court Mgr - Prob Svcs Juv Court Mental Health Eval Spec Juv Court Svcs Assistant Juv Court Svcs Prog Manager Juv Court Volunteer Svcs Coord Juv Detention Officer Juv Detention Officer Lead Juv Diversion Coord Juv Family Court Facilitator Juv Prob Counselor Legal Assistant Licensed Practical Nurse Medical Services Coord Office Assistant Juv Court Fiscal Manager Court Comm - Superior Court Cook 3.00 Total Pierce County Executive Proposed 247

26 Unit of Measure Juvenile WORKLOAD SERVICE DATA Probation Services - Criminal Offender Referrals Referrals 3,390 3,084 2,843 2,461 2,604 2,734 Diversion Youth Served Youth 2,213 1,920 1,741 1,610 1,450 1,500 Probation Services - Civil Dependency Cases Cases 1,788 1,947 2,048 2,145 2,265 2,385 Adoptions Filed/Pre-Placement Cases Alternative Detention Services Youth Served Youth Detention Services Bookings Youth 2,085 1,922 1,772 1,922 1,900 1,850 Admissions (over 4 hours) Youth 1,608 1,559 1,454 1,238 1,200 1,100 Average Daily Population Youth DNA Sampling Youth Court Services Total Offender Hearings Hearings 12,059 11,502 11,327 10,215 10,111 10,000 Total Offender Filings Filings 1,419 1,233 1, ,042 1,094 Total Truancy Hearings Hearings 5,255 3,803 4,074 4,867 4,404 4,300 Total Truancy Filings Petitions 1, ,205 1,515 1,914 1,450 Total Dependency Hearings Hearings 14,290 16,517 17,037 17,697 18,290 19,533 Total Dependency Filings Filings ,002 Total Other Civil Hearings Hearings 4,315 5,165 4,593 4,995 4,684 4,700 Total Other Civil Filings Filings Total Adoption Hearings Hearings Pierce County Executive Proposed

27 Juvenile BUDGET RATIOS ADP per Detention Officer Average Daily Cost per Juvenile $700 $631 $598 $575 $600 $517 $485 $500 $400 $329 $300 $200 $100 $ From 2008 to the average daily population per average detention officer staffing decreased 30.6%. The ten year average is 1.5. From 2008 to the average daily cost per detained juvenile referral increased 41.8% after adjusting for inflation. The ten year average is $542. Juvenile Referral Rate Referrals per Probation Counselor 8% 6% 4% 6.3% 4.6% 3.7% 3.1% 2.6% 2.7% % 50 0% From 2008 to the number of juvenile referrals as a percent of Pierce County juveniles (10 to 17 year olds) decreased 56.7%. The ten year average is 4.1%. From 2008 to the number of offender referrals per Juvenile Probation Counselor decreased 28.9%. The ten year average is 133. of Self Support of Capacity Used 40% 100% 30% 20% 24.8% 22.1% 24.5% 21.2% 22.8% 18.7% 80% 60% 40% 60.7% 31.8% 28.0% 32.7% 30.8% 29.0% 10% 20% 0% % From 2008 to the percent of support from grants and fees decreased 24.3%. The ten year average is 22.4%. From 2008 to the percent of total detention capacity used decreased 52.3%. The ten year average is 35.3%. Pierce County Executive Proposed 249

28 Juvenile BUDGET RATIOS Dependency Cases Per Dependency Staff From 2008 to the number of active juvenile dependency cases per dependency staff decreased by 56.6%. The ten year average is Pierce County Executive Proposed

29 PIERCE COUNTY LAW LIBRARY Special Revenue Fund The mission of the Pierce County Law Library is to provide convenient, countywide access to current legal information suitable for the diverse Pierce County community to use in criminal and civil litigation and for the resolution of personal and business legal matters. Departmental Summary: The Pierce County Law Library is a free community resource for County agencies, the bench, bar, and residents of Pierce County. The Library s core responsibilities are to provide a high quality, up-to-date legal collection, and assistance with District Court kiosk services, e-filing, and litigation services. Equally important is the Library s commitment to provide excellent reference services. Reference librarians enable patrons to address their legal issues and find solutions so that all can have access to justice. Under the requirement of the State Auditor, the Pierce County Law Library was moved in from an independent agency to a special revenue fund under Pierce County. Highlights: The budget is 31.4% higher than the level, and includes $84,000 in General Fund support. The budget also includes a proposed increase in fee revenue to support two satellite Law Library locations. FUNDING SOURCES Charges for Services Revenue 473, , , % Court Fine & Penalty Revenue 1,500 1,500 % Miscellaneous Revenue 1,820 1,820 % Transfers In 55,000 83,900 28, % ed Use Of Fund Balance 38,200 38,190 % Total 531, , , % EXPENDITURES Salaries 200, ,120 29, % Benefits 89,160 97,210 8, % Supplies 211, ,870 (20,570) (9.7) % Other Services and Charges 30, , , % Total 531, , , % Pierce County Executive Proposed 251

30 Pierce County Law Library STAFFING SUMMARY Law Library Director Law Librarian Law Library Technician Total Pierce County Executive Proposed

31 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY General Fund The mission of the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is: Pursuing Justice. Representing the People. Serving Our Community. Departmental Summary: Highlights: The Pierce County Prosecutor's Office is comprised of the following Divisions: The Criminal Division includes: the Homicide Division, which prosecutes the majority of homicide cases that occur in Pierce County; the Felony Division, which is divided into specialized units, including Gangs, Elder Abuse, Identify Theft, Robbery, Sexual Assault, Drugs, Property Crimes, and Vehicular Homicide; the Misdemeanor Division, which prosecutes gross misdemeanors and misdemeanor offenses, including domestic violence and driving under the influence of intoxicants; the Juvenile Division, which prosecutes juveniles who commit felonies and misdemeanors; the Appeals Division, which defends all criminal convictions challenged on appeal; and the Victim Witness Division, which provides a variety of resources to victims and witnesses. Additionally, the Civil Division provides legal advice to County officials and represents the County's interests in Court. The Family Support Division establishes parentage, enforces child support, and protects the best interests of children. And, the Investigative Services Division conducts field investigations, serves subpoenas, and conducts interviews. The budget for the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney is 6.1% above the level. The budget includes a new Deputy Prosecuting Attorney for the High Priority Offender program and two new grant-funded positions to support the diversion of Trueblood class members from the criminal justice system into supportive programs. Objective: Safer Communities Number of presentations and trainings to law enforcement and community groups Objective: Safer Communities Number of Human Trafficking and Gang Violence prosecutions PERFORMANCE MEASURES Target Initiative Reduce elder abuse through vigorous prosecution, prevention, and expansion of community outreach to create a safer community Reduce human trafficking and gang related violence through vigorous prosecution, and collaboration with law enforcement agencies, South Sound Child Exploitation Task Force, and the South Sound Gang Task Force. Pierce County Executive Proposed 253

32 Prosecuting Attorney Objective: Safer Communities Number of offenders in the High Priority Offender Program PERFORMANCE MEASURES (CONT.) Reduce overall crime in Pierce County through vigorous prosecution of high rate offenders, persistent or chronic offenders, and those most dangerous to our community. FUNDING SOURCES Intergovernmental Revenue 4,524,054 4,396,262 4,887,050 5,048, , % Charges for Services Revenue 675, , , ,610 (28,520) (3.8) % Court Fine & Penalty Revenue 52,979 64,522 62,000 74,000 12, % Miscellaneous Revenue 9,548 7,707 3,050 13,050 10, % Transfers In 217, ,020 % ed General Fund Support 24,998,540 26,498,520 1,499, % Total 5,262,263 5,134,876 30,705,770 32,577,900 1,872, % EXPENDITURES Salaries 18,398,319 18,482,953 19,644,170 20,425, , % Benefits 6,474,514 6,688,384 7,280,100 7,703, , % Supplies 268, , , ,250 50, % Other Services and Charges 3,900,577 3,879,929 3,480,760 4,134, , % Intergovernmental Services 12,011 (922) 87,190 50,000 (37,190) (42.7) % Transfers Out 138, ,000 % Total 29,192,964 30,314,721 30,705,770 32,577,900 1,872, % PROGRAM EXPENDITURES Civil Prosecution ,918,060 5,171, , % Family Support ,932,500 4,091, , % Juvenile Prosecution ,788,990 1,946, , % Misdemeanor Prosecution ,235,960 3,628, , % Office of the Prosecuting Attorney ,548,540 1,623,490 74, % Prosecutor Criminal ,281,720 16,115, , % Total ,705,770 32,577,900 1,872, % 254 Pierce County Executive Proposed

33 Prosecuting Attorney STAFFING BY ACTIVITY Legal Asst/ Paralegal/ Office Asst Legal Interviewer Child Interviewer/ Investigator Victim Advocate Admin Attorney Total Civil Prosecution Family Support Juvenile Prosecution Misdemeanor Prosecution Office of the Prosecuting Attorney Prosecutor Criminal Total STAFFING SUMMARY Prosecuting Attorney Administrative Program Manager Chief Criminal Investigator Chief Deputy Attorney Chief of Staff - PA Communication & Public Info Spec Comptr System Business Analyst County Attorney Crime Victim Advocate Criminal Investigator Dept Computer Support Specialist Fiscal Manager - PA Human Resource Manager - PA Investigator/Process Server Justice Services Manager - PA Legal Assistant Legal Interviewer Legal Interviewer Supervisor Legal Services Manager Office Services Manager - PA Paralegal Records Specialist Supervising Sr Deputy - PA Victim - Witness Prog Specialist Diversion Counselor Criminal Div Sup Svcs Manager IT Software Engineer Administrative Manager - PA Total Pierce County Executive Proposed 255

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