Okaloosa County BOCC — July 30, 2013 (meeting #1144) — reading text

6,162 defendants at First Appearance for Pretrial Release, Mental Health Court, Veteran’s Court, and Drug Court referrals, and provided verified reports to the Judiciary which resulted in a total of 1121 additional defendants for Pretrial supervision.  Served a monthly average of 50 defendants and supervised a monthly average of 37 defendants by Mental Health Pretrial Officer and provided initial assessments, reports to the judges, and referrals for appropriate mental health treatment. Provided information to the Public Defender and Asst. State Attorney on the defendant’s mental health issues and treatment status, referrals to Mental Health Court program and Veteran’s Court Program, and referrals to other community resources. Practiced and implemented HIPPA Laws as they pertain to case files, documentation, and storage of defendant files.  Supervised a monthly average of 10 defendants on electronic monitoring program and recouped a total of $24,503.89 in fees for 2012. PROGRAM GOAL: Assist in reducing jail population by providing judiciary verified information at first appearance and facilitate the release of defendants to reduce incarcerations. To reduce potential dangers to residents of Okaloosa County by supervision and referrals to other court programs such as Drug Court, Veterans Court and Mental Health treatment programs, as well as minimize failures to appear in court KEY OBJECTIVES: 1. To develop programs to permit Judiciary to maximize the rate of release for persons arrested and accused of crimes: a. First Appearance Screening Reviews – Provide Judiciary with verified information to assist them in making informed decisions on determining appropriate bond. b. Pretrial Services Supervision Program – Minimize potential danger to community posed by defendants released on bond and minimize failures to appear by ensuring strict adherence to court ordered conditions of release. c. Drug Court Screening and Referrals – Facilitate release from custody for persons arrested on felony drug charges into diversionary drug treatment program. d. Mental Health Assessment, Supervision, and Case Management- Provide Judiciary with adequate results of Mental Health Evaluation to assist in making informed decisions on setting bonds. Ensure defendants are referred to proper Mental Health Treatment as well as ensure they follow all recommended treatment to reduce future incarceration and ensure safety of the community. e. Electronic Monitoring Program – Minimize potential danger to the community by providing a measure of protection to the victims and provides an alternative to incarceration. f. Bond Reviews – Provide updated verified information to the Judiciary, and recommend alternative conditions of release on individuals who remain incarcerated and unable to post bond. 2. Assist Judiciary by providing weekly input on persons who remain incarcerated on misdemeanor offenses, which allows for early disposition of their cases. 3. Maintain a collaborative relationship with all other agencies involved in the Judicial process Packet Pg. 30 PERFORMANCE MEASURES: Actual Estimated Adopted Performance Measures FY11/12 FY12/13 FY13/14 Number of Full time PTS personnel 4 4 5 Input Number of Grant Personnel (included in Budget operating 3 3 2 expenditures) Total Operating Expenditures 63,919 64,723 63,997 Supervised by GPS Monitoring (monthly average) 10 10 10 Output Supervised by one (1) MH PTS Officer (monthly average) 60 30 30 Defendants assessed/interviewed by PTS 6,164/1149 5937/1033* 6162/1121** officers Supervised Defendants with FTA rates below 3% 100% 100% 100% Efficiency Jail population remains below the maximum capacity 100% 100% 100% Assist Judiciary at first appearance 365 days a year 100% 100% 100% Keep FTA’S at below 5% 2.6% 2.9%* 4% Reduced jail population 100% 100% 100% Assists Judiciary in making bond decisions 365 days/year 100% 100% 100% *01/01/11-12/31/11 Annual Legislative Report ** 01/01/12-12/31/12 Annual Legislative Report Packet Pg. 31  BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OKALOOSA COUNTY, FLORIDA SERVICE AREA: COURT SERVICES DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM: LAW LIBRARY PROGRAM DESCRIPTION: Law Library provides reference materials for judges, lawyers and the public in both the south end and north end of Okaloosa County. REVENUE: The Law Library is funded in the Additional Court Cost Fund. Supporting revenue of the Law Library program is twenty five percent of the $65 assessment of additional court costs and surcharges. EXPENDITURES: Expenditures Budget FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Category Actual $ Actual $ Original $ Approved $ Personal Services 57,191 55,873 55,955 58,467 Operating Expenses 42,183 31,534 16,295 19,666 Capital Outlay 0 0 0 0 Reserves 0 0 26,650 21,067 Total 99,374 87,407 98,900 99,200 HISTORICAL STAFFING SUMMARY: Category FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 Full-time 1 1 1 1 Part-Time 0 0 0 0 Relief 0 0 0 0 Total 1 1 1 1 Packet Pg. 32  Budget Expense Report (Department Requests) 2nd Prior Year 1st Prior Year Current Year Current Year Base Base % Account Title Actual Actual Original Budget 6 mos Actual Request New Request +/- +/- 001 GENERAL FUND 0603 COURT ADMINISTRATION 541011 CELLULAR PHONES/PAGERS $1,061.54 $1,394.86 $1,500.00 $620.79 $4,250.00 $0.00 $2,750.00 183.3% 552990 OTHER SUPPLIES $662.56 $299.55 $500.00 $0.00 $100.00 $0.00 ($400.00) (80.0%) OPERATING EXPENSES $1,724.10 $1,694.41 $2,000.00 $620.79 $4,350.00 $0.00 $2,350.00 117.5% TOTAL DEPARTMENT $1,724.10 $1,694.41 $2,000.00 $620.79 $4,350.00 $0.00 $2,350.00 117.5% Packet Pg. 33  Budget Expense Report (Department Requests) 2nd Prior Year 1st Prior Year Current Year Current Year Base Base % Account Title Actual Actual Original Budget 6 mos Actual Request New Request +/- +/- 001 GENERAL FUND 0604 ADMIN-CIRCUIT COURT (05) 531005 PS-CRT ORD-JUV-DEPENDENCY $382.00 $653.20 $500.00 $413.00 $500.00 $0.00 $0.00 0.0% 531212 PS-MENTAL HEALTH $0.00 $625.00 $250.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 ($250.00) (100.0%) 549051 FILING FEES $3,670.00 $4,270.00 $2,250.00 $720.00 $2,000.00 $0.00 ($250.00) (11.1%) OPERATING EXPENSES $4,052.00 $5,548.20 $3,000.00 $1,133.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 ($500.00) (16.7%) TOTAL DEPARTMENT $4,052.00 $5,548.20 $3,000.00 $1,133.00 $2,500.00 $0.00 ($500.00) (16.7%) Packet Pg. 34  Budget Expense Report (Department Requests) 2nd Prior Year 1st Prior Year Current Year Current Year Base Base % Account Title Actual Actual Original Budget 6 mos Actual Request New Request +/- +/- 001 GENERAL FUND 0605 JUDGES 541011 CELLULAR PHONES/PAGERS $2,695.95 $2,361.62 $2,500.00 $921.21 $0.00 $0.00 ($2,500.00) (100.0%) OPERATING EXPENSES $2,695.95 $2,361.62 $2,500.00 $921.21 $0.00 $0.00 ($2,500.00) (100.0%) TOTAL DEPARTMENT $2,695.95 $2,361.62 $2,500.00 $921.21 $0.00 $0.00 ($2,500.00) (100.0%) Packet Pg. 35  Budget Revenue Report - Departments (Requested) Date: 7/11/2013 2nd Prior Year 1st Prior Year Current Year Current Year Base % Account Title Actual Actual Original Budget 6 mos Actual Request +/- +/- 120 ADDITIONAL COURT COST FUND 1025R JUDICIAL INNOV REVENUE 348921 CRT INNOV/LOCAL REQ ($65) $99,374.19 $87,407.60 $85,000.00 $34,273.94 $85,000.00 $0.00 0.0% CHARGES FOR SERVICES $99,374.19 $87,407.60 $85,000.00 $34,273.94 $85,000.00 $0.00 0.0% 361101 INTEREST ON TIME DEPOSITS $0.00 $9,203.57 $0.00 $2,559.65 $0.00 $0.00 NA 361104 STATE INVESTMENT POOL INT $0.00 $530.96 $0.00 $329.91 $0.00 $0.00 NA 361400 GAIN OR (LOSS) SALE INVST $0.00 ($1,591.22)