2011 budget summary - St. Louis County

Department of JudicialAdministrationPaul Fox, Directorwww.stlouisco.com/circuitcourt(314) 615‐2666OVERVIEWDepartment MissionThe Department of Judicial Administration’s missionis to resolve disputes, try cases, administer justice ina timely and fair fashion, and effectively complywith all statutes, ordinances, and regulations. Thedepartment seeks to do this as cost effectively aspossible.Strategic Priorities Execute all court orders within statutorytimeframes and in compliance with MissouriCourt Rules Provide more court forms on the internet Enhance resources available to the DomesticViolence Court in St. Louis County Pursue the creation of a “parenting court”offering services to parties involved in paternityand child support cases On‐going technological improvements by thecourt (e.g. use of video arraignments, and webpage improvements)Department Products and Services Assisting victims of domestic violence throughthe Domestic Violence Court A Resource Center for pro se litigants in FamilyCourt A drug court for defendants with abuseproblems Free marriage ceremonies performed onWednesdays for all couples who come to thecourthouse and have a St. Louis Countymarriage license Jury trials Execute court orders for attachment, replevin,levy under general execution, eviction andgarnishment of executionExecute court orders to apprehend andtransport alleged mentally ill, dangerous and/orincompetent persons to a mental health facilityand from mental health facilities to ProbateDivision or Circuit Court for hearingChild protection programs and servicesdesigned to protect children from parentalabuse and neglectJuvenile delinquency programs and servicesdesigned to transform offenders intoresponsible members of the communityExchange Center to provide a safe environmentfor the exchange and supervision of childreninvolved in court‐ordered visitationParent Education Program to help parentsbetter appreciate the impact of the separationand divorce process upon their childrenSafety Court to provide close monitoring ofparents with substance abuse problems whohave children involved in the child welfaresystemSt. Louis County Courthouse- 168 -