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Courts budget adjusts for increased caseloads; Friend of the Court revenue raised to $245,000
Summary
Staff told commissioners Friend of the Court revenue was increased to $245,000 after a Cost Allocation Plan change; the courts face rising caseloads and staff plan purchases of updated recording and case-management systems.
County staff told commissioners on Oct. 30 that Friend of the Court revenue was set at $245,000, an increase partly attributed to a change in the Cost Allocation Plan. Staff also said caseloads have increased in both District and Circuit Courts and that a new computer system should help collect fines more reliably.
The minutes record a question about an Integrity Business Solutions line item; staff determined it was related to MDOC. The courts may purchase updated recording software and hardware; staff requested a quote and said available funds could cover the cost. Hervey proposed splitting unfunded retirement into separate GLs for the four affected court employees and staff (Hervey, Teresa Hill, Sanders and Whiteford) were asked to schedule a follow-up meeting to finalize allocations and health-care calculations.
