Judicial Department requests $1.16 million to address courthouse security gaps
The Judicial Department asked the subcommittee for a one-time other‑funds expenditure limitation increase totaling $1,161,768 to improve courthouse security, including digital privacy, county support for screening, facility assessments and a prior funding deficit. Members raised concerns about rural courthouses and whether the minimum standards are a baseline or best practice.
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The state court administrator and OJD fiscal director told the emergency board subcommittee that courthouse security needs have grown and that many facilities do not meet minimum standards under chief justice guidance and ORS 1.178. Nancy Kozine said the account "ensure[s] safer courts through security, emergency preparedness, business continuity, and capital improvements for courthouses and other state court facilities," and David Moon listed the proposed uses and numbers for the request.
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