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CITY OF FOREST HILL

MUNICIPAL COURT

FUND/ DEPARTMENT/ PROGRAM: 01-05-00
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Enhance safety and security in Forest Hill and improve the quality of life within the City.

MAJOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES MEASURED BY WORKLOAD &

PRODUCTIVITY MEASURES
Goal 1: Increase collection rate at the Municipal Court
Objective 1: Process citations daily.
Objective 2: Mail reminders and collection notices daily.
Objective 3: Call all defendants when their case becomes past due.
Objective 4: Issue Warrants and capias pro fine warrants timely.
Objective 5: Mail post warrant cards immediately when warrants are issued.
Objective 6: Participate in the Great Texas Warrant Round Up.
Objective 7: Warrant Collection Clerks to attend training with an emphasis on traffic citation
collections or collection of outstanding debts.
Goal 2: Obtain and maintain Court Clerk Certifications
Objective1: Maintain Court Administrator Level 3 Certification. Complete 20 hours of Municipal
Objective 2: Court continuing education and attend Legislative Update in Austin.
Objective 3: Deputy Court Clerk/JCM - Obtain Level 2 Certification by taking and passing the Level
2 exam and complete 12 hours of Municipal Court continuing education.
Objective 4: Part Time Court Clerk to obtain Level 2 Certification by taking and passing the Level
2 exam and complete 12 hours of Municipal Court continuing education.
Objective 5: Complete 12 hours of Municipal Court continuing education.
Goal 3: Update Municipal Court Software to more effectively and efficiently process and maintain
Municipal Court Records
Objective 1: Purchase a new server and coordinate software upgrade.
Objective 2: Train Municipal Court Staff on the new process with the upgrade.

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