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Municipal Court

Top Goals and Objectives

Goal 1
To provide strategic and operational direction for the operations of the Municipal Court's four divisions by
overseeing daily tasks and processes related to judicial practices, ensuring the accountability and safeguarding of
public funds, and promoting excellent customer service to all patrons of the court.

Objective Implement changes in laws and procedures as soon as they become available.
Objective Provide continued training to personnel to promote excellent customer service.
Objective Afford opportunities for patrons to participate without undue hardships.

Goal 2
To provide efficient and expeditious case flow management for all Class C offenses and ordinance violations by
handling all incoming payment transactions and managing dockets to ensure final disposition of case is achieved in a
timely and judicious manner.

Objective Continue to develop our virtual and electronic platforms to accommodate court processes.
Objective Evaluate and implement alternative programs to enhance customer service.
Objective Maintain compliance with recognized guidelines for timely case processing.

Goal 3
To effectively manage warrant resolutions and revenue collections by means of the Warrant Division. The Marshals
strive to provide police oversight and protection for the Municipal Court, personnel, visitors and are responsible for
the issuance and service of Class C Misdemeanor warrants, subpoenas and summons.

Objective To provide safe and secure transportation of prisoners to the NRH Jail. Goals & Measures
Objective Cross train Marshals to maintain knowledge of advanced police technology.
Objective Maintain an active presence on the streets in multiple cities throughout the area.

Goal 4
To offer alternative sentencing in lieu of fines to youth who participate in our quad city Teen Court program, educate
volunteers and offenders on laws and consequences through the sentencing process as well as giving back to the
community by volunteering time and service.

Objective Provide oversight for Teen Court Advisory Board, Judge's and Volunteers.
Objective Maintain recruitment and training for volunteers.
Objective Invest in our youth volunteers by facilitating a scholarship program.

Goal 5
To focus on early intervention for at risk youth, adults and families in crisis by identifying concerns, referring to
appropriate resources and maintaining contact with the family while their case is pending in court.

Objective Identify concerns and make recommendations to the Judge for sentencing.
Objective Collaborate with other agencies to connect defendants with available resources.
Objective Maintain training of issues affecting at risk offenders to include mental health.

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