Performance of the City and Parish Courts

Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017

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GOAL 4: TO MAINTAIN JUDICIAL INDEPENDENCE, WHILE OBSERVING THE PRINCIPLE OF COMITY IN ITS GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS AND ACCOUNTABILITY TO THE PUBLIC


Objective

4.1 To maintain the constitutional independence of the judiciary while observing the principle of cooperation with other branches of government

Intent of the Objective

The judiciary must assert and maintain its independence as a separate branch of government. Within the organizational structure of the judicial branch of government, courts should establish their legal and organizational boundaries, monitor and control their operations, and account publicly for their performance. Independence and accountability support the principles of a government based on law, access to justice, and the timely resolution of disputes with equality, fairness, and integrity, and they engender public trust and confidence. Courts must control their proper functions and demonstrate respect for their coequal partners in government.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 to maintain judicial independence while observing the principle of cooperation with other branches of government.

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184775699What actions, if any, did your court take during the reporting period to maintain judicial independence while observing the principle of cooperation with other branches of government?Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 to maintain judicial independence while observing the principle of cooperation with other branches of government.
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Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 to maintain judicial independence while observing the principle of cooperation with other branches of government.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT
The court holds parish court judges' meetings periodically, in which judges and administrators work to establish uniformity between the policies of the Eastbank and Westbank. Through the establishment of a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement by and between First Parish Court and the Parish of Jefferson, the court has maintained its constitutional independence of the judiciary while lending full cooperative to Jefferson Parish Government. The spirit of cooperation in the form of the Cooperative Endeavor Agreement between these two separate entities has ensured that fair payroll and best accounting practices are provided to the court by allowing parish government to serve the court in paymaster and accounting capacities. The uniformity created by this cooperation is mutually beneficial to both entities. In addition, First Parish Court judges and staff work with Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, Clerk's Office, and District Attorney's Office to provide timely and efficient service to the public. All entities make changes as the court continues to improve the system.
JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT
Second Parish Court worked with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies, the Jefferson Parish Clerk of Court's Office, and the Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office on a continual basis to provide timely and efficient public service.
LAFAYETTE CITY COURT
The court entered the final testing phase of the court website. When active, the website will allow other branches of government to obtain information relevant to their activities. The court will have the capacity to order warrants using a web-based system and law enforcement officials will have the ability to reflect execution of warrants, with a review by court staff with 48 hours, generally much less.
RAYNE CITY COURT
The court maintained an awareness of the needs of the court and procedures used by the court insofar as it relates to other branches of government.
SULPHUR CITY COURT
The judge met with city and parish officials to discuss upgrading and maintaining judicial facilities.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective5 courts (JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT)
Continued to address this objective through the actions indicated below, or implemented the following new actions to address this objective as indicated below:47 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, KAPLAN CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PINEVILLE CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Continued to communicate, coordinate and cooperate with the other branches of government47 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, KAPLAN CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PINEVILLE CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Did not address this objective4 courts (BUNKIE CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT)
Used outreach programs to promote judicial independence and protection of the rule of law15 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT)

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