Performance of the City and Parish Courts

Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017

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GOAL 3: TO PROVIDE DUE PROCESS AND EQUAL PROTECTION OF THE LAW TO ALL WHO HAVE BUSINESS BEFORE THE COURT; AND TO DEMONSTRATE INTEGRITY IN ALL PROCEDURES AND DECISIONS


Objective

3.1 To encourage city courts that exercise juvenile jurisdiction to make strategic decisions that support the best outcomes for children and families

Intent of the Objective

The legal system recognizes the importance of promoting the stability of the family and providing simplicity in procedure, fairness in adjudication, and elimination of unjustifiable delay in proceedings involving children and families. Courts that handle cases involving children and families should recognize that judges need specialized knowledge and planning to adhere to unique procedural requirements and confidentiality rules, to meet expedited or priority case deadlines, and to make substantive decisions that meet the needs of children and families in the legal system. City and parish court judges may prepare by such means as attending specialized trainings, accessing dedicated bench books or other resources, and using case management systems and other docket management tools at their disposal.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 to make strategic decisions to support the best outcomes for children and families.

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QuestionIdQuestionStatementResponse
184775700What actions, if any, did your court take during the reporting period to make strategic decisions to support the best outcomes for children and families?Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 to make strategic decisions to support the best outcomes for children and families.
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Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 to make strategic decisions to support the best outcomes for children and families.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
EUNICE CITY COURT
The court worked closely with juvenile officers, probation officers, and defense attorneys to ensure the most help for juveniles through state services, community services, and all other available resources.
LAFAYETTE CITY COURT
The judges of the court regularly participated in continuing legal education to ensure that they were aware of the latest best practices. The court continued to employ a juvenile probation officer and ensured that she received regular, appropriate training.
RAYNE CITY COURT
The Court handled juvenile tickets over which it had juvenile jurisdiction.
SULPHUR CITY COURT
The court developed community resources for juveniles including Purpose Driven Life Classes, Life Choices Class and Made to Crave.
ResponseResponse_Court
Added or maintained sufficient support staff to expeditiously dispose of juvenile cases22 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT)
Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective4 courts (EUNICE CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT)
Complied with counsel appointment rules27 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, KAPLAN CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO 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:36 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, KAPLAN CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT)
Did not address this objective2 courts (VIDALIA CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT)
Included at-risk children on specialized dockets in continuity of operations/emergency plans7 courts (CROWLEY CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT)
Made use of available juvenile resources, such as bench books, juvenile law experts, informational websites, and online or in-person training seminars24 courts (ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT)
Not applicable - my court does not exercise juvenile jurisdiction13 courts (ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, PINEVILLE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Oversaw the management of juvenile cases, including docketing, hearing dates, and the form and substance of court orders27 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT)
Participated in specialized training and education for the type of juvenile jurisdiction exercised26 courts (ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT)
Used new or modified software or juvenile court case tracking procedures8 courts (BOGALUSA CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)

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