Performance of the City and Parish Courts

Fiscal Year 2015 - 2016

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GOAL 1: TO ESTABLISH A MORE OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE SYSTEM OF JUSTICE.


Objective

1.2 To encourage responsible parties to make court facilities safe, accessible, and convenient.

Intent of the Objective

This objective addresses three distinct but related aspects of court performance: the security of persons and property within the courthouse and its facilities, access to the courthouse and its facilities, and the reasonable convenience and accommodation of the general public in court facilities. In Louisiana, local governments are generally responsible for providing suitable courtrooms, offices, juror facilities, furniture, and equipment and for providing the necessary heat and lighting in these buildings. They are also responsible for the safety and accessibility of court facilities. The intent of Objective 1.2 is to encourage courts and judges to work with others to make court facilities safe, accessible, and convenient.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken in FY 2015-2016 to implement a Continuity of Operations/Disaster Recovery Plan.
  2. Actions taken in FY 2015-2016 to implement safety and security measures.
  3. Actions taken in FY 2015-2016 to comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

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1010664620What actions, if any, did your court take during the reporting period to implement safety and security measures?Actions taken in FY 2015-2016 to implement safety and security measures.
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Actions taken in FY 2015-2016 to implement safety and security measures.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
BATON ROUGE CITY COURT
The court worked closely with the city constable's office, which is responsible for the security of the courthouse. The chief of security maintained security equipment and personnel throughout the courthouse building and grounds. The court continued a security en banc order providing for security entrance protocols and other security functions and parameters of those entering the courthouse. The court also continued to employ a named safety officer who works in coordination with city-parish officials and other departments within the city-parish government.
CROWLEY CITY COURT
Access to the Crowley City Court offices was restricted with a swipe pass only. An additional swipe pass buzzer was installed onto the clerk of court's desk so that she would be able to "buzz in" those court personnel who do not have an individual swipe card.
JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT
The court maintained a two-way radio system for communication between all court bailiff's, all security officers including the probation department, and judges' chambers. The court-contracted security personnel went through background checks and further security training annually. Bailiffs must qualify for a 20-hour P.O.S.T. certification including firearm training, defense tactics, and legal updates. Enhanced security measures were coordinated by court administration, court security, and other key employees. These enhanced measures are placed in effect when anticipating the appearance of known difficult defendants and/or those with a long criminal history, especially if violence is involved. In 2016, all court bailiffs were certified and attended additional security training. An Active Shooter presentation was held for all courthouse employees. A fire drill is performed annually and all findings are audited. In 2016 the court received a good rating, therefore no changes in policy were recommended.
JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT
Second Parish Court continued to use silent panic buttons installed at strategic locations throughout the building. Second Parish Court is in the process of researching updated security cameras and equipment.
LAFAYETTE CITY COURT
The court installed security measures for judges.
MONROE CITY COURT
Monroe City Court employees were required to attend safety training classes provided through the City of Monroe's Human Resource Department. The court actively participated in security training through on-site evacuation and emergency planning events. Independent courthouse inspections, assessments, audits of safety and security measures were also provided throughout the year.
NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office continued to provide security for the building. All persons entering the building were subject to search, had to walk through a stand-up scanner, and put all belongings through an X-ray machine. Commissioned law enforcement officers had the option of locking up their firearm upon entrance in lockers at the security check point. Each court room had an assigned New Orleans Police Department officer as well as deputies that were assigned to bring inmates from Orleans Parish Prison. The court received a new X-ray machine through the New Orleans Office of Homeland Security. The video and security alarm system will be updated with the building renovation. The court in 2015 underwent a security audit preformed by a representative of Louisiana Supreme Court security unit. This gave the court some needed guidance to address security issues that may not be obvious
PINEVILLE CITY COURT
Security continued to be handled by the Pineville City Marshal's Office
RAYNE CITY COURT
Rayne City Court maintained prior monitoring devices as well as key pad locks and protective glass in the lobby to provide extra security for clerks.
SULPHUR CITY COURT
The court maintained a gun in courtroom and maintained a concealed carry permit. The City Marshal hired two Sulphur Police Department policeman for security detail. The court upgraded computer safety with computer software and updates to protect against viruses and malware.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective10 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, PINEVILLE CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT)
Appointed a safety officer9 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Continued to address this objective through the actions indicated below, or implemented the following new actions in to address this objective as indicated below50 courts (ABBEVILLE 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, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS 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)
Coordinated security with law enforcement officials33 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, EUNICE 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, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Developed or maintained a cyber security policy5 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT)
Developed or maintained a safety policy18 courts (ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT)
Developed or maintained a security policy20 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Did not address this objective2 courts (ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT)
Formed or continued a courthouse safety committee9 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT)
Had a cyber security audit performed1 court (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT)
Had a security audit performed8 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Implemented or continued coordination of security with law enforcement officials39 courts (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, 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, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Implemented or maintained an emergency evacuation procedure19 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)
Installed or maintained security alarms/panic buttons in judges' chambers/courtrooms24 courts (ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Installed or maintained security equipment27 courts (ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HAMMOND 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, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Sponsored safety and/or security training9 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)
Trained court personnel in better security22 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)

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