Explanation
BACKGROUND:
The Franklin County Municipal Court is the busiest court in the state of Ohio. It continually strives to improve services to every litigant who appears before the Court and strives to be a wise and efficient steward of taxpayer resources. To this end, the Court charges a variety of court fees to provide additional support to the administration of its departments and programs.
This ordinance authorizes the appropriation of $4,094,077 for fiscal year 2021 within the following Franklin County Municipal Court Special Funds:
IDAT Fund - to provide sufficient funds to pay the cost of attendance at court-ordered drug and alcohol treatment centers. The Alcohol, Drug Addiction, and Mental Health Services (ADAMH) Board administers the indigent driver alcohol treatment program of the Court, pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 4511.191 (N).
Security Fund - to provide funds to pay the cost of staff, supplies, and services to promote the mission and support the security department efforts.
Dispute Resolution Fund - The Franklin County Municipal Court instituted its pre-filing mediation program for small claims cases in 1984; the program provides mediation services for individuals and business who wish to resolve their disputes and avoid filing a small claims case.
Home Incarceration Fund - to provide sufficient funds to pay the cost of electronic monitoring and state charged work release of probationers.
Specialized Dockets Fund - The Specialized Docket consists of five programs which address drug and alcohol addiction, heroin addiction, mental health issues, and the special needs of human trafficking victims and veterans. The Solicitation Program (CATCH), Mental Health Program (LINC), Military and Veterans Program (MAVS), and the Addiction Programs (HART and RECOVERY COURT). Each docket has received certification after submitting written materials and undergoing a site review to ensure that statewide, minimum standards are met. The Specialized Docket...
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