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ARF- 1778

Regular Agenda Item 3. D.

Regular BOS Meeting

Meeting Date:	04/16/2013
Submitted For:	Kendall Rhyne
Submitted By:	Sylvia Hernandez, Probation Officer Manager, Superior Court
Department:	Superior Court	Division:	Probation

Information

Request/Subject

Juvenile Crime Reduction Fund (JCRF) Application.

Background Information

The Juvenile Crime Reduction Fund (JCRF) is established pursuant to A.R.S. 41-2401 (D)(5), and is allocated to the Supreme Court for the purpose of reducing juvenile crime. Monies from the fund may be expended to encourage the design, development and successful implementation of statewide community based programs for reducing juvenile crime in Arizona. In order to effectively reduce juvenile crime it is necessary to coordinate statewide strategies that have a multi-jurisdictional impact.

Evaluation

Open ended JCRF application opportunity is available to juvenile courts during fiscal year 2013 for a one time start-up of new and innovative projects.

Conclusion

The Gila County Probation Department will use current technology to collect court ordered fines/fees/restitution by purchasing smart phones and mobile card readers. The smart phones/mobile card readers will be linked to a collection deposit account in which payments will go directly to the Gila County Clerk of the Superior Court. This will increase the collection rate of fines/fees/restitution and reduce violations of probation.

Recommendation

The Gila County Probation Department recommends the Board of Supervisors approve the electronic submission of the Juvenile Crime Reduction Fund application by the due date of May 1, 2013 in the amount of $1,400 for fiscal year 2013.

Suggested Motion

Information/Discussion/Action to approve the electronic submission of the Juvenile Crime Reduction Fund (JCRF) application by the Gila County Probation Department to the Arizona Supreme Court in the amount of $1,400 to be used during for fiscal year 2013, if awarded. (Kendall Rhyne)

Attachments
JCRF Application