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COURT SUPPORT SERVICES

Court Support Services includes administrative and operating support funding provided by the Board of County Commissioners for the Judiciary, the Law Libraries, the State Attorney, and the Public Defender.

FY98 FY99 FYOO !. Dejwbnent Name Actual Budget Rcauest G-3 JUDICIARY 8,980,083 10,738,590 10,639,350 G-27 LAW LIBRARIES 632,588 569,650 557,700 G-29 PUBLIC DEFENDER 924,814 852,580 957,650 G-35 STATE ATTORNEY 436,802 506,780 572,990

Total 10,974,287 12,667,600 12,727,690

Organization Department Summary Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Budget

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JUDICIARY

The Judiciary includes administrative and operational support for both the Circuit Court and County Court. The Board of County Commissioners provides funding for the maintenance of offices, courtrooms, personnel and general operating expenses. Salaries for judges and certain support staff positions are the financial responsibility of the State.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Deoanmeot Ex~oditures By Cost Center Actual Budget R~est

1940101 ADMIN-CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS-OPERATING I ,357,676 I ,530,670 1,711,140 1940201 CIRCUIT COURT-CIVIL-ARBITRATION/MEDIA TN 82,156 87,620 84,870 1940301 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-ADMINISTRATION 428,875 434,970 414,280 1940302 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCMT 229,860 250,360 132,250 1940303 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-CHILD CUSTODY INVEST 136,445 146,000 151,280 1940304 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-MEDIATION 41,707 44,170 45,710 1940305 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-BEHAVIORAL EVALUATION 372,703 389,920 402,600 1940306 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-GUARDIAN AD LITEM 234,622 236,560 287,940 1940307 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-JUVENILE ARBITRATION 188,115 195,750 191,680 1940308 CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-JUV COST/CONFLICT ATTY 347,418 624,670 360,190 1940401 CIRCUIT CT-PROBATE-COSTS/APPT COUNSEL 118,006 147,000 143,700 1940402 CIRCUIT CT-PROBATE-GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM 280,745 344,600 435,160 1940501 CIRCUIT CT-CRIMINAL-FELONY/MISDEM-CAL CT 184,529 192,410 201,660 1940502 CIRCUIT CT-CRIMINAL-COURT PSYCHOLOGIST 98,518 113,740 117,890 1940503 CIRCUIT CT-CRIMINAL-COSTS/CONFLICT ATTY 1,667,645 1,875,970 1,823,000 1940601 COUNTY CT-CIVIL-ALTERNATVE DISPUTE RESOL 69,448 70,290 70,410 1940602 COUNTY CT-CIVIL-TRAFFIC HEARING OFFICERS 28,438 26,000 33,000 1940603 COUNTY CT-CIVIL-PRETRIAL MEDIATION 51,538 44,000 55 ,000 1940701 COUNTY CT-CRIMINAL-COSTS/CONFLICT ATTY 124,023 112,000 167,000 1940801 COURT RELATED PROGRAMS-CJIS 2,553,176 3,435,200 3,363,970 1940802 COURT RELATED PROGRAMS-WITNESS COORDNATN 384,440 436,690 446,620 Total 8,980,083 10,738,590 10,639,350

FY98 FY99 FYOO Deoartmeot Ex~oditures By Fund Actual Budget R~est 0101 GENERAL FUND 8,980,083 10,738,590 10,639,350 Total 8,980,083 10,738,590 10,639,350

Personnel Summary Total Permanent Positions 76 77

Department Center Listing Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Budget

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JUDICIARY

FY98 Summary Actual

PERSONAL SERVICES 3,498,787 OPERATING EXPENSES 5,222,859 CAPITAL OUTLAY 258 437

Total 8,980,083

FY98 Account# Account Name Actual

5110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 1,041,904 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 1,505,644 5130000 OTHER SALARIES & WAGES 5,329 5140000 OVERTIME 11,473 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 934,437

PERSONAL SERVICES 3,498,787

5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1,479,281 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 492,699 5363000 INTRGOV SVCS-MGT INFO SVC 2,392,990 5365000 INTRGOV SVCS-RISK FINANCING 50,950 5368200 INTRGOV SVCS-FLEET-OP&MAINT 2,349 5368400 INTRGOV SVCS-FLEET-VHCL RPL 2,250 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 39,045 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 53,210 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 22,459 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 34,046 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 22,143 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T 380,336 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 70,073 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 124,768 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 56,260

OPERATING EXPENSES 5,222,859

5620000 BUILDINGS 3,995 5640000 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 254,442

CAPITAL OUTLAY 258,437

Total 8,980,083

Department Account Summary Pinellas County, Florida

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FY99 FYOO Budget R~est

3,789,430 3.941,210 6,697,830 6,480,540

251 330 217 600 10,738,590 10,639,350

FY99 FYOO Budget Request

1,002,810 1,061,930 1,785,740 1,913,150

0 0 14,000 5,000

986,880 961,130 3,789,430 3,941,210

1,980,640 1 ,423,190 497,000 745,200

3,244,210 3,244,210 142,390 144,680

1,000 1,000 2,190 2,130

42,600 44,450 49,860 52,360 19,700 30,130 41,350 38,150 25,350 24,320

364,100 427,570 75,050 80,100

161,440 168,000 50,950 55,050

6,697,830 6,480,540

0 0 251,330 217,600 251,330 217,600

10,738,590 10,639,350

FYOO Annual Budget


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ADMIN-CIRCUIT & COUNTY COURTS-OPERATING (1940101)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

The Administrative Office of the Couns (AOC) is charged with the administrative operations of the circuit and county couns. Administrative functions include personnel management, fiscal management, couns information systems, and legal assistance to the judiciary and the couns administrator. The AOC is also responsible for coun security, facilities planning, supervision of court-annexed programs. caseflow management, development of new court programs, and statistical analyses.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summan: Actual Budget R~est 5I IOOOO EXECUTIVE SALARIES 268,772 236,470 314,780 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 275,093 350,520 447,330 5I40000 OVERTIME 2,097 0 0 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS I93,610 206,880 235,420 Personal Services 739,572 793,870 997,530

5365000 INTRGOV SVCS-RISK FINANCING 50,950 142,390 I44,680 5368200 INTRGOV SVCS-FLEET-OP&MAINT 2,349 I,OOO 1,000 5368400 INTRGOV SVCS-FLEET-VHCL RPL 2,250 2,190 2,130 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 20,140 18,000 I9,000 54IOOOO COMMUNICATION SERVICES 37,092 36,000 39,000 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 15,353 I4,000 22,000 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS I6,765 I4,000 I5,400 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 10,830 15,000 14,500 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T I5,654 14,500 15,900 55IOOOO OFFICE SUPPLIES 38,619 48,000 50,000 5520000 OPERATING SU PPLIES 108,241 140,390 I40,000 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 52,714 48,000 50,000 Operating Expenses 370,957 493,470 513,610

5620000 BUILDINGS 3,995 0 0 5640000 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 243,I52 243,330 200,000 Capital Outlay 247 , I47 243 ,330 200,000

Total 1,357,676 1,530,670 1,711,140

Fund/Center Account Detail Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Budget

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CIRCUIT COURT-CIVIL-ARBITRATIONIMEDIATN (1940201)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Alternative Dispute Resolution Program encompasses five programs which are designed to provide

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an alternative means for the resolution of circuit civil cases. Mediation and arbitration have been found to save litigants costs

1 in the resolution of cases versus traditional legal proceedings. During calendar year 1998, the program disposed of 1,892 cases with a 52% settlement rate.

FY98 Ex~nditure Summary Actual 5I20000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 5I,934 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 20,1I9 Personal Services 72,053

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 0 54IOOOO COMMUN ICATION SERVICES 5,904 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 2I7 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 874 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 2,I61 55IOOOO OFFICE SUPPLIES 947 5520000 OPERA TlNG SUPPLIES 0 Operating Expenses IO,I03

Total 82,I56

Fund/Center Account Detail Pinellas County, Florida

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FY99 FYOO Budget R~est 53,560 56,820 20,960 2I,250 74,520 78,070

200 50 8,000 5,000

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300 0 I3,IOO 6,800

87,620 84,870

FYOO Annual Hudget

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CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-ADMINISTRATION (1940301)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

The Family Law Division incorporates seven full judicial sections presided over by circuit court judges who are divided between the St. Petersburg and Clearwater courthouse facilities. Three circuit court judges also preside over juvenile dependency and juvenile delinquency cases. Five county judges are temporarily appointed as a circuit judge for the purpose of presiding over simplified and uncontested dissolution of marriage cases. Court staff provides assistance to judges assigned to the Division in six programs: Child Support Enforcement, Child Custody Investigation, Family Mediation, Psychological Services , Guardian Ad Litem. and Juvenile Arbitration.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summaa Actual Budget Reauest 5110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 205,625 216,960 230,770 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 98,362 103,150 81,520 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 107,792 105,960 89,940 Personal Services 411,779 426,070 402,230

5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 125 0 0 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 1,666 600 1,500 5410000 COMMUN ICATION SERVICES 4, 170 0 4,000 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 2,267 3,200 300 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 3,587 2,000 2,200 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 135 0 150 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,657 2,500 3,000 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 190 300 0 5540000 BOOKS PUB SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 299 300 900 Operating Expenses 17,096 8,900 12,050

Total 428,875 434,970 414,280


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CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCMT (1940302)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

During 1998. 6.044 hearings were conducted by Child Support Enforcement hearing officers involving paternity, modifications of child support orders, the Uniform Interstate Family Support Act (UIFSA), contempt of court proceedings relating to failure to pay child support, and other matters pertaining to child support. Since its inception, Child Support Enforcement , which is a program of the Family Law Division. has provided an expedited means of handling child support matters.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~ndirure Summan: Actual Budget R~uest

5110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 119,258 132.550 67,380 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 44,584 47,250 25,770 5130000 OTHER SALARIES & WAGES 1,134 0 0 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 57,671 60,680 28,100 Personal Services 222,647 240,480 121,250

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 374 500 400 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 277 500 450 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 2,082 2.400 2,400 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 1,726 3,400 4,000 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 133 180 100 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,205 2,000 2,000 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 0 450 450 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 416 450 1,200 Operating Expenses 7,213 9,880 11,000

Total 229,860 250,360 132,250

Fund/Center Account Detail Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Bmlget

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CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-ClllLD CUSTODY INVEST (1940303)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

Three full-time child custody investigators are employed by the Coun to conduct impanial investigations into the placement of minor children involved in dissolution of marriage proceedings.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summaa Actual Budget R~est 5120000 REGU LAR SALARIES & WAGES 97,679 105,480 112,060 5200000 EM PLOYEE BENEFITS 36,976 37,720 36,920 Personal Services 134,655 143,200 148,980

5400000 TRAVEL AN D PER DIEM 1,310 1,500 1,500 5470000 PRINTI G AND BINDING 268 400 400 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 212 700 200 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 0 200 200 Operating Expenses 1.790 2,800 2,300

Total 136,445 146,000 15 1,280

Fund/Center Account Detail Pinellas County , Florida FYOO Annual Budget

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CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-MEDIATION (1940304)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

Mediation is utilized by judges to allow panies who are involved in dissolution of marriage proceedings to resolve issues of child custody and visitation through the Family Mediation program.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure SummiD Actual Budget Reauest 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 30,113 31,750 33,770 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 11,363 11,720 11,640 Personal Services 41,476 43,470 45,410

5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 202 300 100 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 29 100 50 5510000 OFFICE SU PPLIES 0 300 150 Operating Expenses 231 700 300

Total 41,707 44,170 45 ,710


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CIRCUIT CT-FAMILY-BEHAVIORAL EVALUATION (1940305)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

Behavioral Evaluation Program, a division of Family Law, provides individual treatment reconunendations to the judge for youthful offenders. many of whom are incarcerated in the Juvenile Detention Center. The treatment reconunendations are based on an assessment which includes reading, intellectual and personality testing, and a clinical interview with the client. In FY 1998 , 595 youths were seen for evaluation, as well as 380 family psychosocial assessments were completed by coun staff associated with the program.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summary Actual Budget R~uest 5110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 134,285 68,580 72,940 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 133,316 210,140 222,910 5140000 OVERTrM E 3 0 0 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 90 643 92 400 87 350 Personal Services 358,247 371' 120 383,200

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 557 300 1,200 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 0 400 100 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 176 1,100 200 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 89 0 0 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,810 2,800 2,700 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES II ,706 14,000 15,000 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 118 200 200 Operating Expenses 14,456 18,800 19,400

Total 372,703 389,920 402,600


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CIRCillT CT-FAMJLY-GUARDIAN AD liTEM (1940306)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

The services of 280 Jay and auomey volunteers were utilized in the Guardian Ad Litem Division of Family Law in 1998 to represent the best interests of children who are victims of abuse and/or neglect and who are involved in juvenile dependency cases, family law cases or who may be witnesses or victims involved in criminal cases. The volunteers undergo over 30 hours of training and must complete at least six additional hours in service training throughout the year. During 1998, the program represented over 900 children.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summary Acrual Budget R~uest

5110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 45 ,932 47,630 49,310 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 102,427 109,370 147,290 5130000 OTHER SALARIES & WAGES 4, 195 0 0 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 56,635 58,160 68,540 Personal Services 209,189 215,160 265 , 140

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 2,757 5,000 4,700 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 5,332 4,500 2,700 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 1,170 0 2,400 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SYCS 1,153 3,800 3,400 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 1.926 3,000 3,000 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 578 200 500 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 5,152 4,000 5,500 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 128 500 200 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 0 400 400 Operating Expenses 18,196 21,400 22,800

5640000 MACHINERY AN D EQU IPMENT 7,237 0 0 Capital Outlay 7,237 0 0

Total 234,622 236,560 287,940

Fund/Center Accounr Detail Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Hudgel

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CIRCIDT CT-FAMILY-JUVENILE ARBITRATION (1940307)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

A Family Law Division, Juvenile Arbitration, is a Pinellas County court diversion program for juvenile offenders who have adrnitred guilt in misdemeanor complaints. Referrals to the program come from judges, the Office of the State Attorney , and police agencies. The program has a 92.5 % success rate with youth involved in the first offender program.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summary Actual Budget R~est 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 130,645 136,090 134,090 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 51 068 52 960 51 670 Personal Services 181 ,713 189,050 185,760

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 2,716 4,000 2,400 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0 0 500 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 1, 178 800 900 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 211 100 220 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,999 1,600 1,600 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 208 0 200 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 90 200 100 Operating Expenses 6,402 6 ,700 5 ,920

Total 188,115 195,750 191 ,680


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CffiCtnT CT-FAMILY-JUV COST/CONFUCT ATTY (1940308)

GENERAL FUND (0101 )

Tbjs cost center is used for the funding of court fees and costs in juvenHe delinquency and dependency cases.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summary Actual Budget R~uest

5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 305,476 582,670 320, 190 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 21,288 13,000 15,000 5490000 OTH R CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 20,654 29,000 25,000 Operating Expenses 347,418 624.670 360,190

Total 347,418 624,670 360,190

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CIRCUIT CT-PROBATE-COSTS/APPT COUNSEL (1940401)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center is used for the funding of court fees and costs in probate cases .

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summary Actual Budget R~est

5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 1 14,033 140,000 140,000 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 3,973 7,000 3,200 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 0 0 500 Operating Expenses 118,006 147,000 143,700

Total 118,006 147 ,000 143,700


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CIRCUIT CT-PROBATE-GUARDIANSHIP PROGRAM (1940402)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

Staff provides judicial suppon in the areas of probate, guardianship, involuntary commitments for mental health, drug/alcohol abuse, elder abuse, neglect or exploitation. The staff assists the judiciary by conducting hearings, investigations, auditing and case management. A staff of five assisted two judges in handling over 8,700 cases in 1998. The staff consists of two general masters who conduct hearings in both the mental health and guardianship areas, a fee monitor who oversees and reviews all fee petitions filed by guardians and attorneys, and an assistant to both the masters who is responsible for the calendars and all secretarial work required. The masters are also responsible for reviewing and completing over 3,000 to 4,000 audits of the annual accountings in guardianships each year.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summar,y Actual Budget ReQUest 5110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 114,673 128,920 211,050 5120000 REG ULAR SALARIES & WAGES 82,113 122,730 116,910 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 73 389 84 550 96 050 Personal Services 270,175 336,200 424,010

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 5.464 6,000 6,000 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 90 0 450 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 1,755 0 0 5460000 REPAIR & MA INTENANCE SVCS 0 100 0 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDTNG 117 300 300 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,685 1,200 3,000 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 0 300 400 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 1,459 500 1,000 Operating Expenses 10,570 8.400 11,150

Total 280,745 344,600 435,160

Fund/Cenrer Account Detail Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Budget

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CIRCUIT CT-CRIMINAL-FELONYIMISDEM-CAL CT (1940501)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

Staff is employed by the coun to schedule all hearings involved in the Criminal Division. During the last calendar year, this office produced court calendars for over 44,100 criminal coun cases.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summary Actual Budget R~uest

5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 122,112 127,230 134,600 5140000 OVERTIME 8 0 0 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 47 950 46 980 46 460 Personal Services 170,070 174,210 181,060

5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES I 300 0 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 975 2,400 2,400 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 5,555 8,000 11,000 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 589 500 200 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 7,144 7,000 7,000 5540000 BOOKS PUB. SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 195 0 0 Operating Expenses 14,459 18,200 20,600

Total 184,529 192,410 201,660


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CIRCUIT CT -CRIMINAL-COURT PSYCHOLOGIST (1940502)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

The court psychologist provides clinical evaluations of incarcerated defendants to determine their competency to stand trial . Recommendations to the court are also offered regarding alternative placement and aftercare for inmates with mental illness as well as preparing reports and assisting with necessary paperwork to move mentally ill inmates to specialized treatment locations as ordered by the court. Other duties include serving as an expert witness in court, and liaison responsibilities with Jaw enforcement, jail personnel, Department of Children and Families, and Department of Corrections.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summary Actual Budget R~est 5110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 59 , 119 60.360 66,590 5120000 REGULAR SA LARIES & WAGES 12,012 21,610 22,980 5130000 OTHER SALARIES & WAGES 0 0 0 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 24 370 28.070 27 420 Personal Services 95,50 1 110,040 116,990

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 295 700 400 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 166 0 0 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 522 900 200 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 1,914 2,000 200 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 120 100 100 Operating Expenses 3,017 3,700 900

Total 98,518 113,740 117,890

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CIRCUIT CT-CRIMINAL-COSTS/CONFUCT ATIY (1940503)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center is used for the funding of court fees and costs in circuit criminal cases .

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summary Actual Budget R~est 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 923 ,223 1' 142,970 800,000 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 460,103 470,000 710,000 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 1,544 3,000 3,000 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T 282 .775 260 000 310 000 Operating Expenses 1,667,645 1,875,970 1,823,000

Total I ,667 ,645 I ,875,970 1.823,000


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COUNTY CT-CIVIL-ALTERNATVE DISPUTE RESOL (1940601)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

The Sixth Judicial Circuit Alternative Dispute Resolution Program encompasses five programs which are designed to provide an alternative means for the resolution of county and small claims court cases. Additionally , the Citizen Dispute Settlement Program is designed to provide citizens in the county an avenue to resolve their disputes prior to filing a court case by utilizing voluntary mediation.

Mediation has been found to save litigants costs in the resolution of cases versus traditional legal proceedings. During calendar year 1998, coumy and small claims mediation disposed of 218 court ordered cases with a 66% settlement rate. Mediation conducted during small claims pretrials disposed of 1, 858 cases with a 67% settlement rate.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~oditure Summm Actual Budget R~est

5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 47,522 48 ,850 51.960 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 15,168 15,990 15,050 Personal Services 62,690 64,840 67,010

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 1,327 1,000 150 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 0 0 0 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 2,495 3,000 400 5470000 PRI NTING AND BINDING 710 150 1,150 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,226 1,300 1,500 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 0 0 200 Operating Expenses 6,758 5,450 3,400

Total 69,448 70,290 70,410

Fund/Center Account Detail Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual BYctgel

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COUNTY CT-CIVIL-TRAFFIC HEARING OFFICERS (1940602)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This program utilizes auomeys to conduct "Night Court" hearings involving civil traffic infractions. Hearings are conducted at court facilities in both north and south Pinellas County. During the last calendar year over 5,053 such hearings were conducted.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summm Actual Budget R!::Q!!est 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 28 438 26 000 33 000 Operating Expenses 28,438 26,000 33,000

Total 28,438 26,000 33,000


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COUNTY CT-CIVIL-PRETRIAL MEDIATION (1940603)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost cemer is used lO fund court mediators and arbitrators for cases in coumy civil and juvenile courts .

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ext>enditure Summary Actual Budget R~est

5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 51,538 44,000 55,000 Operating Expenses 51,538 44 ,000 55 ,000

Total 51,538 44 ,000 55,000

FundJCenter Account Detail Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Budget

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COUNTY CT-CRIMINAL-COSTS/CONFUCT ATTY (1940701)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center is used for the funding of court fees and costs in county criminal cases.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summm Actual Budget Reauest 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 56,448 45,000 75,000 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 7,335 7,000 17,000 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T 60,240 60,000 75 ,000 Operating Expenses 124,023 112,000 167,000

Total 124,023 112,000 167,000


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COURT RELATED PROGRAMS-CllS (1940801)

GENERAL FUND (0101 )

This program is responsible for the coordination of the criminal justice information system for all justice agencies throughout the county .

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~nditure Summary ActuaJ Budget R~est

5 110000 EXECUTIVE SALARIES 94,240 111 ,340 49,110 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 27,869 34,530 29,540 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 37 314 44 160 25 350 Personal Services 159,423 190,030 104,000

5363000 INTRGOV SVCS-MGT INFO SVC 2,392,990 3,244,210 3,244,210 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 0 0 2,650 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 46 60 60 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 473 650 500 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 0 0 100 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 244 250 1,250 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 0 0 6,050 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 0 0 150 Operating Expenses 2,393,753 3,245,170 3,254,970

5640000 MACH INERY AND EQUIPMENT 0 0 5,000 Capital Outlay 0 0 5,000

Total 2,553,176 3,435,200 3,363,970


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COURT RELATED PROGRAMS-WITNESS COORDNATN (1940802)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

The Witness Coordination Program assists witnesses and victims with all aspects of court appearances. The program issues 4,000 notices per week to witnesses. Staff refer victims to social service agencies and assist in filing for victim compensation. Travel arrangements for the witnesses are made through this program as well as payment for court appearances. The program confirms all witnesses for court appearances. The program also arranges for interpreters for depositions and court appearances.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ex~ndirure Summgy Actual Budget R~est 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 249,863 283,480 295,600 5140000 OVERTIME 9,365 14,000 5,000 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 110 369 119 690 119 970 Personal Services 369,597 417' 170 420,570

5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 895 1,800 1,500 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 96 200 100 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 907 900 930 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 2,738 2,800 2,800 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 273 220 220 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 0 300 300 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 2,651 1,500 1,500 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 2,381 3,000 5,300 5540000 BOOKS. PUB. SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 849 800 800 Operating Expenses 10,790 11,520 13,450

5640000 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 4,053 8,000 12,600 Capital Outlay 4,053 8,000 12,600

Total 384,440 436,690 446,620


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LAW LIBRARIES

The Law Libraries provide and maintain up-to-date, well equipped, staffed reference law libraries for use by judges, members of the legal profession, and the citizens of Pinellas County. A Board of Trustees regulates budgetary matters, plans acquisitions, cancellations and sets rules and regulations for the libraries. Ordinance 97-31 authorizes the Chief Judge to approve the Law Libraries budget requests prior to the budgets being introduced into the County budget process.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Department Expenditures By Cost Center Actual Budget Request 2400000 LAW LIBRARIES 632 588 569 650 551100 Total 632,588 569,650 551,100

FY98 FY99 FYOO Department Expenditures By Fund Actual Budget Request 0101 GENERAL FUND 632 588 569 650 551100 Total 632,588 569,650 551 ,100

Personnel Summary Total Permanent Positions 4 4

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LAW LIBRARIES (2400000)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the appropriation associated with operating the Clearwater, St. Petersburg and Criminal Court Facility Law Libraries. The libraries are used for reference purposes by judges, members of the legal profession and citizens of Pinellas County .

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summai'I Actual Budget Reouest 5120000 REGULAR SALARIES & WAGES 120,244 143,480 151 ,480 5200000 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 44 677 54 860 54 910 Personal Services 164,921 198,340 206,390

5340000 OTHER CONTRACTUAL SERVICES 24,579 4, 130 3,000 5365000 INTRGOV SVCS-RISK FINANCING 2,430 2,580 3,000 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 502 200 200 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 153 200 200 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 5,343 7,000 6,000 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 80 200 100 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 264 0 0 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 4,537 3,700 2,500 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 128 0 150 5540000 BOOKS, PUB, SUBS & MEMBERSHIPS 513 450 350 Operating Expenses 38,529 18,460 15,500

5640000 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 29,089 0 0 5660000 BOOKS, PUB & LIBRARY MATERIALS 400,049 352,850 335,810 Capital Outlay 429,138 352,850 335,810

Total 632,588 569,650 557,700


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PUBUC DEFENDER

The Public Defender's office provides legal advice, counsel, and defense services to needy and financially indigent citizens accused of the commission of a crime, as required by Florida law.

Departmcot Expenditures By Cost Center 1800100 PUBLIC DEFENDER-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1800300 PUBLIC DEFENDER-CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY 1800500 PUBLIC DEFENDER-CIRCUIT COURT-CRIMINAL 1800700 PUBLIC DEFENDER-COUNTY COURT-CRIMINAL Total

Departmcot Expenditures By Fund 0101 GENERAL FUND Total

Personnel Summary Total Permanent Positions

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FY98 Actual

153,982 19,342

715,037 36,453

924,814

FY98 Actual

924.814 924,814

FY99 FYOO Budget Regyest

110,880 137,490 18,600 22,200

672,000 728,000 51.100 69,960

852,580 957,650

FY99 FYOO Budget Regyest

852.580 957,650 852,580 957,650

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FYOO Annual Budget

PUBLIC DEFENDER

FY98 Sum man: Actual

OPERATING EXPENSES 916,488 CAPITAL OUTLAY 8,326

Total 924,814

FY98 Account # Account Name Actual

5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 154,813 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 477,443 5365000 INTRGOV SV-RISK FINANCING 2,350 5368200 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-OP&MAINT 2,705 5368400 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-VHCL RPL 6,000 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 10,754 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 46,362 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 3,247 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 0 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 149 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 127,822 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 75,914 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 270 5540000 BOOKS,PUB,SUBSCRIP&MEMBER 8,659

OPERATING EXPENSES 916,488

5640000 MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 8,326 CAPITAL OUTLAY 8,326

Total 924,814


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FY99 FYOO Buds!et Reauest

826,580 919,650 26,000 38,000

852,580 957,650


161,500 226,100 464,000 475,760

120 110 4 ,900 4,900 6,160 5,980

10,200 10,300 33,000 40,000

1,500 2,000 2,500 27,000 8,200 4,000

106,000 108,000 16,000 3,000 2,500 2,500

10,000 10,000 826,580 919,650

26,000 38,000 26,000 38,000

852,580 957,650

FYOO Annual Budget


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PUBUC DEFENDER-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (1800100)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the administrative and office expenses of the Public Defender's Office funded by the Board of County Commissioners.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summan: Actu.al Buds!et Reouest 5365000 INTRGOV SV -RISK FINANCING 2,350 120 110 5368200 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-OP&MAINT 2,705 4,900 4,900 5368400 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-VHCL RPL 6,000 6,160 5,980 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 46,362 33,000 40,000 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 3,247 1,500 2,000 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 0 2,500 27,000 5470000 PRINTING AND BINDING 149 8,200 4 ,000 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 75,914 16,000 3,000 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 270 2 ,500 2,500 5540000 BOOKS,PUB,SUBSCRIP&MEMBER 8,659 10,000 10,000 Operating Expenses 145,656 84,880 99,490


Total 153,982 110,880 137,490


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PUBUC DEFENDER-CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY (1800300)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the Public Defender's costs associated with the Family Division of the Circuit Court. Expenses include court reporter costs.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summary Actual Budget Reouest 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,772 6 ,500 9,100 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 14,455 10,000 11,000 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 17 100 100 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T 98 2 ,000 2,000 Operating Expenses 19,342 18,600 22,200

Total 19,342 18,600 22,200


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PUBUC DEFENDER-CIRCUIT COURT -CRIMINAL (1800500)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the Public Defender's costs associated with the Criminal Court Division of the Circuit Court. Expenses include court reporter costs.

FY98 FY99 FYOO EJg>end.itnre Summan Actual Budget Request 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 125,878 120,000 168,000 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 456,466 442,000 450,000 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 10,737 10,000 10,000 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 121,956 100,000 100,000 Operating Expenses 715,037 672,000 728,000

Total 715,037 672,000 728,000


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PUBUC DEFENDER-COUNTY COURT -CRIMINAL (1800700)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the Public Defender's costs associated with the Criminal Division of the County Court. Expenses include coUrt reporter costs.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summaa Actual Budget Reouest 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 24,163 35,000 49,000 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 6,522 12,000 14,760 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 0 100 200 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T 5,768 4,000 6,000 Operating Expenses 36,453 51,100 69,960

Total 36,453 51,100 69,960


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STATE ATTORNEY

The State Attorney represents the State of Florida in Circuit and County Courts and accordingly, is responsible for conducting criminal prosecutions of all persons charged with violating State, County and local laws and ordinances. The State Attorney reviews charges and complaints to determine whether they warrant prosecution and trial . In addition to court duties, the State Attorney provides legal advice in criminal matters to all law enforcement agencies and works with these agencies to provide in-service training.

Department Expenditures By Cost Center 1700100 STATE ATTORNEY-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION 1700300 STATE ATTORNEY-CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY 1700500 STATE ATTORNEY-CIRCUIT COURT-CRIMINAL 1700700 STATE ATTORNEY-COUNTY COURT-CRIMINAL Total

Department Expenditures By Fund 0101 GENERAL FUND Total

Personnel Summary Total Permanent Positions

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FY98 Actual

169,924 4,215

248 ,763 13.900

436,802

FY98 Actual

436 802 436,802


221,070 271 ,450 6,710 9,290

265,000 277,250 14.000 15.000

506,780 572,990


506 780 572 990 506,780 572,990

0 0

FYOO Annual Budget

STATE ATTORNEY

FY98 Summan: Actual

OPERATING EXPENSES 403,907 CAPITAL OUTLAY 32 895

Total 436,802

FY98 Account# Account Name Actual

531()()()() PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 56,947 533()()()() COURT REPORTER SERVICES 113,876 5365000 INTRGOV SV-RISK FINANCING 3,220 5368200 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-OP&MAINT 2,817 5368400 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-VHCL RPL 12,890 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 23,264 541()()()() COMMUNICATION SERVICES 104,196 544()()()() RENTALS AND LEASES 0 546()()()() REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 6,865 549()()()() OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 72,791 551()()()() OFFICE SUPPLIES 190 ~52()()()() OPERA TlNG SUPPLIES 6,851

OPERATING EXPENSES 403,907

564()()()() MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT 32,895 CAPITAL OUTLAY 32,895

Total 436,802


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FY99 FYOO Budget Reauc:st

453,540 476,530 53 240 96 460

506,780 572,990


55,050 70,500 108,820 122,430

170 220 5 ,200 5 ,200

11 , 130 14,340 23,1 10 23,110

122,520 122,520 0 0

19,970 23,870 98,730 85,500

0 0 8,840 8,840

453,540 476,530

53,240 96,460 53,240 96,460

506,780 572,990

FYOO Annual Budget



STATE ATTORNEY-GENERAL ADMINISTRATION (1700100)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the State Attorney's administrative and office expenses funded by the Board of County Commissioners.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summary Actual Budget Reauest 5365000 INTRGOV SV-RISK FINANCING 3,220 170 220 5368200 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-OP&MAINT 2,817 5,200 5 ,200 5368400 INTRGOV SV-FLEET-VHCL RPL 12,890 11, 130 14,340 5410000 COMMUNICATION SERVICES 104,196 122,520 122,520 5440000 RENTALS AND LEASES 0 0 0 5460000 REPAIR & MAINTENANCE SVCS 6,865 19,970 23,870 5510000 OFFICE SUPPLIES 190 0 0 5520000 OPERATING SUPPLIES 6 851 8 840 8 840 Operating Expenses 137,029 167,830 174,990


Total 169,924 221,070 271,450


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STATE ATTORNEY -CIRCUIT COURT-FAMILY (1700300)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the State Attorney's costs associated with the Family Division of the Circuit Court. Expenses include court reporter costs.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Stnnman: Actual Budget Reouest 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 160 50 4,500 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 2,938 2,820 3, 180 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 0 110 110 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T 1, 117 3,730 1,500 Operating Expenses 4,215 6,710 9,290

Total 4,215 6,710 9,290

Fuod/Center Account Detail Pinellas County, Florida FYOO Annual Budget

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STATE ATTORNEY-CIRCUIT COURT-CRIMINAL (1700500)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center is used to account for the State Attorney's costs associated with the Criminal Court Division of the Circuit Court. Expenses include court reporter costs.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Expenditure Summan: Actual Budget Roouest 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 52,749 52,000 62,200 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 102,429 98,000 110,250 5400000 TRAVEL AND PER DIEM 23,264 23,000 23,000 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGAT 70,321 92,000 81,800 Operating Expenses 248,763 265,000 277,250

Total 248,763 265,000 277,250


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STATE ATIORNEY-COUNTY COURT-CRIMINAL (1700700)

GENERAL FUND (0101)

This cost center accounts for the State Attorney's costs associated with the Criminal Division of the County Court. Expenses include court reporter costs.

FY98 FY99 FYOO Ewen4iture Summan: Actual Budget Reauest 5310000 PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 4,038 3,000 3,800 5330000 COURT REPORTER SERVICES 8,509 8,000 9,000 5490000 OTHR CURRENT CHGS&OBLIGA T 1,353 3,000 2,200 Operating Expenses 13,900 14,000 15,000

Total 13,900 14,000 15,000


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