2017 State of the Court

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San Bernardino Superior Court State of the Court Report | October 2017

Message from the Presiding Judge and Court Executive Officer………………………………….……….1

Restored and Expanded Services…………………………………………………………………………………………3

The Needles Courthouse Reopening………………………………………………………………………..3

Shelter Court……………………………………………………………………………………………………………3

Courtroom Calendars……………………………………………………………………………………………….3

Uniform Operating Hours………………………………………………………………………………………..3

Interpreter Services…………………………………………………………………………………………………4

Self-Help Resource Center……………………………………………………………………………………….4

Express Walk-up Windows……………………………………………………………………………………….4

Children’s Waiting Rooms………………………………………………………………………………………..4

Digital Upgrades, Improvements, Health and Safety Measures……………………………………………5

Odyssey Case Management System Implementation…………………………………………………………..7

Innovation Grants………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..7

Video Remote Proceedings at the Big Bear District………………………………………………….7

Video Conferencing for Children and Family Services………………………………………………7

Customer Relationship Management Portal for Self-Help Litigants………………………….7

San Bernardino Superior Court by the Numbers………………………………………………………………….8

The Work of the Judiciary……………………………………………………………………………………………………9

WAFM, Judicial and Staff Need………………………………………………………………………………………….13

Revenues…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..14

Expenditures……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..15

Strategic Planning……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..16