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Trial Court Allocations: Continued Children’s Waiting Room Funds Distribution (Action Required)
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Summary
Effective July 1, 2014, the Superior Court of Monterey County began receiving funds to establish and maintain a children’s waiting room (CWR). The court anticipated that the CWR would open during 2015-2016. However, due to lower than expected collections, the court has insufficient funds to open the CWR. The Superior Court of Monterey County is requesting to continue to receive CWR funds so that its balance can build to a sufficient level to begin operations. The Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council approve the continuation of the distribution of funds to allow the court to begin operating its CWR.
Recommendation
The Trial Court Budget Advisory Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective July 1, 2017, approve the continuation of the distribution of CWR funds to the Superior Court of Monterey County to allow it to accumulate sufficient funding for start-up costs as well as the ongoing costs to begin operating its CWR.