TABLE OF CONTENTS - Fairfield County Municipal Court

TABLE OF CONTENTS
CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTION
Section I: Court
Report from Patrick N. Harris, Presiding Judge .........................................................1
Financial & Statistical Data
Annual Caseload Comparison.....................................................................................2
Criminal/Traffic and Civil Caseload..................................................................... 3 - 6
New Case Filings ..............................................................................................3
Reactivated/Transferred Cases..........................................................................4
Terminated Cases ..............................................................................................5
Pending Year-End ............................................................................................ 6
Court Computer Fund Expenditures & Receipts ........................................................7
Probation Fund Expenditures & Receipts ...................................................................8
Special Projects Fund Expenditures & Receipts .........................................................9
Judicial Operating Expenditures ...............................................................................10
Statement...................................................................................................................11
Section II: Mental Health Court Diversion Program
2014 Highlights .........................................................................................................12
Section III: The “Fresh Start” Drug Court Program
2014 Highlights ................................................................................................. 13 - 18
Section IV: Probation
Annual Report
Caseload Statistics ....................................................................................................19
Mission Statement.....................................................................................................19
Team Probation and Who’s Who...................................................................... 20 - 21
Community Corrections Act Grant ...........................................................................22
Services .................................................................................................................... 22
Drug Screening………………………………………………………………..........23
Daily Breath Tests………………………………………………………………….24
Community Service Program ............................................................................ 25 - 28
Closing ......................................................................................................................29
Section V: Clerk of Court
Financial & Statistical Data
Table of Distribution for Fines and Costs .................................................................30
2014 Agency Caseload Comparison ........................................................................31
Criminal/Traffic Division Receipts & Disbursements ...................................... 32 - 33
Civil Division Receipts & Disbursements ................................................................34
All Division Receipts & Disbursements………………………………………35 - 36
Clerk Operating Expenditures...................................................................................37
SECTION I:
COURT
2014 Annual Report
March 30, 2015
2014 was another busy and productive year of growth for Fairfield County Municipal Court.
Interior demolition and exterior renovations began in earnest on the Columbian Building at 136 W. Main Street
in 2014. Under the leadership and oversight of construction manager Elford Construction and architect
Brandstetter-Carroll, work is progressing to revitalize the historic building into the new home for Municipal
Court. While we had hoped for a mid-summer, 2015, completion date, we are now looking at October, 2015,
occupancy, as work was slowed somewhat by the discovery and correction of some structural damage.
Parking for the new court was addressed by the County Commissioners’ generous donation of the countyowned Chestnut Street parking lot in March, 2014. This will be a tremendous asset to all visitors to the court
and will correct the long-time parking concerns of jurors. The county retained ownership and usage of the
former bank drive-thru building.
New case filings (21,535) were up approximately 1% in 2014, with the number of new traffic cases increasing
6% over the previous year. Additionally, the court held a record number of jury trials (27) in 2014.
The court continues to positively impact lives outside the courtroom through our Fresh Start Drug Court and
Mental Health Court specialized dockets, our Court Psychologist and busy Probation Department. Regular
monitoring of behavior, one-on-one and group counseling resources, and assessments are offered by these staff
members. I encourage you to read more specifics about these programs in this report.
I’d like to highlight two new initiatives undertaken in the court in 2014 that are aimed at increasing offender
accountability. In November, the court purchased the Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument and began in-house
urine testing of both pre- and post-conviction defendants. More information on this system is provided in the
Drug Court and Probation sections of this report. The court is excited about the potential positive impacts this
system offers.
In October, 2014, the court promoted Probation Department Administrative Assistant Sarah Halley to the
position of pre-trial reporting bond officer. Halley Graham had served as the only officer in that position since
October, 2011, and her interactions with pre-trial defendants proved so effective that we added a second officer
to this specialized monitoring program.
I wish to take this opportunity to thank the Fairfield County Board of Commissioners for their continued
support of the Court’s extensive defendant electronic monitoring program. The Commissioners’ financial
support of this objective gives us as judges an effective jail alternative for defendants whom we determine
require additional controls. The Commissioners are an important partner in the operations of the Fairfield
County Municipal Court.
I also wish to thank the Lancaster City Council and the City Administration for their continued support and
guidance, particularly during the process of planning and renovating a new Court facility. I am certain that the
finished product will be a safe, efficient and stately building of which the entire county can be proud.
Yours truly,
Patrick N. Harris, Judge
Fairfield County Municipal Court
Annual Caseload Comparison
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003
0
5000
10000
15000
20000
25000
SMALL CLAIMS
2003
555
2004
436
2005
460
2006
715
2007
645
2008
590
2009
822
2010
590
2011
526
2012
353
2013
435
2014
405
CIVIL
2505
2666
2871
3073
4220
4029
3618
3548
3649
3652
2756
2720
CRIMINAL
2647
2837
2997
3124
2680
3190
3046
2902
3355
3478
3551
2629
TRAFFIC
13510 11378 12021 11825 11700 11294 11828 13448 12132 12877 13670 14583
OVI
769
756
691
798
700
680
601
751
755
698
712
686
ANNUAL TOTAL 19979 18073 19179 19535 19711 19783 19915 21239 20417 21058 21124 21535
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2014 New Case Filings
In addition to the new cases filed in various categories, the Court's caseload
for2014 also included 2,502 cases pending as of January 1, 2014.
2014 New Criminal/Traffic filings by case type
OVI
686
New Criminal/Traffic
Cases Filed in 2014
New Civil Cases
Filed in 2014
Criminal
Misdemeanors
Other
Traffic
18,410
2,629
14,583
3,125
Criminal
Felonies
512
2014 New Civil filings by case type
Other Civil
Evictions
New Criminal/Traffic
Cases Filed in
2014
18,410
88
892
New Civil Cases
Filed in 2014
3,125
Contracts
Small
Claims
1,702
38
Personal Injury
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405
2014 Reactivated/Transferred Cases
Reactivated results include: Bench warrant return, Release of forfeiture filed, etc.
Transferred results include: Plea of "not guilty" entered, guilty sentencing, grand jury
indictment, etc.
2014 Reactivated/Transferred Criminal/Traffic cases
Criminal/Traffic Cases
Transferred or
Reactivated in 2014
Civil Cases
Transferred or
Reactivated in 2014
6,229
Criminal
Misdemeanors
2,746
OVI
Criminal
Felonies
1,060
634
707
Other Traffic
2,142
2014 Reactivated/Transferred Civil cases
Evictions
892
Criminal/Traffic Cases
Transferred or
Reactivated in 2014
6,229
Civil Cases Transferred
or Reactivated in 2014
Other
Civil
26
1,060
Contracts
132
8
Personal Injury &
Property Damage
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2014 Terminated Cases
Cases shown as closed by method of termination
2014
Terminated Criminal/Traffic cases
Civil Cases
Terminated
in 2014
4,280
Other
Terminations
Criminal/Traffic
Cases
Terminated
Dismissal
1,474
Jury Trial
27
Violations
Bureau
11,152
Guilty or No
Contest
Plea/Origin
al Charge
1,773
Guilty or No
Contest
Plea/Reduced
58
24,722
581
Unavailability of
Accused
3,033
3,394
Trial/Hearing
Transfer
3,230
2014
Terminated Civil cases
Criminal/Traffic
Cases Terminated
in 2014
24,722
Hearing
by
Magistrate
1,097
Transfer
245
Civil Cases
Terminated
in 2014
4280
Dismissal
Trial/Hearing
by Judge
1,054
410
Bankruptcy
Stay 68
Defaul
1,397
9
Other
Termination
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Cases Pending as of December 31, 2014
Pending Criminal/Traffic cases as of December 31, 2014
OVI
Civil Cases
Pending as of Criminal/Traffic
December 31, Cases Pending as
of December 31,
2014
2014
799
185
490
Other
Criminal
655
1,335
5Criminal
Felonies
Pending Civil cases as of December 31, 2014
Criminal/Traffic
Cases Pending as
of December 31,
2014
Civil Cases
Pending as of
December 31,
2014
1,335
799
Contracts
498
203
Evictions
14
Other Civil
Personal Injury &
Property Damage 14
70
Small Claims
New Filings/Terminations/Pending Year-End
30,000
25,000
20,000
New Filings
15,000
Terminated
10,000
Pending Year End
5,000
0
2010
2011
2012
2013
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2014
Court Computer Fund
2014 Expenses
Contract
Services
$36,223.69
Equipment
$25,005.20
Total Expense
$71,180.05
Supplies
$9,951.16
Five-Year History
$250,000.00
$200,000.00
$150,000.00
$100,000.00
$50,000.00
Dollars
$-
Expenses
Receipts
Fund Balance
2010
$37,098.46
$54,215.50
$160,027.13
2011
$14,794.30
$48,893.00
$194,125.83
Expenses
2012
$42,522.18
$51,619.50
$203,223.15
Receipts
2013
$42,706.95
$49,543.20
$203,223.15
2014
$71,180.05
$54,591.03
$193,470.38
Fund Balance
The Court had to invest in upgrades to the court recording system equipment in 2014 and
continued to fund computerized legal research to help reduce General Fund expenses.
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Probation Fund
2014 Expenses
Supplies
$9,477.97
Contract
Services
$5,339.00
Health Insurance
$68,112.00
Workers Comp
$6,786.12
Travel
$367.36
Medicare
$4,358.99
Salaries
$318,348.38
PERS
$46,150.21
Total Expense
$458,594.94
$500,000.00
Five Year History
$450,000.00
$400,000.00
$350,000.00
$300,000.00
$250,000.00
$200,000.00
$150,000.00
$100,000.00
$50,000.00
$2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
EXPENSES $401,315.98 $385,569.85 $459,128.84 $442,853.57 $458,594.94
RECEIPTS
$451,079.10 $454,211.99 $467,836.25 $416,963.23 $464,560.55
Fund Balance $132,720.62 $201,362.76 $210,070.17 $184,179.83 $190,145.44
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Special Projects Fund
2014 Expenses
Salary/Benefits
$55,800.06
Contract Services
$463,600.98
Building
$497,519.08
Total Expenses
$1,048,920.12
Supplies
$32,000.00
Five Year History
$1,800,000.00
$1,600,000.00
$1,400,000.00
$1,200,000.00
$1,000,000.00
$800,000.00
$600,000.00
$400,000.00
$200,000.00
$Expenses
2010
$180,531.81
2011
$205,088.79
2012
$711,629.16
2013
$670,570.69
2014
$1,048,920.12
Revenue
$442,268.52
$472,832.36
$664,045.85
$614,844.11
$755,579.75
$1,407,972.81
$1,675,716.38
$1,707,681.65
$1,651,955.07
$1,358,614.70
Fund Balance
Major 2014 expenses included debt service and architectural fees for the Columbian
project and the required local match for the Fresh Start Drug Court Program.
Additionally, the Court is utilizing Special Projects dollars to fund the position of Court
Psychologist to perform evaluations and offer counseling.
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT –JUDICIAL’S 2014 OPERATING EXPENSES
CITY OF LANCASTER
Salaries
PERS
PERS Pick-up
Hospitalization
Medicare
Sick Leave Buyout
Telephone
Settlement
Contract Services
Appointed Counsel
Maintenance of Equipment
Training/Seminars
Supplies and Incidentals
Copy Machine
Postage
Miscellaneous
Travel Expense
Association Dues
Employee Physicals/Medical
New Equipment
CITY TOTAL:
JUDICIAL
EXPENDITURE
476,803.48
67,637.00
0.00
132,382.81
6,507.44
999.65
3,829.97
0.00
8,789.17
0.00
1,266.70
2,269.74
10,883.03
1,154.51
2,294.68
5,419.03
1,719.12
2,055.00
0.00
0.00
$724,011.33
2014 BUDGET
483,650.00
67,715.00
0.00
131,640.00
7,015.00
1,000.00
4,500.00
0.00
10,500.00
1,000.00
1,500.00
5,000.00
12,000.00
4,000.00
4,000.00
5,945.00
5,000.00
2,055.00
500.00
2,000.00
$749,020.00
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD
Salaries & Benefits
Contract Expenses
Travel Expense
Juror Expense
COUNTY TOTAL:
CITY AND COUNTY TOTAL:
JUDICIAL
EXPENDITURE
125,736.19
22,875.60
5,389.05
8,625.00
$162,625.84
$886,637.17
2013 BUDGET
186,520.00
27,400.00
7,500.00
8,800.00
$231,655.00
$980,675.00
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STATEMENT
The statements are prepared for submission to the Lancaster City Council and the Fairfield
County Board of Commissioners in compliance with the Ohio Revised Code, 1901.14(A)(4).
Completed at Lancaster, Ohio, March 31, 2015.
Jackie Long
Court Administrator
SECTION II:
SPECIALIZED DOCKET:
MENTAL HEALTH COURT DIVERSION
PROGRAM
Mental Health Annual Report 2014
The court continues to employ a part-time psychologist, made available for assessments, counseling,
consultation, and co-coordination of Mental Health Court. A total of 77 Mental Health / AOD
assessment were completed by the Court Psychologist in 2014. This number is significantly lower than
last year’s due to the psychologist going on maternity leave for 12 weeks, during which time no
assessment / evaluation services were provided. The psychologist also returned from maternity leave
working two days a week instead of the previous three. Assessments are provided at no cost to
defendants who are court-ordered to have an assessment but generally do not have insurance or funds
to obtain an assessment through private or even community means. Of the 77 assessments that were
completed in 2014, 48 of the assessments were for males and 29 were for females.
The psychologist also attended court-sponsored Specialized Forensic trainings so that more specialized
evaluations can be provided through the court, such as Competency evaluations and Not Guilty by
Reason of Insanity (NGRI) evaluations. Provision of these evaluations will be of significant cost savings
for the court, rather than contracting these services elsewhere.
Judge Harris’s bailiff also continues in her dual-role as a mental health court probation officer,
supervising participants in the mental health court program as well as co-coordinating the operations of
mental health court. She has been indispensable in her ability to maintain communication with the
participants as well as help navigate obtaining driving privileges, driver’s licenses, and other case
management needs within the court participants. The court also maintains close contact with our three
community agencies, New Horizons, Mid-Ohio Psychological Services, and The Recovery Center, all of
which work with the court in providing services to those in the mental health court program.
Specialized Docket Certification documents were also submitted to the Supreme Court, although since
submission, some internal changes have been made and are pending, which has suspended the court’s
pursuit of certification at this time.
Regarding referrals to specialized dockets, 17 referrals were made to Mental Health Court. Nine
members were accepted into the program and we have had 10 graduates. Two participates earned a
driver’s license, three members became sober parents, and 10 participants went from unemployed to
being gainfully and successfully employed. Nine participants have been terminated from the program.
At present, there are 14 current members of the mental health docket.
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SECTION III:
SPECIALIZED DOCKET:
THE “FRESH START” DRUG
COURT PROGRAM
THE “FRESH START” DRUG COURT PROGRAM
Initiated by Judge David A. Trimmer
The Fairfield County Municipal Drug Court, operational since February 2007, has recently just closed a very
important chapter in the history of the program. On February 9, 2015, Judge Trimmer was sworn in as a Judge
of the Fairfield County Common Pleas Court, having been elected to the position following the retirement of
Judge Chris Martin. Judge Teresa Liston will be acting Judge until Governor Kasich fills Judge Trimmer’s
vacant position. Although this vacancy creates a time of significant change for Municipal Court and the Fresh
Start program, we are excited for what the future holds for the program as well. Whomever the Governor
appoints for this position will most certainly have big shoes to fill, but it will also create an opportunity to make
changes to the program to hopefully increase the success of our participants.
This t-shirt was given as a goodbye gift to Judge Trimmer from our Drug Court participants.
Judge Trimmer and the participants had a constant banter regarding who the Reigning Cornhole Champion, a game played during
our Annual Fall Fishing Derby for Drug Court participants and their families.
One of the most significant attributes of a successful Specialized Docket such as Drug Court is the treatment
team. In viewing other Specialized Dockets from around the state of Ohio, we couldn’t be more proud of our
team. Judge Trimmer assembled a very cohesive team to meet the needs of our participants. Tamara Bartek,
Coordinator, coordinates services for the participants, obtains and maintains grant funding, maintains statistics
on the program, and coordinates with outside agencies to facilitate services for participants. Duffy Arter,
Probation Officer, meets with each drug court participant between one and five times per week to ensure
compliance with all of the requirements of the program. Stephanie Hall, Senior Prosecutor, has been an
incredible resource by attending all treatment team meetings and status hearings to ensure the program is
maintaining the integrity of holding offenders accountable while providing treatment for offenders to reduce
recidivism. Defense Attorney Jason Price provides the perspective to ensure the rights of participants are
maintained and respected throughout their participation in the program. And Melissa Naberhaus, Drug Court
Counselor from The Recovery Center, is able to provide consistency treatment as well as direct communication
with the court by attending all treatment team meetings and status hearings.
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This year also brought about some procedural changes to the Fresh Start Program. With the closure of ETAT
Enterprises, our primary drug testing center, we were forced to explore options regarding the future of our drug
testing program. With an average of 30 participants at any given time in the program, and those participants
testing between one and three times per week, cost was a significant factor in any decision. Through an
agreement with ThermoFisher Scientific, the Municipal Court secured an Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument
in November 2014.
Indiko Plus Analyzer
Probation Chief Scott Beaver operating Indiko
The addition of the Indiko Plus has allowed Municipal Court to significantly increase our drug testing
productivity while also saving money. Looking back at previous Municipal Court expenditures from 2012
(including all of probation and bond cases), 5470 tests were performed at a cost of $50,841. With the addition
of Indiko Plus, we anticipate increasing our testing to approximately 5500 tests for the upcoming year of 2015
and decreasing our costs to approximately $33,825 – an anticipated savings of $17,016. Not only is the court
able to save money and increase the amount of testing, but we are able to test for a more expanded testing panel
as well, including testing for alcohol. Previous testing for Alcohol (Ethyl Glucuronide, commonly referred to as
EtG) cost the court $30/test or SCRAM monitors at $9/day. A test for EtG is a direct biomarker of ethanol
ingestion with a 2 to 5 day detection window in urine and is generally accepted to detect beverage ethanol
consumption at or above a 90 percent sensitivity level. EtG is only evident when alcohol has been consumed.
EtG’s superior detection window and sensitivity over conventional breath and urine ethanol detection methods
has made it an increasingly popular method of detection of participant alcohol use and relapse among
probationers and individuals being monitored on bond.
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DRUG COURT SOBER-LIVING ACTIVITIES
Fall Family Fishing Derby
The Fall Family Fishing Derby allows participants/graduates and their families and the drug court staff to gather
together for a day of sober-living activities. Chief Probation Officer Scott Beaver acts as “Chief Grill Master”
and cooks hamburgers and hot dogs for everyone. Advisory Committee Members and volunteers from the
community (Senator Tim Schaffer, members of SOLACE, and Tim Huston) facilitate games, fishing, and
activities for participants/graduates and their families.
Lancaster Police Chief Dave Bailey and Sheriff Dave Phalen competing in the Family Fishing Derby’s Three-Legged Race
Annual Christmas Celebration
Located at The Liberty Center, Drug Court held our Seventh Annual Christmas Celebration for drug court
participants and their families. Senior Prosecutor Stephanie Hall, Senator Schaffer, Defense Attorney Jason
Price (and his wife, Chrissie and their therapy dog, Jackson), Community Member Tim Huston, Fairfield
County SOLACE Chapter, Sheriff Phalen, Police Chief Bailey, local community members, and Municipal
Court employees were able to provide a wonderful holiday dinner for participants and their families. Local
community members and court staff also provided over 30 children of drug court participants presents from
Santa. DJ Johnny Garber provided entertainment, dancing, and games for the participants and their families.
Judge Trimmer as “Santa” with a child of a Drug Court participant
Community Give-Back
Continuing the belief that participants will “give back” to their community, participants have logged over
12,000 hours of Community Service with the Lancaster Police Department, Lancaster Parks and Recreation
Department, and Municipal Probation Department. Drug Court participants continue to plant and maintain the
flower bed in front of the police department through FOPA Grant monies and AmeriStop Community
donations.
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2014 DRUG COURT STATISTICS
To date, 17 participants have acquired their GED while in the program; 19 participants have entered college;
and 29 drug free babies have been born to participants while in the program.
The Municipal Drug Court 2014 success rate averaged 91%, based on consistent compliance and negative drug
screens. Based on the change in the individuals currently participating, our team is able to verify we are having
a positive impact in the lives of participants and their families, by helping them to empower themselves towards
recovery. Our program is able to collect and maintain detailed data on our program and its success. Data
collected from 2014 is as follows:
Data Collected
Number of Participants
Graduates
Number of Children of Participants
2014 Statistics
77 participants served
13 Graduates
23 children
Total Statistics of Program
246 participants total
71 Graduates
251 children
 62% of Graduates have maintained 12+ months sobriety post-graduation
General Stats:
 26 years
 81%
 249
Average Age of a Drug Court participant
Percent of 2013 Inductees whose drug of choice is Heroin
Average number of jail days suspended on an inductee’s probation
 518
 315
Average number of days graduates spend in program
Average number of days terminated participants spend in program
2014 Report Card for Drug Court:
 95%
Sober Percentile Average Among Participants
 86%
Compliance Percentile Rate Among Participants
 91%
Sober/Compliance Ratio Among Participants
JAIL DAYS SAVED BY DRUG COURT:
 29,570
Number of Jail Days saved by participants enrolled in drug court
 $1,922,050
Amount Saved by suspended jail time
Average Number of Jail Days Served by Drug Court Participants:
 25
Average number of jail days served among current/graduate participants
 229
Average number of jail days served among terminated participants
Recidivism Rates
 38%
Recidivism among graduates
 72%
Recidivism among those terminated from drug court
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“IN THE WORDS OF A DRUG COURT PARTICIPANT”….
Each of us in this program has our own stories that place us where were are today and all of us have the common thread
of addiction. My story of addiction started 22 years ago. In 2009, at the age of 31, I first entered recovery and with the
help of my higher power and had great success. However, after a year, I relapsed and this happened every year after
that. This past year, I couldn’t stop relapsing and I found myself at a whole new bottom where I was facing losing my
husband and possibly my daughter if I didn’t get my life back on track. My parents were at their end as well, having
dealt with my addiction for all those years.
Something had to change. I had been trying to work a program on my own and on my terms and it wasn’t working. So
when I was presented with the opportunity to participate in the Fresh Start program, I knew it was a gift from God.
The first 3 months of this program have affected my life in so many ways. I was given a structured program to follow, no
longer was I on my own. Because of the busy schedule I’ve had to follow, I’ve learned how important it is to be
organized. I’ve gained a new self confidence in finding that I am capable of keeping up with a challenging schedule and I
have learned how to prioritize and how to balance my home life, work, and my recovery and it is all because of this
program. Completing the 30 meetings in 30 days has also helped me a great deal because I had to put myself out there,
when normally I would shrink back and avoid meetings all together. It helped me to leave my insecure feelings behind
and I learned that the more meetings I went to, the more comfortable I felt going to them. I found meetings that I now
consider to be my “home groups” and I look forward to them each week. I have learned why it is so important to
regularly attend meetings.
This program has given me accountability and I just cannot express how much that has helped my marriage and my
family. It has given them the peace of mind and reassurance that when I say I am clean, I really am. They have gone
from being disappointed to being encouraged and proud. Another huge way this program is helping me is the individual
counseling I receive. I have been to my share of counselors, but no one compares to what I get out of my sessions with
Melissa.
I know that the drug court team, Duffy, Tamara, Melissa, Stephanie, and Judge Trimmer genuinely care about me and
are dedicated to helping me change my life once and for all and for this I am truly blessed. I am so thankful for all the
time and energy they put into helping me and my family have a better life.
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“IN THE WORDS OF A DRUG COURT GRADUATE”….
I’ve watched my share of people graduate from this program. If you are anything like me, it gives you mixed
emotions…jealousy, hope, boredom…and maybe some pride that a fellow addict is doing well.
I’ve definitely looked forward to this day. I actually started a countdown to it about six months ago. At that time, in my
mind, this was the day my life would start again…as if it was on hold due to drug court. Graduation day would be the
best day ever. But countdowns have a way of making time drag. And if my life starts again today, then what have I been
living these past 17 months while so much good has happened? When I remind myself to stay in the moment, I find I’m
happier than I’ve ever been. Looking back on my time in this program, I see that I’ve found so much joy, had a lot of fun,
and been given more than I dreamed possible. I also had moments of utter sadness. I was in a desperate state for
months as I cried for my child. I was an emotional mess for months and knew if I just kept doing all the right things, I
would see my son again…and I did.
Having my son back in my live has been my one goal in all of this. I can’t express how grateful I am for having him back.
He is my heart!
Some of this program has been a pain, and I was certainly the first to complain if given a chance. But I’m also the first
person to say how amazing this program is. You see, I’m not out hustling today in hopes of getting drugs. I’m not
wondering what possession I have to sell and how much I can get out of them. Today I’m clean. I have my family back.
My sister has been with me every step of the way and I thank her for thinking I’m someone worth standing by.
As far as graduation day being the best day of drug court…? For me, it’s an accomplishment. I’m proud to be able to
say, “I did it,” but I can‘t say it’s the best day. My best day, out of the last 17 months was December 28th, 2012. That’s
the day I went to jail. That’s the day I was separated from drugs because I couldn’t do it myself. That’s the day my life
started again.
Judge Trimmer, Tamara, Duffy, and Melissa…you helped me rewrite my story. From the bottom of my heart, I thank
you.
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SECTION IV:
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Fairfield County Municipal Court Probation Department
2014 Annual Report
March 2015
The Probation Department experienced another busy and productive year for
2014. The year held a continuation of positive strides for the department, and Changing
Offender Behavior. Due to the passage of HB 86/ SB 337, and mainly as a result of the
Theft threshold modification, we continued to experience an increase in Criminal/ Traffic
Bond cases. We continue to experience an increase in unclassified misdemeanor
offenses, and 2014 cases were up by 309 cases than in 2013.
Defendants who are ordered to complete probation are given sentences with terms
ranging from one to five years of Community Control. Defendants are placed on one of
the following levels of probation; Non-Reporting, Reporting, Intensive Supervised
Probation (ISP), or could be placed into one of our Specialized Dockets, Drug Court,
known as the “Fresh Start Program” and Mental Health Court, with the average Probation
Department caseload totaling over 6,000 cases annually.
New Probation Cases for 2014
Total Number of New Cases in 2014 = 2,716
Total Number of New Cases in 2013 = 2,407
Statistics below do not include all Misdemeanor/ Felony Bond cases
Males
Total =
Ages:
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 & Over
Oldest (age):
1914
870
512
336
150
46
77
Females
Total =
Ages:
18-29
30-39
40-49
50-59
60 & Over
Oldest (age):
802
401
227
113
53
8
68
~Probation Department Mission:
The Probation Department is committed to changing the lives of those who find
themselves in need of some positive direction in their lives. Whether this direction is a
link to services within the community that could give them a helping hand or services
that could change the direction their lives are taking, the Probation Department is
committed to making a difference. It is the belief of the Judges and the Probation Staff
that positive direction in changing offender behavior through proven evidence based
practices will help the betterment of the community in general by showing the benefits of
what being a positive, productive member of society can be.
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~Team Probation and Who’s Who:
The Probation Department prides itself in working as a Team. The Probation
Department is not made up of individual persons working in individual directions. The
Team is comprised of individuals working together toward a unified goal; to help those
find a positive direction for their lives. We consider ourselves a tight-knit Team who
always helps one another when a need arises; therefore, making our Team strong, which
not only helps the community but reinforces our TEAM as a whole.
Scott E. Beaver, Chief Probation Officer, has been with the Department since
May 2005 and is a tremendous asset to the Probation Department. Scott has tremendous
leadership qualities and offers vital guidance for his staff. With Scott's background in the
military and law enforcement, the Probation Department has a leader who is involved in
every aspect of the department and emphasizes teamwork. Scott handles a
Probation/Diversion caseload, daily administrative duties and is the Community
Corrections Act Director.
Jeni Rhymer, Senior Probation Officer and Probation Department employee
since April 1994 handles non-reporting probationers for Judge Harris. Jeni continues to
assist Scott in various aspects of the probation office. Jeni has a huge heart and is eager to
utilize her genuine passion to help improve those lives that she comes into contact with
on a daily basis. Jeni does a great job at managing a caseload of more than 2,000 people
and assisting our TEAM in any way she can.
Matt Schein, ISP Officer since August 2004, works with the Intensive
Supervision Probation Unit for Judge Trimmer. Matt also assists with the Mental Health
Court when needed. Matt handles a case load of more than 350 people that require in
some cases daily contact. This position also requires Matt to conduct house checks as
appropriate. Another aspect of this position is to conduct bar checks on occasion. Matt
has a great sense of humor that keeps the TEAM and those he comes into contact with
smiling.
Elizabeth George, Non-Reporting Officer since March 2005, works for Judge
Trimmer and assists our Court, Court of Common Pleas, Law Enforcement and anyone
else needing her Spanish-speaking skills. Like Jeni, Elizabeth handles a caseload of more
than 2,000 people and works extremely hard at changing the lives of those who she
comes into contact with, and takes pride in her ability to do so. Elizabeth also goes out of
her way to not only assist our department, but is always eager to help others in need,
clearly exemplifying herself as a TEAM player.
Erica Lanning, ISP Officer Erica has years of experience from the Ohio State
Highway Patrol, and offered tremendous support for the department as our
Administrative Assistant. On September 26, 2011, Erica was promoted to fill the vacant
ISP position, and now like Matt, handles a caseload of more than 300 defendants that in
most cases require weekly reporting. Erica also performs the duties of the TAC
(Terminal Agency Coordinator) for the LEADS/CCH terminal. Erica has a tremendous
smile and is a vital link within our TEAM, and never hesitates to go over and beyond her
duties.
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Mindy Conrad, Reporting Probation Officer since September 2006, supervises
those probationers sentenced and ordered by either Judge to report on a regular basis.
Mindy’s caseload consists of those probationers who may require closer supervision than
the non-reporting caseload. Mindy also supervises those who have completed the
Intensive Supervision Probation Program prior to them transitioning into non-reporting
probation. Mindy handles a large case load and assists Halley and Sarah with the PreTrial Bonds when needed. Mindy has demonstrated the ability to quickly take command
of the tasks at hand. Mindy has shown excellent communication skills and a passion to
change the lives of those she comes into contact with. She is a tremendous complement to
our TEAM.
Duffy Arter, Drug Court Probation Officer since January 2007, works for
Judge Trimmer and the “Fresh Start” Drug Court Program. Duffy works closely with our
Drug Court Coordinator, Tamara Bartek and has exceeded expectations in his ability to
work closely with drug court participants, and ensures the participants he is available for
them 24/7. With Duffy’s hard work and dedication to the needs of the Court, participants,
treatment providers and anyone else he comes into contact with, the Fresh Start Drug
Court Program will no doubt continue to be extremely successful and one of the best in
the country! Duffy has shown that he is willing and able to complete our TEAM concept.
Sarah Haley, Pre-Trial Bond Officer became part of our TEAM on December
19, 2011, to fill our vacant administrative assistant position. On October 6, 2014, Sarah
was promoted to her current position, Pre-Trial Bond Officer, and will handle Bond
cases for Judge Harris. Sarah continues to handle several of the administrative duties that
she completed while the administrative assistant to the Probation Department. Sarah’s
excellent skills and willingness to go above and beyond her job duties will definitely
contribute, and make her an important asset on the TEAM!
Halley Graham, Pre-Trial Bond Officer since December 2007. Halley worked
as a Judicial Office Assistant helping defendants with their bonds and attorney request
until her position was eliminated due to cuts of the General Fund. It only made sense with
Halley’s experience to allow her to join our TEAM and continue helping defendants as
our Pre-Trial Bond Officer for Judge Trimmer cases. Halley assists defendants with their
terms of bond while their cases are pending and works closely with their attorneys, and
the Prosecutors. This allows the Court to make the best possible decision on a sentencing
structure to help change the offender’s behavior, with the best possible chance of success.
We are excited to have Halley as part of our TEAM, and she continues to make
significant strides within our TEAM!
The Probation Department staff offers over 100 years’ experience as a TEAM!
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~Community Corrections Act Grant:
The Probation Department is proud to announce, once again, the renewal of the
Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Corrections, Community Corrections Grant. This
grant helps to fund the Intensive Supervision Probation Department and is vital to the
operations of this unit. It is my pleasure to announce after the State performed their
annual audit of the Community Corrections Act Program; the Intensive Supervision
Probation Unit once again was compliant and continues to be identified as one of the best
in the State. The Community Corrections TEAM continues to work on the new grant
standards to become compliant with HB86 and the ODR&C Standards. This is a
tremendous reflection on the hard work and dedication of the Intensive Supervision
Probation Officers.
We are also pleased to announce a continuation of a $4,000 increase in benefits
awarded from the state for this program. In addition we continue to receive $10, 000.00
to be used for an Emergency Jail Reduction Program to assist in the overcrowding
issue at the Fairfield County Jail. The State study revealed that the jail continues to be
overpopulated and these funds will help pay for Active Real-time GPS, S.C.R.A.M and
S.A.M. bracelets to monitor defendants at their homes 24/7.
~Services:
Faced with a continued over-crowding issue with the jail, the Court has continued
to use American Court Services to supply electronic house arrest monitoring equipment
and other monitoring services, which allows defendants who would normally remain in
jail to be monitored at home. This, in turn, assists the community in several ways. The
defendant has the ability to remain employed, thus caring for his/her family, meeting
Court ordered terms as well as affording the defendant the ability to obtain counseling as
deemed appropriate. This ability helps save Thousands of Tax Payer dollars! American
Court Services will immediately advise the Probation Department of any violations that
have occurred, which in turn are addressed with the Probation Officer/Court as
appropriate.
American Court Services offer several types of services: Electronic Monitoring
House Arrest Units: Real- Time GPS monitoring, S.C.R.A.M., an alcohol monitoring
bracelet, and S.A.M. (Substance Abuse Monitoring).
American Court Services offers drug testing services through the S.A.M.
program. This is a random selection program that requires defendants to call on a daily
basis to see if they have been selected for drug testing. This helps to keep the defendants
accountable and assists the Probation Department greatly to monitor drug abuse in a way
that has never been afforded to the Probation Department due to time constraints. Results
of testing are made available to the Judges and the Probation Department through a
secure website that is available at any time.
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(ISP Officer Matt Schein, continues to present to middle school students)
~Probation Drug Tests:
This positive relationship with American Court Services has afforded the Probation
Department the ability to improve our case follow-up and management system. The
Probation Department continues to complete more than a thousand drug screens per year,
and we are excited to announce the implementation of a new Drug/Alcohol Screening
tool. The Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument, obtained through ThermoFisher
Scientific in November of this year is currently being mostly used by the Drug Court
program. However, we have been using the instrument for all levels of Probation and
Bond. The use of the Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument will allow us to significantly
increase the number of offenders to be tested and/or screened, and save several thousands
of dollars at the same time. The instrument will provide us much more accurate statistical
data and assist us in targeting the most abused pharmaceutical and/or street drugs in our
communities.
The Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument has the ability to go back eighty (80) hours to
test for alcohol (EtG), and currently test for the following drugs: Marijuana, Cocaine,
Opiates, Oxycodone, Benzodiazepines, Amphetamine/Methamphetamine, Methadone,
Buprenorphine, Barbiturates, Tramadol, Ecstasy and Creatinine levels.
Two active Meth labs found while conducting a house check of an offender on Intensive
Supervised Probation (ISP)
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~Daily Breath Tests:
In order to assist certain probationers with maintaining their sobriety, the Court
has a number of individuals reporting for daily breath tests. This works to help them
maintain accountability as well as assist them with their plan to keep their employment.
Portable Breath Test (PBT) continues to be administered by the probation department.
However, there are fewer tests required than in 2013 thanks to the continued success and
effectiveness of the S.C.R.A.M. units, and the Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument. In
most cases, the offenders will only need to report for alcohol testing two times per week
versus every day utilizing the Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument.
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This too saves taxpayer money by keeping defendants out of jail and reduces
alcohol-related offenses while the defendants are on Probation and/or Bond. In some
cases, the Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument’s ability to test for alcohol will have
huge savings to the Defendant, City and County. The S.C.R.A.M. bracelet cost is $13.00
per day vs. the Indiko Plus Drug Testing Instrument $1.53 per test with the average
offender reporting two times per week. (Total cost is $3.06 per week vs. $91.00 per week
on SCRAM)
~Community Service Program:
The Probation Department has continued to supervise defendants working
community service throughout Fairfield County. Defendants have worked more than
approximately 3600 hours of community service at different locations such as The
Recycling Station, Goodwill, Salvation Army, Dog Shelter, Schools, Parks and
Recreations. The Probation Department has also supervised and worked closely with
defendants during our Saturday Community Service Program since it’s inception in 2005.
The Saturday Community Service Program focuses on assisting non-profit organizations,
or Government Departments within Fairfield County, having a need for completing tasks
that may have been left undone due to low manpower or funding issues.
If you think your agency could benefit from the Saturday Community Service
Program, please contact the Fairfield County Municipal Court, Probation Department
for further information, and scheduling at (740) 687-6686. The following is a breakdown
of the Departments or Agencies that have received assistance through the Saturday
program:
•
Liberty Union, Courthouse, Cemetery, Pickerington PD, Transportation, Town
Hall (Bremen), Humane Society, Lancaster Parks & Recreation, Carroll Civic
Center, Lancaster Main Street Commerce, Lancaster Farm Market, Lancaster
Streets Department
Maywood Mission
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•
2014 Lancaster Festival/ Art Walk
(Art Walk 2014)
•
Fairfield County Youth Baseball Association, YMCA of Lancaster & Rec. Plex,
Bike Trail, Skate Park, Pickerington Commerce, City Hall/ Courthouse
Art Walk 2014
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Lancaster Patrol Post-23
Lancaster Patrol Post-23
2014 Lancaster Festival Lot Cleaning
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Lancaster Festival weed & glass clean up
•
Saturday Community Service Program 2104
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~In closing:
We anticipate another busy and productive year in 2015 and are eager to continue
assisting in the positive change of offender behavior. I would like to sincerely thank the
entire Probation Staff for all their hard work, dedication and passion to change lives and
make a difference in our community. I also want to say Thank You, to the Judges, Court
Administrator, Bailiffs, Clerk of Court staff and all those that support our department.
2014 NATIONAL CHAMPIONS- THE OHIO STATE BUCKEYES!!! It has
been a long time since I drank coffee from my favorite mug, and I wonder if Sherry will
take it with her when she retires.
GO BUCKS!
Scott E. Beaver, Chief Probation Officer
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SECTION V:
CLERK OF COURT
TABLE OF DISTRIBUTION FOR FINES AND COSTS
FINES: Pursuant to state statute, any fines collected by this court, for criminal and traffic offenses, are distributed
as follows:
Lancaster Police Department
CHARGE BROUGHT UNDER
AN ORDINANCE OR THE
OHIO REVISED CODE
Ordinance
Ohio Revised Code
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Ohio Revised Code
Fairfield County Sheriff
Village/City Police Departments in
court’s jurisdiction of Fairfield County
Public Utilities Commission of Ohio
Division of Wildlife
Division of Watercraft
Ohio Revised Code
Ordinance
Ohio Revised Code
Ohio Revised Code
AGENCY/PERSON FILING
THE CHARGE
Any agency or person filing
a narcotics charge
Ohio Revised Code
Ordinance
Ohio Revised Code
Ordinance
Any agency or person filing
a liquor charge
Any agency or person filing
any other type of charge
Ohio Revised Code
Ordinance
Ohio Revised Code
RECIPIENT
100% to City of Lancaster
100% to Fairfield County
40% to City of Lancaster (1)
50% to State of Ohio and
10% to Fairfield County
100% to Fairfield County
100% to that village/City
100% to Fairfield County
100% to Fairfield County
100% to the Ohio Department
of Natural Resources
100% to city/vil where offense
occurred 50% to Ohio Board of
Pharmacy & 50% to law enforcement
agency (2)
100% to city/vil where offense
occurred 50% to State of Ohio
and 50% to Fairfield County
100% to city/vil where offense
occurred 100% to Fairfield County
COURT COSTS: Pursuant to state statute, all court costs go to the City of Lancaster, except:
(a) Moving Violations: $10.00 State Traffic Fund (§2949.094) $9.00 State Victims of Crime Reparations Fund
(§2743.70) $20.00 State Indigent Defense Support Fund (§2949.091.
(b) Non-Moving Violations: $10.00 State Indigent Defense Support Fund (§2949.091)
(c) Criminal Violations: $9.00 State Victims of Crime Reparations Fund (§2943.70) $20.00 State Indigent Defense
Support Fund (§2949.091).
(1) One-half of 40% to the City of Lancaster General Fund and one-half of 40% to Fairfield County Law Library
(2) Except charges filed under ORC 2925.03; 100% of fine money to law enforcement agency per entry of the court
Note: For OVI and driving Under OVI suspension, under ORC, portions of the fine go to various agencies other than listed on the Table of Distribution for Fines
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Agency
Felonies (CRA) Misdemeanors (CRB) OMVI (TRC) Traffic (TRD)
Ohio Dept of Agriculture
0
0
0
0
Amanda Twp Zoning
0
0
0
0
Baltimore Village
7
15
1
7
Bloom Twp Zoning
0
0
0
0
Berne Twp Zoning
0
0
0
0
Bremen Village
0
0
0
0
Brice Police Department
0
0
0
0
Columbus Police Department
12
0
1
0
Carroll Village
2
9
4
16
Fairfield County Dog Warden
0
61
0
0
Foreign Warrants
0
4
0
0
Hocking Twp Zoning
0
0
0
0
Humane Society
0
0
0
0
Lithopolis Village
3
14
6
15
Dept of Liquor
0
9
0
0
City of Lancaster
226
1122
146
2470
Metro Park Comm
0
1
0
0
Millersport Village
2
14
0
62
Miscellaneous Agency
0
0
0
0
Natural Area/Perserv
0
0
0
0
Division of Wildlife
0
44
0
2
Ohio State Highway Patrol
30
192
372
9827
Park and Rec
0
21
1
6
Private Complaint - City
0
16
0
0
City of Pickerington
33
141
45
85
Public Utilities Commision
0
0
0
0
City of Reynoldsburg
21
118
7
18
Fairfield County Sheriff Dept.
174
628
102
2070
Private Complaint - State
2
192
0
0
Surar Grove Village
0
0
1
5
Ohio Dept of Tax
0
11
0
0
Violent Twp Zoning
0
1
0
0
Division of Watercraft
0
16
0
0
Totals =
512
2629
686
14583
2014 - New Cases Filed Agency Report
Totals
0
0
30
0
0
0
0
13
31
61
4
0
0
38
9
3964
1
78
0
0
46
10421
28
16
304
0
164
2974
194
6
11
1
16
18410
FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
CRIMINAL / TRAFFIC DIVISION RECEIPTS & DISTRIBUTIONS - 2014
RECEIPTS
DISTRIBUTIONS
Balance as of December 31, 2013
Cash Bonds
$
$
45,323.00
305,278.79
$
318,722.79
City of Lancaster
Ordinance Fines
Parking Fines
State Highway Patrol Fines
Lancaster Police - Law Enforcement & Education Fund
Lancaster Police Drug Enforcement Fund
Court Costs
Law Library
Worker's Compensation Premiums
Criminal Account Interest Income
Clerk Computer Fund
Judge Computer Fund
Indigent Driver's Alcohol & Treatment Fund
Special Projects Fund
Indigent Alcohol Treatment Fund (Moving Violations)
Probation Services Fund
Family Violence Fund (Law Director)
Indigent Interlock/SCRAM OVI Fund
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
49,541.07 $
16,767.00 $
55,271.04 $
1,798.00 $
770.00 $
538,384.11 $
55,270.99 $
$
20.99 $
153,276.19 $
45,277.55 $
43,277.53 $
487,455.05 $
18,128.11 $
423,095.69 $
607.80 $
41,225.09 $
49,541.07
16,767.00
55,271.04
1,798.00
770.00
538,384.11
55,270.99
20.99
153,276.19
45,277.55
43,277.53
487,455.05
18,128.11
423,095.69
607.80
41,225.09
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
116,877.49 $
48,980.62 $
27,633.26 $
1,203.25 $
90,856.40 $
1,664.00 $
31,752.52 $
1,138.70 $
2,275.00 $
23,461.47 $
445.00 $
$
3,306.08 $
4,125.07 $
$
$
1,555.00 $
116,877.49
41,980.62
27,633.26
1,203.25
90,856.40
1,664.00
31,752.52
1,138.70
2,275.00
23,461.47
445.00
3,306.08
4,125.07
7,000.00
1,555.00
Fairfield County
Traffic Uniform Fines
Criminal Regular Fines
State Highway Patrol Fines
Liquor Violation Fines
Overload Violation Fines
Dog Violation Fines
County Sheriff Costs
County Sheriff - Law Enforcement & Education Fund
County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Fund
County Jail - OVI Housing Authority
Parks & Recreation Fines
Parks & Recreation - Law Enforcement & Education Fund
Jury & Witness Cost Reimbursement
Affidavit of Indigency Filings
Annual Law Library Payment
Fairfield County Humane Society
Expungments
(Continued)
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
CRIMINAL / TRAFFIC DIVISION RECEIPTS & DISTRIBUTIONS - 2014
State of Ohio
State Highway Patrol Fines
Seat Belt Violation Fines
Child Restraint Fines
Liquor Violation Fines
Victims of Crime
General Fund
Expungments
Indigent Defense Support Fund (Moving Violations)
Justice Program Service Fund (Moving Violations)
Indigent Defense Support Fund (OVI)
Drug Enforcement Fund (Moving Violations)
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Fines
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Drug Fines
Ohio Department of Natural Resources OVI Fines
Division of Watercraft Fines
Division of Watercraft Drug Fines
Board of Pharmacy Fines
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement & Education Fund
State Highway Patrol Drug Enforcement
Bond Surcharge Fee
Other Agency
Baltimore Village
Lithopolis Village
Millersport Village
Pickerington City
Reynoldsurg City
Sugar Grove Village
Carroll Village
Capital Recovery Service Collections
All Other County Sheriff Costs
Columbus Police Department
Department of Taxation - Criminal Enforcement
Board of Park Commission (Metro Parks)
Overpayments
Unclaimed Funds Paid to City
Balance as of 12/31/2014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
138,157.87
50,361.00
700.00
1,203.25
119,106.25
734.50
2,340.00
335,030.45
1,327.59
30,990.24
40,983.27
2,380.44
575.00
850.00
6,457.32
160.00
6,471.89
1,938.00
7,166.50
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
138,157.87
50,361.00
700.00
1,203.25
119,106.25
734.50
2,340.00
335,030.45
1,327.59
30,990.24
40,983.27
2,380.44
575.00
850.00
6,457.32
160.00
6,471.89
1,938.00
7,166.50
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
95.00
225.00
40.00
1,101.00
350.00
125.00
185.00
105,667.11
7,969.64
25.00
675.00
5,478.78
702.00
N/A
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
95.00
225.00
40.00
1,101.00
350.00
125.00
185.00
105,667.11
7,969.64
25.00
675.00
5,195.11
702.00
32,162.67
3,505,613.96
$
3,505,613.96
Totals: $
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
CIVIL DIVISION RECEIPTS - 2014
Balance December 31, 2013
$
129,715.13
Court Costs
$
153,859.86
Civil Account Deposits Received
$
3,996.36
Judgment Collections
$
1,331,959.51
Computer Fund (Clerk)
$
59,399.92
Computer Fund (Judges)
$
9,293.22
Special Projects Fund
$
229,303.24
State Costs Collected
$
73,861.23
Civil Account Interest Income
$
14.95
Landlord/Tenant Deposits
$
6,423.00
Trusteeship Debtor Deposits
$
9,511.01
TOTAL 2014 CIVIL DIVISION RECEIPTS = $
2,007,337.43
CIVIL DIVISION DISBURSEMENTS - 2014
City Treasurer, General Fund
$
154,089.99
Computer Fund (Clerk)
$
59,399.92
Computer Fund (Judges)
$
9,293.22
Special Projects Fund
$
229,303.24
Civil Account Deposits Disbursed
$
3,332.36
Judgments to Plaintiffs
$
1,346,290.28
State Treasurer Costs
$
73,861.23
Landlord/Tenant Disbursements
$
2,469.06
Trusteeship Disbursements
$
9,828.58
Unclaimed Funds (Paid to City Auditor's Office)
$
517.81
Balance December 31, 2014
$
118,951.74
TOTAL 2014 CIVIL DIVISION DISBURSEMENTS = $
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2,007,337.43
FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
ALL DIVISIONS RECEIPTS & DISTRIBUTIONS - 2014
RECEIPTS
DISTRIBUTIONS
Balance as of December 31, 2013
Cash Bonds
Civil Post Judgment Collections
Civil Deposits
Landlord/Tenant
Trusteeship
$
$
$
$
$
$
175,038.13
305,278.79 $
1,331,959.51 $
3,996.36 $
6,398.06 $
9,320.77 $
318,722.79
1,346,290.28
3,332.36
2,469.06
9,828.58
City of Lancaster
Ordinance Fines
Parking Fines
State Highway Patrol Fines
Lancaster Police - Law Enforcement & Education Fund
Lancaster Police Drug Enforcement Fund
Court Costs
Law Library
Worker's Compensation Premiums
Interest Income
Clerk Computer Fund
Judge Computer Fund
Indigent Driver's Alcohol & Treatment Fund
Special Projects Fund
Indigent Alcohol Treatment Fund (Moving Violations)
Probation Services Fund
Family Violence Fund (Law Director)
Indigent Interlock/SCRAM OVI Fund
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
49,541.07 $
16,767.00 $
55,271.04 $
1,798.00 $
770.00 $
692,459.15 $
55,270.99 $
$
35.94 $
212,676.11 $
54,570.77 $
43,277.53 $
716,758.29 $
18,128.11 $
423,095.69 $
607.80 $
41,225.09 $
49,541.07
16,767.00
55,271.04
1,798.00
770.00
692,459.15
55,270.99
35.94
212,676.11
54,570.77
43,277.53
716,758.29
18,128.11
423,095.69
607.80
41,225.09
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
116,877.49 $
48,980.62 $
27,633.26 $
1,203.25 $
90,856.40 $
1,664.00 $
31,752.52 $
1,138.70 $
2,275.00 $
23,461.47 $
445.00 $
$
3,306.08 $
4,125.07 $
$
$
1,555.00 $
116,877.49
41,980.62
27,633.26
1,203.25
90,856.40
1,664.00
31,752.52
1,138.70
2,275.00
23,461.47
445.00
3,306.08
4,125.07
7,000.00
1,555.00
Fairfield County
Traffic Uniform Fines
Criminal Regular Fines
State Highway Patrol Fines
Liquor Violation Fines
Overload Violation Fines
Dog Violation Fines
County Sheriff Costs
County Sheriff - Law Enforcement & Education Fund
County Sheriff Drug Enforcement Fund
County Jail - OVI Housing Authority
Parks & Recreation Fines
Parks & Recreation - Law Enforcement & Education Fund
Jury & Witness Cost Reimbursement
Affidavit of Indigency Filings
Annual Law Library Payment
Fairfield County Humane Society
Expungments
(Continued)
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT
ALL DIVISIONS RECEIPTS & DISTRIBUTIONS - 2014
State of Ohio
State Highway Patrol Fines
Seat Belt Violation Fines
Child Restraint Fines
Liquor Violation Fines
Victims of Crime
General Fund
Expungments
Indigent Defense Support Fund (Moving Violations)
Justice Program Service Fund (Moving Violations)
Indigent Defense Support Fund (OVI)
Drug Enforcement Fund (Moving Violations)
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Fines
Ohio Department of Natural Resources Drug Fines
Ohio Department of Natural Resources OVI Fines
Division of Watercraft Fines
Board of Pharmacy Fines
Ohio Bureau of Motor Vehicles
State Highway Patrol Law Enforcement & Education Fund
State Highway Patrol Drug Enforcement
Bond Surcharge Fee
Legal Aid Fund
Other Agency
Baltimore Village
Lithopolis Village
Millersport Village
Pickerington City
Reynoldsurg City
Sugar Grove Village
Carroll Village
Capital Recovery Service Collections
All Other County Sheriff Costs
Columbus Police Department
Department of Taxation - Criminal Enforcement
Board of Park Commission (Metro Parks)
Overpayments
Unclaimed Funds Paid to City
Balance as of 12/31/2014
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
138,157.87
50,361.00
700.00
1,203.25
119,106.25
734.50
2,340.00
335,030.45
1,327.59
30,990.24
40,983.27
2,380.44
575.00
850.00
6,457.32
160.00
6,471.89
1,938.00
7,166.50
73,861.23
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
138,157.87
50,361.00
700.00
1,203.25
119,106.25
734.50
2,340.00
335,030.45
1,327.59
30,990.24
40,983.27
2,380.44
575.00
850.00
6,457.32
160.00
6,471.89
1,938.00
7,166.50
73,861.23
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
95.00
225.00
40.00
1,101.00
350.00
125.00
185.00
105,667.11
7,969.64
25.00
675.00
5,478.78
702.00
N/A
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
95.00
225.00
40.00
1,101.00
350.00
125.00
185.00
105,667.11
7,969.64
25.00
675.00
5,195.11
1,219.81
151,114.41
5,512,951.39
$
5,512,951.39
Totals: $
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FAIRFIELD COUNTY MUNICIPAL COURT –CLERK’S 2014 OPERATING
CITY OF LANCASTER
Salaries
Overtime
Retirement
Sick Leave Buyout
PERS Retirement
PERS Pick-up
Hospitalization
Medicare
Telephone
Jury & Witness Fees
Maintenance of Equipment
Training & Seminars
Insurance & Bonding
Contract Services
Incidentals & Supplies
Postage
Travel Expenses
Association Dues
Litigation
New Equipment
CITY TOTAL:
COUNTY OF FAIRFIELD
Salaries (includes PERS,
Medicare, & Insurance)
Worker’s Compensation
Unemployment
Witness Fees
CLERK'S EXPENDITURE
$580,498.55
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$80,046.12
$0.00
$94,720.20
$8,020.57
$3,746.66
$451.91
$359.89
$0.00
$270.00
$6,272.51
$16,063.55
$40,000.00
$0.00
$557.00
$0.00
$0.00
2014 BUDGET
$631,570.00
$0.00
$0.00
$0.00
$88,600.00
$0.00
$116,436.00
$9,200.00
$4,500.00
$1,000.00
$1,500.00
$500.00
$450.00
$12,990.00
$22,000.00
$40,000.00
$500.00
$560.00
$0.00
$0.00
$831,006.96
$929,806.00
CLERK'S EXPENDITURE
$64,172.63
$90,558.00
$773.05
$0.00
$3,844.57
$865.00
$0.00
$4,500.00
$68,790.25
$95,923.00
$899,797.21
$1,025,729.00
COUNTY TOTAL:
CITY AND COUNTY TOTAL:
2014 BUDGET
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