SB151 Summary

• Appropriates $4,633,716 for the Administrative Office of the Courts - Operations for fiscal year 2017-2018, including $2,529,065 in regular salaries for 41 employees and $439,350 for court interpreter fees.

• Appropriates $7,279,872 for the Division of Dependency-Neglect Representation, including $2,525,688 in regular salaries for 38 employees, $1,750,000 in local CASA program grants, and $356,750 for attorney ad litem fees.

• Appropriates $6,285,074 for Court Automation (payable from Judicial Fine Collection Enhancement Fund) and $150,000 for Court Automation - Cash for personal services and operating expenses.

• Appropriates funds for specialized programs including $287,317 for Dispute Resolution Commission, $362,657 for Court Security Grants, $850,000 for County Juror Reimbursement, $2,700,231 for Parent Counsel Commission, and various federal grant programs.

• Grants administrative authority to transfer funds between line items with approval from Chief Fiscal Officer and Legislative Council/Joint Budget Committee for Dependency-Neglect Representation and Court Automation divisions.