Title
Joint resolution to accept and place on file the Phase 3 Justice Agency Master Plan Implementation and Project Development Study including operations and facility recommendations resulting from an extensive multi-phased four year analysis completed by the Judicial Facility Review Committee.
Staff Summary
· Lake County has been experiencing operational challenges related to space constraints in their court facilities largely attributable to growth within the justice system over the last two decades. Recognizing these challenges, the County has planned for long term facility needs that include additional courtroom space and remodeling of support spaces in the jail to address the current facility constraints.
· The County’s first priority in evaluating long term facility needs was to determine if any operational changes could assist in alleviating space needs and facility constraints prior to funding any capital projects. In addition, the County recognized, and wished to continue supporting, the many strengths in each of the justice agencies and the examplary coordination and cooperation amoungst these agencies.
· In March of 2008, the Judicial Facilities Review Committee (JFRC), was formed by the Lake County Board to review these issues and make recommendations back to the County Board.
· In 2009, the JFRC recommended commissioning the Phase 1 Study of Operational Efficiencies in the Criminal Justice System which included a multi-phased approach to determine operational efficiencies within the Criminal Justice System and identify space needs and facility constraints by evaluating population projections, an analysis of case filings, and a review of operations, resulting in the identification of certain opportunities for efficiencies, and recommendations for further action.
· In 2010, the JFRC recommended commissioning the Phase 2 Justice Agency Master Plan to identify potential long term facility expansion plans recognizing that many of these operation...
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