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The OCA is organized based on functional responsibilities that are rooted in judicial administration and court operations areas. Although these responsibilities are carried out across the organization, certain roles and activities are department specific. OCA departments are listed below: Trial Court Judicial Services: The Director of Court Services oversees facility coordination, interpreters, and bailiffs. Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR): The ADR branch assists the trial courts in utilizing mediation and arbitration techniques to effectively conclude litigation. ADR also provides a parent seminar required on domestic actions involving a child. The seminar focuses on the development needs of children, with emphasis on fostering the child's emotional health during periods of stress. Law Library: The Law Librarian oversees the organization of the courts' law library. Indigent Defense: The Deputy Court Administrator manages the day-to-day operations of the indigent defense panel system. Counsel is assigned to represent those brought before the courts who are deemed unable to afford an attorney.
The Information Services Division coordinates and supports court technology throughout the court, manages centralized technology efforts, and optimizes the scope and accessibility of accurate judicial branch information. The Treatment Court Division assists the Superior Court in managing drug-related casework through a pre-trial diversion program, and assists the State Court in managing multiple offender DUI cases. Individuals with drug/alcohol addictions are identified, asked to plead guilty to their offense, and if they successfully complete two years of treatment, their felony drug charges may be dismissed. DUI cases receive reduced fines and community service if they successfully complete the program. The Finance Division provides an integrated program of budget planning, asset management, systems accounting, procurement, and contract management to the judicial branch. The Human Resources Division provides a full range of human resource services to the judicial branch, as well as direct support to the superior courts, in the areas of recruitment, classification, and compensation; pay and benefits administration; integrated disability management; personnel policy development; continuing education; and human resources information systems. 2010 Authorized Strength and Budget Appropriations: Clerk of Court
Authorized Strength: 107
General Fund: $ 9,075,962 Office of Court Administration
Authorized Strength: 16
General Fund: $ 3,426,755
Juvenile Court
Authorized Strength: 61
General Fund: $ 5,847,327 Magistrate Court
Authorized Strength: 13
General Fund: $ 2,342,625 Probate Court
Authorized Strength: 21
General Fund: $ 1,670,044 Recorder's Court
Authorized Strength:
Clerk's Office: 23
Judges: 3
General Fund:
Clerk's Office: $ 1,192,972
Judges: $ 1,371,254 State Court
Authorized Strength: 24
General Fund: $ 3,077,147 Superior Court
Authorized Strength: 40
General Fund: $ 3,631,952
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