To: Delrico J. Loyd, Governmental Operations Committee Chairperson
From: Helen Davis, 67th District Court Administrator
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RE: Approval of a grant award from the State Court Administrative Office, in the amount of $70,000.00, for 67th District Court to establish an Operation Drive Program; the budget for this grant is attached
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BOARD ACTION REQUESTED:
67th District Court respectfully requests approval to accept the Operation Drive grant award through the State Court Administrative Office in the amount of $70,000 for the period of January 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027.
BACKGROUND:
67th District Court has a large number of misdemeanor traffic offenses. From January 2024 through October of 2025, the Court processed approximately 5000 Drove While License Suspended, Drove While Unlicensed, and Drove Without a Cycle Endorsement cases. By implementing a specialized docket, recidivism will be reduced and allow defendants who are otherwise safe drivers to obtain a valid driver's license or proper endorsement.
DISCUSSION:
There is a need to provide defendants guidance on how to address underlying issues that led to a driver's license suspension, guidance on how to address traffic tickets and warrants, and guidance on obtaining a valid driver's license or endorsement. Operation Drive is designed to help individuals participating in the judicial process with structure, information, and encouragement to obtain a full and valid license.
IMPACT ON HUMAN RESOURCES:
The Operation Drive grant includes funds to cover partial wages and fringe of a District Court Specialist II.
IMPACT ON BUDGET:
The Operation Drive grant is in the amount of $70,000. The grant does not require a match. A budget amendment is attached to this request.
IMPACT ON FACILITIES:
None
IMPACT ON TECHNOLOGY:
None
CONFORMITY TO COUNTY PRIORITIES:
Operation Drive will provide efficient and equitable justice through the impartial application of law and procedure. The Program...
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