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HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2026-05-04 Item 5A - Presentation - 2025-2026 State of the CourtSTATE O F THE COURT 202.6... "Justice is not defined by a building. It lives in fairness, in action, and in the promises we keep to our community every day., Judge Kimberly`\ 6 7 • Equity & Access • I nclusivity • Administration of Justice • Delivering quality services • Programs • The power of collaboration • Outreach • Confidence in the justice system Awards • Leadership People • Responsiveness 8 EMBRACE CHANGE. LEAD THE FUTURE. 10 PUTTING TECH TO WORK FOR OUR CUSTOMERS • Social Media • Remote hearings option • Updated webpage — public portal • Dynamic forms in 4 languages • On -site computer access • Electronic filing • New statewide case management HOW DO PHOTO ENFORCEMENT CAMERAS WORK? HOW DO I VIEW THE INFRACTION PHOTO AND VIDEO? DOES THE INFRACTION AFFECT MY DRIVING RECORD/LICENSE? WHAT ARE MY RESPONSE OPTIONS? 11 LANGUAGE ACCESS LEADERSHIP UI'°Ia A h E LOBBY RECEPC1 I E'LA POLICIA. 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HOPE EE BOOLISKA TUKWILA TUKWILA MUNICIPAL COURT TRIBUNAL MUNICIPAL DE TUKWILA MA .KAI'IA©©ADEGMADATUKWILA . • Over 1200 hearings requiring interpreters • 36 different languages • State Reimbursement • Innovation 12 PRETRIAL NAVIGATOR Cornell Harris — Better Life Community Development Corp. • Resources • Treatment referrals • Job search/preparation • Mentorship • Coordination with Court Support Services 13 14 15 PHOTO ENFORCEMENT Cases filed: 7232 (+256%) Hearings Held: 1475 • Several hearing options • Fine considerations COURT SUPPO SERVPCES MANAGER weinza 17 18 REGIONAL COLLABORATION • UP Program • Domestic Violence Therapy • On-line Interpreter Scheduling • On-line Pro-tem Scheduling (coming soon • Interjurisdictional Warrant Program • OCourt Judicial Pro Tem Support 19 KING COUNTY UNIFIED PAYMENT PROGRAM (UPP 1,140 cases added in 2025 $145k collected New terms negotiated Collected by Tukwila via UP Program $4,500+ collected for past due fines $3,800+ in fees collected by Tukwila DOMESTIC VIOLENCE MORAL RECONATION THERAPY (DV MRT • 17 Jurisdictions • 98 graduates • 7 classes/week 21 JUSTICE ACADEMY INSTRUCTION • State Probation Academy • CourtAdministrato Academy • Judicial College • Court Leadership Tukwila Commemorates Juneteenth Celebrating the brilliance of the African American community in Tukwila JOIN US THURSDAY, JUNE 19TH OUTREA 23 ^3weal'#&Rriw41.'ac.0.'...^.-. "0 �}Atv COURT FOR KIDS • Mock Trials • Tours • Presentations • Community Service • Externships • Justice Forums 24 STATE V. BLAKE WHO WE ARE Founded in 2 M5, !quit Surwiver Organix@5 peapte in the state of Washington who Nava been directly impacted byte criminal fagot system to bill' eennections. increase political partbdpialaland rnaroome barriers to reentry. NEWS BRIEFS Blake Advisory Committee Concludes 2025 With a Passing of the Torch, Judge Kimberly Walden Steps Into Leadership Role The Bta.ke Adwilrory r.nmm ittee was formed to support the Administrative t7llice of the Court.5' IAOC:I Blake Adminlstratl°oe Ve,Gete Unit tBAVI.J i. which coordinates neliel e1iorts For irldieidual5 im pa led by 50 y0ar5 of drug p(75 g555105 C5lsv1ctlfnt rtlieirt unconstitutional in 2021' by the Washington Stela Supr5me Court Stabs E06,he cetvreneo as a Supreme Court wofkgrraup by Vashingten Supreme Court JustiCu Mf119' Yu, the.oommItss evolved rnto a e^olta.boretive advisory body that provides a common space for sla,ktholde r5 tu-5'.h5e e Irri0rmatta75, 5l01 strategies, and support one annlher in newigaiing the complex vacate and felonry INJLC55C5, The committee irttlrslcsrsri esentutives tram resorts" county ererka, pehhe defenclier:r, rag SaCatierh, ads q,;.ac„5 groups eon other stakeholders. it plays a key tote in developing unhturm ~rraoatur prrs0etlsres, coordinating qutreirCh, and Fostering statewide eollaboratinn in a raen-united court ray Ism. IJr"atFee rar"rw I.ea.der3hip, the t,.0mtelttke tx,ra Ilru'es to meet regularly, ensuring the work remains- lssu5Fr3, irealesskyr and udl5C11vu. "Given that wa are nol a. unilved court system and there was no history of seCh alrasrIvrr undarteklarg et vacating hundreds of ltrrrwlr orsds of onrivtotpons, 1Y mods sense to try to coordinate among the dithattenl or,gardxatidnr and delitirs that were sarwng the same population"" Yu said. "it gave us an opportunity to share infrrrrl alien, 55crdtnalr and enpport one Sncttler theca pout Yu, along with Ali liohman et the Washington Stela Office of Public Defense, have been serving as chairs el the Advisory Cornrnuttrc, but with Yrr's rending, retirement at the, end o1.2025, Tukwila !Municipal Court Judge Kh5I1 rIy Walden has Leer earned a nrto` co-rhhlr of the Gnnr mitlee Ydnlden has been a leader in developing an equitable and efficient vasalur proce55 In nyr 5eurt, and Tukwila T,klrnICrpal Couch staff have played a pivotal role in the commilicv. "C.hnosing .Vudgz 'Ar'elden Pn sseevas as the co-chair was an easy choice,' Yu solo. "First, She has ex2ootional lesderahatr skilko and in highly respected by those working in this area. She was among the, lirbl le Plow 55 of the elig,3LYc glow. cr,>nvh(lipng in her s{stid and She understood the significance 55 vacating those convictions and what i1, meant to 25 REGIONAL &STATE • Div 1 Court of Appeals • Interbranch Advisory Committee • State Legislators "You Got Served" • Supreme Court Committees 26 CAN DACE 2025 COURT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR AWARDS WASH I N GTO N STATE DISTRICT & MUNICIPAL COURT MANAGERS ASSOCIATION 2025 COACH/MENTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD HENRY WASHINGTON MISDEMEANANT PROBATION ASSOCIATION 2025 HEART OF THE COURT AWARD t of the Court This Certificate is given to For the individual whose presence strengthens the emotional well-being of the workplace and enhances the experience of those we serve April 14", 2026 MPA NOMINATION CHAIR Connie NX 29 uuumoW;^ 30