Family court trial program funding
Summary
The pilot helped 151 families in its first months, but one investigator can handle only 2-3 custody investigations a month while 37 were ordered. Judges asked for two more staff; the board took no vote ahead of budget hearings.
At a glance
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- Last 30 days
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Last discussed Aug 20, 2026.
Impact analysis
Request adds recurring general-fund costs; Commissioner Geller signaled he'd support one-time judicial reserve dollars only.
Families in divorce, custody and domestic violence cases in the 17th Judicial Circuit.
Families facing growing backlogs if funding isn't expanded.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Budget Workshop - 12:30pm or immediately following commission meeting - Aug 20, 2026
The pilot program connecting families to court services has served 209 families. Commissioners agreed to fund it one more year at the same level, with a decision on the future coming after November.
County Commission — June 9, 2026
The pilot helped 151 families in its first months, but one investigator can handle only 2-3 custody investigations a month while 37 were ordered. Judges asked for two more staff; the board took no vote ahead of budget hearings.
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