Secret Recording Equipment in California Courts - Whistleblower Leak - California Supreme Court

JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

June 28, 2019

Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www .courts.ca.gov

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel

HON. TANIG. CANTIGSAKAUYE

Chief fastice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

HON. DOUGLAS

P.

MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation Management Committee

HON . KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee

0. Anderson Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. C. Todd Bottke

Hon. Marla

Hon. Sr.acy Boulware Eurie Hon.

Kyle S. Brodie

Hon. Ming W. Chin

State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Ms. Erika Contreras Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson

Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic Recording Equipment by

Superior Courts (July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018), as required

by Government Code section 69958 Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Ms. Contreras, and Mr. Wilson:

Hon. Jonathan B. Conklin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. Scott M. Gordon

The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report as required by

Hon. Brad R. Hill Ms. Radiel W. Hi!!

Hon. Harold W. Hopp

Government Code section 69958 on the purchasing or leasing of

Ms. Audra Ibarra

December 31, 2018.

Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M.

Hon.

Dalila C.

Kelry Lyons

Ms. Gretchen Ne4on

ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Paul A Bacigalupo

CS Eberhardt Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Ann C. Moorman Ms. Na ncy

Hon. Gary Nadler Mr. Michael M. Ms. Andrea

K.

electronic recording equipment during the period of July 1, 2018, through

Roddy

Wallin-Roltmann

Hon. Rebecca L.

Wightman

As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advanced approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or

MR. MARTIN HOSHIN O

Administrati"e Director, Judicial Council

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Ms. Erika Contreras Mr. E. Dotson Wilson June 28, 2019 Page 2 lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of equipment to ensure that all purchases or leases were made with the required authorization. During the July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018 reporting period, six courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The Superior Court of Calaveras County spent $4, 129 to purchase For the Record (FTR) recording software and software upgrades. This software is used for the official record for infractions and misdemeanor cases, and to monitor civil and family law cases. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment A. The Superior Court of Contra Costa County spent $319,822 to purchase FTR Gold 6 Recording Suite for 39 courtrooms. This equipment is used for electronically recording small claims, infractions, misdemeanors, limited civil, and unlawful detainer court proceedings. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment B. The Superior Court of Kem County spent $665 to purchase an FTR 8pre USB Mixer. This item is used for electronically recording civil, misdemeanor, infraction, and small claims court proceedings. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment C. The Superior Court of Los Angeles County spent $13,708 to purchase electronic recording equipment and licenses for the purposes of electronically recording various court proceedings.

An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment D. The Superior Court of Orange County spent $33,565 to purchase three FTR Gold hardware and software systems to electronically record limited civil, traffic, and misdemeanor court proceedings. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment E. The Superior Court of Placer County spent $1,994 to purchase a Dell workstation, a View Sonic monitor, and a Microsoft SurfacePro 6 to replace items in a courtroom where prior equipment was outdated. This equipment is used for misdemeanors and infractions court proceedings. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment F. The total amount spent by six courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $373, 883.

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Ms. Eri ka Contreras Mr. E. Dotson Wilson June 28, 2019 Page 3 If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Mr. Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Budget Services, at 916-263-1397.

Mi:

Hoshino

Administrative Director Judicial Council

MH/BS/CW Attachments 1.

Attachment A: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior

2.

Attachment B: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior

Court of Calaveras County (July 1, 2018-December 31, 2018) Court of Contra Costa County (July 1, 2018-December 31, 2018) 3.

Attachment C: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Court of Kem County (July 1, 2018-December 31, 2018)

4.

Attachment D: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Court of Los Angeles County (July 1, 2018-December 31, 2018)

5.

Attachment E: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Court of Orange County (July 1, 2018-December 31, 2018)

6.

Attachment F: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Court of Placer County (July 1, 2018-December 31, 2018)

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Ms. Erika Contreras Mr. E. Dotson Wilson June 28, 2019 Page 4 cc:

Eric Dang, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins Amy Alley, Policy Advisor, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins Alf Brandt, Senior Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Gabrielle Zeps, Policy Consultant, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Anita Lee, Principal Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst's Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst's Office Timothy Weber, Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Margie Estrada, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Christopher Francis, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Shaun Naidu, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Scott Seekatz, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Jennifer Kim, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Jay Dickenson, Chief Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Kimberley Horiuchi, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Daryl Thomas, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Amy Leach, Minute Clerk, Office of Assembly Chief Clerk Jennifer Troia, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Cory T. Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Peter Allen, Director, Public Affairs, Judicial Council Zlatko Theodorovic, Director and Chief Financial Officer, Budget Services, Judicial Council Lucy Fogarty, Deputy Director, Budget Services, Judicial Council Brandy Sanborn, Budget Manager, Budget Services, Judicial Council Michele Allan, Budget Supervisor, Budget Services, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council

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Attachment A

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

Superior Court:

Calave ras

Contact Name:

Lawana McNult

Contact Tel ephone Number:

Contact E-Mail Address:

(209) 754-6145 lmcnutt@calaveras.courts.ca.gov 1/2/2019

Date Form Was Com pl eted :

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Between July 1, 2018 and December 311 2018, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

YES

D

NO

If checked "YES' please provide the infonnation requested below.

Please return the completed report form to budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, January 25, 2019.

Column A

Column B

Indicate type, make, and number of equipment purchased or leased between July I and December 31, 2018

Column E

Column F

Indicate types of court

Indicate what the

proceedings in which the

equipment is or will be

Was the equipment

ls this a replacement or upgrade of exisling equipment'' (YorN)

Total purchase cost

equipment is or will be used

used for

leased or purchased?

(L orP)

FTR Recording Software-2

Infractions, misdemeanors, limited ci\•il, child support, famil)• law, unlimited ci,·il

Official Record for Infractions and Misdemeanor Cases.

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2,065

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$

2.065

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Attachment B

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

Superior Court:

Contra Costa

Contact Name:

David Chulick

Contact Telephone Number:

(925) 608-1025

dchul@contracosta.courts.ca.gov

Contact E-Mail Address:

Date Form Was Completed¡

1/2/2019

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Between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 20181 did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

0

YES

NO

ff checked "YES" please provide the infonnation requested below.

Please return the completed report form to budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, January 25, 2019.

Column A Indicate type, make, and number of equipment purchased or leased between Iuly l and December 31, 2018

FTR Gold 6 Recording Suite

Indicate what the

Indicate types of cowt proceedings in which

the

equipment is or will be

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Was the equipment Is this a replacement leased or or upgrade of existing

used for

Small Claims., Jnfractions,

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Misdemeanors, Limited Civil,

court proceedings per colwnn

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Attachment C

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

Superior Court:

Kern

Contact Name:

Tammy Garrett 661-868-7247

Contact Telephone Number:

tamm�.garrett@kem.courts.ca.gov

Contact E-Mail Address:

1/9/2019

Date Form Was Completed:

0

Between July 1� 2018 and December 31., 2018, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

0

YES

NO

If checked "YES" please provide the information requested below.

Please return Ute completed report form to budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, January 25, 2019.

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(l) FTR MOTU 8pre USB Mixer

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Attachment D

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

Superior Co urt:

Los Angeles

Gilbert Angon

Contact Name:

213-633-5825

Contact Telephone N umber: Contact E-Mail Address:

GAngon@lacourt.org 1118/2019

Date Form Was Comoleted·

�

Between July I, 2018 and December 31, 2018, did the court purd1ase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in .a superior court proceeding?

If checked "YES" p l ease provide the information requested below

NO

YES

Please return the completed report form to budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, January 25, 2019.

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Wired Microphone, Shure �4180/C, Qty: 5

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Rackmounl Power Outlet Surge Protector, Mid d l e Atlantic PD91 -SR' Qty.. 1

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Attachment D

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Attachment E

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

Super io r COW1:

Orange

Contact Name:

Anthony Agnello 657-622-6931

Contact Telephone Number·

aagnello@occourts.org

Contact E-Mail Address:

1/22/2019

Date Form Was Completed:

0

Betw"een July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

If checked "YES" please provide

D

YES

NO

the information requested below.

Please return the completed report form to budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, January 25, 2019.

Column A lndicate type, make, and number of equipment purchased or leased between July 1 and December 31, 2018

Column B

Column C

Indicate types of court

Jndicate what the

proceedings in which the

equipment is or will be

equipment is or will be used

used for

Column D

Column E

Was the equipment

Is this a replacement

leased or

or upgrade of existing

purchased?

equipment?

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(YorN)

Column G

Column H

If lease: Total cost

Total pwchase

over the temi of

dildlor lease cost

the lease

(f+G)

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Attachment F

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018

Supenor Court·

Placer

Contact Name:

J ake Chauers

Contact Telephone Number:

Contact E-Mail Address:

916-408-6186 jchatters@�lacer.courts.ca.gov

Date Form Was Completed:

4/15/2019

0

Between July 1, 2018 and December 31, 2018, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

YES

D

NO

If checked "YES" please provide the information requested below.

Please return the completed report form to budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, January 25, 2019.

Column A Indicate type, make, and numb er of equipment pu rch ased or leased between July 1 and December 31,

2018

Column 8

Column C

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Indicate what the

proceedings in which the

equipment is or will be

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used for

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Column D

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over the term of

and/or lease cost

the lease

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA Hon. Tani G. Cantil-Sakauye

ChiefJustice of California and Chair ofthe Judicial Council Martin Hoshino

Administrative Director Judicial Council ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION John Wordlaw

ChiefAdministrative Officer BUDGET SERVICES Zlatko Theodorovic

Director and ChiefFinancial Officer Brandy Sanborn

Manager Catrayel Wood

Senior Budget Analyst and Primary Author ofReport

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic

Tel 415-865-4200

Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1,

TDD 415-865-4272

2018, through December 31, 2018)

Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

HON. TANI G. CANT!L-SAKAUYE

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date ofreport:

June 28, 2019

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

The following summary ofthe report is provided under the requirements

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation Management Committee

HON. KENNETH

K.

SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and

of Government Code section 9795.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advanced approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any

Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL,

accordance with Government Code section 69958.

JR.

Chair, Rub and Projects Committee

electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease ofthe equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. During the

HON. MARS HA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Arukrson Hon. Richard Blaom Hon. C.

July 1, 2018, through December 31, 2018 reporting period, six courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

Todd Bottke

Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kyk S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Jonathan B. Conklin

The total amount spent by the six courts on the purchase ofelectronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $373,883.

Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. Scott M.

Gordon

Hon. Brad R. Hill Ms. Rachel W. Hill Hon. Harold W. Hopp

The full report is available at www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm. A printed copy ofthe report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7966.

Ms. Audra Ibarra Hon. Hannah-Bech}ack.son Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Ms. Gretchen Nelson ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Paul A Bacigalupo Ms. Nancy CS Eberhardt Ml.

Kimberly Flener Ann C. Moorman

Hon.

Hon. Gary Nadkr Mr. Michael M. Roddy Ms. Andrea K. Wallin-Rohmann Hon. Rebecca

L.

Wightman

MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director,

Judicial Council

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J UDICIAL C OUNCIL 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

HON. TANI G. CANTIL -SAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. C. Todd Bottke Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Jonathan B. Conklin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. Scott M. Gordon Hon. Brad R. Hill Ms. Rachel W. Hill Hon. Harold W. Hopp Ms. Audra Ibarra Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Ms. Gretchen Nelson ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Paul A. Bacigalupo Ms. Nancy CS Eberhardt Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Ann C. Moorman Hon. Gary Nadler Mr. Michael M. Roddy Ms. Andrea K. Wallin-Rohmann Hon. Rebecca L. Wightman MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

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December 31, 2018

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Daniel Alvarez Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts (January 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 30, 2018), as required by Government Code section 69958 Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson: Below is the Judicial Council report required by Government Code section 69958 on the purchasing or leasing of electronic recording equipment during the period of January 1 through June 30, 2018.

As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advanced approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

California Court Corruption Whistleblower Newsletter

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Mr. Daniel Alvarez Mr. E. Dotson Wilson December 31, 2018 Page 2

manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of equipment to ensure that all purchases or leases were made with the required authorization. During the January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018 reporting period, two courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The Superior Court of Mendocino County spent $21,801 to purchase electronic and recording equipment and software. This new equipment and software is used for official court records. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment A. The Superior Court of Santa Barbara County spent $21,890 to upgrade existing For The Record (FTR) Gold Systems in 22 courtrooms. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment B. The total amount spent by the two courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $43,691.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Budget Services, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

Martin Hoshino Administrative Director Judicial Council

MH/BS/cw Attachments 1.

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Court of Mendocino County (January 1-June 30, 2018)

2.

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Court of Santa Barbara County (January I-June 30, 2018)

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Mr. Daniel Alvarez Mr. E. Dotson Wilson December 31, 2018 Page 3 cc:

Eric Dang, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins Alf Brandt, Senior Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Jason Sisney, Special Assistant, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Anita Lee, Principal Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analystâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analystâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Office Emma Jungwirth, Principal Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Margie Estrada, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Christopher Francis, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Shaun Naidu, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Jennifer Kim, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Jay Dickenson, Chief Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Jessica Peters, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Daryl Thomas, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Jennifer Troia, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Amy Leach, Minute Clerk, Office of Assembly Chief Clerk Cory T. Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Peter Allen, Director, Public Affairs, Judicial Council Zlatko Theodorovic, Director and Chief Financial Officer, Budget Services, Judicial Council Lucy Fogarty, Deputy Director, Budget Services, Judicial Council Brandy Sanborn, Budget Manager, Budget Services, Judicial Council Michele Allan, Budget Supervisor, Budget Services, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council

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J UDICIAL C OUNCIL 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

HON. TANI G. CANTIL -SAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. C. Todd Bottke Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Jonathan B. Conklin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. Scott M. Gordon Hon. Brad R. Hill Ms. Rachel W. Hill Hon. Harold W. Hopp Ms. Audra Ibarra Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Ms. Gretchen Nelson

Report title:

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Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts (January 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 30, 2018)

Statutory citation: Government Code section 69958 Date of report:

December 31, 2018

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advanced approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. During the January 1, 2018, through June 30, 2018 reporting period, two courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The total amount spent by the two courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $43,691.

The full report is available at www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7966.

ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Paul A. Bacigalupo Ms. Nancy CS Eberhardt Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Ann C. Moorman Hon. Gary Nadler Mr. Michael M. Roddy Ms. Andrea K. Wallin-Rohmann Hon. Rebecca L. Wightman MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

California Court Corruption Whistleblower Newsletter

Attachment A

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 Superior Court:

Mendocino

Contact Name:

Robert Parrott

Contact Telephone Number:

707/463-4009

Contact E-Mail Address:

robert.parrott@mendocino.courts.ca.gov 7/2/2018

Date Form Was Completed:

Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

YES NO If yes, check the "YES" box and provide the information requested in the boxes above and below. If no, check the "NO" box, complete the contact information in the boxes above, and return.

Please return the completed report form to Budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, July 20, 2018.

Column A

Column B

Column C

Indicate type, make, and number of Indicate types of court proceedings equipment purchased or leased in which the equipment is or will between January 1, 2018 and June be used 30, 2018 FTR Gold software and Microsoft Surface Pro tablets

Total:

Small Claims, Misdemeanor, Limited Civil

Indicate what the equipment is or will be used for Official Court Record

Column D

Column E

Column F

Column G

Column H

Column I

Was the equipment Is this a replacement If lease: Total cost Total purchase leased or or upgrade of existing Total purchase cost over the term of the and/or lease cost equipment? purchased? lease (F + G) (Y or N) (L or P) P

Comments

Column E: 4 systems purchased; two units are replacements and two 21,801 units are new installations.

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21,801

California Court Corruption Whistleblower Newsletter

Attachment B

Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts January 1, 2018 through June 30, 2018 Superior Court:

Santa Barbara

Contact Name:

Ammon M. Hoenigman 805-882-4674

Contact Telephone Number: Contact E-Mail Address:

ahoenigman@sbcourts.org 7/10/2018

Date Form Was Completed:

Between January 1, 2018 and June 30, 2018, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

YES NO If yes, check the "YES" box and provide the information requested in the boxes above and below. If no, check the "NO" box, complete the contact information in the boxes above, and return.

Please return the completed report form to Budgets@jud.ca.gov by Friday, July 20, 2018.

Column A

Column B

Column C

Indicate type, make, and number of Indicate types of court proceedings equipment purchased or leased in which the equipment is or will between January 1, 2018 and June be used 30, 2018 22 FTR Gold Recording Suite 6.0 Upgrade

Total:

Limited Civil, Small Claims, Misdemeanors & Infractions

Indicate what the equipment is or will be used for Recording & Playback, Duplicate on CD-ROM

Column D

Column E

Column F

Column G

Column H

Column I

Was the equipment Is this a replacement If lease: Total cost Total purchase leased or or upgrade of existing Total purchase cost over the term of the and/or lease cost equipment? purchased? lease (F + G) (Y or N) (L or P) P

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Comments

Upgrade existing FTR Gold Systems in 22 Courtroom in Santa Barbara 21,890 county

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

May 1, 2018

Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 '-"WW.courts.ca.gov

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAl/YE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee

Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla 0. Anderson Hon. Ridwrd Bloom

State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Daniel Alvarez Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report ofElectronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by

Superior Courts (July I-December 31, 2017), as required by Government Code section 69958

Hon. C. Todd Bottke Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Ke1.1in C. Brazile

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson:

Hon. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Ms. Rachel W. Hill Hon. Harold W. Hopp Hon. James M. Humes Ms. Audra Ibarra

Attached is the Judicial Council report required by Government Code section 69958 on the purchasing or leasing of electronic recording equipment during the period of July 1 through December 31, 2017.

Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Gretchen Nelson

ADVISORY MEMBERS Mr. lake Chatters

As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Ms. Kimberly Fkner Hon. ScoH M. Gordon Hon. Patricia M. Lucas Hon. Stuart M. Rice Mr. Michael M. Roddy Ms. Andrea K. WaUin.Rohmann

MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advanced approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the

Administrati(Je Director, Judicial Council

California Court Corruption Whistleblower Newsletter

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Mr. Daniel Alvarez Mr. E. Dotson Wilson May 1, 2018 Page 2

manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of equipment to ensure that all purchases or leases were made with the required authorization. During the July 1 through December 31, 2017 reporting period, two courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County spent $569, 787 to purchase electronic and recording equipment and software. This new equipment and software is used for small claims, infractions, and limited civil court proceedings in more than 60 courtrooms. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment A. The Superior Court of Tulare County spent $5, 706 to purchase electronic and recording equipment. This new equipment and software replaced outdated equipment and software used in three courtrooms. An itemized list of the purchases can be found in Attachment B. The total amount spent by the two courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $575,493.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Mr. Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Budget Services, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

in Hoshino Administrative Director Judicial Council

MH/BS/CW Attachments: 1.

Attachment A: Report ofElectronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior

2.

Attachment B: Report ofElectronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior

Courts (July I-December 3I, 20I7), by the Superior Court of Los Angeles County Courts (July I-December 3I, 2017), by the Superior Court of Tulare County

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Mr. Daniel Alvarez Mr. E. Dotson Wilson May 1, 2018 Page 3

cc:

Eric Dang, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins Alf Brandt, Senior Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Misty Feusahrens, Special Assistant, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Anita Lee, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst's Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst's Office Rebecca Kirk, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Margie Estrada, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Christopher Frances, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Shaun Naidu, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Jennifer Kim, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Jay Dickenson, Chief Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Jessica Peters, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Daryl Thomas, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Jennifer Troia, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Amy Leach, Minute Clerk, Office of Assembly Chief Clerk Cory T. Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Budget Services, Judicial Council Peter Allen, Director, Public Affairs, Judicial Council Laura Speed, Principal Manager, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Lucy Fogarty, Deputy Director, Budget Services, Judicial Council Brandy Sanborn, Manager, Budget Services, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council

California Court Corruption Whistleblower Newsletter

Attachment A Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1 through December 31, 2017 Superior Court:

Los Angeles

Between July 1 and December 31, 2017, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

YES

NO

Column G

Column H

If yes, check the "YES" box and provide the information requested in the boxes above and below. If no, check the "NO" box, complete the contact information in the boxes above, and return.

Column A

Column B

Indicate type, make, and number of equipment purchased or leased between July 1 and December 31, 2017

Indicate types of court proceedings in which the equipment is or will be used

Column C

Column D

Indicate what the equipment is or will be used for

Was the equipment leased or purchased?

(L or P)

Column E Is this a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment?

(Y or N)

Column F

Total purchase cost If lease: Total cost over the term of Total purchase the lease and/or lease cost (F + G)

Microphone – Judge, defense, Prosecution as per court’s specification

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Microphones for Judge, Defense & Prosecution

P

N

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59,568

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59,568

Microphone – Witness, Lectern as per court’s specification

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Witness Microphones

P

N

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68 Total - Shure, MX395B/O, Wired Mi

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Microphones for Sidebar

P

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68 Total- Middle Atlantic, DTRK-1018,

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Equipment Rack

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16,728

340 Total - DS18, MB-3XLR, Extension

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Extension Cables for Microphon

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Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Extension Cables for Microphon

P

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68 Total - Stellar Labs 555-8494, Groun

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

connect the stereo outpu

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N

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$

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$

745

68 Total- FTR, PHP13799HZ10ZE, FT

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Recording Clock Displey

P

N

$

34,680

$

-

$

34,680

68 Total- Seinnheiser, HD20211, Confid

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Monitoring Headphones

P

N

$

1,496

$

-

$

1,496

68 Total- Middle Atlantic, PD-915R, Ra

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Surge Protection

P

N

$

6,679

$

-

$

6,679

68 Total- BR Enclosures, Rack Accessor

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Rack Accessories Kit

P

N

$

5,099

$

-

$

5,099

68 Total-FTR Gold 5.7 Recording Suite

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Electronic Recording Software Licenses

P

N

$

67,660

$

-

$

67,660

68 Total- FTR, Court.fm Court User Lic

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Court.fm 12 month user license

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N

$

16,320

$

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$

16,320

68 Total- FTR Cloud Storage

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Replicated Cloud Storage and o

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N

$

20,392

$

-

$

20,392

5.7 Monitoring Suite – perpetual courtroom license 1 per 5 courtrooms

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Monitoring Software, 1 for every 5 Courtrooms

P

N

$

19,425

$

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$

19,425

Suite – perpetual courtroom license including LiveCopy

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Additional Laptop Electronic Recording Software Licenses

P

N

$

-

$

-

$

40 total, FTR Gold 5.7 Recording Suite

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Licenses for training

P

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$

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$

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$

7 total for the Long Beach Courthouse,

MSmall Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

USB Audio Capture Interface

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N

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Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Recording Clock Display

P

N

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Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

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Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Electronic Recording Software

P

N

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$

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7 total for Long Beach, Court.fm Court

USmall Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Software User License

P

N

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1,680

$

-

$

1,680

7 total for Long Beach, Replicated Cloud

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Cloud Storage

P

N

$

2,099

$

-

$

2,099

68 total for Standard Courtrooms- QSC,

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Core Digital Audio Processor P

P

N

$

149,600

$

-

$

149,600

68 total for Standard Courtrooms- Shure

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Wireless Handheld Transmitter

P

N

$

26,792

$

-

$

26,792

68 total for Standard Courtrooms- Shure

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

To dock and charge wireless mi

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N

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13,532

$

-

$

13,532

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Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Batteries for Wireless Mics

P

N

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7,480

$

-

$

7,480

68 total for Standard Courtrooms- Shure

Small Claims, Infractions, Limited Civil

Wireless Receiver

P

N

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47,056

$

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47,056

$

569,787

$

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$

569,787

Total:

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Attachment B Report of Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by Superior Courts July 1 through December 31, 2017 Superior Court:

Tulare

Between July 1 and December 31, 2017, did the court purchase or lease electronic recording equipment for use in a superior court proceeding?

YES

NO

Column G

Column H

If yes, check the "YES" box and provide the information requested in the boxes above and below. If no, check the "NO" box, complete the contact information in the boxes above, and return.

Column A

Column B

Indicate type, make, and number of equipment purchased or leased between July 1 and December 31, 2017

Indicate types of court proceedings in which the equipment is or will be used

3 Licenses-Gold Recording Suite

Infractions, Misdemeanors, Limited Civil

Column C

Column D

Indicate what the equipment is or will be used for

Digitally record Court Proceedings

Was the equipment leased or purchased?

(L or P) P

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(Y or N) Y

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J UDICIAL C OUNCIL 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

HON. TANI G. CANTILSAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council H O N . D O U G L A S P. M I L L E R

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Daniel Alvarez Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 30, 2017), as required by Government Code section 69958

HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. C. Todd Bottke Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kevin C. Brazile Hon. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Ms. Rachel W. Hill Hon. Harold W. Hopp Hon. James M. Humes Ms. Audra Ibarra Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Gretchen Nelson ADVISORY MEMBERS Mr. Jake Chatters Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Scott M. Gordon Hon. Patricia M. Lucas Hon. Shama Hakim Mesiwala Hon. Stuart M. Rice Mr. Michael M. Roddy Ms. Andrea K. Wallin-Rohmann

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson: The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of January 1, 2017, through June 30, 2017. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the

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manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 Superior Courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the January 1, through June 30, 2017, reporting period, one court purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The Superior Court of San Joaquin County spent $167,323 to purchase the CourtSmart Digital Audio Recording System for 28 courtrooms. When applicable, recording equipment is used to monitor the performance of subordinate judicial officers and tempqrary judges.

The total amount spent by the courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $167,323.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Mr. Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Budget Services, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

i:

M

Hoshino

Administrative Director Judicial Council

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Jessica Devenzenzi, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León Alf Brandt, Senior Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Anita Lee, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst’s Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst’s Office Emma Jungwirth, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Margie Estrada, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Julie Salley-Gray, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Shaun Naidu, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Pedro Reyes, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Jazmin Hicks, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Peggy Collins, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Amy Leach, Minute Clerk, Office of Assembly Chief Clerk Cory T. Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Peter Allen, Director, Public Affairs, Judicial Council Laura Speed, Principal Manager, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Lucy Fogarty, Deputy Director, Finance, Judicial Council Brandy Sanborn, Manager, Finance, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council

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J UDICIAL C OUNCIL OF C ALIFORNIA 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee H O N . D A V I D M. R U B I N

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation Management Committee H O N. K E N N E T H K . S O

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. C. Todd Bottke Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kevin C. Brazile Hon. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Ms. Rachel W. Hill Hon. Harold W. Hopp Hon. James M. Humes Ms. Audra Ibarra Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Gretchen Nelson ADVISORY MEMBERS Mr. Jake Chatters Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Scott M. Gordon Hon. Patricia M. Lucas Hon. Shama Hakim Mesiwala Hon. Stuart M. Rice Mr. Michael M. Roddy Ms. Andrea K. Wallin-Rohmann

Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 30, 2017)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

October 12, 2017

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report purchases or leases of electronic recording equipment by the superior courts.

Government Code section 69957, requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 Superior Courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the January 1, through June 30, 2017, reporting period, one court purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The Superior Court of San Joaquin County spent $167,323 to purchase the CourtSmart Digital Audio Recording System for 28 courtrooms.

When applicable, recording equipment is used to monitor the performance of subordinate judicial officers and temporary judges.

The total amount spent by the courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $167,323.

The full report is available at www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm. A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7966.

MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

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ADMINISTRATIVE DIVISION BUDGET SERVICES Zlatko Theodorovic Director Lucy Fogarty Deputy Director Catrayel Wood Primary Author of Report

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

455 Golden Gate Avenue

May 24, 2017

San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-42 72 Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

HON.

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine

TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

Chief Justice ofCaLifornia Chair of the Judicial Council

Legislative Counsel State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 9 5814

HON. DOUGLAS

P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

Mr. Daniel Alvarez HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation ManagementCommittee HON. K ENNETH

K. SO

Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

Mr. E. Dotson Wilson HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON.

MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee

Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814

Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Brian Jolin Back Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Han. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin

Re: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (July I-December 31, 2016), as required by Government Code section 69958

Hon. Samud K. Feng Han. Scott M. Gordon Hon. James M. Humes Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson:

Ms. Audra Ibarra Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Datila C. Lyons Ms. Donna D. Me!b:t Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Debra Elaine Pole Hon. Dean T. Stout

ADVISORY M EMBERS Hon. Jeffrey B. Barton Hon. C. Todd Bottke Hon. Daniel J. Buckley Mr. Jake Chatters Mr. Richard D. Feldstein

The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of July 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. David E. Gunn

MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

Government Code section 69958 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or

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lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment's being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding purchase or lease of equipment to ensure that any purchases were made with the required authorization.

During the July 1 through December 31, 2016, period, one court purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The Superior Court of Kern County spent $16,936 to purchase one FTR Touch, one FTR DMX8 4 Channel Mixer, and 30 FTR Gold 5.7 Annotation Suites. The purchase was neither an

upgrade nor replacement of existing equipment. The equipment and software will be used to leverage the power of Log Notes to deliver an annotation tool that takes the guesswork out of recalling and locating critical moments for playback.

The total amount spent by the courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $16,936. No other court purchased equipment during thistime.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Mr. Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Budget Services, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

�U-Ma Administrative Director Judicial Council

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Shaun Naidu, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon Alf Brandt, Senior Counsel, Office of Speaker Anthony Rendon Anita Lee, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst's Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst's Office Emma Jungwirth, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Margie Estrada, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Julie Salley-Gray, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Mark McKenzie, Staff Director, Senate Appropriations Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Jazmin Hicks, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Pedro Reyes, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Peggy Collins, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Peter Allen, Director, Public Affairs, Judicial Council Cory T. Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Budget Services, Judicial Council Patrick Ballard, Budget Supervisor, Budget Services, Judicial Council Laura Speed, Supervising Attorney, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

Repo1i title:

Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic

Tel 415-865-4200

Recording Equipment by Superior Courts

TDD 415-865-4272

(July ]-December 31, 2016)

Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAU Y E

Statutory citation: Government Code section 69958 Date of report:

May 24 2017

Chief Justice o f California Chair of the Judicial Council

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis,

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Chair, Litigation Management Committee

HON. K ENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR .

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla 0. Anderson Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Richard Binam Hon. Stacy Bouluiare Eurie Hon. Kyk S. Brodie Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. Scott M. Gordon

For the period July 1 through December 31, 2016, only the Superior Court of Kern County purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items, at a cost of $16,936, to create an official record in various courts proceedings. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

Hon. James M. Humes Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Ms. Audra Ibarra

The full report is available atwww.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Da!ila C. Lyons Ms. Donna D. Melby Hon. Gary Nadler

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 916-263-2708.

Ms. Debra Elaine Pole Hon. Dean T. Stout

ADVISORY M EM B ERS Hon. Jeffrey B. Barton Hon. C. Todd Bottke Hon. Daniel]. Buckley Mr. Jake Chatters Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Dmiid E. Gunn

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

January 11, 2017

Tel 415-865-4200

TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

State of California State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Committee

HON. KENNETH K. SO

Mr. Daniel Alvarez Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814

Chair, Technology Committee

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Hon. Marla 0. Anderson

Re: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January I-June 30, 2016), as required by Government Code section 69958

Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kyle S. Brodie

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson:

Hon. Daniel]. Buckley Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. James M. Humes Hon. Hannah.Beth Jackson Ms. Audra Ibarra

Mr. Patrick M. KeUy Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Ms. Donna D. Melby

Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Deb.a Elaine Pole

Hon. Dean T. Stout

ADVISORY MEMBERS

The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of January 1, 2016, through June 30, 2016. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Hon. Jeffrey B. Barton Hon. C. Todd Bottke Mr. Jake Chatters Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Ms. Kimberly Rener

Hon. Scott M. GOTdon Hon. David E. Gunn

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or

MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

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lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the January 1 through June 30, 2016, period, two courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. A third court submitted a Request to Purchase form and received approval, but did not purchase the equipment during this period.

The Superior Court of Humboldt County spent $8,990 to purchase two JCG Portable Digital Court Recorders with LCR software. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The equipment will be used to monitor subordinate judicial offers, hearing officers, or temporary judges in infractions and misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $5,189 to purchase one FTR Reporter Software package (version 5. 6) with Log Notes software, FTR Player, and FTR Manager; one DMX-8 8-Channel Digital USB Mixer, and a two-sided external digital USB clock for FTR applications.

The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official record in limited civil cases.

The total amount spent by these two courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $14,179.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Budget Services, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

Mart n Hoshino Administrative Director Judicial Council of California

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Shaun Naidu, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon Alf Brandt, Senior Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker Anthony Rendon Tiffany Garcia, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Anita Lee, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst's Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst's Office Peggy Collins, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Margie Estrada, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Julie Salley-Gray, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jolie Onodera, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Chuck Nicol, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Marvin Deon, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Cory T. Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Laura Speed, Principal Manager, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Peter Allen, Director, Public Affairs, Judicial Council Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Budget Services, Judicial Council Lucy Fogarty, Deputy Director, Budget Services, Judicial Council Brandy Sanborn, Manager, Budget Services, Judicial Council Patrick Ballard, Fiscal Supervisor, Budget Services, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA

455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts

Tel 415-865-4200

(January 1, 2016-June 30, 2016)

TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www .courts.ca.gov

HON. TANI G. CANTIGSAKAUYE

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

January 11, 2017

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Committee

HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

Chair, Technology Committee

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Judicial Branch Budget Committee Hon. Marla 0. Anderson Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Daniel]. Buckley

For the period January 1, 2016, through June 30, 2016, two courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a cost of $14, 179 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. James M. Humes Hon. Hannah.Beth Jackson

The full report is available at www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

Ms. Audra Ibarra

Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 818-558-3115.

Ms. Donna D. Melby

Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Debra Elaine Pole

Hon. Dean T. Stout

ADVISORY MEMBERS

Hon. Jeffrey B. Barton Hon. C. Todd Bottke Mr. Jake Chatters Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Ms. Kimberly Flener

Hon. Scott M. Gordon Hon. David E Gunn

MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

AdministratitJe Director, Judicial Council

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Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Richard Bloom Mr. Mark G. Bonino Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kyle S. BrodieHon. Daniel J. Buckley Hon. Ming W. ChinHon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. James M. Humes Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Ms. Donna D. Melby Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Debra Elaine Pole Hon. Dean T. Stout Hon. Martin J. Tangeman ADVISORY MEMBERS Mr. Jake Chatters Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Scott M. Gordon Hon. David E. GunnHon. Brian L. McCabe Mr. Frank A. McGuire Hon. Eric C. Taylor Hon. Charles D. Wachob MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

Mr. Daniel Alvarez Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2015) as required by Government Code section 69958 Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson: The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of July 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or

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lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the July 1 through December 31, 2015, period, four courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. During the period, three of the courts submitted a Request to Purchase form and received authorizations for their purchases. A fourth court purchased the equipment during the period, but submitted the form and received approval after purchase and the end of the reporting period.

The Superior Court of Alpine County spent $26,949 to purchase a FTR Touch 4 Channel Recording System with DMX-4 Mixer, with FTR LogNotes, and FTR Player; a Polycom C8 DSP Mixer; and various other equipment, including a listening device with four receivers, an AMX Touch Control Panel, a controller, amplifier, router, microphones, and connectors; and installation, programming, and support. The purchase was not an upgrade to existing software.

The software and equipment will be used to make an official record in traffic infractions and misdemeanors where a reporter is not present, and for limited civil and small claims cases as needed.

The Superior Court of Orange County spent $9,222 to purchase five Presonus 8-Channel Mixers, Model FP 109; and three Court Audio, Audio Trax SW981-8 8-Channel Recording Software Systems. The recording systems and three of the mixers were for new installations, and two of the mixers were purchased as backups in the event that other mixers malfunction. The equipment will be used to make an official record in infraction, misdemeanor, limited civil, and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of San Francisco County spent $151,986 to purchase four JAV-Centro-TX audio/video processor base units with software, four JAV-SW-AL7S Recorder & Standard audio/video recording devices with multichannel audio recording, and 26 JAV-REC7-SS Recorder 7 Standard audio/video recording devices with stereo audio recording, and installation.

Four of the systems were for new courtroom installations and 22 were purchased as backup devices in the event that existing equipment fails. The equipment will be used to make an official record in misdemeanors, infractions, limited civil, and traffic, and for appeals of these cases as requested by counsel.

The Superior Court of San Joaquin County spent $1,531 to purchase a Denon DN700R Recording System. The equipment is not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. It will be used to monitor subordinate judicial officers, hearing officers, or temporary judges in small claims cases.

The total amount spent by these four courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $189,688.

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Finance, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

Martin Hoshino Administrative Director Judicial Council of California

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HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

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Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1, 2015â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2015)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

May 5, 2016

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Richard Bloom Mr. Mark G. Bonino Hon. Stacy Boulware Eurie Hon. Kyle S. Brodie Hon. Daniel J. Buckley Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. James M. Humes Hon. Hannah-Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Hon. Dalila C. Lyons Ms. Donna D. Melby Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Debra Elaine Pole Hon. Dean T. Stout Hon. Martin J. Tangeman

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

For the period July 1, 2015, through December 31, 2015, four courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a cost of $189,688 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

The full report is available at www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 818-558-3115.

ADVISORY MEMBERS Mr. Jake Chatters Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Scott M. Gordon Hon. David E. Gunn Hon. Brian L. McCabe Mr. Frank A. McGuire Hon. Eric C. Taylor Hon. Charles D. Wachob MR. MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

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Legislative Counsel

www.courts.ca.gov

State of California State Capitol, Room 3021

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

Sacramento, California 95814

ChiefJu.Hice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigacion Management Commitcee

Mr. Daniel Alvarez Secretary of the Senate California State Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814

HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projeccs Commitcee

Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814

HON. M ARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technoloio Commictee Hon. Marla 0. Anderson Hon. Bria" John Back Hon. Richard Bloom

Re:

Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (January I-June 30, 2015) as required by Government Code section 69958

Mr. Mark G. Bonino Hon. Daniel J. Buckley Hon. Ming \r. Chin

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson:

Hon. Emilie H. Eliru Hon. Samuel K. Feng Hon. JamtJ M. Hu""" Sen. Hannah·Beth Jackson Mr. Patrick M. Kelly Ms. Donna D. Melby Hon. Gary Nadkr Ms. Deara Elaine Pole Hon. Dean T. Stout Hon. Martin]. Tangeman

The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of January 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment,

Hon. Joan P. \\ieber

the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for

ADVISORY MEMBER S

which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the

Mr. Jake Chatters Mr. Richard D. Feldst<in

types of equipment purchased or leased.

Ms. Kimberly Flener Hon. Da.,id E. Gunn Hon. Dalila C. L1ons Hon. Brian L McCabe Mr. Frank A McGuire Hon. Eric C. TQJlor Hon. Charles D. Wachab

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the

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manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the January 1 through June 30, 2015, period, seven courts purchased electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. Six of the courts submitted a Request to Purchase form and received authorizations for their purchases, during the period. One of the six courts submitted two separate request forms. The seventh court purchased the equipment during the period, and submitted the form and received approval after the end of the period. One final court that had received approval during the previous reporting period (July 1 through December 31, 2014), but did not purchase the equipment during that period, decided not to purchase equipment at this time.

The Superior Court of Amador County spent $6,309 to purchase two FTR Reporter Software packages (version 5.6) with FTR Log Notes and one FTR Reporter Software (version 5.6.2) with Log Notes software, FTR Player, and FTR Manager. The purchase was an upgrade to existing software. The software is used to make an official record in infractions.

The Superior Court of Kem County spent $9,902 to purchase two FTR Touch hardware and software packages with two DMX-8 Mixers. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade to existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official record in small claims, limited civil, infractions, and misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Orange County spent $9,990 to purchase four Presonus FP 109 8-Channel Mixers and four Court Audio, Audio Trax SW981-8, and 8-Channel Recording Software Systems. The equipment was not a replacement or upgrade to existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official record in infraction, misdemeanor, limited civil, and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Sacramento County spent $14,753 to purchase two Liberty Digital Recorders with four-channel software LCR-004 and two Liberty MX6/4 Mixers and assorted cables and cartridges. The equipment was not a replacement or upgrade to existing equipment.

The equipment will be used to make an official record in traffic misdemeanors and infractions, and to monitor subordinate judicial officers, hearing officers, or temporary judges in small claims, traffic misdemeanor and infractions, and limited civil unlawful detainer matters.

The Superior Court of San Benito County spent $4,414 to purchase one FTR Reporter Software version 5.6 audio only with Log Notes and headset PSP-01399-GR56-2E and one FTR DMX-4 4-channel USB Mixer PHP-40499-HZl 0-2E. The equipment was not a replacement or upgrade

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to existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor and infraction cases.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County spent $4,089 to purchase one FTR Touch FTR IT6000 hardware and software with one DMX-4 4-channel Mixer. The equipment is not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official �ecord in infractions, misdemeanor, small claims, limited civil, and landlord/tenant cases that fit within the definition of limited civil.

The total amount spent by these seven courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $49,457.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Finance, at 9 1 6-263- 1 397.

Sincerely,

fJJ-

Martin Hoshino

Administrative Director Judicial Council of California

MHNM cc: Margie Estrada, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon Fredericka McGee, Special Assistant to Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins Anita Lee, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst's Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst's Office Tiffany Garcia, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Peggy Collins, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Benjamin Palmer, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Julie Salley-Gray, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Jolie Onodera, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee

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Chuck Nicol, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Marvin Deon, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Office of Policy & Budget Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Finance, Judicial Council Cory Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Peter Allen, Senior Manager, Communications, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council

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Report title:

Recording Equipment by Superior Courts

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California

(January ]-June 30, 2015)

Chair of the Judicial Council

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Commime

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Lirigarion Ma11L1gement Commime

HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chai-r, Rules and Projecu Committee

HON. MARSHA G. SLOUGH

Chair, Technolog:i Committee Hon. Marla

0. Anderson

Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Richard Bloom

Mr. Mark G. Bonino

Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

October 30, 20 1 5

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

Hon. Daniel]. Buckley Hon. Mil18 W. Olin Hon.

Emilie H. Eli<1S

Hon. S<11nur1 K. Fe"' Hon. James M. Humes

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

Sen. Hannah-Buh Jackson

Mr. Patrick M. Kelly

D. Mel!ry Gary Nadler

M1. Donna Hon.

Ms. Debra Elaine Pok Hon. Dean T. Scout Hon. Marrin]. Ta"'eman Hon. Joan

P.

Weber

ADVISORY MEMBERS

Char<m Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Mr. Jake

For the period January 1, 2015, through June 30, 2015, seven courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a cost of $49,457 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about this transaction is discussed in the report.

Ms. Kimberly Fkner

Dal'id E. Gunn Dalila C. Lyons Hon. Brian L. McCab<

Hon.

Hon.

The full report can be accessed here:

www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

Mr. Frank A. McGuire Hon. Hon.

Eric C. Taylar Charles D. Wachob

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

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Administrati<ďż˝ Director, Judicial Council

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REPORT TO THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL For business meeting on: April 17, 2015 Title

Agenda Item Type

Judicial Council Report to the Legislature: Electronic Recording Equipment

Action Required Effective Date

Rules, Forms, Standards, or Statutes Affected

April 17, 2015

None Date of Report Recommended by

April 8, 2015

Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Finance

Contact

Patrick Ballard, 818-558-3115 patrick.ballard@jud.ca.gov Executive Summary Judicial Council staff recommend approval of the attached Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2014). Government Code section 69958 requires that the Judicial Council report to the Legislature semiannually on all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings.

Recommendation Judicial Council staff recommend that the Judicial Council, effective April 17, 2015: 1. Approve the Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2014); and 2. Direct the staff to submit the report to the Legislature.

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Previous Council Action These reports have routinely been approved by the council and submitted to the Legislature on a semiannual basis. Previous reports can be found at www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

Rationale for Recommendation The semiannual submission of this report to the Legislature is required under Government Code section 69958. The statute requires that each superior court report to the Judicial Council about all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) (b) (c) (d)

The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used.

The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used.

The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment.

The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Comments, Alternatives Considered, and Policy Implications This report was not circulated for comment. The information in the report to the Legislature was reported to the Judicial Council staff by the superior courts.

Implementation Requirements, Costs, and Operational Impacts Implementing the recommendations in this report results in no costs or operational impacts.

Attachments and Links 1. Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2014)

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Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814

HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. JAMES E. HERMAN

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Judith Ashmann-Gerst Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Richard Bloom Mr. Mark G. Bonino Hon. James R. Brandlin Hon. Ming W. Chin Hon. David De Alba Hon. Emilie H. Elias Mr. James P. Fox Ms. Donna D. Melby Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Debra Elaine Pole Hon. David Rosenberg Hon. Dean T. Stout Hon. Martin J. Tangeman ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Daniel J. Buckley Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Hon. David E. Gunn Hon. Morris D. Jacobson Hon. Brian L. McCabe Mr. Frank A. McGuire Hon. Marsha G. Slough Ms. Mary Beth Todd Hon. Charles D. Wachob Hon. Joan P. Weber

Mr. Daniel Alvarez Secretary of the Senate California State Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2014) as required by Government Code section 69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson: The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any

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electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the July 1 through December 31, 2014, period, one court made purchases of electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. This court submitted a Request to Purchase form between July 1 and December 31, 2014, received authorization for its purchases, and subsequently made purchases. In addition to this court, one court submitted a request, but it was submitted only a week before the end of the period and so did not make the purchase period.

Another court submitted a request, but authorization was not approved as the request did not meet the criteria.

The Superior Court of Tehama County spent $5,405 to purchase four Dell Optiplex Workstations. The purchase was a replacement or upgrade to existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official record in small claims, limited civil, infractions, and misdemeanor cases.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Finance, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

Martin Hoshino Administrative Director Judicial Council of California MH/VM cc: Margie Estrada, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de León Fredericka McGee, Special Assistant to Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins Anita Lee, Senior Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst’s Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst’s Office Madelynn McClain, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Peggy Collins, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Julie Salley-Gray, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office

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Marvin Deon, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Jolie Onodera, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Chuck Nicol, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Benjamin Palmer, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Alison Merrilees, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Policy Office Members of the Judicial Council Curt Soderlund, Chief Administrative Officer, Judicial Council Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Finance, Judicial Council Cory Jasperson, Director, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Peter Allen, Senior Manager, Communications, Judicial Council Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, Administrative Coordinator, Governmental Affairs, Judicial Council Patrick Ballard, Supervising Budget Analyst, Finance, Judicial Council Vicki Muzny, Senior Budget Analyst, Finance, Judicial Council

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Report Summary

Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2014)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

April 21, 2015

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council HON. DOUGLAS P. MILLER

OF

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Committee HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. JAMES E. HERMAN

Chair, Technology Committee Hon. Marla O. Anderson Hon. Judith Ashmann-Gerst Hon. Brian John Back Hon. Marvin R. Baxter Hon. Richard Bloom Mr. Mark G. Bonino Hon. James R. Brandlin Hon. David De Alba Hon. Emilie H. Elias Hon. Noreen Evans Mr. James P. Fox Ms. Donna D. Melby Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Debra Elaine Pole Hon. David Rosenberg Hon. Dean T. Stout Hon. Martin J. Tangeman ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Daniel J. Buckley Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Hon. David E. Gunn Hon. Morris D. Jacobson Hon. Brian L. McCabe Mr. Frank A. McGuire Hon. Marsha Slough Ms. Mary Beth Todd Hon. Charles D. Wachob Hon. Joan P. Weber

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

For the period of July 1, 2014, through December 31, 2014, one court purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $5,405 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about this transaction is discussed in the report.

The full report can be accessed here: www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

MARTIN HOSHINO

Administrative Director, Judicial Council

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TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4 205

Legislative Counsel

www.courts.c.i.gov

State of California State Capitol, Room 3021

HON. TANI G. CANTIL·SAKAUYE

ChiefJu.stice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

HON. D 0 11 G LAS P

MILLER

Chair, Executi<ie and Planning Committee

Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Danny Alvarez Secretary of the Senate California State Senate State Capitol, Room 400

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Commictee

HON. KENNETH K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON. ]AMES E. HERMAN

Chair, Technology Commucee HorL Marla

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Hon. Judith A,h,,,.,nn·Gem Hon. Brian John Back HorL Man•m R. Boxier

Re:

Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (January ]-June 30, 2014) as Required by Government Code Section 69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Alvarez, and Mr. Wilson:

HorL Rich.aid Bloom Mr Mark G Bonino

Hon. lamts R B undun Hon. Da<id Pe Alba Hon. Emilie H Eli<U Hoit. Noreen £, afLS Mr. Ja mt.< P. Fox Ms. Donn« D. MrllJY

Hon. Gary Nadler Ms. Deina Elaine Pok Hon. Daud RoS<n[. ri Hon. Dtan

T Scout

Hon Martin}. Ta11&eman

<\DVISOR Y MEMB!oRS HorL Dnrid} Buckley Mr. Richard D. Fddsrem Hon. Da.i.i E. Gunn Hon. Morns D. Ja,obson Hon. Brian

L McC'<1b<

Mr. Fran k A. McGutrr Hon Marsha Slou�h

Ms. Mary Bech Todd Hon. Charl<S D. \t'achob Hon. Joan P. Web.:r

The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 6995 8, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of January 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment's being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required

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authorization. During the January 1 through June 30, 2014, period, seven courts made purchases of electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. Of these seven courts, six submitted Request to Purchase forms between January 1 and June 30, 2014, received authorization for their purchases, and subsequently made purchases. One court received approval subsequent to their purchase. Information about these transactions follows.

The Superior Court of Contra Costa County spent $37,310 to purchase seven For the Record (FTR) Reporter (version 5.6) electronic recording systems, which included LogNotes 5.6; headsets and FTR player; and seven FTR DMX 4-channel, USB mixers. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official record in small claims and traffic cases and to monitor subordinate judicial officers, hearing officers, or temporary judges in the same types of cases.

The Superior Court of Kern County spent $103 to purchase two copies of WavePad Sound Editor software. The equipment will be used to edit the audio from old case files for transcript requests. The recordings are of limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction cases, and were recorded to produce an official record. This purchase was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Lake County spent $8,315 to purchase five software upgrades to FTR Reporter version 5.6 (audio only) from version 2.2 and five DMX 4-channel USB mixers. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Mendocino County spent $5,104 to purchase one FTR Touch stand-alone electronic recording device. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment.

The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infractions, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Orange County spent $10,096 to purchase four units of Court Audio 8channel recording software and four Presonus ASIO mixers. The purchase was an upgrade to existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in infraction and misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County spent $61,729 to purchase 12 FTR Touch electronic recording systems with DMX 4-channel digital recording and a USB external clock display. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Ventura County spent $52,828 to purchase 46 Maya USB audio interfaces and 51 FTR Reporter software licenses. The purchase was an upgrade of existing equipment. The

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devices will be used to make an official record in infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The total amount spent by these seven superior courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $175,485.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Judicial Council Finance, at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

Martin Hoshino Administrative Director Judicial Council MHNM cc: Members of the Judicial Council Margie Estrada, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Kevin de Leon Fredericka McGee, Deputy Chief of Staff, Office of Assembly Speaker Toni G. Atkins Anita Lee, Fiscal and Policy Analyst, Legislative Analyst's Office Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst's Office Madelynn McClain, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Peggy Collins, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Julie Salley-Gray, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Marvin Deon, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Jolie Onodera, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Chuck Nicol, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Benjamin Palmer, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Drew Liebert, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Policy Office Jody Patel, Chief of Staff, Judicial Council Curt Soderlund, Chief Administrative Officer, Judicial Council Curtis L. Child, Chief Operating Officer, Judicial Council

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HON. TANI G. CANTl�SAKAUYE

Report title:

Chair of the Judicial Council

P.

HON. DOUGLAS

Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts

Chief Justice of California

(January ]-June 30, 2014)

MILLER

Chair, Executive and Planning Committee

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

October 31, 2014

HON. DAVID M. RUBIN

Chair, Litigation Management Committee

HON. KENNETH

K. SO

Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee

HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR.

Chair, Rules and Projects Committee

HON. JAMES E. HERMAN

Chair, Technolog:i Committee Hon. Mar la

0. Ankrson

Hon. Judith Ashmann-Gmt Hon. Brian John Back

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

Hon. Marvin R. Baxter Hon. Richard Blaom Mr. Mark G. Bonino Hon. Janus

R. Brandlin

Hon. David De Alba

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

Hon. EmiUe H. EUas Hon. Norun Evons Mr. Janus P. Fox Ms. Donna D. Melby Hon. Gary Nadkr Ms. Debra Elaine Pok Hon. David Rosenberg Hon. Dean

T. Stout

Hon. Martin}. Tangeman ADVISORY MEMBERS

For the period of January 1, 2014, through June 30, 2014, seven courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $175 ,485 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

Hon. Daniel}. Buckley Mr. Richard D. Feldstein Hon. David

E.

Gunn

Hon. Morris D. Jacobson Hon. Brian

L McCabe

Mr. Frank A. McGuire Hon. Marsha Slough

Ms.

The full report can be accessed here: www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

Mary Beth Todd

Hon. Charles D. Wachob Hon. Joan P. Weber

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Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400

HON. IRA R. KAUFMAN Cllll1r, Litigation Mau<1gement Committee

HON. KENNETH K. SO Chair, Policy Coordination mul Liaison Ccimmitte(.

HON. HARRY E

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HULL, JR.

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Chair, Rules dnd PrnjecU Comntirrec

HON. JAMES E. HER�!AN CJwir, Tedu10!0S)' Commirree

Hon. Judith Asl1mtrn11-0e1.H Hon. Srcphen H. Baker

Re:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (July I-December 31, 2013)

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson:

Hon. Mawiu R. Baxter Hon. Richnrd Bloom Mr. Mark G. Bonrno Hon. )ttmes R. Brm1clli11 Ms. Ange"1 } Davis Hon. David De Allw Hon. EmiJ1e H. Elias Hon. Noran Evans ML James r. Fox Hon. Teri L Jackson Hon. Gm) Nadler Hou. Mm)' A1111 O'Malley Mr. Mark P. Rohinso11, Jr. Hon. David Roseuherg

The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature about superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of July 1, 2013, through December 31, 2013. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Hon. DatJid M. Rubin Hon. Dean T. Stout

ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Sue Alextmde1 Hon. Roben A G!umllln Ho11. 1\.lorris D- )t1co/Json Hon. Brian L McCabe Mr. Frank A Mc-Gr1ire M�. /\Im)' CJe[h Tod.d Hon. Clull'ks D. 'Xlachob Hon. l3rian U'alsl1 Mr. David H. Yamasaki

HON

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment's being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed about their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the July 1 through December 31, 2013 period, three

STEVEN )AHR

Admmi.rtrtlti«! Director of the C<mrts

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courts made purchases of electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. Of these three courts, two submitted Request to Purchase forms between July 1 and December 31, 2013, received authorization for their purchases, and subsequently made purchases. The third court received permission to purchase multiple sets of equipment in the period July 1 through December 31, 2012. Most of the approved equipment was purchased during previous periods, but the final equipment was purchased in the current period. Finally, two courts received approval to purchase during the July 1 through December 31, 2013 period, but did not purchase the equipment during the period. Information about the three purchase transactions follows.

The Superior Court of Merced County spent $4,908 to purchase one FTR Gold with DMX-8 audio mixer. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The device will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Orange County spent $30,5 87 to purchase 12 Presonus FP 109 mixers and 12 Court Audio, Audio Trax SW981-8, 8-channel recording software. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Riverside County spent $13,056 to purchase three FTR Touch 4 channel recording systems and three FTR USB DX 8-channel mixers. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, and infraction appeal cases.

The total amount spent by these three superior courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $48,551. If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Fiscal Services Office, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), at 916-263-1397.

Very truly yours,

Steven Jahr Administrative Director of the Courts

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cc: Margie Estrada, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg Fredericka McGee, General Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker John A. Perez Tina McGee, Executive Secretary, Legislative Analyst's Office Jay Sturges, Principal Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Madelynn McClain, Program Budget Analyst, Department of Finance Peggy Collins, Principal Consultant, Joint Legislative Budget Committee Julie Salley-Gray, Consultant, Senate Budget and Fiscal Review Committee Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Marvin Deon, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Jolie Onodera, Consultant, Senate Appropriations Committee Chuck Nicol, Principal Consultant, Assembly Appropriations Committee Benjamin Palmer, Chief Counsel, Senate Judiciary Committee Mike Petersen, Consultant, Senate Republican Policy Office Drew Liebert, Chief Counsel, Assembly Judiciary Committee Paul Dress, Consultant, Assembly Republican Policy Office Curt Soderlund, AOC Chief Administrative Officer Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, AOC Fiscal Services Office Cory Jasperson, Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Yvette Casillas-Sarcos, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Peter Allen, Senior Manager, AOC Office of Communications

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Legislative Counsel State of California

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE CfMc/}uJti« of CaUfot•'4

State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814

Chair of w 11"liciaf ea..nal

HON. KENNETH K. SO Olarr, Po(;cy Coord1nat1on and Wuon C.Om.rr.uu:

HON. JAMES E. HERMAN

Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814

Chair, Tcdino/oo CommlUtc HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR CMir, Ruks onJ

p,oj<cts Commlttn

HON. DOUGLAS P MILLER

Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814

HON. IRA R. KAUFMAN

Chrttr, Litigation Manairme-nt Cornmil:r.tt Hon. Juclnh AJhman,..fu1

Hon Supn.,n

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Bczxta Hon. Rkha-rd Bloom Mr. Mm G. Bomno Hon. }Omd R &.ondlin

Re:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (January 1-June 30, 2013) as Required b y Government Code Section 69958

Hon. Marvin R.

M>. Ani-la J. O...u

Hon.

Daw! 0. Alba

Emme H. El;., Hon. ShtmU A EUsu.orth Hon.

Hon. Nwctn E\.'Ons M..Ja...., P. Fox

Hon. T<ri L Jackson Hon. Mary Ann ()'Malley Mr. Mo.rk P. Rablmon, ),, Hon. Da,.d Rostnl><>i lion. Da..d M. Rul11n Hon. Dean

T. Scouc

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of January 1, 2013, through June

30, 2013. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

<\OVlSORY MEMBERS Hon Svt Alc:tanJ� Hon, Ro�"ft A Gi..Jman Hon. MorrU 0. Jacobson

BruJn L. McCJbc M>. Ma.., Beth Todd Hon. CMrb (). �odwb Hon. Bnan Wobh Mr. D'""" H Ya """°k' Ms Clwl'ltnc YrtSon Hon.

HON

JAHR Dn·�tor uf rh..! Couru

STEVEN

Adminb:trau,,

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment's being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required

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authorization. During the January 1 through June 30, 2013, period, 11 courts made purchases of electronic equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. Of these 11 courts, 8 submitted Request to Purchase forms between January 1 and June 30, 2013, received authorization for their purchases, and subsequently made purchases. Two courts received approval to purchase during the July through December 2012 period, but did not make those purchases until the current period. Finally, one court received approval subsequent to their purchase. Information about these transactions follows.

The Superior Court of Alameda County spent $41,432 to purchase three complete Liberty Court Recorder 4-channel recorder systems. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The equipment will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Glenn County spent $4,557 to purchase one FTR Reporter 5.6 software license and one USB audio mixer. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in traffic appeal, small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Imperial County spent $41,896 to purchase five BiAmp Nexia CS DSP mixers, five sets of four Audio Technica microphones, connectors, cables, and other items. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Kem County spent $12,373 to purchase two FTR recording units including PA switches and warranty, and three extended warranties for FTR units purchased previously. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to create an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Merced County spent $22,581 to purchase four FTR Gold with DMX-8 audio mixers. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases, and to monitor subordinate judicial officers in small claims and traffic.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $2,730 to purchase two FTR USB DMX 8channel mixers. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County spent $143,326 to purchase 28 FTR Touch with DMX-4 digital recording systems reporter with an FTR USB external clock display. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to

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make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases in various locations.

The Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County spent $28,422 to purchase 17 FTR Reporter 5.6 audio-only upgrade for Windows 7 and 15 DMX-4 mixers with 4 input, 4-channel output for Windows 7. The purchase was an upgrade to existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record and to monitor subordinate judicial officers in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Santa Barbara County spent $11,329 to purchase two FTR Reporter 5.6 LogNotes software. The purchase was an upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims and limited civil cases, and an official record in misdemeanor readiness and settlement conferences, misdemeanor criminal trials, and infraction court trials.

The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County spent $45,335 to purchase six FTR Touch recording units with DMX-8 USB mixers, Shure microphones, and extended warranties. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in infraction, misdemeanor, and civil cases.

The Superior Court of Trinity County spent $4,858 to purchase two FTR Reporter 5.6 audio-only upgrade for Windows 7 and 1 DMX-8 USB mixer. The equipment purchased will replace failing equipment in one department and be a new addition to a second department. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The total amount spent by these 11 superior courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $358,839.

Attached to this report is an amended report for the period July 1 2012, through December 31, 2012. If you have any questions related to either of these reports, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Fiscal Services Office, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), at 916-263-1397.

Very truly yours,

Steven Jahr Administrative Director of the Courts SJNM

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REPORT TO THE JUDICIAL COUNCIL For business meeting on: April 26, 2013 Title

Agenda Item Type

Judicial Branch Report to the Legislature: Electronic Recording

Action Required Effective Date

Rules, Forms, Standards, or Statutes Affected

N/A

None Date of Report Recommended by

April 17, 2013

Administrative Office of the Courts Zlatko Theodorovic, Director Fiscal Services Office

Contact

Patrick Ballard, 818-558-3115 patrick.ballard@jud.ca.gov

Executive Summary The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) recommends approving the Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2012).

Government Code section 69958 requires that the Judicial Council report to the Legislature semiannually regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings.

Recommendation The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) recommends that the Judicial Council: 1. Approve the Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2012) as Required by Government Code Section 69958 (see Attachment A); and 2. Direct the AOC to submit the report to the Legislature.

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Previous Council Action These reports have routinely been submitted to the Legislature on a semiannual basis. Previous reports can be found at www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

Rationale for Recommendation The semiannual submission of this report to the Legislature is required under Government Code section 69958. The statute requires that each superior court report to the Judicial Council regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used. (b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. (c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. (d) The type of equipment purchased or leased.

(Gov. Code §69958.)

Comments, Alternatives Considered, and Policy Implications This report was not circulated for comment. The information in the report to the Legislature was obtained from the superior courts.

Implementation Requirements, Costs, and Operational Impacts Implementing the recommendations in this report results in no costs or operational impacts.

Attachments 1. Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C; December 31, 2012) as Required by Government Code section 69958

2

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MARVIN R. BAXTER

Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt

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State of California

JAMES E

Secretary of the Senate HERMAN

CIKm, Tech11ology Comm•ttee

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HON. HARRY E. !-!\;LL, JR Chwt, R,,ks crnJ Pw1ect.1 Cumnur1a

HON_ DOUGLAS P_ MILLER

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HON. lRA R. KA\IFMAN

Sacramento, California 95814

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Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (July I-December 31, 2012) as Required by Government Code Section 69958

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Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of July I, 2012, through December 31, 2012. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment,

ADV!SORY MEMBERS Hun. S"" Ab..anib Mr Al<rn Carlson I-Jon. L.mm« M. !:'mi Ii - on. Allan D. )-/m1Lmt�·

the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

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Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment's being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section, All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the

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equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the July 1 to December 31, 2012, period, 11 courts submitted Request to Purchase forms and received authorization for their purchases. Of the l 1 courts, 6 indicated that they had not yet purchased the equipment, and 5 indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. Information about these transactions follows.

The Superior Court of Glenn County spent $6,570 to purchase two FTR Reporter upgrades from version 2.1 to 5.2 and two DMX-8 USB mixers. The purchase was an upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in traffic appeal cases and to monitor subordinate judicial officers in all other case types.

The Superior Court of Mendocino County spent $4,600 to purchase one FTR Reporter (v. 5.5) electronic reporting system, a DMX-4 mixer, and 4 microphones. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Placer County spent $14,154 to purchase one FTR Reporter AN Version 5.5 software, a computer, and a digital signal processor and other equipment to integrate the software and equipment into the court's courtroom AN system. This was not an upgrade or replacement of existing resources. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infractions, misdemeanors, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of San Benito spent $4,915 to purchase one copy of FTR Reporter Audio Recording Software (version 5.6), one FTR DMX-4 channel USB audio mixer, a 2-channel power amplifier, and miscellaneous hardware and connectors. The purchase was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record for infraction, misdemeanor, and occasionally limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of San Francisco Cotmty spent $39,268 to purchase three JAVS Suite 7 systems. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor and infraction cases, including traffic.

The total amount spent by these five superior courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $69,507.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Fiscal Services Office, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), at 916-263-1397.

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Very truly yours,

Steven Jahr Administrative Director of the Courts SJ/VM cc: Members of the Judicial Council Margie Estrada, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg Fredericka McGee, General Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker John A. Perez Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Marvin Deon II, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Jody Patel, AOC Chief of Staff Curt Soderlund, AOC Chief Administrative Officer Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, AOC Fiscal Services Office Cory Jasperson, Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Andi Liebenbaum, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Peter Allen, Senior Manager, AOC Office of Communications

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Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1-December 31, 2012) as Required by Government Code Section 69958

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

April 30, 2013

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

For the period of July 1, 2012, through December 31, 20 l 2, five courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $69,507 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

The full report can be accessed here: www.courfs.ca.gov/7466.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

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Re: Ho,,, .lw!ith A1l,,nann-Gon1

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (January !-June 30, 2012)

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Hon. Robcr1)11m,.1 Mo_,. _

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Intermt AJmmistwnve D,wcwr of the Courts MR. CURT SODERLUND

The Judicial Council respectfully submits this report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of January l , 2012 through June 30, 2012. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior comis were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required

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authorization. During the January I to June 30, 2012, period, 10 courts submitted Request to Purchase forms and received authorization for their purchases. Another court submitted a form during the previous period and received authorization, but received and paid for the equipment during the current report period. Altogether, 11 courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. Information about these transactions is discussed below.

The Superior Court of Alameda County spent $231,830 to purchase 21 Liberty Court Recorder digital software systems, 19 Lectrosonics DM8/12 mixers, 19 amplifiers, 83 microphones, and other related services and supplies. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade of existing resources. The devices will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor, limited civil, and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Kern County spent $146,270 to purchase 30FTR Touch version 5.5 stand-alone model recording units with audio mixers, headsets, and copies ofFTR LogNotes software. The purchase was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Mendocino County spent $4,600 to purchase aFTR Reporter (v. 5.5) electronic reporting system, a DMX-4 mixer, and 4 microphones. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Orange County spent $226,577 to purchase 50 Audio Trax SW98l -8 8channel recording software and 50 Presonus FPI09 ASIO mixers. The purchase replaced some existing equipment and expanded the availability of electronic recording from 13 to 50 units. The devices will be used to make an official record in infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Placer County spent $14,453 to purchase l FTR recording software, digital signal processor, receiver, sound card, and video adapter. The recording software was a replacement of existing resources, but the remainder of the equipment was not. The devices will be used to make an official record in traffic infraction, misdemeanor, and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Sacramento County spent $19,347 to purchase 3 Liberty Digital Recorders (model LCR-004), 3 MX6/4 mixers, various microphones, cartridges, and clock displays. The purchase was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in traffic misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and traffic-related civil assessments.

The Superior Court of SanFrancisco County spent $39,268 to purchase 3 Jefforson Audio Video Systems (JAVS) Suite 7, including audio/video recorders, audio/video processors, servers, and

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various software. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor and infraction cases.

The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County spent $20,415 to purchase 3 FTR Touch recording units, 3 DMX-8 mixers, microphones, and warranties. The purchase was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make official records in misdemeanor cases and to serve as backup systems for existing devices.

The Superior Court of Solano County spent $12,883 to purchase 3 JCG Liberty Court Recorders, MX6/4 mixers, Mixvibes Umix 44 USB audio interfaces, and Player software LBP-000. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make official records in misdemeanor, infraction, limited civil unlawful detainer, and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Tehama County spent $6,370 to purchase one copy of Liberty Digital Recorder software 4-channel version, 2 MX6/4 mixers, and an audio input device. One of the mixers was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment, the other purchase was not. The devices will be used to make official records in limited civil, small claims, misdemeanor, and infraction cases.

The Superior Court of Tulare County spent $70,630 to purchase 12 FTR Touch 4-channel digital recording systems with USB-DMX 4-channel mixers, and microphones. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make official records in infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The total amount spent by these 11 superior courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $792,643.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Finance Division, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), at 9l 6-263-1397.

Sincerely,

Jody Patel Interim Administrative Director of the Courts JP/VM cc: Members of the Judicial Council Margie Estrada, Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg

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Fredericka McGee, General Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker John A. Perez Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Marvin Deon II, Consultant, Assembly Committee on Budget Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Cmi Soderlund, AOC Interim Chief Deputy Director Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, AOC Finance Division Domm S. Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Office of Communications, AOC Executive Office Judicial Administration Library (two copies)

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Interim Administrative Director of the Courls

Chair of the Judicial Council

CURT SODERLUND Interim Chief Deputy DiTecun

Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January !-June 30, 2012)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

August 31, 2012

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

For the period of January I, 2012 through June 30, 2012, 11 courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $792,643 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

The foll report can be accessed here: www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

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a455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, CA 94102-3688 Tel 415-865-4200 TDD 415-865-4272 Fax 415-865-4205 www.courts.ca.gov

HON. TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council HON. MARVIN R. BAXTER Chair, Policy Coordination and Liaison Committee HON. JAMES E. HERMAN Chair, Technology Committee HON. HARRY E. HULL, JR. Chair, Rules and Projects Committee HON. DOUGLA S P. MILLE R Chair, Executive and Planning Committee HON. IRA R. KAUF MAN Chair, Litigation Management Committee Hon. Judith Ashmann-Gerst Hon. Stephen H. Baker Hon. Richard Bloom Hon. James R. Brandlin Ms. Angela J. Davis Hon. David De Alba Hon. Emilie H. Elias Hon. Sherrill A. Ellsworth Hon. Noreen Evans Mr. James P. Fox Hon. Teri L. Jackson Ms. Edith R. Matthai Hon. Mary Ann O’Malley Mr. Mark P. Robinson, Jr. Hon. David Rosenberg ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Sue Alexander Mr. Alan Carlson Hon. Laurie M. Earl Hon. Allan D. Hardcastle Hon. Morris D. Jacobson Hon. Brian L. McCabe Hon. Robert James Moss Hon. Kenneth K. So Ms. Mary Beth Todd Hon. Charles D. Wachob Mr. David H. Yamasaki HON. STEVEN JAHR Administrative Director of the Courts

October 25, 2013

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re:

Amended Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1–December 31, 2012) as Required by Government Code Section 69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: The Judicial Council respectfully submits this amended report, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information to the Legislature regarding superior court purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment during the period of July 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012. As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment’s being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. All 58 superior courts were surveyed regarding their purchase or lease of the

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equipment to ensure that all purchases were made with the required authorization. During the July 1 to December 31, 2012, period, 11 courts submitted Request to Purchase forms and received authorization for their purchases. Of the 11 courts, 6 indicated that they had not yet purchased the equipment, and 5 indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. After the report was submitted, the Superior Court of Riverside County indicated that they had purchased equipment, but inadvertently had not had the purchase approved in advance by the Judicial Council. The Request to Purchase form was subsequently submitted and approval obtained. Information about these transactions follows.

The Superior Court of Glenn County spent $6,570 to purchase two FTR Reporter upgrades from version 2.1 to 5.2 and two DMX-8 USB mixers. The purchase was an upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in traffic appeal cases and to monitor subordinate judicial officers in all other case types.

The Superior Court of Mendocino County spent $4,600 to purchase one FTR Reporter (version 5.5) electronic reporting system, a DMX-4 mixer, and four microphones. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Placer County spent $14,154 to purchase one FTR Reporter A/V version 5.5 software, a computer, and a digital signal processor and other equipment to integrate the software and equipment into the courtâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s courtroom A/V system. This was not an upgrade or replacement of existing resources. The devices will be used to make an official record in small claims, infractions, misdemeanors, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Riverside County spent $4,514 to purchase one FTR Reporter version 5.6 audio-only software and license, one Antex DMX-8 mixer, one USB extender, and one Hewlett Packard 5650b HP ProBook computer. This was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to create an official record of infractions for appellate purposes.

The Superior Court of San Benito County spent $4,915 to purchase one copy of FTR Reporter Audio Recording Software (version 5.6), one FTR DMX 4-channel USB audio mixer, a 2channel power amplifier, and miscellaneous hardware and connectors. The purchase was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record for infraction, misdemeanor, and occasionally limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of San Francisco County spent $39,268 to purchase three JAVS Suite 7 systems. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor and infraction cases, including traffic.

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The total amount spent by these six superior courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $74,021.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Fiscal Services Office, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), at 916-263-1397.

Very truly yours,

Steven Jahr Administrative Director of the Courts SJ/VM cc: Members of the Judicial Council Margie Estrada, Policy Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg Fredericka McGee, General Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker John A. PĂŠrez Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Marvin Deon II, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Jody Patel, AOC Chief of Staff Curt Soderlund, AOC Chief Administrative Officer Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, AOC Fiscal Services Office Cory Jasperson, Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Andi Liebenbaum, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Senior Manager, AOC Office of Communications

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. San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Telephone 415-865-4200 . Fax 415-865-4205 . TDD 415-865-4272 455 Golden Gate Avenue

TANI G. CANTIL-SAKAUYE

STEVEN JAHR

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

Administrative Director of the Courts

Report title:

Amended Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2012) as Required

by Government Code Section 69958

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

October 25, 2013

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, which requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

For the period of July 1, 2012, through December 31, 2012, six courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $74,021 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

The full report can be accessed here: www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

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Report on Purchase or Lease ofElectronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts (July I-December 31, 201 !)

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Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, ML Schmidt, and ML Wilson: The Judicial Council respectfully submits this rep01i, as required by Government Code section 69958, to provide information on a semiannual basis to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings.

As required by statute, for each purchase or lease of equipment, the report specifies the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased or leased.

Government Code section 69957 requires the conrts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipment being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. We surveyed all 58 superior courts regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to

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February 29, 2012 Page 2 make sure that no purchases were made without authorization. During the July 1 to December 31, 2011 , period, five courts submitted Request to Purchase forms and received authorization for their purchases. One of these courts has ordered the equipment but not yet received or paid for it and so is not included in this report. Another court submitted a fom1 during the previous period and received authorization, but received and paid for the equipment during the current report period.

Three courts submitted the Request to Purchase form after the current report period, but purchased the equipment during this period. These forms were subsequently reviewed and the purchases retroactively authorized. Altogether, eight courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording eqnipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period.

Information about these transactions is discussed below.

The Superior Court of Alameda County spent $163,622 to purchase 14 Liberty Court Recorder digital software programs, Lectrosonics digital mixers, audio encoders, microphones, and other related services and supplies. The purchase was not a replacement or upgrade of existing resources, other than a one-year software service package for previously installed equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record of proceedings in traffic cases.

The Superior Court of Mono County spent $11,494 to purchase 2 FTR DMX-4 USB audio mixers and FTR Gold software interfaces. The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing resources. The devices will be used to monitor the performance of subordinate judicial officers in small claims and traffic cases.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $15,366 to purchase 10 Antex DMX-8 input USB mixers to be used to make an official record of proceedings in misdemeanor, infraction, smail claims, and limited civil cases. This purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing resources.

The Superior Court of Napa County spent $4,028 to purchase 3 Roland Edirol UA 101 USB connections to Liberty software audio input. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an oflicial record in misdemeanor trials, infractions, limited civil, and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Riverside County spent $54,051 to purchase 12 FTR Reporter (v 5.5) software tools, 12 Antex DMX-8 microphones, 5 HP ProBook 6560b Notebook PCs, 8 HP 4730s W7P-64 software packages for notebooks, and related supplies and services. The purchase was an upgrade from tape recording to digital equipment. The devices will be used to create an oHlcial record in infraction proceedings.

The Superior Court of San Diego County spent $115,737 to purchase 35 Liberty Express Courtroom Recorders LCR-004. The purchase was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor, limited civil, and small claims cases.

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February 29, 2012 Page 3 The Superior Court of San Francisco County spent $231,955 to purchase 15 Jefferson Audio Video Systems (JAYS) Actua Systems, Suite 7, including audio/video recorders, audio/video processors, and various software. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing resources. The devices will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor and infraction cases.

The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County spent $24,273 to purchase 4 FTR Touch recording systems, 2 Antex DMX 8 USB mixers, Shure 12 and 18 inch microphones, and related services.

The purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The devices will be used to make an official record in misdemeanor and traffic cases.

The total amount spent by these eight superior courts on the purchase of electronic recording equipment during the reporting period was $620,526.

If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, Finance Division, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), at 916-263-1397.

Sincerely,

Jody Patel Interim Administrative Director of the Courts JP/VM cc: Members of the Judicial Council Margie Estrada, Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tcmpore Darrell Steinberg Fredericka McGee, General Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker John A. Perez Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Marvin Deon ll, Consultant, Assembly Committee on Budget Curt Soderlund, AOC Interim Chief Deputy Director Zlatko Theodorovic, Director, AOC Finance Division Donna S. Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Ot1lce of Governmental Affairs Office of Communications, AOC Executive Office Judicial Administration Library (two copies)

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Wunidul <llouucil of <lluliforuiu ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

455 Golden (late .A.venue * San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Telephone 415-8654200"' Fax415-865-4205 .. TDD 415-865-4272 TANI G

JODY PATEL

CANTlL-SAKAllYE

Cl1i ef Justice of California

Interim Administrative Director of the Cou1'ls

Chafr of the .Judicial Council C\!RT SODERLliND

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Report title:

Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (.July I-December 31, 2011)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

February 29, 2012

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958, Government Code section 69958 requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

For the period July 1 through December 31, 2011, eight courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $620,526 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

The full report can be accessed here: www.courts.ca.gov/7466. him.

A printed copy of the repo1i may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

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. San Francisco, California 94102-3688 .

Telephone 415-865-4200 Fax 415-865-4205 . TDD 415-865-4272 455 Golden Gate Avenue

TANI CANTIL-SAKAUYE

WILLIAM C. VICKREY

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

Administrative Director of the Courts RONALD G. OVERHOLT

Chief Deputy Director

August 26, 2011

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report to the Legislature on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts, as Required Under Government Code Section 69958 Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period January 1 through June 30, 2011, as required under Government Code section 69958 (Sen. Bill 1102; Stats. 2004, ch. 227).

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-4099.

Sincerely,

William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts

WCV/VM Attachment cc: Members of the Judicial Council Ronald G. Overholt, AOC Chief Deputy Director Nathan Barankin, Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg Kiyomi Burchill, Consultant, Office of Senate President pro Tempore Darrell Steinberg Fredericka McGee, General Counsel, Office of Assembly Speaker John A. PĂŠrez Matt Osterli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Christian Griffith, Chief Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Jody Patel, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Northern/Central Region Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region Margie Borjon-Miller, Acting Regional Administrative Director, AOC Southern Region Donna Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Henry Sepulveda, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Tina Carroll, Executive Office Liaison, AOC Executive Office Eunice Lee, Secretary, AOC Executive Office Office of Communications, AOC Executive Office Programs Division Judicial Administration Library (2 copies)

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. San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Telephone 415-865-4200 . Fax 415-865-4205 . TDD 415-865-4272 455 Golden Gate Avenue

TANI CANTIL-SAKAYUE

WILLIAM C. VICKREY

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

Administrative Director of the Courts RONALD G. OVERHOLT

Chief Deputy Director

Report title:

Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 30, 2011)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

August 26, 2011

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958.

Government Code section 69958 requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

For the period January 1 through June 30, 2011, three courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $24,551 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases as authorized by law. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

The full report can be accessed here: www.courts.ca.gov/7466.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Mr. James N. Penrod

Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council

Attorney at Law

Hon. Burt Pines Hon. Judith Ashmann-Gerst Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal Second Appellate District, Division Two

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Hon. Winifred Younge Smith Hon. Stephen H. Baker Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Shasta

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda

Hon. Kenneth K. So Hon. Marvin R. Baxter Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

Hon. Noreen Evans

Hon. Sharon J. Waters

Member of the California State Senate

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside

Hon. Mike Feuer Member of the California State Assembly

Hon. David S. Wesley

Hon. James E. Herman

Assistant Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

Hon. Harry E. Hull, Jr. Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal Third Appellate District

Hon. Ira R. Kaufman Assistant Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Plumas

Hon. Erica R. Yew Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

ADVISORY MEMBERS Hon. Sue Alexander Commissioner of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda

Ms. Miriam Aroni Krinsky UCLA School of Public Affairs (Lecturer)

Mr. Alan Carlson Chief Executive Officer, Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Ms. Edith R. Matthai Attorney at Law

Hon. Keith D. Davis

Mr. Joel S. Miliband

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino

Attorney at Law

Hon. Kevin A. Enright Hon. Douglas P. Miller Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two

Hon. Mary Ann Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa

Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

Hon. Terry B. Friedman (Ret.) Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

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Hon. Teri L. Jackson Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

Hon. Robert James Moss Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Mr. Frederick K. Ohlrich Clerk of the Supreme Court of California

Mr. Michael M. Roddy Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

Ms. Kim Turner Court Executive Officer, Superior Court of California, County of Marin

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Mr. William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts Ronald G. Overholt Chief Deputy Director

FINANCE DIVISION Zlatko Theodorovic Director Steven Chang Manager Primary Author Vicki Muzny Supervising Budget Analyst

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Amended Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;June 30, 2011) Government Code section 69958 requires superior courts to provide information to the Judicial Council and for the council to report, on a semiannual basis, to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. For each purchase or lease of equipment, the report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

A recently enacted statute (Government Code section 69957) requires the courts to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council before purchasing or leasing any electronic recording technology or equipment. Approval for purchase or lease of the equipment is subject to the equipmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s being used only in the manner and for the purposes authorized under that section. During the January 1 to June 30, 2011, period, five courts submitted Request to Purchase forms and received authorization for their purchases. Two of these courts did not purchase equipment during this period and are therefore not included in this report. Because of the newness of the statutory requirement, we surveyed all 58 superior courts regarding their purchase or lease of the equipment to make sure that no purchases were made without authorization. Three courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. Information about these transactions is discussed below.

The Superior Court of Colusa County spent $2,346 to purchase a Lanier LCR5D Advocate V recorder. The purchase was a replacement of old equipment and will be used to create an official record in infractions, limited civil, and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $16,130 to purchase 10 FTR Reporter 5.4 upgrade licenses and 1 FTR The Record Manager software. This purchase was an upgrade or replacement of existing resources. The devices will be used to make an official record of proceedings in misdemeanor, infraction, limited civil and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Tehama County spent $6,075 to purchase one each 4-channel version Liberty Court Recorder software, Liberty Court Playback software, Rolls MX6/4 mixer, and ESI Umix 44 audio input device. The price also included installation and training and a support services package. The equipment was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment and will be used to create an official record in misdemeanor, infraction, limited civil, and small claims cases.

The total amount spent by these three superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $24,551.

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J]ubidal Qloundl of QlalHornia ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

455 Ciolden Gate Avenue + San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Telephone 415-865-4200 •Fax 415-865-4205 •TDD 415-865-4272 TANI CANTIL-SAKAUYE

WILLIAM C. VICKREY

Ch.iefJustice of Ca!i.fomia

Administrative Director of th.e Courts

Chair of the Judicial Council RONALD G. OVERHOLT Chief Deputy Director

February 22, 2011

Ms. Diane F: Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Rep01t to the Legislature on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts, as Required under Government Code Section 69958 Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period July I through December 31, 20 I 0, as required under Government Code section 69958 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227).

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, AOC Finance Division, at 415-865-7584 or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-4099.

Sincerely,

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. San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Telephone 415-865-4200 . Fax 415-865-4205 . TDD 415-865-4272 455 Golden Gate Avenue

TANI CANTIL-SAKAYUE

WILLIAM C. VICKREY

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

Administrative Director of the Courts RONALD G. OVERHOLT

Chief Deputy Director

Report title:

Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2010)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

February 22, 2011

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958.

Government Code section 69958 requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required for the period July 1 through December 31, 2010. Six courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items at a total cost of $155,571 to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases during this period. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

The full report can be accessed here: www.courtinfo.ca.gov/reference/legislaturereports.htm.

A printed copy of the report may be obtained by calling 415-865-7553.

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye

Mr. James N. Penrod

Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council

Attorney at Law, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius

Hon. Burt Pines Hon. Stephen H. Baker Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Shasta

Hon. Marvin R. Baxter

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Hon. Winifred Younge Smith

Associate Justice of the California Supreme Court

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda

Hon. Ellen M. Corbett

Hon. Kenneth K. So

Member of the California State Senate

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

Hon. Mike Feuer Member of the Assembly

Hon. Sharon J. Waters

Hon. James E. Herman

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara

Hon. David S. Wesley

Hon. Richard D. Huffman

Assistant Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles

Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal Fourth Appellate District, Division One

Hon. Harry E. Hull, Jr. Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal Third Appellate District

Hon. Erica R. Yew Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara

ADVISORY MEMBERS

Hon. Ira R. Kaufman Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Plumas

Hon. Sue Alexander Commissioner of the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda

Ms. Miriam Aroni Krinsky Lecturer, UCLA School of Public Affairs

Mr. Alan Carlson

Ms. Edith R. Matthai

Chief Executive Officer, Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

Attorney at Law, Rus, Miliband & Smith

Hon. Keith D. Davis Mr. Joel S. Miliband Attorney at Law, Irvine

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino

Hon. Douglas P. Miller

Hon. Kevin A. Enright

Associate Justice of the Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District, Division Two

Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Diego

Hon. Mary Ann Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley

Hon. Terry B. Friedman (Ret.)

Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Contra Costa

Former Judge of the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles

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Hon. Teri L. Jackson Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco

Hon. Robert James Moss Judge of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange

Mr. Frederick K. Ohlrich Clerk of the Supreme Court of California

Hon. Mary Ann Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Malley Presiding Judge of the Superior Court of California County of Contra Costa

Mr. Michael M. Roddy Executive Officer, Superior Court of California County of San Diego

Ms. Kim Turner Executive Officer, Superior Court of California, County of Marin

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Mr. William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts and Secretary of the Judicial Council

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS Hon. Tani Cantil-Sakauye Chief Justice of California and Chair of the Judicial Council William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts Ronald G. Overholt Chief Deputy Director

FINANCE DIVISION Stephen Nash Director Steven Chang Manager Primary Author Vicki Muzny Supervising Budget Analyst

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1â&#x20AC;&#x201C;December 31, 2010) Government Code section 69958 requires superior courts to provide information to the Judicial Council and for the council to report, on a semiannual basis, to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. For each purchase or lease of equipment, the report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

Consistent with the statutory requirement, Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required for the period July 1 through December 31, 2010. Six courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. Information about these transactions is discussed below.

The Superior Court of Alameda County spent $22,446 to purchase two 4-channel Liberty digital recording systems, including software, mixers, audio encoder, microphones, and other equipment. The equipment is not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment and will be used to create an official record in misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Colusa County spent $2,405 to purchase a Lanier LCR5D Advocate V recorder. The equipment is a replacement of existing equipment and will be used to create an official record in limited civil, small claims, and infraction cases. Although the court in the past had used this electronic recording equipment in other case types, the court intends to adhere to Government Code section 69957 going forward.

The Superior Court of Fresno County spent $123,723 to purchase and install 16 FTR Touch 4channel digital recording devices with FTR Log Notes software, Antex USB DMX-8 mixers, playback/monitor switches, and appropriate hardware and connections including audio and USB cables. One of the systems was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment, and the other 15 were for use in a new facility. The devices will be used to make a record of proceedings in small claims, misdemeanor, and traffic infraction cases.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $403 to purchase two Antex LX-44 sound cards.

These items were upgrades of existing equipment and will be used to create an official record of misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Santa Barbara County spent $6,328 to purchase an FTR Reporter 2.2 digital recording system. This equipment replaces existing equipment and will be used to create an official record in limited civil, small claims, and misdemeanor cases.

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The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County spent $266 to purchase a Radio Shack 4-channel mixer and an Audio Buddy preamplifier. This equipment was an upgrade of existing equipment. It will be used to create an official record in traffic infraction cases.

The total amount spent by these four superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $155,571.

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Administratit'e Director of the Courts

Chair of rite Judicial Counnt

RONALD G OVERHOL'i Chief Dcp1ay D:recto1

September 8,

2010

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Room

3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room

400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room

3196 Sacramento, California 95814

Re: Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased and Leased by the Superior Courts, as Required Under Government Code Section

69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period January

1 through June 30, 2010, as required under Government Code 69958 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227). Also attached is an amended report for the period July I through December 30, 2009, reflecting an increase in the amount spent on electronic recording equipment during the reporting period by just w1der $1,000. The revision is due to the Superior section

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Court of Monterey County's discovery that the court had inadvertently omitted an invoice in its submission to the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC).

If you have any questions related to these reports, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, AOC Finance Division, at 415-865-7584 or stephen.nash@jud.ca.gov, or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-4099 or christine.patton@.jud.ca.gov.

Sincerely, /

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Administrative Director of the Courts

WCV/VM Attachment cc: Members of the Judicial Council Ronald G. Overholt, AOC Chief Deputy Director Brian Brown, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Ostcrli, Consultant, Senate Republican Fiscal Office Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Sheila Calabro, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Southern Region Jody Patel, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Northern/Central Region Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region Stephen Nash, Director, AOC Finance Division Donna Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Henry Sepulveda, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Judicial Administration Library (2 copies)

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Chief Depuiy Director

Report title:

Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January I-June 30, 2010)

Statutory citation:

Government Code section 69958

Date of report:

September 8, 20 I 0

The Judicial Council has submitted a report to the Legislature in accordance with Government Code section 69958.

Goverrunent Code section 69958 requires the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature, on a semiannual basis, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. The report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

The following summary of the report is provided under the requirements of Government Code section 9795.

Administrative 0!1lce of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required for the period January l through June 30, 20 I 0. Three courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items, at a total cost of $189,390, to create an official record in various court proceedings or to monitor subordinate judicial officers in certain types of cases during this period. All the purchases are for usage of electronic recording equipment permitted by Government Code section 69957. Information about these transactions is discussed in the report.

A revised report for the period July 30 through December 31, 2009 is also attached. Both reports can be accessed on the following Web site: www.

court info. ca.gov/rejerencel/egislaturereports. htm

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1-June 30, 2010)

Government Code section 69958 requires superior courts to provide information to the Judicial Council and for the council to report, on a semiannual basis, to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. For each purchase or lease of equipment, the report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

Administrative Office of the Courts staff surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required for the period January 1 through June 30, 2010, and reviewed all requests for authorization to purchase electronic recording equipment. Based on the survey and review, it has been determined that three courts purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. All the purchases are for usage of electronic recording equipment permitted by Government Code section 69957.

The Superior Court of Fresno County reported spending $123,723 to purchase 16 FTR Touch four-channel digital recording devices with USB M-audio, playback switches and accessories, associated hardware, and connectors. The price also included design, project management, installation, training, and shipping and handling. This was not an upgrade of existing equipment.

The devices will be used to make a record of proceedings in limited civil and small claims cases and to monitor subordinate judicial officers in limited civil, small claims, family law, and family support cases.

The Superior Court oflmperial County reported spending $15,540 to purchase four Liberty Court Recorder four-channel LCR V6.0 software licenses, four USB encoder mixers, and four external digital clock displays. These items were upgrades of existing equipment and will be used for creating the official record in misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Marin County reported spending $50, 127 to purchase 12 copies of Liberty Digital Recorder software version 5.1 and 12 USB audio input devices, audio mixers, headsets, microphone cables, and USB sound-card cables. This equipment was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. It will be used to create an official record in misdemeanors, contested infractions, and limited civil cases and to monitor subordinate judicial officers, hearing officers, or temporary judges in infraction and misdemeanor cases.

The total amount spent by these three superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $189,390.

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Report on Purchase and lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1-December 31, 2009)

(Revised August 2010) Government Code section 69958 requires superior courts to provide information to the Judicial Council and for the council to report, on a semiannual basis, to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior comi proceedings. For each purchase or lease of equipment, the report must specify the name of the comi, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

Consistent with the statutory requirement, Administrative Office of the Comis staff surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required for the period July 1 through December 31, 2009. Six courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. Information about these transactions is discussed below.

The Superior Court of Kern County spent $124 to purchase an external hard drive to upgrade its recording equipment. The equipment will be used to create an official record in traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Lake County spent $4,733 to purchase FTR Reporter 2.2 software and an Antex 74-channel USB mixer. This equipment was not a replacement or an upgrade. This equipment will be used to create the official record in limited civil unlawful detainer, small claims, and infraction proceedings.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $4,571 to purchase FTR Reporter 5.3 audio-only software, a Digigram VXpocket 440 sound card, four Shure VP64A microphones, four Quiklok A-188 desktop microphone stands, four Audio-Technica 3-pin cables, and four Windtech 300 Mic-Muffs. The items were upgrades of existing hardware and software and will be used to create an official record of proceedings in small claims, infraction, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases and in misdemeanor drug comi progress reviews.

The Superior Court of San Benito County spent $3,982 to purchase a Dell Precision T5400 workstation. The equipment was an upgrade and will be used to create an official record in misdemeanor and traffic proceedings.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County spent $9,238 to purchase two FTR Reporters with an FTR USB external clock display. The equipment is a replacement and a spare for existing equipment and will be used to create an official record in traffic and small claims cases.

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The Superior CoUli of Sonoma County spent $28,582 to purchase five four-channel Libe1iy Cou1i Recorders. The equipn1e11t was not an upgrade and vvill be used for creating the official record in misdemeanor proceedings.

The total amount spent by all superior coUlis on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $51,230.

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Chair of the Judicial Council RONALD G. OVERHOLT

Cliie.f Deputy Director

March 3, 2010

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Room 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased and Leased by the Superior Courts, Required by Government Code Section 69958 Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period July 1 through December 31, 2009, as required under Government Code section 69958 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227).

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Finance Division, at 415-865-7584 or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-4099.

Sincerely,

William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts

WCVNM Attachment cc: Members of the Judicial Council Ronald G. Overholt, AOC Chief Deputy Director Brian Brown, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Osterli, Fiscal Consultant, Senate Republican Caucus Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Sheila Calabro, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Southern Region Jody Patel, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Northern/Central Region Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region Stephen Nash, Director, AOC Finance Division Donna Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Henry Sepulveda, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governn1ental Affairs Judicial Administration Library (two copies)

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July '!�December 31, 2009)

Government Code section 69958 requires superior courts to provide information to the Judicial Council and for the council to report, on a semiannual basis, to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic.recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. For each purchase or lease of equipment, the report must specify the name of the court, the types of proceedings for which the equipment will be used, the cost of the equipment, and the types of equipment purchased.

Consistent with the statutory requirement, Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required for the period July 1 through December 31, 2009. Six courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. Information about these transactions is discussed below.

The Superior Court of Kern County spent $124 to purchase an external hard drive to upgrade its recording equipment The equipment will be used to create an official record in traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Lake County spent $4,733 to purchase FTR Reporter 2.2 software and an Antex 74-channel USB mixer. This equipment was not a replacement or an upgrade. This equipment will be used to create the official record in limited civil unlawful detainer, small claims, and infraction proceedings.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $3,594 to purchase FTR Reporter 5.3 Audio Only software and a Digigram VXpocket 440 sound card, The items were upgrades of existing hardware and software and will be used to create an official record of proceedings in small claims, infraction, misdemem1or, and limited civil cases and in misdemeanor drug court progress reviews.

The Superior Court of San Benito County spent $3,982 to purchase a Dell Precision T5400 workstation. The equipment was an upgrade and will be used to create an official record in misdemeanor and traffic proceedings.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County spent $9,238 to purchase two FTR Repmters with m1 FTR USB external clock display, The equipment is a replacement and a spare for existing equipment m1d will be used to create an official record in traffic and small claims cases.

The Superior Court of Sonoma County spent $28,582 to purchase five four-channel Liberty Court Recorders. The equipment was not an upgrade and will be used for creating the official record in misdemeanor proceedings, The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $50,253.

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Telephone 415-865-4200 Fax 415-865-4205 . TDD 415-865-4272 455 Golden Gate Avenue

RONALD M. GEORGE

WILLIAM C. VICKREY

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

Administrative Director of the Courts RONALD G. OVERHOLT

Chief Deputy Director

August 28, 2009

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Suite 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re: Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased and Leased by the Superior Courts, Required by Government Code Section 69958 Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period January 1 through June 30, 2009, as required under Government Code section 69958 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227).

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Finance Division, at 415-865-7584 or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-4099.

Sincerely,

d<ÂĽ

William C. Vickrey

Administrative Director of the Courts

WCV/VM Attachment cc: Members of the Judicial Council Ronald G. Overholt, AOC Chief Deputy Director Brian Brown, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Osterli, Fiscal Consultant, Senate Republican Caucus Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Sheila Calabro, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Southern Region Jody Patel, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Northern/Central Region Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region Stephen Nash, Director, AOC Finance Division Donna Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Hemy Sepulveda, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Judicial Administration Library (two copies)

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1–June 30, 2009) Background

Government Code section 69957, as of June 30, 2009, provided that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The section further specifies that this equipment “shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section.” 1 Government Code section 69958 includes the following related reporting requirements: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) (b) (c) (d)

The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used.

The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used.

The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment.

The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment

Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period January 1 through June 30, 2009. Eight courts indicated that they had purchased or leased 1

Government Code section 69957 was amended, effective July 28, 2009, to provide, in relevant part: “Whenever an official reporter or an official reporter pro tempore is unavailable to report an action or proceeding in a court, subject to the availability of approved equipment and equipment monitors, the court may order that, in a limited civil case, or a misdemeanor or infraction case, the action or proceeding be electronically recorded, including all the testimony, the objections made, the ruling of the court, the exceptions taken, all arraignments, pleas, and sentences of defendants in criminal cases, the arguments of the attorneys to the jury, and all statements and remarks made and oral instructions given by the judge. A transcript derived from an electronic recording may be utilized whenever a transcript of court proceedings is required. The electronic recording device and appurtenant equipment shall be of a type approved by the Judicial Council for courtroom use and shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for or use electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding, including for purposes of judicial notetaking, or to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section.”

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electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period. The required information about these transactions appears below.

The Superior Court of Kern County spent $19,941 to purchase the following: 2 Firepod mixers, 2 external hard drives, 3 Linksys switches, 2 Firewire repeaters, 1 Symantic software license, 2 Track-It software licenses, and software support and maintenance.

This hardware and software was an upgrade or replacement of existing systems and was purchased for the purpose of internal note-taking in traffic, misdemeanor and limited civil cases. Consistent with amendments to Government Code section 69957, the court has ceased using this equipment for internal note-taking and continues to use the equipment to create the official record in traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases.

The Superior Court of Monterey County spent $9,000 to purchase a Biamp Audia digital processor and amplifier. This equipment was not a replacement or upgrade. This equipment was purchased to create the official record in misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Sacramento County spent $19,385 to purchase the following: 3 4channel Liberty Court Recorders, 3 mixers, 3 USB audio device interfaces, 3 external digital 2-sided clock displays, 12 Shure microphones with base, 9 Shure omni cartridges, 3 Shure supercardioid cartridges, 3 JCG support services packages, and installation and training. The equipment was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. It was purchased to create an official record in misdemeanor arraignments and limited civil law and motion proceedings, and the unofficial record in unlimited civil law and motion proceedings. In August 2009, the court notified the AOC that it would cease the practice of making an unofficial record in unlimited civil law and motion proceedings consistent with Government Code section 69957. The third set of equipment will be used as replacement parts for the equipment in the two misdemeanor arraignment courtrooms.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County spent $9,450 to purchase 2 FTR ReporterDeck 2 digital recording management solution systems with external clock display and an annual service agreement. This was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The equipment was purchased to create the official record in unlawful detainer in limited civil cases and small claims trials.

The Superior Court of Santa Clara County spent $8,925 to purchase two sets of the following: Liberty Digital Recorder Software and Liberty Digital Player Software, 4channel PC encoder cards, custom cables, support services packages, and installation costs. This was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment. The equipment was purchased to create an official record in misdemeanor and traffic hearings, and for internal note-taking for judicial officers for small claims proceedings. Consistent with amendments to Government Code section 69957, the court has notified the AOC that it will use the equipment in small claims for internal purposes consistent with the code.

The Superior Court of Solano County spent $11,110 to purchase two each of the following: 4-channel LCT-004 Liberty Court Recorder (LCR 0907-01694), MX6/4 mixer, USB U46 audio device interface, and LBP-000 player software. The equipment is

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not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The equipment was purchased to create the official record in misdemeanor proceedings.

The Superior Court of Sonoma County spent $33,582 on the following: 5 4-channel Liberty recorders, 5 mixers, 5 USB audio interfaces, 20 cartridges, 30 microphones, 1 external digital clock display, installation, training, and freight. The equipment is not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment and will be used to create the official record in misdemeanor proceedings.

The Superior Court of Ventura County spent $1,451 to purchase 10 M-Audio Delta soundcards. The equipment is an upgrade of existing equipment and was purchased to create the official record in limited civil cases, small claims, trials de novo, and traffic and criminal misdemeanors and infractions.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $112,844.

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RONALD G. OVERHOLT Chief Deputy Director

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Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California

3021 California 95814

State Capitol, Suite Sacramento,

Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room

400 95814

Sacramento, California Mr. E. Dotson Wilson

Chief Clerk of the Assembly

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State Capitol, Room Sacramento,

Re: Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased and Leased by the Superior Courts, Required by Government Code Section

69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period July 1 through December Code section

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Finance Division, at

415-865-7584 or Christine Patton, 415-865-4099.

Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at Sincerely,

William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts

WCVNM Attachment cc: Members of the Judicial Council Ronald G. Overholt, AOC Chief Deputy Director Brian Brown, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Osterli, Fiscal Consultant, Senate Republican Caucus Joe Stephenshaw, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allen Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Sheila Calabro, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Southern Region Jody Patel, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Northern/Central Region Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region Stephen Nash, Director, AOC Finance Division Donna Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Henry Sepulveda, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Judicial Administration Library (two copies)

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1-Dece mber 31, 2008)

Background

Government Code section 69957 provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The section further specifies that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

Government Code section 69958 includes the following related reporting requirements: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiam1ually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used. (b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used.

(c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. (d) The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment

Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period July 1 through December 31, 2008. Eight courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this period.

The Superior Court of Fresno County purchased FTR Gold digital recording software, FTR Log Notes software, a DMX8 sound mixer, and installation of the equipment. It will be used in small claims cases to evaluate the performance of temporary judges. The equipment is not an upgrade or replacement and cost $10,003.

The Superior Court of Kern County purchased 10 software licenses with one year of maintenance and 10 external hard drives and support and maintenance, to be used in traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases for internal note taking. Seven of the

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external hard drives and the software and hardware support and maintenance were replacements or upgrades. The cost of the items was $31,091.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County purchased an FTR ReporterDeck 2 digital recording management solution with external clock display and annual service agreement, to be used to create a record for limited civil unlawful detainers and small claims trials. The equipment was not a replacement or an upgrade of existing equipment and cost $5,032.

The Superior Court of San Diego County purchased Liberty Express digital recorders.

The new digital recorders are replacing analog machines that are failing and will be used in the same courtrooms for misdemeanor, limited civil, small claims, and traffic cases.

The equipment cost $318,875.

The Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County purchased two FTR Gold software licenses and paid for professional installation of software and equipment, to be used for creating the official record in small claims and traffic cases and for note taking by judges in family law and unlimited civil cases. The equipment cost $6,033. This was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. When used for the judges' note taking, the equipment is not used to create an unofficial or official record of the proceedings or for use or distribution other than for this internal purpose. There is a court reporter in the courtroom responsible for creating the official record.

The Superior Court of Santa Barbara County purchased an FTR Reporter 2.2 digital recording system for $6,990. The equipment was a replacement of existing equipment and will be used for recording and playback and for duplicating on CD-ROM for limited civil, small claims, and misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Shasta County purchased a mixer, an equalizer, an amplifier, four microphones, and eight ceiling speakers to be used in its new modular courtroom for note taking by the judge in misdemeanor, limited civil, family law, and small claims cases and for creating a record if requested by counsel in misdemeanor cases. When used for the judges' note taking, the equipment is not used to create an lmofficial or official record of the proceedings or for use or distribution other than for this internal purpose. The purchase was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment and cost $12,366.

The Superior Court of Ventura County purchased six FTR Reporter 2.2 with FTR Log Notes 2.2 software programs and licenses. It also purchased six USE/serial display clocks, three 4-channel encoder cards, one Rolls black box replacement, two Furman sequencer/power conditioners, three Audio-Technica microphones, two U857QLU Audio-Technica microphones, and 14 Sony headphones. The sequencer/power conditioners, microphones, and headphones were replacements or upgrades of existing equipment. The equipment will be used to record proceedings to be provided to any

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individuals who request the recordings in limited civil, small claims, trial de novos, traffic, misdemeanor, and infraction cases and cost $15,069.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this repo1iing period was $405,459.

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Report o n Purchase a n d Lease of Electro n ic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1-December 31, 2008) Revised March 2009

Background Government Code section 69957 provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The section further specifies that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

Government Code section 69958 includes the following related reporting requirements: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used. (b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. (c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. ( d) The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period July 1 through December 31, 2008. Seven courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings during this. period.

The Superior Court of Fresno County purchased FIR Gold digital recording software, FTR Log Notes software, a DMX8 sound mixer, and installation of the equipment. It will be used in small claims cases to evaluate the performance of temporary judges. The equipment is not an upgrade or replacement and cost $10,003.

The Superior Court of Kern County purchased 10 software licenses with one year of maintenance and 10 external hard drives and support and maintenance, to be used in

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traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil cases for internal note taking. Seven of the external hard drives and the software and hardware support and maintenance were replacements or upgrades. The cost of the items was $31,091.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County purchased an FIR ReporterDeck 2 digital recording management solution with external clock display and annual service agreement, to be used to create a record for limited civil unlawful detainers and small claims trials. The equipment was not a replacement or an upgrade of existing equipment and cost $5,032.

The Superior Court of San Diego County purchased Liberty Express digital recorders.

The new digital recorders are replacing analog machines that are failing and will be used in the same courtrooms for misdemeanor, limited civil, small claims, and traffic cases.

The equipment cost $318,875.

The Superior Court of San Luis Obispo County purchased two FTR Gold software licenses and paid for professional installation of software and equipment, to be used for creating the official record in small claims and traffic cases and for note taking by judges in family law and unlimited civil cases. The equipment cost $6,033. This was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. When used for the judges' note taking, the equipment is not used to create

an

unofficial or official record of the proceedings or for

use or distribution other than for this internal purpose. There is a comi reporter in the courtroom responsible for creating the official record.

The Superior Court of Santa Barbara County purchased an FIR Rep01ier 2.2 digital recording system for $6,990. The equipment was a replacement of existing equipment and will be used for recording and playback and for duplicating on CD-ROM for limited civil, small claims, and misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Ventura County purchased six FTR Reporter 2.2 with FTR Log Notes 2.2 software programs and licenses. It also purchased six USB/serial display clocks, three 4-channel encoder cards, one Rolls black box replacement, two Furman sequencer/power conditioners, three Audio-Technica microphones, two U857QLU Audio-Technica microphones, and 14 Sony headphones. The sequencer/power conditioners, microphones, and headphones were replacements or upgrades of existing equipment. The equipment will be used to record proceedings to be provided to any individuals who request the recordings in limited civil, small claims, trial de novas, traffic, misdemeanor, and infraction cases and cost $15,070.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $393,094.

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Chair of the Judicial Co1mcil

RONALD G

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Chief Deputy Directtrr

August 28, 2008

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Suite 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re:

Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January ]-June 30, 2008), Required by Government Code Section 69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period January 1 through June 30, 2008, as required under Government Code section 69958 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227).

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, Administrative Office of the Comis (AOC), Finance Division, at 415-865-7584, or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 4 15-865-4099.

Sincerely,

William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts

WCV/VM Attachment cc: Members of the Judicial Council Ronald G. Overholt, AOC Chief Deputy Director Keely Martin Bosler, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Matt Osterli, Fiscal Consultant, Senate Republican C aucus Joe Stephcnshaw, Consultant, Assembly Bndget Committee Allen Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Sheila Calabro, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Southern Region Jody Patel, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Northern/Central Region Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/ No1ihern Coastal Region Stephen N ash, Director, AOC Finance Division Donna Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Henry Sepulveda, Senior Governmental Affairs Analyst, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Judicial Administration Library

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Elec tro n ic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1-June 30, 2008)

Background Government Code section 69957 provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved r ecording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The section fmiher specifies that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A comi shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

Government Code section 69958 includes the following related reporting requirements: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior comi proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used. (b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. (c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. (d) The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period January 1 through June 30, 2008. During this period, 12 courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in comi proceedings.

The Superior Cami of Alameda County purchased a Marantz PMD201 tape recorder to be used to create a record in traffic proceedings. The equipment was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment and cost $298.

The Superior Court of Contra Costa County bought an external clock display and 11 desktop computers and monitors at a total cost of $12,162. The equipment will be used to create an official record in traffic, small claims, and family l a w cases (under Gov. Code, ยง 70141.11). The equipment was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Fresno County purchased and had installed FTR Gold Digital Recording Software, FTR Log Notes software, and

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$6, 133. The equipment will be used to record proceedings in misdemeanor, small claims, and traffic infraction cases. This was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment and software.

The Superior Court of Kem County purchased six portable CD recorders, exterior hard drives, a Dell Poweredge Server 2950, Firepod Mixer, software support and maintenance, and five software licenses and one year of maintenance. The only item that was a replacement or an upgrade was the software support and maintenance. The equipment will be used for internal note taking on traffic, misdemeanor, and limited civil proceedings. The total cost of the items was $39,396.

The Superior Court of Los Angeles CoLmty purchased 80 FTR Reporter Deck 2 digital recorders for a total of $222,000. The equipment replaces obsolete analog machines for use in limited jurisdiction civil cases and traffic cases heard by temporary judges and in three misdemeanor arraignment courts and four traffic courts where the equipment is operated by electronic recording monitors.

The Superior Comi of Monterey County purchased an amplifier, mixer, and processor combination to be used to record misdemeanor proceedings in the courtroom created for their new judge position. The equipment is not a replacement or upgrade and cost $9,589.

The Superior Court of Nevada County purchased a Veri-Scribe II 4-channel recorder, including maintenance, installation, and training; a Shure PG48 microphone three-pack; a Shure PG48 microphone; microphone cables; and an M-Audio Fast Track Ultra USB 2.0 Audio Interface for a total of $4,275. This equipment will be used to create a record in misdemeanor cases when a court reporter is not available. This was not a replacement or up1,'Tade of existing equipment or software.

The Superior Court of San Bernardino County purchased one FTR Reporter Deck 2 digital recorder with external clock display and annual service agreement. The equipment was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment. The cost of the equipment was $25, 180, and it will be used in traffic trials to create a record.

The Superior Cami of Santa Barbara County purchased the following and paid for installation: two FTR Reporter 2.2 Software FPP; three FTR Reporter 2.2 software five­ pack FPP; 14 TOA Modules for 14 courtrooms; and 17 of each of the following: FTR DMX-8 channel USB mixer, FTR Log Notes software, FTR headsets, USB cables, playback switch, hardware, and connectors. The equipment, which cost a total of $99,82 1, will be used to record and play back, and to make duplicates on CD-ROM in misdemeanor, small claims, and limited civil cases. The purchase replaced existing recording equipment and software in all Santa Barbara County courts.

The Superior Court of Santa Clara County purchased a Libe1iy 4-Channel Recorder Set to prepare an official record for misdemeanor arraignments and pretrials and two 4channel PC encoder cards and six custom cables to prepare the official record and for

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judicial notes in small claims and traffic cases. The total equipment cost was $5,108.

The encoder cards and cables were an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment while the recorder set was not.

The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County spent $2,644 to purchase a FTR Reporter 3.3 and FTRJDelta PC Audio Card, which will be used to create a record of misdemeanor c ases. The equipment was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Tehama County purchased a support services package including Liberty 4-channel version Court Recorder Software and Liberty 4-channel recorder­ upgr ade, product installation, and training that will be used to record proceedings in misdemeanor, small claims, and limited civil cases. The package cost $2,013 and was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment and software.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this repotiing period was $428,6 19.

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FEB 2 2 2008 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS (SAC) 455 Golden Gate Avenue + San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Telephone 415-865-4200 + Fax415-865-4205 +TDD 415-865-4272

RONALD M. GEORGE

WILLIAM C. VICKREY

Chief Justice of California

Administrative Director of the Courts

Chair of the Judicial Council

RONALD G. OVERHOLT Chief Deputy Director

February 14, 2008

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Suite 3021 Sacramento, California 9 5814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 9 5814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re:

Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased and Leased by the Superior Courts, Required by Government Code Section 69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on the purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period July 1 through December 31, 2007, as required under Government Code section 69958 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227).

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Finance Division, at 415-865-7584 or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-4099.

Sincerely,

Administrative Director of the Courts

WCV/VM Attachment cc: Members of the Judicial Council Ronald G. Overholt, AOC Chief Deputy Director Matt Osterli, Fiscal Consultant, Senate Republican Caucus Keely Martin Bosler, Consultant, Senate Committee on Budget and Fiscal Review Janus Norman, Consultant, Assembly Budget Committee Allan Cooper, Consultant, Assembly Republican Fiscal Office Sheila Calabro, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Southern Region Jody Patel, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Northern/Central Region Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region Curtis L. Child, Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Stephen Nash, Director, AOC Finance Division Donna S. Hershkowitz, Assistant Director, AOC Office of Governmental Affairs Judicial Administration Library (2 copies)

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (July 1-December 31, 2007)

Background

Government Code section 69957 provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The section further specifies that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that techn'ology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

Government Code section 69958 includes the following related reporting requirements: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) (b) (c) (d)

The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used.

The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used.

The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment.

The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment

Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period July 1 through December 31, 2007. During this period, six courts indicated that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

The Superior Court of Contra Costa County purchased an external digital clock for $442.

The equipment will be used with the court's existing electronic recording equipment in traffic and small claims cases to create the official record. This was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Kern County purchased licenses for Encompass software from VIQ Solutions to be used in two courtrooms for internal note-taking in traffic, misdemeanor, and small claims cases. The software licenses are a replacement or upgrade and cost $4,738.

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The Superior Court of San Bernardino County purchased two FTR Reporter Deck 2 digital recording machines with external clock displays and annual service/support agreements for $10,105. This equipment will be used to create an official record in trials of traffic matters. This was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Santa Barbara County purchased an FTR reporter 2.2, model PSP00199-GR-DE, Log Notes, a DMX8 USB mixer, a CVC playback box, a TOA line module, and an FTR headset to replace or upgrade existing equipment. The equipment, which cost $5,564, will be used for internal note-taking and to create a record in limited civil, small claims, and misdemeanor cases.

The Superior Court of Siskiyou County purchased an FTR Gold Plus digital sound system that will be used for internal note-taking and creating an official record in infraction, misdemeanor, and small claims cases. The equipment cost $7,354 and was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Stanislaus County purchased PC-based audio cards and mixers using Liberty Player software that connects to the court's public announcement system.

The purchase, in the amount of $48,406, was for sufficient equipment and licensing for nine departments, including installation and training. The equipment will be used for misdemeanor and limited civil cases where a reporter is not available. This was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $76,609.

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JJ ubidal @nundl nf @alifnrnia ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

455 Golden Gate Avenue •San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Telephone 415-865-4200 • Fax415-865-4205 •TDD 415-865-4272 RONALD M. GEORGE

WILLIAM C. VICKREY

Chief Justice of California Chair of the Judicial Council

Administrative Director of the Courts RONALD G. OVERHOLT

Chief Deputy Director

September 6, 2007

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Suite 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re:

Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased and Leased by the Superior Courts, required by Government Code section 69958

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period January 1 through June 30, 2007, as required under Government Code section 69958 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227).

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Stephen Nash, Director, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Finance Division, at 415-865-7584 or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-4099.

Sincerely,

William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts (January 1-June 30, 2007)

Background

Government Code section 69957 provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The section was amended by Senate Bill 1102 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227) to provide that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

SB 1102 also added Government Code section 69958 to read as follows: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) (b) (c) (d)

The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used.

The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used.

The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment.

The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment

Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period January 1 through June 30, 2007. During this period, eight courts responded, as indicated below, that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. â&#x20AC;˘

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The Superior Court of Alameda County purchased a Marantz Pro PMD201 tape recorder as part of a pilot program to record traffic proceedings. The equipment cost $988 and was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Contra Costa County purchased a crash cart mobile system that will be used in various traffic and family law courtrooms (under Government Code section 70141.11) to create the official record. This system was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment and cost $7,059.

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The Superior Court of Kem County purchased digital recording software and licenses and amplifiers to record proceedings in traffic, limited civil, and misdemeanor cases. The court purchased the equipment for $35,203. This equipment was used to replace or upgrade existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Orange County purchased four VIP FTR Reporter 2.2, four VIP FTR Reporter Log Notes Wordlinks, eight notebook computers, eight Antx DMX-8 USB Mixer 8 Mies, an external clock display, microphone stands, luggage cases, and headsets, as well as installation, training, and setup. This replacement equipment will be used in misdemeanor proceedings to create an official record. The cost of the equipment was $64,606.

The Superior Court of San Joaquin County purchased five Liberty 4-channel recorders, MX6/4 mixers, headsets, interfaces and cables, and installation and training for a cost of $21,912. The equipment, which is not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment, will be used to record misdemeanor violation of probation hearings.

The Superior Court of Shasta County purchased two Liberty 4-channel recorders, a player, and an annotator for two courtrooms, as well as installation and training.

The equipment will be used in misdemeanor cases only, for jury and court trials as well as evidentiary hearings and arraignments. This equipment was a replacement of existing equipment and cost $8,936.

The Superior Court of Siskiyou County purchased an FTR Gold plus digital sound system to use for internal note-taking and creating a record in infraction, misdemeanor, and small claims cases. The equipment was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment and cost $7,087.

The Superior Court of Stanislaus County purchased a Liberty digital recorder, mixer, and recorder card. This equipment will be used to create a record for misdemeanor and infraction cases. This equipment, which cost $48,406, was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $194,197.

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Report on Purchase and Lease of Electron ic Recording Equipment by Super ior Courts (July 1-December 31, 2006)

Background

Government Code section 69957 provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The section was amended by Senate Bill 1102 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227) to provide that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

SB 1102 also added Government Code section 69958 to read as follows: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regmding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) (b) (c) (d)

The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used.

The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used.

The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment.

The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment

Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period July 1 through December 31, 2006. During this period, six courts responded, as indicated below, that they had purehased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. â&#x20AC;˘

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The Superior Court of Kern County purchased replacement parts for existing equipment, including microphones, a power supply, a floppy drive, a cart, a base, an amp, panels, a server, a mixer, a transformer, speakers and a motherboard to be used to record proceedings in traffic, and limited civil m1d misdemeanor cases.

The court purchased the equipment for $27,123.

The Superior Court of Riverside County purchased equipment to upgrade an existing CT-4 to a CT-4A in one courtroom in one location and a CT-4A digital audio/video recording system to replace existing VCH.s with digital recording equipment in another court facility. The purchase included various control boards, cards, cables, software, headphones, microphones, amplifiers, digital

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recorders, an LCD monitor, controllers, and connectors, among other items. The equipment will be used for internal note-taking and creating an internal record for the court in limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction cases. The equipment cost $42,619.

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The Superior Court of Santa Cruz County purchased two FTR mixers, microphones, and software. The court also paid for installation of the equipment and training in its use. The equipment will be used to create a record in misdemeanor cases. The purchase, in the amount of $18,930, was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Shasta County purchased a 4-channel recorder, a player, and an annotator for two courtrooms. The equipment will be used in misdemeanor cases only, for jury and court trials as well as evidentiary hearings and arraignments. This equipment was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment and cost $8,653.

The Superior Court of Tuolumne County purchased two HP personal computers (HP SB DC5100 H7/3.6 160GB DVR) and hard drive upgrades (Western DIG 120 GT ATA/100 7.2K and Western DIG 250GB 7,200 rpm 2MB EIDE). The equipment will be used to record testimony, objections, and rulings of the court in limited civil, misdemeanor, and infraction cases. The equipment cost $2,330 and was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Yolo County purchased a DMX8 USB audio mixer from FTR and a VX442 mixer card for creating a record in misdemeanor cases. The equipment was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment and cost $2,890.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $102,545.

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IDuuidal filouudl of filaliforuia ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS

455 Golden Gate Avenue• San Francisco, California 94102-3688

Telephone 415-865-4200 •Fax 415-865-4205 •TDD 415-865-4272 RONALD M. GEORGE

WILLIAM C. VJCKREY

Chief]u.stice of California

Administrative Director of the Co1.rts

Chair of the Judicial Council

RONALD G. OVERHOLT Chief Deputy Director

August 25, 2006

Ms. Diane F. Boyer-Vine Legislative Counsel State of California State Capitol, Suite 3021 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. Gregory P. Schmidt Secretary of the Senate State Capitol, Room 400 Sacramento, California 95814 Mr. E. Dotson Wilson Chief Clerk of the Assembly State Capitol, Room 3196 Sacramento, California 95814 Re:

Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased and Leased by the Superior Courts (Stats. 2004, ch. 227)

Dear Ms. Boyer-Vine, Mr. Schmidt, and Mr. Wilson: Attached is the Judicial Council report on purchase and lease of recording equipment by superior courts for the period of January 1 through June 30, 2006, as required under Statutes 2004, chapter 22 7.

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If you have any questions related to this report, please contact Christine M. Hansen, Director, Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC), Finance Division, at 415-865-7951 or Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, AOC Bay Area/Northern Coastal Region, at 415-865-7735.

Sincerely,

William C. Vickrey Administrative Director of the Courts

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Report o n Purchase and Lease of Electro n ic Recording Equipment by Super ior Courts (January 1-June 30, 2006)

Background

Senate Bill 1102 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227) amended Government Code section 69957. This code section provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore is unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The amendment provides that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

SB 1102 also added Government Code section 69958: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) (b) (c) (d)

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Superior Court in which the equipment will be used. types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases and Leases of Recording Equipment

Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period January I through June 30, 2006. During this period, nine courts responded, as indicated below, that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. â&#x20AC;˘

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The Superior Court of Butte County purchased CourtSmart software, a Dell laptop, a mixer, and microphones for creating a record in limited civil, misdemeanor, traffic, and small claims cases and for administrative meetings.

The court purchased the equipment for $12,645. The equipment was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Fresno County purchased FTR Gold digital recording software, FTR LogNotes software, and a DMX8 sound mixer to create a record of proceedings in limited civil, small claims, and traffic cases. This equipment cost $13,452 and was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

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The Superior Court of Imperial County purchased a USB mixer to create a record in misdemeanor cases. This purchase, in the amount of $1,025, was an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of San Diego County purchased Lanier LCR-5 equipment to create a record of proceedings and trials and motions in misdemeanor and limited civil actions. This equipment was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment and cost $3,927.

The Superior Court of San Joaquin County purchased a Liberty four-channel recorder, an MX6/4 mixer, a USB audio device interface, a cable, and a headset to record misdemeanor proceedings. This equipment cost $4,581 and was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Santa Clara County purchased 19 sets of Liberty four­ channel recorders with Liberty player software for internal note taking for traffic and small claims calendars and to create the official record for misdemeanor arraignment and misdemeanor pretrial calendars. The equipment was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment and cost $74,724.

The Superior Court of Solano County purchased a Marantz CDR420 professional MPC/CD Recorder Workstation to create a record in traffic cases. This equip­ ment, which cost $1,309, was a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Ventura County purchased FTR Reporter 2.2, FTR LogNotes, a Delta encoder card, an FTR display clock, an FTR headset, a CVC playback switch, an FTR MX5 mixer (eight channel), connectors, and hardware to create a record of events for limited civil cases, traffic and criminal infraction and misdemeanor cases, and small claims cases. This is not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment but does replicate the equipment in other courtrooms. The cost of the equipment was $45,584.

The Superior Court of Yolo County purchased FTR equipment including an audio mixer, Reporter 2.2 FPP, a Digigram VX 442 soundcard, a four-channel portable recorder, Reporter 2.2 FPP upgrades, and LogNotes upgrades. The equipment, which replaces or upgrades existing equipment, will be used in misdemeanor proceedings to create a record. The equipment cost $12,435.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $169,682.

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Report on Purchase or Lease of Electron ic Recording Equipment

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Background

Senate Bill 1102 (Stats. 2004, ch. 227) amended Government Code section 69957. This code section provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore are unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The amendment provides that this equipment "shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section."

SB 1102 also added Government Code section 69958: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: (a) The Superior Court in which the equipment will be used. (b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. (c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. (d) The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases/Leases of Recording Equipment

Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period April 16, 2005, through December 31, 2005. During this period, five courts responded, as indicated below, that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings. â&#x20AC;˘

The Superior Court of Contra Costa County purchased digital audio recording equipment for one courtroom. The equipment will be used for creating the official record of proceedings heard by the family law commissioner, under Government Code section 70141.11. The court purchased the equipment for $15, 184. The equipment was not a replacement or upgrade of existing equipment.

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The Superior Court of Imperial County purchased four sets of audio recording equipment, including Liberty 4 Channel Digital Recorder, USB Mixer, Spectra Dynamic Twin Speakers, and headsets, to create an official record in misdemeanor cases at the parties' request. This purchase, in the amount of $25,261, was not an upgrade or replacement of existing equipment.

The Superior Court of Lake County purchased microphones, mixers, amplifiers, computers, and FTR software to replace out-of-date equipment in five courtrooms. The equipment is used in limited civil, infraction, and misdemeanor cases. The equipment is only used when court reporters are not available. The cost of the equipment was $55,744.

The Superior Court of Riverside County purchased tape recorders, microphones, and microphone mixers. The equipment is used to record all types of proceedings not requiring an official record, including traffic cases, small claims, limited civil cases, and misdemeanors. They are used for internal purposes only.

The equipment was purchased for $650 and did not replace or upgrade existing equipment.

The Superior Court of San Diego County purchased five Sony BM-246 and three Lanier Advocare V (LCR) recorders to be used in limited jurisdiction matters to create a record. This equipment was purchased to replace equipment for which parts were no longer available and cost $13,686.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $110,525.

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Report

TO:

Members of the Judicial Council

FROM:

Christine M. Hansen, Director, Finance Division, 415-865-7951 Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, Bay Area/ Northern Coastal Region, 415-865-7735 Vicki Muzny, Finance Division, 415-865-7553

DATE:

June 24, 2005

SUBJECT:

Report to the Legislature on Superior Court Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment (Action Required)

Issue Statement Senate Bill 1102 (Chapter 227, Statutes of 2004), a trailer bill to the Budget Act of 2004 (Chapter 208, Statutes of 2004), contained language relating to electronic reporting in superior courts. It amended Government Code section 69957 to provide that electronic recording equipment shall be of a type approved by the Judicial Council for courtroom use “and shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section.”

The legislation also added Government Code section 69958 which requires superior courts to report to the Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, with the following identified: • The superior court in which the equipment will be used; • The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used; • The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment; and • The type of equipment purchased or leased.

The first report to the Legislature was due by December 31, 2004, and covered the period August 16 through September 17, 2004. Thereafter, reports are required to

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be submitted to the Legislature on a semiannual basis. This report covers the period September 18, 2004 through April 15, 2005.

Recommendation Staff recommends that the Judicial Council approve the attached report for submission to the Legislature.

Rationale for the Recommendation The attached report addresses each of the report requirements based on information received from the courts.

Alternative Actions Considered No alternative actions were considered. Senate Bill 1102 requires that this report be submitted.

Comments from Interested Parties None.

Implementation Requirements and Costs Once approved, the report will be submitted to the Legislature. There are no costs associated with this report.

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Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by the Superior Courts (Chapter 227, Statutes of 2004)

June 30, 2005 Judicial Council of California

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Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment

by Superior Courts Background Senate Bill 1102 (Chapter 227, Statutes of 2004) amended Government Code section 69957. This code section provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore are unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The amendment provides that this equipment “shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section.”

Senate Bill 1102 also added Government Code section 69958: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: a) The superior court in which the equipment will be used. b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. d) The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases/Leases of Recording Equipment Administrative Office of the Courts staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period September 18, 2004 through April 15, 2005. During this period, seven courts responded, as indicated below, that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment or related items for use in court proceedings.

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The Superior Court of Alameda County purchased FTR Gold Software for Digital Audio Recording (DAR) to be used in misdemeanor arraignments for audio recordings of the proceedings. The court purchased the equipment for $8,573. This was not a replacement or upgrade.

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The Superior Court of Imperial County purchased a JCG digital recorder to record motions and other proceedings in misdemeanor appeals cases. This purchase, in the amount of $8,475, was an upgrade to replace tape systems for the Calexico Court.

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The Superior Court of Merced County purchased two Sony MZN-H1 Minidisc Recorders with microphones and media to use in misdemeanor trials to create a record in lieu of a court reporter. The equipment cost $858 and was not a replacement or upgrade.

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The Superior Court of Napa County purchased a Liberty Digital Recording System V2 for $21,000 for use in non-felony criminal and small claims proceedings when the court is unable to secure court reporter services where a court reporter is not required by law. This equipment is not an upgrade or replacement of other equipment.

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The Superior Court of Sacramento County purchased four Sony BM-246 Desktop Conference Recorders with Sony MCRU10M headsets to perform multiple purposes, including creating the record in limited civil law and motion, and to create the record in DUI and misdemeanor arraignments and proceedings (non-trial). This purchase was an upgrade or replacement and cost $8,331.

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The Superior Court of Santa Clara County purchased a Veri-Scribe Reporter, Player, and cabling to be used for recording traffic proceedings. They purchased this equipment for $6,146 to upgrade or replace existing equipment.

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The Superior Court of Ventura County purchased FTR and CVC digital audio recording equipment for $42,926, to record court proceedings in the following types of cases: civil, small claims, infraction, and misdemeanor. This software and hardware is to be placed in six additional courtrooms and will replicate what is currently used in other courtrooms.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase and/or lease of electronic recording equipment during this reporting period was $96,309.

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JUDICIAL COUNCIL OF CALIFORNIA ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS 455 Golden Gate Avenue San Francisco, California 94102-3688 Report

TO:

Members of the Judicial Council

FROM:

Christine M. Hansen, Director, Finance Division, 415-865-7951 Christine Patton, Regional Administrative Director, Bay Area/ Northern Coastal Region, 415-865-7735

DATE:

November 9, 2004

SUBJECT:

Report to the Legislature on Superior Court Purchase and Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment (Action Required)

Issue Statement Senate Bill 1102 (Chapter 227, Statutes of 2004), a trailer bill to the Budget Act of 2004 (Chapter 208, Statutes of 2004), which was signed on August 16, contained language relating to electronic reporting in superior courts. It amended Government Code section 69957 to provide that electronic recording equipment shall be of a type approved by the Judicial Council for courtroom use “and shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section.”

The legislation also added Government Code section 69958 which requires superior courts to report to the Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council to report to the Legislature regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, with the following identified: • The superior court in which the equipment will be used; • The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used; • The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment; and • The type of equipment purchased or leased.

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The first report to the Legislature is due by December 31, 2004, and covers the period August 16 through September 17, 2004. Thereafter, reports are to be submitted to the Legislature on a semiannual basis.

Recommendation Staff recommends that the Judicial Council approve the attached report for submission to the Legislature.

Rationale for the Recommendation The attached report addresses each of the report requirements based on information received from the courts.

Alternative Actions Considered No alternative actions were considered. Senate Bill 1102 requires that this report be submitted.

Comments from Interested Parties None.

Implementation Requirements and Costs Once approved, the report will be submitted to the Legislature. There are no costs associated with this report.

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Report to the Legislature on Electronic Recording Equipment Purchased or Leased by the Superior Courts (Chapter 227, Statutes of 2004)

December 31, 2004 Judicial Council of California

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Report on Purchase or Lease of Electronic Recording Equipment by Superior Courts Background Senate Bill 1102 (Chapter 227, Statutes of 2004) amended Government Code section 69957. This code section provides that when an official reporter or official reporter pro tempore are unavailable, approved recording equipment and recording monitors may be used during specific types of proceedings. The amendment provides that this equipment “shall only be purchased for use as provided by this section. A court shall not expend funds for electronic recording technology or equipment to make an unofficial record of an action or proceeding or to use that technology or equipment to make the official record of an action or proceeding in circumstances not authorized by this section.”

Senate Bill 1102 also added Government Code section 69958: Each superior court shall report to the Judicial Council on or before October 1, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, and the Judicial Council shall report to the Legislature on or before December 31, 2004, and semiannually thereafter, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings, specifying all of the following: a) The superior court in which the equipment will be used. b) The types of trial court proceedings in which the equipment will be used. c) The cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading the equipment. d) The type of equipment purchased or leased.

Purchases/Leases of Recording Equipment Administrative Office of the Court staff recently surveyed all 58 superior courts to obtain the information required by Government Code section 69958 for the period August 16 through September 17, 2004. During this brief period, only one court, the Superior Court of Monterey County, responded that they had purchased or leased electronic recording equipment for use in court proceedings. The court reported purchasing the following two systems: • FTR Gold Portable Notebook PC based system and laptop to be used for limited civil cases, at a cost of $9,270.

• FTR 4-Channel permanent system to be used for infraction-small claims cases, at a cost of $4,160.

Both sets of equipment will be used for creating a record. Neither purchase was made to replace or upgrade existing equipment.

The total amount spent by all superior courts on the purchase and/or lease of recording equipment was $13,430. The next report on this subject will be submitted to the Legislature by June 30, 2005.

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