Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts
The purpose of the Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts is to continue addressing the needs of court-engaged individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders through the use of differentiated case management principles and other evidence-based and emerging best practices. In carrying out that purpose, the Steering Committee on Problem Solving Courts shall perform its responsibilities consistent with 远程 Strategic Plan for the Florida Judicial Branch 2022 - 2027 
, including 目标1.2 (Ensure the fair and timely resolution of all cases through proactive, 有效的, and consistent case management practices), 目标1.5 (Encourage the use of consistent practices, procedures, and forms statewide), Goal 2.4 (Collaborate with justice system partners and community organizations to deliver appropriate services), 和目标2.6 (Promote the use of innovative and 有效的 problem-solving courts and alternative dispute resolution 过程es). The steering committee acts as the governance group for all problem-solving courts in the state.
管理istrative Order Establishing the Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts: Supreme Court 管理istrative Order AOSC24-50
Membership List for the 2024-2026 Steering Committee on Problem-Solving Courts: Committee Member List
What are court committees?
Committees are the mechanism established by the Florida Supreme Court for developing consensus on appropriate judicial branch policies affecting the administration of justice. While the state courts system is administered by the chief justice and the Florida Supreme Court, the policy development strategy of the judicial branch is, 在很多方面, 非常的. Due to the nature of the judicial branch, the development and implementation of policies and procedures for the trial and appellate court involves a complex, 而且通常很长, 过程. Committees may be appointed when a specific issue or concern is brought to the Florida Supreme Court’s attention, or when the Florida Supreme Court desires to evaluate and improve the court system’s performance in a particular area. Court committees make a vital contribution to the function of the judicial branch.
目前的费用
Charge One:
Recommend revisions to Supreme Court-approved best practice standards or guidelines, 根据需要, to ensure best practices remain current and consistent with new research and guidance.
负责二:
Continue to provide guidance to the Office of the State Courts 管理istrator on the development of statewide problem-solving court training initiatives on best practices.
负责三:
Continue to provide guidance to the Problem-Solving Court Advisory Group in making funding recommendations to the Trial Court 预算 Commission, 根据需要, based on regular updates provided by the Advisory Group.
负责四:
根据 In Re: Problem-Solving Court Certification Program, 佛罗里达州. 管理. 订单没有. aosc23 - 89(12月. 18, 2023), oversee and provide guidance and direction for implementation of the Problem-Solving Court Certification Program. Submit a report to the Court on the outcomes of the pilot program no later than June 30, 2025.