Compendium of Budget Information for the 2010 General Session

Executive Offices & Criminal Justice
Appropriations Subcommittee

Line Item: Children's Justice Centers

Function

The Children's Justice Centers (CJCs) are homelike facilities where physically and sexually abused children can go to be interviewed before appearing in court as witnesses against their abusers. A multi-disciplinary team coordinates the interview process and assesses the needs of the children and their families for support services.

The program is designed to foster coordination among agencies and improve communication and services for victims. Staff tracks each child's case through the investigation, hearings, and completion of treatment. The home-like environment makes children feel safe, thereby enabling them to discuss the abuse. Transcripts are provided to assist agencies and prosecutors in building stronger cases.

Background

Children's Justice Centers are currently operating in the following counties: Cache, Carbon, Davis, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, Iron, Salt Lake, Sevier, Tooele, Uintah, Utah, Wasatch, Washington, and Weber/Morgan.

Statutory Authority

Statutory Authority governing Children's Justice Centers is found in UCA 67 Chapter 5b. The A.G. must administer the program and staff the Advisory Board on Children's Justice. Statutory goals include minimizing time and duplication of effort in helping abused children, facilitating the investigation of alleged offenses against children, conducting intereviews of children and their families, obtaining reliable and admissible information, protecting the interest of the abused child, and others.

Intent Language

Under Section 63J-1-401 and 63J-1-402 of the Utah Code, the Legislature intends that any remaining funds shall not lapse at the close of fiscal year 2009.

Funding Detail

The Children's Justice Centers Line Item has only one program�the Children's Justice Centers Program.

Sources of Finance	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
General Fund	$2,447,200	$2,490,400	$2,584,100	$2,879,000	$2,447,100
General Fund, One-time	$0	$50,300	$300,000	($229,800)	$431,900
Federal Funds	$329,200	$164,300	$220,900	$209,100	$19,300
Dedicated Credits Revenue	$0	$15,000	$43,800	$47,500	$0
Beginning Nonlapsing	$117,300	$170,300	$298,900	$609,200	$0
Closing Nonlapsing	($170,300)	($298,900)	($609,200)	($243,400)	$0
Total	$2,723,400	$2,591,400	$2,838,500	$3,271,600	$2,898,300

Programs:	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Children's Justice Centers	$2,723,400	$2,591,400	$2,838,500	$3,271,600	$2,898,300
Total	$2,723,400	$2,591,400	$2,838,500	$3,271,600	$2,898,300

Categories of Expenditure	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Personnel Services	$150,000	$171,900	$182,400	$192,600	$0
In-state Travel	$8,000	$2,900	$3,300	$4,700	$3,300
Out-of-state Travel	$5,300	$6,100	$6,800	$16,600	$6,800
Current Expense	$119,100	($98,700)	$314,000	$197,800	$506,800
DP Current Expense	$9,300	$29,900	$8,200	$18,000	$8,200
Other Charges/Pass Thru	$2,431,700	$2,479,300	$2,323,800	$2,841,900	$2,373,200
Total	$2,723,400	$2,591,400	$2,838,500	$3,271,600	$2,898,300

Other Indicators	2006 Actual	2007 Actual	2008 Actual	2009 Actual	2010 Approp
Budgeted FTE	1.9	2.0	2.0	2.0	2.0

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