Legal Review Committee Agenda and Packet 2018 08 28

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City Council Legal Review Committee March 8, 2018 Page 2 of 2 Members decided to ask the full Council if they endorse the Committee working on the evaluation plan and asking of there are any other topics they feel the Committee should look into. MUNICIPAL COURT UPDATE JUDGE WHEELER Judge Wheeler reported on how it is going in the Court. She noted new legislation will require the Court provide representation more often. Councilmember Loo asked how often and how much should be budgeted. Wheeler stated it will not be needed very often as we can generally give the person a personal recognizance bond. Light stated the City can put out an RFP or RFQ to find attorneys that can be on call for work in the Court. Muth noted payments for this can be put in upcoming budgets. Wheeler stated she and other Boulder County judges have discussed the possibility of an intergovernmental agreement that would allow other municipal court to hold bond hearings if it is easier and more timely than transporting defendants to other locations. Councilmember Leh asked if Wheeler knew of any City ordinances that need to be updated to help the court processes. Wheeler asked if the speeding in school zones language could be clarified if it is an increase in fine or a doubling of the fine. PROSECUTOR CRIBARI Cribari reported on how it is going in the Court. She stated there have been a lot of changes recently on the sealing of records. She discussed how the court handles a minor in possession ticket and how it works with kids to make it a learning experience for them. She stated there will be an update of the model traffic code sooner than later and that may require the Council to update some ordinances. She discussed her philosophy on how she assigns traffic classes to defendants. LAWSUIT SETTLEMENTS/LITIGATION UPDATES No report. DISCUSSION ITEMS FOR NEXT MEETING To be determined. ADJOURN The meeting adjourned at 5:55 pm.