Rule 4: Administrative Judge
4.1 The Administrative Judge shall be responsible for carrying out functions of the
Municipal Court pursuant to Ordinance No. 17666. When appropriate, the
Administrative Judge shall meet with (or designate other Municipal Court Judges or
staff members to meet with) committees of the bench, bar and city staff to review
matters of administration and to promote understanding of the Municipal Court
system.
4.2 The Administrative Judge may, at least once per month, call a meeting of all
Municipal Court personnel as may be deemed appropriate for the purpose of
reviewing the status of dockets and to discuss such other business as may affect the
efficient operation of the Court.
4.3 The Administrative Judge shall have control over the assignment of cases with the
Municipal Court. Assignment of cases shall be designed to distribute as equally as is
reasonably possible the judicial work of the Municipal Court.
4.4 The Administrative Judge shall, with the assistance and cooperation of the Municipal
Court Administrator and the City Manager, evaluate the effectiveness of the Court in
administering justice and recommend changes.
4.5 The Administrative Judge may issue Administrative Policy Orders relating to policies
of the Municipal Court regarding judicial functions. Such Administrative Policy
Orders shall supplement these Rules. Such Administrative Policy Orders shall be
signed and delivered to the Municipal Court Administrator for distribution as
attachments to the Rules of the Municipal Court. Copies of such Administrative
Policy Orders will be made available by the Municipal Court Administrator for
distribution to Court staff, city staff (as needed), and upon request to other interested
parties. The Municipal Court Administrator shall be responsible for the
implementation of such Administrative Policy Orders.
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