Executive Officer Chris Brown and Manager JR Hopson shared an update to the Kentuckyโs Juvenile Justice Oversight Council on the statewide Family, Accountability, Intervention, and Response (FAIR) Teams.
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Kentucky has made significant efforts to improve juvenile justice reform laws over the last decade. Since 2013, legislation has increased diversion access for youth by 20%.
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Chief Justice John Minton Jr. tells Senate budget committee about low funding for judicial branch. He says in urban areas, some court jobs have a 40% turnover rate and no job applicants. ^JC
"A significant flat dollar request โ the increasing cost of gas, utility bills, etc.โ
Chief Justice Minton shares that a 6% pay increase equals $1,500 per year for entry level employees, which doesn't cover increased cost in food/utilities. (3/10)
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Chief Justice Minton will discuss his top budget priority โ improving Judicial Branch salaries โ before House A&R Feb. 1 at 10 a.m. ET. For a preview, watch CJ Minton & AOC Director Laurie Givens talk about their plan to make court salaries competitive: https://t.co/by8gCY4pZZ