A. Establishment and Purpose.

The Board of Judges has established an Office of Court Services to coordinate jury management records, statistics compilation, court security, financial planning and budget management, case flow management, and public information and education for the Delaware Circuit Court.

B. Director of Court Services - Court Administrator.

As directed by the Board of Judges, the court administrator shall prepare and monitor the court’s budgets; coordinate continuing education and training for court personnel; assist in researching, defining, developing and implementing new programs and procedures; attend and coordinate Board of Judges meetings, coordinate and implement court security plans and perform other duties as required.

C. Other Personnel.

The Board of Judges, through the court administrator, shall hire additional administrative aides, and clerical staff as needed to provide services to the Court.

D. Financial Planning and Budget Management.

The Office of Court Services shall be responsible for the preparation, monitoring and coordination of all budgets of the Delaware Circuit Court. All required fiscal reports are prepared for review by the Board of Judges. This office serves as primary liaison with the Auditor’s Office, and prepares and submits payroll, claims and employee status reports as required. This office oversees maintenance and service of equipment.

E. Jury Management.

The Office of Court Services is responsible for all functions pertaining to the provision of jury panels for the divisions of the Delaware Circuit Court.

F. Records Management.

The Office of Court Services is responsible for compiling and reporting all statistical information regarding caseloads and case movement in the divisions of the Delaware Circuit Court. Court Administrator shall provide a copy of the statistical case report each quarter to each judge for review and approval.

G. Case Flow Management.

The Office of Court Services is responsible for assessing case flow and workload distribution to the divisions of the Delaware Circuit Court, and provides supplemental staff when needed and/or available.