Trial Court Allocations: Trial Court Trust Fund Funding for Specific Costs in 2014–2015 and State Trial Court Improvement and Modernization Fund Allocation Reductions for 2014–2015

The Court-Appointed Dependency Counsel Collection program collects funds from trial courts to redistribute to underfunded courts, reducing caseloads and improving outcomes for children. The program has collected $2.3 million over four years, with approximately $750,000 expected annually. The funding is mandatory and provides staffing for the program, which includes a dedicated webpage, listserv, and monthly conference calls. The program has been effective in fulfilling legislative and Judicial Council mandates, and its elimination would increase the burden on trial courts and reduce access to justice. The program's total FY 2013-2014 funding is $260,000 from the Trial Court Trust Fund (TCTF).