The Judicial Council meeting included several key actions and discussions. Decisions were made to approve a consent agenda featuring a deviation recommendation, establish the Court Information General Policy Series 1200, and finalize the FY27 Audit Plan. The council reviewed the Committee for Equality and Justice's annual report and examined the draft FY28/29 Strategic Plan, with an emphasis on adding workplace wellness and safety priorities. Budgetary discussions centered on the FY28/29 biennial request, specifically focusing on compensation increases for judicial officers and employees. Additional updates were provided regarding the establishment of the Access to Justice Commission, the Mental Health Justice Initiative, and planning for Indigenous Peoples' Day. The council also authorized one-time funding for a compensation pool during an executive session.
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The Judicial Council discussed several items including the approval of a Consent Agenda containing five deviation recommendations, the adoption of Judicial Policy 1201 regarding Judicial Officer Biographies, and the re-affirmation of Judicial Policy 1101 on Internal Audit Policy. The Council also reviewed the FY26 audit activities, the FY27 Proposed Audit Plan, and approved the FY27 Operational Plan. Discussions covered the creation of a new policy series for the Court Information Office, a law clerk recruitment update, potential FY28/29 biennial budget priorities, the referral of the 2027 Payables List to the COPS Committee, and various updates including legislative funding, a judicial officer security program, and membership changes.
May 14, 2026·Board meeting
Judicial Council Minutes
The Judicial Council met to review several key items, including the 2025 Judicial Weighted Caseload Study, where multiple recommendations were adopted regarding case weights, subcommittees, and referee counting methods. The Council also approved the formation and charge of a Digital Accessibility Advisory Committee, debated a policy revision regarding judge biographies, and received a follow-up report on a previous internal audit concerning the storage of court records. Additionally, the Council approved the Children's Justice Initiative 5-Year Strategic Plan, discussed financial projections and upcoming biennial budget requests, reviewed the proposed FY27 Operational Plan, and established new Access to Justice Awards for judicial officers.
Apr 16, 2026·Board meeting
Judicial Council Minutes
The Judicial Council meeting focused on several key items, including the approval of multiple digital accessibility exceptions for various court documents, such as Orders, Jury Documents, Exhibits, Exhibit Lists, Court Transcripts, Electronic Signatures, and Hearing Minutes. Additionally, the Council discussed and approved revisions to the Children's Justice Policy. Other topics included a quarterly update on AI response initiatives, a failed proposal regarding effective support for judges, a review of statewide performance measures, the approval of the Rice County Mental Health Court, and a discussion on a proposed policy for publishing judge biographies. The meeting concluded with legislative and election updates, strategic planning discussions, and a mandate for sexual harassment training for judicial officers.
