Vote — approved

Clint Hickman	yes
Jack Sellers	yes
Thomas Galvin	yes
Bill Gates	yes
Steve Gallardo	yes

Ayes: Clint Hickman, Jack Sellers, Thomas Galvin, Bill Gates, Steve Gallardo

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48. MARICOPA COUNTY JUSTICE COURT NAME CHANGES Approve and authorize the name changes of the San Tan Regional Court Center and the Downtown Justice Court. The San Tan Justice Court resides inside of the San Tan Regional Center. Because the court shares the name of the region, litigants and other members of the pu blic have been confused about the correct jurisdiction of their court cases. Staff have been fielding additional phone calls and incorrect court reports, adding additional case processing time and added frustration for public access to court services. Ch anging the name of the San Tan Regional Center to the Ocotillo Regional Center will enhance the public’s access and understanding of court processes. The Downtown Justice Court has the same access to justice challenges, as it resides within the Downtown Regional Center. Changing the name of the Downtown Justice Court to the El Centro Justice Court will also enhance the public’s access and understanding of court processes. The selected names more accurately reflect the history and constituency of the prec incts. The Downtown Justice Court Center name accurately reflects the regional boundary lines. Changing the Downtown Court to El Centro maintains the essence of the original name. In addition, a new name for one of the five occupying courts was a more cost -effective solution to meet the needs of the region. The current San Tan Regional Center name, on the other hand, is not reflective of the regional boundaries of the four courts that occupy the center. The Regional Center name change was more consistent wi th the overall purpose. MCJC Staff discussed the purpose of the naming changes and potential names with the associated Justices of the Peace and members of the Board of Supervisors. These proposed names are consistent with the rationale of the modificatio ns and would enhance public access to justice. The cost of the Downtown Justice Court name change would be $4,000. This cost includes internal wayfinding (directional, office doors, courtrooms, etc.). San Tan Regional Center name change would cost $22,91 5 and will replace building signage and monument sign. Maricopa County Justice Courts will fund the cost of the name changes out of the Judicial Court Enhancement Funds: Fund 204. We respectfully request the Board of Supervisors approve the above listed c hanges. The effective date of the name changes, if approved, will be 1/1/2024. (C-24-24-000-X-00)