AOC-Service Level Agreement

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Administrative Office of the Courts 
Information Technology Division 
Service Level Agreement 
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Table of Contents 
1.
Purpose ................................................................................................ 2 
2.
Scope of services ................................................................................. 2 
3.
Performance goals ............................................................................... 3 
4.
Performance measures ........................................................................ 4 
5.
Constraints ........................................................................................... 5 
6.
Maintenance schedules ........................................................................ 5 
7.
Equipment ............................................................................................ 5 
8.
Equipment Support and Maintenance ................................................... 5 
9.
Software ............................................................................................... 6 
10.
Software Support and Maintenance...................................................... 6 
11.
Technical Support ................................................................................ 6 
12.
Authority of Presiding Judge ................................................................. 6 
13.
Cost ...................................................................................................... 7 
14.
Security/Electronic Communications .................................................... 7 
15.
Reproduction ........................................................................................ 7 
16.
Termination .......................................................................................... 7 
17.
Terms of Agreement ............................................................................. 8 
18.
Approval ............................................................................................... 8 
Addendum A: 
Equipment ............................................................................ 9 
Addendum B: 
Software ............................................................................... 9 
Addendum C: 
Costs .................................................................................... 9 
Addendum D: 
Agreement For Connection of Outside Sources ................. 10 
Addendum E: 
Acknowledgement of User Policies .................................... 10 
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1. Purpose 
This agreement is entered into by and between the Arizona Supreme Court, Administrative Office of the Courts, 
Information Technology Division, herein referred to as “AOC/ITD” and Local Site Name, herein referred to as 
“Local Site” and outlines the service level roles, responsibilities, and objectives of both parties in regards to the 
automation project indicated below. 
 
Whereas, the AOC/ITD is responsible for the automation of court management processes and procedures, including 
hardware, software, communications support, installation, and maintenance, and has established a plan called the 
Arizona Court Automation Project (ACAP) and 
 
Whereas, the Local Site desires to participate in the ACAP project under the terms and conditions established by this 
Agreement. 
 
2. Scope of Services 
AOC/ITD supports the day-to-day operations of the Arizona Court System through the maintenance and support of 
all Court and Probation Management software applications, current Windows operating systems, and the Microsoft 
Office suite.  AOC/ITD will also provide and support all hardware (PCs, printers, routers, hubs, etc.) to accomplish 
this automation. 
 
 
Service offerings include: 
 
 
x Systems 
Operations 
Access to, operation of, and support for a data processing environment for all AOC systems 
x Equipment 
Will provide hardware and support for all AOC PCs and AOC-owned printers.  Local Site 
equipment is described in Addendum A. 
x Software 
Will provide software and support for all AOC-sponsored applications.  Local Site software is 
described in Addendum B. 
x Backups 
Regular server and application backups will be performed.  
x Recovery 
Data recovery, when required, will be completed in accordance with established AOC/ITD 
processes and procedures. 
x Infrastructure 
Will provide connectivity and support to local and wide-area data communication networks. 
x Asset 
Management 
Using Microsoft System Center, the AOC/ITD will be responsible for the remote asset 
inventory of all AOC-owned PCs or printers.  This will include both the hardware inventory and 
software inventory for each PC 
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x Project 
Management 
and Consulting 
Provides expertise and consultation on capacity and infrastructure needs, when necessary. 
 
x Problem 
Management  
The AOC/ITD Problem Management process will be utilized for the management and 
tracking of all reported problems for any of the categories of service offerings listed above.  
All problems must be reported to the AOC Support Center (see Section 11 - Technical 
Support - for more information). 
x 
AOC Support Center - Provides first-level operational support for: 
x All AOC mid-range system applications 
x All AOC client/server applications 
x All LAN, WAN, and AOC-supported file servers  
x All AOC-supported desktop software applications 
x All Intranet queries 
x All Internet queries 
x All general technology inquiries 
 
x 
The AOC Support Center - Is also responsible for: 
x Processing scheduled/planned work requests 
x Communicating to all affected users regarding emergency and routine system 
maintenance outages 
x Processing user profile create/modify/delete requests 
x Managing passwords  
x Logging all calls received into the Incident Management request system 
x Managing timely customer responsiveness and resolution 
x Managing compliance with this SLA and resolution timeframes detailed in Section 3, 
Performance Goals 
  
x 
Field Support – Provides second-level technical assistance, including installation and 
support of AOC-approved hardware and software. 
x 
Other AOC Second and Third-Level Support Groups – Provide additional application 
software and/or operational support, when necessary. 
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3. Performance Goals 
The following are the problem severity codes and associated customer communication and problem resolution time 
frames used by the AOC Support Center, AOC/ITD, and other AOC divisions for prioritizing and resolving all 
support calls.  AOC Support Center personnel, or appropriate second/third-level support personnel at AOC, will 
make every effort to communicate back to the customer and resolve problems within these time frames, with at least 
90% compliance during business hours. 
 
Severity Code 
Severity Description 
Response to Customer 
Maximum Resolution  
Time 
1 (Urgent) 
The system, network, or prime 
business application is 
inoperable for all users 
Within thirty (30) 
minutes of  initial 
contact and every hour 
until resolution 
Eight (8) hours (one 
business day) 
2 (High) 
The system, network, or prime 
business application is 
inoperable for one or more, but 
not all, users 
Within one (1) hour of 
initial contact and every 
two (2) hours until 
resolution 
Sixteen (16) hours (two 
business days) 
3 (Medium) 
x 
The user is experiencing a 
functional error  
x 
General information and/or 
training in a specific area is 
required 
x 
Installation of existing 
software already located in 
Microsoft System Center 
Within four (4) hours of  
initial contact 
Twenty-four (24) hours 
(three business days) 
4 (Low) 
x 
The system is functioning 
according to design and 
problem can only be 
resolved by an application 
system modification (these 
issues will need to be 
evaluated to determine 
prioritization and funding 
requirements)  
x 
Purchasing requests 
x 
Special projects and 
consulting services 
x 
User profile requests 
x 
Installation of new 
hardware and/or software 
Within eight (8) hours 
of initial contact 
Ten (10) business days for 
new hardware or software 
install requests 
 
 
 
 
 
No specified time for 
enhancement requests or 
special projects, as these 
will vary depending on 
scope, requirements, and 
resources 
 
4. Performance Measures 
Compliance reports for a specific business unit or customer may be prepared upon request. 
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5. Constraints 
x 
If networking or system integration is maintained locally, local IT or designated personnel will comply with all 
relative problem resolution timeframes listed in Section 3.  Follow up to the AOC Support Center will be 
accomplished in the timeframes/intervals listed in Section 3. 
x 
Any connections to AJIN without prior approval from the AOC are in violation of this Agreement and may 
result in immediate removal of all services described in this document and termination of this Agreement. 
x 
Addendum D, Agreement for Connection of Outside Sources, must be completed and attached to this 
Agreement if networking or system integration is maintained locally. 
x 
When IT support is requested (not the problem management process listed above), the AOC is under no 
obligation to meet the service levels detailed in Section 3, Performance Goals. 
6. Maintenance Schedules 
x 
Systems and/or Network may be unavailable for routine maintenance every third Sunday of the month 
beginning at 10:00 p.m. through the following Monday at 6:00 a.m. 
x 
Systems and/or Network may be unavailable, as necessary, with at least 30 minutes notice to all affected users, 
to resolve critical, urgent problems. 
7. Equipment 
x 
The AOC shall initially provide the equipment described in Attachment A.  Equipment must be used only for 
the purpose set forth in this Agreement, and may not be transferred, sold, exchanged, or dismantled without 
written approval from the AOC.  Equipment that is no longer needed or usable shall be transferred to the AOC 
according to policies and procedures communicated by the AOC. 
x 
Equipment moved to another facility or location with 30 days prior written notice to and approval by the AOC.  
Reinstallation of communication lines and equipment and all other expenses incurred by this relocation shall be 
at the sole expense of the Local Site. 
x 
The Local Site will not make configuration changes or add optional equipment to any equipment purchased or 
leased by the AOC without prior written notice and approval by the AOC.  This includes, but is not limited to, 
PC operating systems, networking equipment, local area networks, internal hardware devices, etc. 
x 
Thirty (30) days prior written notice must be provided to the AOC and approval granted for any proposed 
additions, changes, or deletions to or from the network. 
8. Equipment Support and Maintenance 
The AOC will provide equipment support and maintenance, either by itself, or through the use of third-party vendors 
for all hardware and software described in this agreement.  The Local Site agrees to place all requests for service 
with the AOC Support Center and to pay directly for any maintenance service not covered under product warranty 
or a third-party vendor maintenance agreement.  This includes, but is not limited to: 
x 
Service performed due to user mishandling of equipment 
x 
Consumable printer supplies (i.e., toner cartridges, paper, printer maintenance kits, etc.) 
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9.
Software
x 
The AOC agrees to provide the Local Site use of the AOC-sponsored software applications, and other software 
as shown on Attachment B.  The Local Site agrees to use this software in conformance with the operating 
procedures and standards issued by the AOC and conformance with any and all applicable license agreements. 
x 
Usage of the software by non-court entities shall be limited to "read-only" access and subject to applicable and 
reasonable security measures. 
x 
The Local Site will not make configuration changes or install other software without prior written notice and 
approval by the AOC. 
x 
The Local Site will accept all version changes and/or software release updates and modifications to the software 
as provided, from time to time, from the AOC. 
10.
Software Support and Maintenance
The AOC shall, itself or through the use of a third-party vendor, support all AOC-sponsored software applications, 
including all software modifications and/or enhancements.  “Enhancements” shall mean functional changes to the 
software and are subject to approval.  Modifications and enhancements to the software required due to legislative 
changes or changes in court rules will be funded by the AOC, subject to funds being available.  Each Local Site 
agrees to pay its proportionate share of other software modification and enhancement costs, if necessary, except 
where AOC or other state funding may be made available.  The assessment of additional costs pursuant to this 
section shall be timed to conform with the budgeting cycle of the Local Site. 
11. Technical Support
The AOC will provide user support for hardware, network communications, statewide sponsored software 
applications, and any desktop software as indicated in Addendums A and B. 
x 
All problems, questions, or service requests will be directed to the AOC Support Center. 
User support will be provided primarily via the Incident  Web reporting tool, but may also be provided via telephone 
or email. 
x 
User support will be provided between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding 
state observed holidays. 
x 
In the event that on-site support is deemed necessary, representatives from the AOC Field Support unit, or 
appropriate third-party vendor, will be dispatched to site. 
x 
Every effort will be made by all AOC service providers to conform to the established Service Level Agreements 
stated in Section 3. 
x 
If networking or system integration is maintained locally, all relative problem resolution timeframes listed 
above will be complied with by local IT or designated personnel.  Follow up will be provided to the AOC 
Support Center in the timeframes listed above. 
x 
The AOC Support Center and/or Field Support unit will be responsible for annual fixed asset inventory. 
12.
Authority of Presiding Judge
x 
The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in each county, or designee, shall exercise administrative supervision 
over the system installation and operation within the county.  Such supervision shall include ensuring 
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, securing funding for and payment of local on-
going costs, and resolving disputes about the allocation of local costs, if applicable. 
x 
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The Presiding Judge of the Superior Court in each county, or designee, shall appoint representatives to 
statewide project steering committees. 
13. Cost
x 
The Local Site agrees to pay a portion of the cost, based primarily on the number of devices accessing the
network and/or networked applications (PCs and printers), of the “on-going costs” for equipment maintenance, 
communication links, and application support as shown in Addendum C or as modified, from time to time, by 
the AOC.  The Local Site will receive a detailed invoice on the cost allocation.  Amounts assessed to the Local 
Site for on-going costs shall be billed semi-annually, July and January.  They shall be payable within 30 days of 
receipt of invoice. 
x 
From time to time, as recommended and approved, enhancements to AOC-sponsored software applications may 
be required.  The Local Site agrees to pay its proportionate share of the cost of these enhancements if other 
funding is not available.  One or more sites desiring a specific change may also fund enhancements to the 
software.  These enhancements may be made available to other sites with AOC approval. 
x 
The Local Site agrees to provide funding, equipment, and resources for local electronic communications, which 
the Local Site may, with prior written notice and AOC approval, wish to establish with other local entities. 
x 
The Local Site agrees to pay any costs associated with accessing special services such as Westlaw or any 
similar account that the Local Site may opt to use. 
x 
The Local Site agrees to pay all costs associated with equipment maintenance not covered under statewide 
maintenance agreements. 
x 
The Local Site agrees to pay all costs associated with acquiring, installing, and using additional equipment as 
well as the costs of replacing equipment, as needed. 
x 
The Local Site agrees to pay all costs associated with reconfiguring non-working equipment due to Local Site’s 
attempts to change configuration, load additional software, add additional equipment, etc., without approval of 
the AOC. 
14. Security/Electronic Communications
x 
Local Site agrees to comply with established Arizona Judicial Department Electronic Communications Policy.
Policy is available on-line at http://www.azcourts.gov/AZSupremeCourt/codeofjudicialadministration.aspx as 
Section 1-503. 
x 
It is the responsibility of each user at Local Site to read and understand this policy before being granted any 
access. 
x 
Each user at Local Site will sign and return to the AOC Support Center the Acknowledgement of User Policies 
(Addendum E). 
15. Reproduction
The software provided under this Agreement may not be copied or reprinted in whole or in substantial part, except, 
however, that Local Site may make additional copies software for back up and on-going support purposes.  Local 
Site may copy documentation, as needed, for its own internal use. 
16. Termination
x 
Either party may terminate this Agreement with the approval of the Administrative Director of the Courts.
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Any termination will be effective on July 1.  The terminating party must provide the other party written notice 
no later than the first day of April of the calendar year in which the termination will occur. 
x 
If either party terminates this Agreement, the Local Site agrees to transfer, at its sole expense, all AOC 
equipment, software, and other materials to the AOC, or any other location designated by the AOC, within 10 
days of the effective date of such termination.  The Local Site may retain an electronic copy of that site’s data 
for the purpose of carrying on daily operations. 
x 
The parties acknowledge that this Agreement is subject to cancellation pursuant to A.R.S. §38-511. 
17. Terms of Agreement
The signature of this document indicates agreement to its content, that it is valid, has achievable objectives, and 
represents the intent of the AOC/ITD to meet the system needs of the Local Site as they relate to the ACAP 
application(s) and technological environment. 
Any modifications to this agreement require the review and approval of both parties. 
This document will remain in effect until replaced with an updated version. It will be reviewed annually for 
currency, accuracy, and completeness.  
18. Approval
Arizona Supreme Court 
Administrative Office of the Courts 
Information Technology Division 
Chief Information Officer 
Electronic Signature 
(Print Name) 
Date 
Support Center Manager 
(Print Name) 
Date 
Electronic Signature 
(Print Name) 
Date 
/S/ Karl Heckart
Karl Heckart
/S/ Lou Ponesse
Lou Ponesse
Presiding Judge
Local Site
6/4/21
6/4/21
Nicholas C. DiPiazza
6/4/21
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Addendum A: 
Equipment 
Current description and quantities of standard hardware can be located at the following website 
https://azcourts.sharepoint.com/sites/itd/SitePages/ACAP.aspx  
Addendum B: 
Software 
Current list and description of standard software can be located at the following website 
https://azcourts.sharepoint.com/sites/itd  
Addendum C: 
Costs 
ACAP Participation Charges by Device Type by Fiscal Year 
Device Type 
FY20 
FY21 
FY22 
FY23 
FY24 
FY25 
FY26 
Desktop PC 
$ 
750.00 $ 
768.75 $ 
787.97 $ 
807.67 $ 
827.86 $ 
848.56 $ 
869.77 
Laptop 
$ 1,250.00 
$ 1,281.25 $ 1,313.28 
$ 1,346.11 $ 1,379.77 $ 1,414.26 
$ 1,449.62 
AOC-Provided Printer 
$ 
750.00 $ 
768.75 $ 
787.97 $ 
807.67 $ 
827.86 $ 
848.56 $ 
869.77 
Scanner 
$ 
750.00 $ 
768.75 $ 
787.97 $ 
807.67 $ 
827.86 $ 
848.56 $ 
869.77 
Local Printer, Statewide
App Print 
$ 
750.00 $ 
768.75 $ 
787.97 $ 
807.67 $ 
827.86 $ 
848.56 $ 
869.77 
Local Printer, No 
Statewide App Print 
$ 
35.00 $ 
35.88 $ 
36.77 $ 
37.69 $ 
38.63 $ 
39.60 $ 
40.59 
Firewall 
$ 
750.00 $ 
768.75 $ 
787.97 $ 
807.67 $ 
827.86 $ 
848.56 $ 
869.77 
Wireless Radio 
$ 
750.00 $ 
768.75 $ 
787.97 $ 
807.67 $ 
827.86 $ 
848.56 $ 
869.77 
Video Remote Router 
$ 1,620.00 
$ 1,660.50 $ 1,702.01 
$ 1,744.56 $ 1,788.18 $ 1,832.88 
$ 1,878.70 
Local Server 
$ 
85.00 $ 
87.13 $ 
89.30 $ 
91.54 $ 
93.82 $ 
96.17 $ 
98.57 
Other Misc. 
$ 
35.00 $ 
35.88 $ 
36.77 $ 
37.69 $ 
38.63 $ 
39.60 $ 
40.59 
* Only for use with local, standalone OnBase system
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Addendum D:  
Agreement for Connection of Outside Sources 
Connection to outside resources are essential to business process. The ________________________________ will 
be responsible for providing all networking problem resolution services not defined within Section 2, Scope of 
Services. 
The AOC will do everything reasonably possible to help escalate the restoration of a failed service by working with 
the third-party network provider(s).  Service outages caused by third-party connections will not count against the 
AOC Service Level Agreement. 
The AOC retains the right to disconnect any third-party connections from the Arizona Judicial Information Network 
(AJIN) in the event of performance problems, outages, duplicate IP addresses, hackers, viruses, and any other 
problems that point to such connections. 
ARIZONA SUPREME COURT  
Administrative Office of the Courts 
Information Technology Division  
Chief Information Officer 
Signature 
(Print Name) 
Date 
Support Center Manager 
Signature 
(Print Name) 
Date 
Local Site 
Presiding Judge 
Signature 
(Print Name) 
Date 
County/City IT Director/Manager 
Signature 
(Print Name) 
Date 
Addendum E:  
Acknowledgement of User Policies 
Administrative Office of the Courts 
Information Technology User Acknowledgment of User Policies 
SIGN
SIGN
SIGN
SIGN
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I understand that as part of my job duties and responsibilities, I must refrain from any and all of the 
following: 
1.
Revealing Court data to any person or persons outside or within the Courts who have not been
specifically authorized to receive such data,  excepting information that may be provided in
response to valid public records requests.
2.            Attempting or obtaining access to Court data not relevant to my assigned job duties.
3.     Entering/altering/erasing Court data without authorization, or for direct or indirect personal gain or                             
advantage, or for personal amusement.  
4.  Entering/altering/erasing Court data maliciously, or in retribution for real or imagined abuse.
5.Asking another user to reveal his/her personal logon account password, revealing my personal logon 
account password to another person, and/or using another person's personal logon account and password. 
(ITD personnel are exempt when and only in the performance of their assigned technical support duties).
6.Possessing, installing, or using programs without authorization that are designed for or capable of 
defeating computer and network security measures, fraudulently simulating system responses, erasing or 
altering files maliciously without detection, affecting systems control information, or interfering with 
systems efficiency or causing a system crash. 
In relation to my responsibilities regarding the proprietary rights of the authors of computer software 
utilized by my Court, I recognize that: 
1. Court employees shall use the software in accordance with the license agreement.
2.
Court employees who know of any misuse of software or related documentation within the Courts
shall notify their manager/supervisor.
3.
The Court licenses the use of computer software and related documentation from a variety of
outside companies, and unless authorized by the software developer, does not have the right to
reproduce it.
4.
Court employees making, acquiring, or using unauthorized copies of computer software are subject
to disciplinary action in accordance with Court guidelines, as appropriate to the circumstances.
Such discipline may include termination.
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5.
According to U.S. Copyright Law 17 USC Sections 101 and 506, illegal reproduction of software
can be subject to civil damages of as much as $100,000 per work copied and criminal penalties,
including fines and imprisonment.
6.
In the event that an employee is sued or prosecuted for the illegal reproduction of software, he/she
may not be entitled to state-funded counsel.
In relation to my responsibilities regarding the use of email, the Internet, and other electronic 
communications using Court-provided networks, accounts, or software, I have read and expressly consent 
to the provisions in the Arizona Judicial Department Electronic Communications Policy (ACJA 1-503). 
I understand and accept my responsibility for adhering to Court security, computer software, email and 
Internet policies as outlined above.  I understand infractions may be subject to disciplinary action in 
accordance with Court guidelines.  My signature is required for continued access to Court computer 
equipment/software.  
Name of Employee 
(Last, First, MI) 
Employee Signature 
Date 
Location (Court, Department, 
Division) 
Supervisor or Human Resources Signature 
Date 
SIGN
SIGN
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