Reinventing Probate Court in Maricopa County: Restoring Public Trust and Confidence in the Judiciary

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2013

Probate Courts across the county have been subject to intense scrutiny. Unflattering media reports have eroded public confidence trust and confidence in the Probate Court. Maricopa County Superior Court’s Probate Department instituted dramatic reforms and reengineered both judicial procedures and administrative processes. In the last two and a half years the court developed and implemented systemic changes, overhauling court processes and enhancing protections for vulnerable adults. Judicial officers and court administration staff applied modern case management techniques, created mechanisms to enforce accountability, and developed community outreach programs.