2024 Annual Report

DATA DRIVEN DECISIONS

San Bernardino Superior Court’s role in the Judicial Council’s Resource Assessment Study (RAS) in 2024 serves as another example of the court’s commitment to data analytics initiatives. As one of 19 participating courts across the state, SBSC staff tracked and submitted detailed data about their duties each day for a 4-week period. The study will result in a more accurate assessment of the workload and challenges facing courts across the state. As one of the most under resourced counties with respect to judges in California, SBSC’s participation was essential in translating operational challenges into measurable data that could inform discussions on judicial resource allocation. DART coordinated the initiative, ensuring precise data collection and analysis for reporting to the Judicial Council of California. The central investment the court is making in this area is the development of a cloud data warehouse. The warehouse will serve as a single, consolidated location for storing and organizing the court’s most critical case management, financial, and human resources data. The Data Analytics and Research Team (DART), Financial Services, and Human Resources units, with the assistance of Court Technology Services, are collaborating to ensure the data behind each team’s most frequently referenced performance metrics is accurately extracted, transformed, and loaded onto the platform. As soon as 2025, the court will have access to real-time reporting tools that make use of the warehouse to transform raw data into meaningful insights, allowing court leadership to make informed decisions that directly influence court operations and service improvements. The court continues to embrace data-driven decision-making to enhance operations, improve efficiency, and support strategic planning. By leveraging advanced analytical tools and reporting systems, the court is strengthening its ability to assess workloads, allocate resources, and improve service delivery. ADVANCING DATA-DRIVEN DECISION-MAKING

FILINGS STATISTICS SUMMARY FY 2023-24

% CHANGE FROM 22-23

CASE TYPE

Appellate Division -

121 14% Civil Limited - 27,192 53% -9% Civil Unlimited - 13,707 8% Family Law - 15,241 -4% Child Support - 7,873 1% Felony - 13,633 0%

Unlawful Detainer (Limited) - 9,571

Juvenile Delinquency - 1,783 -2% Juvenile Dependency - 3,182 -8% Mental Health - 3,074 -1% Misdemeanor & Infraction - 191,245 16% Probate - 3,888 7% Small Claims - 5,073 -10% TOTAL 295,583 14%

Another priority of data-driven decisions is maintaining accurate and high-quality data within case management systems like Odyssey and JNET, ensuring that reporting is reliable and reflective of actual workload demands. These systems provide a foundation for assessing court operations, advocating for additional resources, and improving the overall administration of justice. DART continues to support these initiatives by managing data integrity and developing analytical tools that enhance reporting and resource planning. The court reinforces its commitment to operational transparency, efficiency, and evidence-based decision-making by enhancing data capabilities. These investments support internal planning and contribute to broader efforts to improve access to justice and resource distribution across the judicial system.

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