THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE COURTS
The Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) is organized based on functional responsibilities that are rooted in judicial administration and court operations areas. Although these responsibilities are carried out across the organization, certain roles and activities are department specific.
Our Mission
The mission of the Administrative Office of the Courts is to provide the highest level of professional services with integrity, equality, and respect that supports the judiciary in their efforts to protect rights and liberties, ensure access to justice for all citizens, and provide for the peaceful resolution of disputes in a fair and timely manner.
Our Vision
The Administrative Office of the Courts will provide professional, efficient, effective service to the Courts focusing on our core businesses:
- Be fair, equitable, and conduct business with integrity.
- Uphold the principles of judicial independence and accountability.
- Be accessible, convenient, understandable and timely.
- Be effective.
- Be responsive and anticipate the needs of those we serve.
Court Administration Functions
- Caseflow Management
- Due Process Management
- Mediation/ADR Programs
- Diversion
- Operations/Administration (Budget, HR, Technology, Court Facility Planning and Management)
- Pretrial Services
- Treatment Courts
- Probation Services
- Public Guardian
- Court Security
- Staff Attorney Services
Information/Contact
For more information about the Administrative Office of the Courts, please contact our Director of Community Relations, Sara Miles at (239) 533-1723.
Sara Miles
Director of Community Relations
Phone: (239) 533-1723
Fax: (239) 533-1796
smiles@ca.cjis20.org