R-13-07-25-H2 - 7/25/2013RESOLUTION NO. R -13-07-25-H2
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING ETHICAL AND TRAINING STANDARDS
FOR JUVENILE CASE MANAGERS EMPLOYED BY THE CITY OF
ROUND ROCK, PROVIDING FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF SAID
STANDARDS, AND PROVIDING FOR PERIODIC REVIEW TO ENSURE
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE REQUISITE STANDARDS
WHEREAS, the City will, pursuant to Code of Criminal Procedure 102.0174, authorize
a Juvenile Case Manager Fund supported by additional costs assessed and collected in municipal
court; and
WHEREAS, the City will, pursuant to Code of Criminal Procedure 45.056, employ a
juvenile case manager to provide services in cases involving juvenile offenders before the court;
and
WHEREAS, Code of Criminal Procedure 45.056 requires a governing body employing a
juvenile case manager to adopt reasonable rules for juvenile case managers that provide for a
code of ethics, educational pre -service and in-service training standards, and training in relevant
substantive areas; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to ensure that its juvenile case managers receive
the requisite training and are held to the highest ethical standards; Now Therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUND ROCK,
TEXAS THAT:
1. The Council hereby adopts the Juvenile Case Manager Code of Ethics, attached
hereto as Exhibit "A", as the ethical standard to which the City's juvenile case
managers shall be held.
2. The Council hereby adopts the Educational Pre -service and In-service Training
Standards, attached hereto as Exhibit "B", as the appropriate educational
standards for its juvenile case managers.
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3. The Council hereby requires that its juvenile case managers receive training in the
role of the juvenile case manager, case planning and management, applicable
procedural and substantive law, courtroom proceedings and presentation, services
to at -risk youth, local programs and services for juveniles, and the detection and
prevention of abuse, exploitation, and neglect of juveniles, as set forth in Exhibit
"C" attached hereto.
4. The Council hereby directs that the rules adopted herein be implemented by the
Municipal Court.
5. The Council hereby requires the Municipal Court to conduct an annual review of
its juvenile case managers to ensure implementation of the rules adopted herein.
The City Council hereby finds and declares that written notice of the date, hour, place
and subject of the meeting at which this Resolution was adopted was posted and that such
meeting was open to the public as required by law at all times during which this Resolution and
the subject matter hereof were discussed, considered and formally acted upon, all as required by
the Open Meetings Act, Chapter 551, Texas Government Code, as amended.
RESOLVED this 25th day of July, 2013.
ATTEST:
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SARA L. WHITE, City Clerk
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ALAN MCGRAW, Mayor
City of Round Rock, Texas
EXHIBIT "A"
CODE OF ETHICS FOR JUVENILE CASE MANAGERS
PREAMBLE
The goal of the juvenile case manager is to assist the Court in administering the Court's juvenile docket and in supervising
its court orders in juvenile cases. The mission of the juvenile case manager is to assist judges in providing juveniles the
resources to shape their futures, connect with the community, and become law abiding citizens. When applying this Code
of Ethics, keep foremost in mind that the City is guided at all times by the values of integrity, excellence, compassion, and
respect for the dignity of every person.
STANDARDS
Confidentiality. A juvenile case manager shall not disclose to any unauthorized person any confidential information
acquired in the course of employment. A juvenile case manager shall not violate the confidentiality of juvenile clients,
unless it is to seek consultation services from within the case management program, school campus, or the juvenile has
threatened to harm himself, herself or others, or to provide details of any criminal activity or enterprise.
Conflicts of Interest. A juvenile case manager shall be alert to and avoid conflicts of interest that interfere with the
exercise of professional discretion and impartial judgment. In order to maintain the community's trust in the judicial
system, a juvenile case manager should avoid soliciting or accepting improper gifts, gratuities, or loans, and should avoid
engaging in business relationships that give rise to an appearance of impropriety.
Competence. A juvenile case manager shall endeavor at all times to perform official duties properly and with courtesy
and diligence. A juvenile case manager shall fulfill his or her duty and represent himself or herself only within the
boundaries of their education, training, license, certification, consultation received, supervised experience, or other
relevant professional experience.
Respect for the Law. A juvenile case manager shall abide by all federal, state, county, and municipal laws, guidelines,
ordinances and rules. A juvenile case manager shall be familiar with the Texas Code of Judicial Conduct and the basic
standards to which members of the judiciary are held.
Abuse of Position. A juvenile case manager shall not use or attempt to use his or her official position to secure
unwarranted privileges or exemptions for himself, herself, or any other person. A juvenile case manager shall always
maintain an appropriate relationship with juveniles coming under the jurisdiction of the Court. A juvenile case manager
shall not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, creed, sexual preference, disability, or national origin.
ENFORCEMENT
Any alleged violation of applicable ethical standards shall be subject to investigation and discipline by the hiring entity's
designated non judicial department or supervisor.
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EXHIBIT "B"
PRE -SERVICE AND IN-SERVICE RECOMMENDATIONS
Recommendations for Applicants:
Most Preferred: a four year degree in relevant social sciences field such as social work, psychology, sociology.
Optional Preferred: a four year degree in any discipline and minimum two year experience as a case manager.
Least recommended: A high school diploma/GED and five years relevant (or applicable) experience to be determined by
the municipality.
Recommendations for existing JCM:
Existing juvenile case managers that lack suggested areas of training should begin obtaining said requirements through the
"in-service" section via a time frame to be determined by the municipality.
Definitions:
Pre -service Training refers to those skills, training, or certifications possessed at the time of hire or prior to the
commencement of the juvenile case manager's full duties.
In -Service Training refers to additional skills, training, or certification hours obtained after commencement of juvenile
case manager's full duties.
Pre -Service Training Requirements:
(Minimum recommendation of 24 hours of the following prior to start case work)
• The role of the juvenile case manager
• Ethics
• Juvenile law & introduction to court procedure
• Fundamentals of case planning and management
• Interagency collaboration
• Risk assessment
• Juvenile mental health
• Child psychology
• Report writing
In -Service Training Requirements:
(Minimum recommendation of 8 hours per year)
• Mental health
• Legal updates
• Recognizing and Reporting Abuse & Neglect
• Substance Abuse
• Special Topics
o Juvenile Gangs
o Family Violence
o Bullying
o Sex offenders
o Juveniles with Learning, Psychological, and Physical Disabilities
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• Upgrades in Documentation and Technology
• How to Be an Expert Witness
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EXHIBIT "C"
TRAINING REQUIREMENTS
Each calendar year, a Juvenile Case Manager is required to receive a minimum of eight (8) hours of training in
any one or a combination of the following areas:
❑ Role of the juvenile case manager;
Case planning and management;
E Applicable procedureal and substantive law;
L Courtroom proceedings and presentation;
L Services to at -risk youth;
Cl Local programs for juveniles; and
Detection and prevention of abuse, exploitation, and neglect of juveniles.
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PURPOSE PMSIOP PROSPERITY
City of Round Rock
Agenda Item Summary
Agenda Number: H.2
Title: Consider a resolution adopting ethical and training standards for juvenile
case manager employed by the City.
Type: Resolution
Governing Body: City Council
Agenda Date: 7/25/2013
Dept Director: Cheryl Delaney, Finance Director
Cost: $0.00
Indexes:
Attachments: Resolution and Exhibits
Text of Legislative File 13-527
Resolution establishing ethical and training standards for the Juvenile Case Manager
position in the Municipal Court. A Juvenile Case Manager provides services in cases
involving juvenile offenders before a court consistent with the court's statutory powers.
Juvenile Case Managers assist the court in administering the court's juvenile docket and in
supervising its orders in juvenile cases. This resolution will provide the the training and
ethical requirements needed to fulfill the role of a case manager. This position is an existing
FTE, and the position will be retitled from a Deputy Court Clerk to a Juvenile Case Manager.
A separate ordinance adopted on this date will allow the collection of a fee to supplement
the salary of the existing position.
Staff recommends approval
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