ADOPTED - SEPTEMBER 28, 2010

                                                                                                                                                   Agenda Item No. 39

Introduced by the Judiciary Committee of the:

INGHAM COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

Resolution To Utilize Telephonic Conference Services Provided by CourtCall for the Circuit Court

RESOLUTION #10-314

WHEREAS, various court rules, statutes and state guidelines provide for participation in Court proceedings via telephonic conference; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court wishes to provide to the parties desiring to participate in proceedings in this manner the ability to utilize this service; and

WHEREAS, the Circuit Court has interviewed and been provided demonstrations by two vendors who offer this service, CourtCall and Tele-Court; and

WHEREAS, both vendors offer telephonic conference services at no cost to the County; and

WHEREAS, because of the company’s longevity and presence in the State of Michigan, the Circuit Court has decided to pursue utilization of the telephonic conference capabilities provided by CourtCall.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ingham County Board of Commissioners approves the Ingham County Circuit Court’s recommendation and authorizes a contract with CourtCall for the installation of telephonic conference equipment within the Circuit Court County Facilities effective the date of this resolution.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, the Ingham County Board of Commissioners authorized the Board Chairperson and the County Clerk to sign any necessary contract documents that are consistent with this resolution and approved as to form by the County Attorney.

JUDICIARY: Yeas:  Nolan, Davis, Tsernoglou, Schafer, Dougan

Nays:  Bahar-Cook         Absent:  None        Approved 9/16/10