Court Security Committee

The Court Security Committee considers all matters relevant to the security of court facilities and makes related recommendations. Its tasks include:

(1) Review and advise the Supreme Court on the National Center for State Court's findings regarding Courthouse Violence;

(2) Recommended procedures for education/training of judges and court personnel regarding security-related issues;

(3) Identify best practices in the area of courthouse security;

(4) Review court rules and Idaho statutes relating to security, including drafting of recommended rule and statutory changes that will improve courthouse security for courthouse users;

(5) Revise and update the 1996 Plan including:

a. Court Facility Security Standards;

b. Recommended Procedures and Guidelines for Organizing Public Safety Programs in County Facilities;

c. County Facility Security Audits;

d. Facility Emergency Response Plans;

(6) Any other relevant matters including those contained in the 1994 Order.