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MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Courts (M19)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Justice
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice
Details of Appropriations#
Details of Annual and Permanent Appropriations
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Titles and Scopes of Appropriations by Appropriation Type | Estimates Budget $000 |
Supplementary Estimates Budget $000 |
Total Budget $000 |
Departmental Output Expenses |
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Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services (M19)Purchase of collection and enforcement of fines and civil debts services. |
73,964 | (7,281) | 66,683 |
District Court Services (M19)Provision of services in regard to the work of the District Courts, including the Youth Court and Family Court. |
208,164 | (3,042) | 205,122 |
Higher Court Services (M19)Provision of services in regard to the work of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court. |
67,948 | (307) | 67,641 |
Specialist Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities Services (M19)Provision of services in regard to the work of the Environment Court, Employment Court, Maori Land Court, Maori Appellate Court, Disputes Tribunals, Tenancy Tribunal, Liquor Licensing Authority, Coroners and a range of tribunals and other authorities. This output class also includes services to Maori landowners and contracting mortuary services as part of supporting the work of Coroners. |
77,423 | 1,047 | 78,470 |
Waitangi Tribunal Services (M19)Purchase of research and administrative services related to the management of claims through the Waitangi Tribunal. |
10,017 | 984 | 11,001 |
Total Departmental Output Expenses |
437,516 | (8,599) | 428,917 |
Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
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Abortion Supervisory Committee - Certifying Consultants Fees (M19)Payments to certifying consultants for providing opinions under Section 33 of the Contraception, Sterilisation and Abortion Act 1977. |
5,063 | - | 5,063 |
Assistance to Victims of Crime (M19)Funding for the Criminal Justice Assistance Reimbursement Scheme. |
40 | - | 40 |
Children Young Persons and Their Families Professional Services (M19)Counsel and specialists providing services and reports as directed by the court in relation to care and protection orders under the Children, Young Persons and Their Families Act 1989. |
9,250 | - | 9,250 |
Coroner Related Fees and Expenses (M19)Payments to Coroners for the performance of their judicial responsibilities. |
55 | - | 55 |
Coroner-Directed Post-Mortems (M19)Cost of pathology services and mortuary facilities for coroner-directed post-mortems. |
7,671 | 484 | 8,155 |
Coroners Salaries and Allowances PLA (M19)This appropriation is limited to the costs related to the terms and conditions of remuneration for Coroners pursuant to Section 110 of the Coroners Act 2006. |
4,443 | 295 | 4,738 |
Costs in Criminal Cases (M19)Costs awarded to defendants by a court under the Costs in Criminal Cases Act 1967. |
300 | - | 300 |
Domestic Violence Professional Services (M19)Court appointed counsel and programme providers in relation to the Domestic Violence Act 1995 or referrals for programmes from criminal courts dealing with domestic violence cases. |
16,250 | (2,000) | 14,250 |
Family Court Professional Services (M19)Services provided by Court appointed counsel and specialists in relation to custody and access matters and matrimonial disputes, including those made under provisions of the Care of Children Act 2004. |
46,838 | (2,470) | 44,368 |
Impairment of Fines Receivable (M19)Allowance for the impairment of fines and enforcement fees including the assessment of future fines remittals; the discounting to present value; expected collection costs and other elements in determining fair value. |
62,754 | (16,195) | 46,559 |
Judges' Salaries and Allowances PLA (M19)Costs related to the terms and conditions of remuneration for Judges and acting warranted Judges in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, Employment Court and Maori Land Court incurred pursuant to s.9A Judicature Act 1908, s.6 District Courts Act 1948 and s.13 Te Ture Whenua Maori Land Act 1993. |
105,327 | 5,513 | 110,840 |
Judicial Review Costs (M19)Cost of legal services (including settlement of claims) in cases involving the exercise of judicial functions or the execution of judicial process or costs of counsel to assist the court, including payments ordered to be made from the Maori Land Court Special Aid Fund. |
1,196 | - | 1,196 |
Justices of the Peace Association (M19)Cost of administrative services from the Royal Federation of Justices to roster Justices of the Peace for court hearings. |
310 | 40 | 350 |
Medical and Other Professional Services (M19)Funding for medical and other professional services as required by legislation. |
3,978 | - | 3,978 |
MVDT Adjudicator Remuneration and Assessors Costs (M19)Remuneration paid to adjudicators and fees and allowances paid to assessors of the Motor Vehicle Disputes Tribunal (MVDT). |
305 | - | 305 |
Personal Property Protection Rights Costs (M19)Payments to service providers appointed by the court under the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988. |
1,700 | 250 | 1,950 |
Representations for Blood Sampling (M19)Cost of representation for parties (aged under 17) appearing before the court with regard to providing blood samples in criminal investigations. |
10 | - | 10 |
Tribunal Members Fees and Expenses (M19)Fees for the Chairs and Members of Specialist Tribunals, and expenses incurred by those Chairs and members in relation to Tribunal work. |
4,698 | - | 4,698 |
Visiting Justices to Prisons (M19)To meet fees and expenses for Senior Counsel and Justices of the Peace appointed as Visiting Justices to prisons. |
300 | 50 | 350 |
Witness Fees and Expenses (M19)Payments to ordinary and expert witnesses appearing in criminal jury trials. |
3,460 | - | 3,460 |
Youth Court Professional Fees (M19)Payments to court appointed counsel and specialists providing reports as directed in the Youth Court. |
8,000 | - | 8,000 |
Total Non-Departmental Other Expenses |
281,948 | (14,033) | 267,915 |
Total Annual and Permanent Appropriations |
719,464 | (22,632) | 696,832 |
Information Supporting the Supplementary Estimates Vote Courts#
MINISTER(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR APPROPRIATIONS: Minister for Courts (M19)
ADMINISTERING DEPARTMENT: Ministry of Justice
MINISTER RESPONSIBLE FOR MINISTRY OF JUSTICE: Minister of Justice
Part 1 - Summary of the Vote#
Part 1.3 - Trends in the Vote
Summary of Financial Activity
| 2011/12 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supplementary Estimates | |||||
| Estimates $000 |
Departmental Transactions $000 |
Non-Departmental Transactions $000 |
Total Transactions $000 |
Total $000 |
|
Appropriations |
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| Output Expenses | 437,516 | (8,599) | - | (8,599) | 428,917 |
| Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Borrowing Expenses | - | - | - | - | - |
| Other Expenses | 281,948 | - | (14,033) | (14,033) | 267,915 |
| Capital Expenditure | - | - | - | - | - |
| Intelligence and Security Department Expenses and Capital Expenditure | - | - | N/A | - | - |
Total Appropriations |
719,464 | (8,599) | (14,033) | (22,632) | 696,832 |
Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
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| Tax Revenue | - | N/A | - | - | - |
| Non-Tax Revenue | 200,077 | N/A | (24,362) | (24,362) | 175,715 |
| Capital Receipts | - | N/A | - | - | - |
Total Crown Revenue and Capital Receipts |
200,077 | N/A | (24,362) | (24,362) | 175,715 |
Part 2 - Details and Expected Performance for Output Expenses#
Part 2.1 - Departmental Output Expenses#
Collection and Enforcement of Fines and Civil Debts Services (M19)
Scope of Appropriation
Purchase of collection and enforcement of fines and civil debts services.
Expenses and Revenue
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 73,964 | (7,281) | 66,683 |
| Revenue from Crown | 69,271 | (7,281) | 61,990 |
| Revenue from Other | 4,693 | - | 4,693 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has decreased by $7.281 million to $66.683 million due to:
- a decrease of $5.305 million following a review of the Ministry's methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses to outputs, and
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $3.671 million to 2012/13.
Offset by:
- additional funding of $1.337 million from Budget 2010 to implement the initiatives from Courts and Criminal Matters Bill, and
- a transfer of $358,000 from Non-Departmental appropriations to fund continuing costs related to the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery and Seismic Assessments.
District Court Services (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Provision of services in regard to the work of the District Courts, including the Youth Court and Family Court.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 208,164 | (3,042) | 205,122 |
| Revenue from Crown | 185,729 | (3,042) | 182,687 |
| Revenue from Other | 22,435 | - | 22,435 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $3.042 million to $205.122 million due to:
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $11.032 million to 2012/13
- a decrease of $2.280 million following a review of the Ministry's methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses
- a transfer of $580,000 from 2011/12 to 2012/13 due to delay in implementation of the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill
- a transfer of $94,000 from 2011/12 to 2012/13 due to delays relating to the Courts Electronic Operating Model project, and
- a transfer of $90,000 from 2011/12 to 2012/13 due to project delays relating to the implementation of contribution orders for lawyer for child costs.
Offset by:
- expense transfers of $4.760 million from 2010/11 to 2011/12
- a transfer of $2.756 million from Non-Departmental appropriations to fund continuing costs related to the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery and Seismic Assessments
- additional funding of $2.565 million received to implement the Criminal Procedure (Reform and Modernisation) Bill
- additional funding of $687,000 received to implement the Courts Electronic Operating Model, and
- additional funding of $266,000 received to improve management of court-ordered lawyer for child services.
Higher Court Services (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Provision of services in regard to the work of the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal and High Court.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 67,948 | (307) | 67,641 |
| Revenue from Crown | 59,159 | (307) | 58,852 |
| Revenue from Other | 8,789 | - | 8,789 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $307,000 to $67.641 million due to:
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $3.753 million to 2012/13.
Offset by:
- an increase of $3.092 million following a review of the Ministry's methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses to outputs, and
- a transfer of $354,000 from Non-Departmental appropriations to fund continuing costs related to the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery and Seismic Assessments.
Specialist Courts, Tribunals and Other Authorities Services (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Provision of services in regard to the work of the Environment Court, Employment Court, Maori Land Court, Maori Appellate Court, Disputes Tribunals, Tenancy Tribunal, Liquor Licensing Authority, Coroners and a range of tribunals and other authorities. This output class also includes services to Maori landowners and contracting mortuary services as part of supporting the work of Coroners.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 77,423 | 1,047 | 78,470 |
| Revenue from Crown | 69,726 | 607 | 70,333 |
| Revenue from Other | 7,697 | 349 | 8,046 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $1.047 million to $78.470 million due to:
- an increase of $2.715 million following a review of the Ministry's methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses to outputs
- expense transfers of $500,000 from 2010/11 to 2011/12
- a transfer of $478,000 from Non-Departmental appropriations to fund continuing costs related to the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery and Seismic Assessments, and
- additional funding of $440,000 for services relating to the Tenancy Tribunal and Weathertight Homes.
Offset by:
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $2.055 million to 2012/13
- a transfer of $840,000 from 2011/12 to 2012/13 due to the deferred implementation of the Tribunal Reform programme
- a transfer of $141,000 to Vote Justice to cover additional costs related to the Legal Aid Review Panel, and
- a transfer of $50,000 from 2011/12 to 2012/13 to extend Liaison Officer services in the Maori Land Court.
Waitangi Tribunal Services (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Purchase of research and administrative services related to the management of claims through the Waitangi Tribunal.
Expenses and Revenue#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 10,017 | 984 | 11,001 |
| Revenue from Crown | 9,894 | 984 | 10,878 |
| Revenue from Other | 123 | - | 123 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $984,000 to $11.001 million due to:
- an increase of $964,000 following a review of the Ministry's methodology for allocating corporate and administrative expenses to outputs, and
- a transfer of $54,000 from Non-departmental appropriations to fund continuing costs related to the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery and Seismic Assessments.
Offset by:
- a transfer of efficiency savings of $34,000 to 2012/13.
Part 5 - Details and Expected Results for Other Expenses#
Part 5.2 - Non-Departmental Other Expenses#
Coroner-Directed Post-Mortems (M19)
Scope of Appropriation
Cost of pathology services and mortuary facilities for coroner-directed post-mortems.
Expenses
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 7,671 | 484 | 8,155 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation
This appropriation has increased by $484,000 to $8.155 million due to:
- expense transfers of $354,000 from 2010/11 to 2011/12, and
- a transfer of $130,000 to ensure the continuity of pathology services in the Auckland area.
Coroners Salaries and Allowances PLA (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
This appropriation is limited to the costs related to the terms and conditions of remuneration for Coroners pursuant to Section 110 of the Coroners Act 2006.
Expenses#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 4,443 | 295 | 4,738 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $295,000 to $4.738 million to reflect the changes notified by the Remuneration Authority in the Coroners (Salaries and Superannuation) Determination 2011 which is effective from 1 January 2011.
Domestic Violence Professional Services (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Court appointed counsel and programme providers in relation to the Domestic Violence Act 1995 or referrals for programmes from criminal courts dealing with domestic violence cases.
Expenses#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 16,250 | (2,000) | 14,250 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $2 million to $14.250 million due to demand for Domestic Violence Professional Services being lower than expected. Funding was transferred to Departmental appropriations to fund continuing costs related to the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery and Seismic Assessments.
Family Court Professional Services (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Services provided by Court appointed counsel and specialists in relation to custody and access matters and matrimonial disputes, including those made under provisions of the Care of Children Act 2004.
Expenses#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 46,838 | (2,470) | 44,368 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $2.470 million to $44.368 million in 2011/12 due to demand for Family Court Professional Services being lower than expected, which allowed:
- transfers of $2 million to Departmental appropriations to fund continuing costs related to the Christchurch Earthquake Recovery and Seismic Assessments
- a transfer of $250,000 to Personal Property Protection Rights Costs to cover increased legislatively driven and judicially ordered costs
- a transfer of $130,000 to Coroner Directed Post-Mortems to ensure the continuity of pathology services in the Auckland area
- a transfer of $50,000 to Visiting Justices to Prisons to cover additional costs due to remuneration changes, and
- a transfer of $40,000 to Justices of the Peace Association to cover costs for additional services.
Impairment of Fines Receivable (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Allowance for the impairment of fines and enforcement fees including the assessment of future fines remittals; the discounting to present value; expected collection costs and other elements in determining fair value.
Expenses#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 62,754 | (16,195) | 46,559 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has decreased by $16.195 million to $46.559 million due to a revised impairment forecast resulting from improved collection activity and lower than anticipated levels of fines imposed.
Judges' Salaries and Allowances PLA (M19)#
Scope of Appropriation#
Costs related to the terms and conditions of remuneration for Judges and acting warranted Judges in the Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, High Court, District Court, Employment Court and Maori Land Court incurred pursuant to s.9A Judicature Act 1908, s.6 District Courts Act 1948 and s.13 Te Ture Whenua Maori Land Act 1993.
Expenses#
| 2011/12 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Estimates $000 |
Supplementary Estimates $000 |
Total $000 |
|
| Total Appropriation | 105,327 | 5,513 | 110,840 |
Reasons for Change in Appropriation#
This appropriation has increased by $5.513 million to $110.840 million due to changes notified by the Judicial Salaries and Allowances Determination 2011 as issued by the Remuneration Authority in December 2011.