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BOOR 26 PAGE 199
FEE CHARGES FOR COURT-ORDERED HOME STUDIES: In a letter
to the County Manager, Wayne Deal, Donald C. Wall, Social
Services Director, requested that the Board consider adopting
a fee charge schedule for court-ordered home studies.
Chief District Judge Lester Martin has approved a
fee plan, which will enable the social services agency to
recover their costs in conducting court-ordered home
studies in disputed custody matters. In order for the
social services agency to participate in the fee plan, the
county commissioners must give their approval.
According to the agreement, home studies will be conducted
by a Social Worker II who will document the total time
required to facilitate the study. The rate per hour is
established at $13.09, which represents the average cost
per hour of a Social Worker II. The maximum amount to be
charged is established at $150, irrespective of the number
of service hours required.
Payments will be made to the Clerk of Court for transmittal
to the social services agency.
Mr. Wall said that last year's cost per study was
$111 each.
MOTION from Commissioner Mills to approve the fee charges
as presented. VOTING: Ayes - 5; Noes - 0.