b'Section 3: Future Scenarios - Challenging Future and Optimistic FutureMany external and internal trends were analyzed. Among the external trends reviewed were: (1) social and demographic; (2) economic; (3) technological; (4) policy/political; and (5) national justice system trends. Internal trends included: (1) caseload/ workload; (2) age of pending cases, (3) adult and juvenile probation; (4) programs and services; (5) fiscal/budget; and (6) human resources.Long-term implications of the many trends also were discussed.A list of implications is provided in Appendix A.Beloware two,plausible futurescenariosfortheCourts:(1)challenging/undesirablefuture and(2) positive, hopeful, optimistic future. Scenario #1: Challenging/Undesirable Future(The Courts struggle to adapt, respond, and perform in an ever-changing and challenging environment.) 1.Technology. The Courts are not keeping up with technological innovations.They are falling woefully short in enhancing access, services, and court operations due to antiquated technology. 2.Turnover/Vacancies. The Courts have many open / unfilled positions.Despite aggressive and creative recruitment and retention methods, turnover remains high and the Courts are unable to attract people to the positions. For those who are hired, the training is insufficient for them to learn their jobs.3.Facilities. Facilities continue to decline.The infrastructure does not support the business needs of the Court.The appearance of facilities is unprofessional, which further erodes the publics perception of the Courts.4.Safety/Security. Security has declined.The public and staff no longer feel safe at the courthouse. Computer systems are also vulnerable to security/data breaches. 5.Backlogs/Case Delay. Case backlogs are increasing.It is taking longer to resolve cases.The Courts are not meeting time standards and are not meeting the publics expectations of timely resolution. 6.Caseloads/Workloads.Caseloads and workloads are high.There is little relief in sight.Court services and public safety are declining. 7.Pre-Pandemic Ways. The Courts have reverted to old, previous pandemic ways.Advancements made during the pandemic have been reversed.The Courts are unprepared and vulnerable in the event of another crisis.8.Funding. The Courts are grossly underfunded.The Courts are only able to provide core and mandated services.9.Service Levels. Service to the public, families, litigants, probationers, etc. is on the decline.10.Trust in the Courts. The publics confidence in the judicial branch further declines. Courts have become politicized.They are not perceived as impartial and fair.20232027 Strategic PlanSuperior, Juvenile, and Justice Courts, Pima County 3'