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35 Guiding Principles • The statewide judicial system, including effective ancillary services and programs, should be adequately funded and staffed in order to provide an efficient environment for ju- dicial process and to instill public confidence in the justice system. • Adjudication should be swift, in order to minimize overcrowd- ing in county jails. • Bonds should be reasonable, and effective pre -trial screen- ing and population management efforts should be encour- aged. • Criminals should be held accountable and required to pay a greater portion of the state and county costs resulting from their crimes through increased jail fees, service of process fees, and court facilities fees. • Effective prevention programs, alternatives to incarcerations and other related services should be supported in an effort to help reduce recidivism rates and lower county jail costs. Goals JPS -1: Seek legislation for greater flexibility in county gov- ernments' use of 911 funds and protect current funding streams. • State law restricts the use of 911 funds primarily to equip- ment and furnishings within the building where the primary PSAP is located and generally excludes personnel, equip- ment or expenses associated with the dispatch of emergen- cy call information from the PSAR • Restrictions on the use of 911 funds prevent county gov- ernments from enhancing all public safety responsibilities connected to emergency communications and Emergency Medical Services, and prevent counties from using funds al- located from the 911 fee on phone bills.