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CONTEMPORARY AUTOMATION IN THE COURTS

NCJ Number
12935
Journal
LAW AND COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY Volume: 6 Issue: 6 Dated: (NOVEMBER/ DECEMBER 1973) Pages: 122-140
Author(s)
L P POLANSKY
Date Published
1973
Length
19 pages
Annotation
OVERVIEW OF THE USES MADE OF COMPUTERS IN COURT AND JURY MANAGEMENT, BY BAIL AGENCIES, IN PROSECUTORS' OFFICES, BY CORRECTIONAL AGENCIES, AND IN COURT REPORTING.
Abstract
IN ADDITION, THE AUTHOR SUGGESTS THAT A TOTAL JUSTICE INFORMATION SYSTEM (TJIS), WHERE ALL INFORMATION IS COLLECTED AND MAINTAINED CENTRALLY, IS THE LOGICAL GOAL OF COMPUTERS IN THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. THE ARTICLE INCLUDES A 5 PAGE BIBLIOGRAPHY.