MASSACHUSETTS - STUDY DESIGN AND METHODOLOGY FOR A SURVEY OF JUDICIAL MANPOWER AND SPACE IN THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM CRIMINAL COURTS TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROJECT

• NCJ Number: 39688
• Author(s): R TOBIN
• Date Published: 1976
• Length: 17 pages
• Contract Number(s): J-LEAA-013-76
• Sponsoring Agency: US Dept of Justice
• Corporate Author: American University
• Sale Source: National Institute of Justice/
• Language: English
• Country: United States of America

Annotation

REPORT CONTAINS SUGGESTIONS FOR REDUCING THE BACKLOG AND DELAY IN THE MASSACHUSETTS COURT SYSTEM.

Abstract

A MAJOR CONCERN HAS BEEN THE OPERATIONS OF THE SUPERIOR COURTS OF THE STATE, WHICH HAVE THE MOST SERIOUS BACKLOG PROBLEMS. ONE OF THE SUGGESTED MEANS OF RELIEVING THE WORKLOAD OF THESE COURTS IS TO INCREASE THE JURISDICTION OF THE STATE'S DISTRICT COURTS. RECOMMENDATIONS COULD BE CARRIED OUT BY RELYING ON EXISTING JUDICIAL REPORTS ON ON-BENCH TIME, AND BY USING ON-SITE OBSERVATIONS. THE STUDY RECOMMENDS THE SAMPLE COURTS. SAMPLE DAILY ACTIVITY SHEETS ARE INCLUDED WHICH INVESTIGATORS CAN USE FOR GATHERING INFORMATION FOR MAKING LATER JUDGMENTS....BS