NCJ Number
191846
Journal
Federal Probation Volume: 65 Issue: 2 Dated: September 2001 Pages: 3-7
Editor(s)
Ellen W. Fielding
Date Published
2001
Length
5 pages
Annotation
This paper examines how the Judiciary might invest in new technologies to improve the functioning the courts.
Abstract
This paper classifies technological trends into five categories including networking, security, people and technology, information management, and standards. It analyzes the similarities of these classifications and discusses the theories behind investments, keeping the future in mind. The second section addresses the impact of these technological trends and possible courses of action during 2000. These courses of action include enhancing databases and research tools, improving administration, conferencing, and training through telecommunications. Other actions included using technological advances in courtroom proceedings, utilizing the Internet to make information accessible to the public, and creating committees to review programs. According to the author, any investment decision has to be dictated by available funding. The author also believes that an even more major challenge was managing the new technology. 1 figure, and endnotes