NCJ Number
12691
Date Published
1972
Length
350 pages
Annotation
REPORT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON JUDICIAL MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS, EMPHASIZING EFFICIENCY, ELIMINATION OF BACKLOG, AND INCREASED QUALITY.
Abstract
THE STUDY SURVEYS THE HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT AND PRESENT STRUCTURE OF LOUISIANA COURTS. IT DETAILS THE MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS OF COURTS AT ALL LEVELS. THE MATERIAL INCLUDES REPORTS ON COURT ADMINISTRATORS AND EXECUTIVES, CASE PROCESSING, JURY MANAGEMENT, COURT REPORTERS, AND USE OF COMPUTERS AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS FOR COURT RELATED FUNCTIONS. THE ASPECTS OF PERSONNEL, SPACE, EQUIPMENT, AND BUDGET ARE CONSIDERED.