NCJ Number
26365
Journal
Security World Volume: 12 Issue: 7 Dated: (JULY-AUGUST 1975) Pages: 26-27,141-143
Date Published
1975
Length
5 pages
Annotation
THE AUTHOR CONTENDS THAT THE 'SHODDY PERFORMANCE' OF MANY PROSECUTORS, JUDGES, AND ATTORNEYS HAS LED TO FAILURE OF THE COURTS TO SUPPLY 'ANYTHING LIKE PROTECTION' TO THE PEOPLE AND THE BUSINESSES WHO PAY THE TAXES.
Abstract
SIX SPECIFIC RECOMMENDATIONS FOR COURT REFORM ARE OUTLINED, INCLUDING RESTRICTING THE NEED FOR COMPLAINANT PRESENCE IN COURT TO THOSE CASES WHERE THE DEFENDANT PLEADS NOT GUILTY; USE OF REPRESENTATIVE OR FACSIMILE (AS OPPOSED TO ORIGINAL) EVIDENCE IN COURT; COMPUTERIZATION OF ALL COURT ACTIVITIES; AND FIXING THE RESPONSIBILITY AND REASONS FOR COURT DELAYS USING SIGNED AFFIDAVITS. OTHER SUGGESTIONS INCLUDE HAVING A CITIZEN BOARD OF WHOM LESS THAN 50 PER CENT ARE LAWYERS HANDLE COMPLAINTS AGAINST THE COURTS AND LAWYERS AND PERMITTING BUSINESS ASSOCIATIONS TO FILE SUITE FOR REDUCTION OF MUNICIPAL TAXES FOR THAT PERCENTAGE OF INCOME LOST BECAUSE OF FAILURE BY THE MUNICIPALITY TO PROVIDE THE PROSECUTIVE SERVICES IMPLIED CONTRACTUALLY BY PAYMENT OF TAXES.