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Future Trends in State Courts, Index

Future Trends in State Courts


Future Trends in State Courts 2010

Trends Report 

An important part of the mission of the National Center for State 
Courts is helping courts to meet the challenges of today and 
tomorrow.

Since 1992, NCSC’s Knowledge and Information Services has 
produced a report on key trends from both inside and outside of 
the justice system that affect court operations.

 Future Trends in State Courts 2010 is meant to stimulate thought and discussion about what courts could do to improve their operations.  This year's edition has a special feature on International Courts.


The Importance of Civic Partnership
 

A Civic Partnership: How Our Courts Can Help Maximize State Court Civics Education Initiatives

Hon. Sandra Day O'Connor, Retired

 


Reengineering: The Essential Functions of Courts 

The Business Case for Court-Principles-Based Essential Functions

Thomas M. Clarke

Which Disputes Belong in Court?

Victor E. Flango

Possible Implications of the Principles-Based Essential Functions of Courts: A Modest Proposal

Thomas M. Clarke

 
Reengineering Principles and Structure 
Creating a New Face of Justice Hon. Christine M. Durham and Steven Hollon
What is Reengineering and Why Is It Necessary? Hon. John T. Broderick, Jr., and Daniel J. Hall
Reengineering: The Importance of Establishing Principles

Thomas M. Clarke

Reengineering: Governance and Structure Thomas M. Clarke
Reengineering Lessons from the Field

Daniel J. Hall and Lee Suskin

Reaping Benefits and Paying the Price for Good Business Decisions: Utah's Reengineering Experience

Hon. Christine M. Durham and Daniel J. Becker

   
Reengineering Concepts 

Governing Loosely Coupled Courts in Times of Economic Stress

Gordon M. Griller

Understanding Court Culture Is Key to Successful Court Reform

Brian J. Ostrom and Roger A. Hanson

The Changing Face of Justice in a New Century: The Challenges It Poses to State Courts and Court Management

Hon. John T. Broderick, Jr.

The Integration of Judicial Independence and Judicial Administration: The Role of Collegiality in Court Goverance

R. Dale Lefever

Smart Courts: Performance Dashboards and Business Intelligence

Ingo Keilitz

   
Reengineering Applications 

"Show Me" Where It Hurts: The Missouri Approach to Budget Impact Analysisl

Gregory J. Linhares and Anne Dannerbeck Janku

Implementing Collegial Chambers as a Means for Courtroom Sharing

Nathan Hall

Developments at the North Carolina Business Courts

Hon. Ben F. Tennille and Corinne B. Jones

Converging Trends in Fathering and Reentry Courts

Jane Macoubrie

Addressing the Needs of Youth Known to both the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems

Shay C. Bilchik

A New Judicial Commitment to Improving the Child Protection Process and the Quality of Outcomes for Children Richard Van Duizend and Nora E. Sydow

Tripping Over Our Own Feet: Two Steps Are One Too Many In Jury Operations

Paula L. Hannaford-Agor and Nicole L. Waters

Reducing Recidivism with Evidence-Based Sentencing Pamela M. Casey 

Judicial Education and Distance Learning: An Economic Imperative

Joseph R. Sawyer

Public Libraries and Access to Justice Richard Zorza 
   
Appellate Reengineering 

Appellate Court Performance Measurement: Transforming Processes and Building Trust in the Oregon Court of Appeals

Hon. David Brewer

E-Filing in State Appellate Courts: An Appriasal David Schanker 

Role of State Supreme Court Opinions in Law Development

Victor E. Flango

Citation of Unpublished Opinions in State Courts David Schanker and Theresa Owens
   
Techology Reengineering 

Technology and Reengineering

Thomas M. Clarke

The New Media Project of the Conference of Court Public Information Officers Chris Davey

The Role of Social-Networking Tools in Judicial Systems

Travis Olson and Christine O'Clock

The Changing Media and Its Impact on the Courts

Hon. Tom Hodson, Retired

User Requirements for a New Generation of Case Management Systems

John T. Matthias

Electronic Documents: Benefits and Potential Pitfalls

James E. McMillan

   
International Perspectives 
The International Framework for Court Excellence

Richard Van Duizend

Small Steps in Faraway Places

Peter Kiefer

Promoting Judicial Reform in Developing Countries: The Challenge of Moving from Constitutional Concepts to Operational Effectivenessl

Michael L. Buenger

Four Elements, One Focus: New South  Wales Courts and Tribunals—Channel Management Strategy

Megan O'Brien

   

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