In states where the courts operate as a unified system, there are likely fewer structural problems and a more nimble administrative structure to adjust to the relentless economic challenges. Is a unified system the answer? No, nothing is ever the absolute solution. But as financial pressures continue to diminish the quality of and access to justice, some states and jurisdictions should begin to more aggressively explore all avenues for relief, including unification.
The National Center for State Courts recently published an overview of the crisis on a national scale and offers some thinking on possible collaboration and consolidation ideas for any court system looking for some form of relief.
1.Centralize and regionalize court functions and operations where possible
2.Identify all functions that can be automated and automate them to the maximum
3.Systematically apply case management, which may require overhauling the
current system
4.Maximize the number of transactions that can be completed online
5.Reorganize the back office from top to bottom
6.Redistrict and redefine jurisdiction and venue
The National Center for State Courts recently published an overview of the crisis on a national scale and offers some thinking on possible collaboration and consolidation ideas for any court system looking for some form of relief.
1.Centralize and regionalize court functions and operations where possible
2.Identify all functions that can be automated and automate them to the maximum
3.Systematically apply case management, which may require overhauling the
current system
4.Maximize the number of transactions that can be completed online
5.Reorganize the back office from top to bottom
6.Redistrict and redefine jurisdiction and venue
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