Measuring Justice to Drive Positive Change

By |2023-09-18T17:03:24+00:00September 18th, 2023|Access to Justice, Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court, equivant, General|

Understanding challenges in the justice system is difficult when there is a lack of data and/or data transparency. While there have been significant improvements in the data that’s been collected by justice agencies over the last several years, there is still plenty of work to be done. We sat down with Amy Bach, founder of Measures for Justice, to discuss how data is being collected, the improvements that have been made, and what your agency can do to drive positive change by measuring justice.

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Promoting Data Transparency in the Justice System: Adopting National Open Data Standards (NODS)

By |2023-08-24T13:19:20+00:00August 21st, 2023|Access to Justice, Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court, equivant, General|

What’s being done to promote data transparency within justice agencies? And how are courts getting involved?

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How Courts Are Increasing Resources and Accessibility to Justice

By |2023-07-19T20:28:58+00:00July 17th, 2023|Access to Justice, Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court, equivant, General|

We sat down with Renee Danser, Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships at the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School, to discuss how courts are addressing the need for accessible community-based resources.

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Promoting Equity in Justice with Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs)

By |2023-06-20T14:38:33+00:00June 20th, 2023|Access to Justice, Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court, equivant, General|

Defendants are increasingly representing themselves. Here’s how courts can promote equity in justice with SRLs.

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Adopting Cloud-Based Systems is Easier Than You Think

By |2023-07-26T14:07:50+00:00May 22nd, 2023|Access to Justice, Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court, equivant, General|

Moving to cloud-based software doesn’t have to be tricky. CMSs have come a long way, and cloud-based technology has introduced unprecedented accessibility, improved efficiency, and driven cost savings.

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Data & Tech Security: Creating an Effective Disaster Recovery Plan

By |2022-09-21T18:53:14+00:00September 21st, 2022|Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court Case Management|

In the justice system, we have to expect the unexpected. Regardless of what causes your agency to operate offline, ensure your agency’s data and tech are secure by implementing an effective disaster recovery program using these five steps.

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Improve Data Integrity through National Standards

By |2022-08-25T13:14:58+00:00August 23rd, 2022|Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court Case Management|

The National Center for State Courts' National Open Data Standards initiative can help set national data standards by creating rules around how data are defined and recorded. Anyone adopting the national standards would share a set of common definitions and technical standards around data collection and sharing.

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How to Cultivate a Data Culture

By |2022-07-08T15:21:27+00:00July 8th, 2022|Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court Case Management|

Every team member needs to be responsible for your agency's data quality. That kind of focus requires a fundamental culture shift. Learn how to start making this critical shift at your agency.

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Could Your Court Go Entirely Virtual?

By |2022-06-20T17:22:20+00:00June 20th, 2022|Access to Justice, Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court, Court Case Management|

For many, virtual court has become synonymous with remote hearings, but from where we’re sitting, virtual court is so much more. Learn what courts are doing to go fully online and increase access for their communities.

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Are You Ready for a Clean Slate?

By |2022-06-14T12:49:02+00:00June 14th, 2022|Blog, Case Management for Courts, Court, Court Case Management, JWorks|

Clean Slate laws have been a literal lifesaver for many people with a criminal record. Several states have already adopted Clean Slate laws, and more are on the way. What is your state doing, and are you going to be ready?

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