Practical Advice to Embracing the Revolution in Court Technology
Scaling Justice
In this episode of Scaling Justice, host Brendan Hughes sits down with Stuart Rosove, General Manager at equivant Court, to explore the evolving landscape of justice technology. Rosove shares insights into the slow adoption of tech in courts, many of which still use outdated systems. Highlighting AI’s potential to assist self-represented litigants, Rosove advises court leaders on rethinking workflows and making smart, future-proof decisions. Tune in to hear predictions on emerging technologies and critical action steps for courts to stay ahead.
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How Judges Leverage Technology in Their Courts to Improve Efficiency
Scaling Justice
In this episode, host Brendan Hughes is joined by Judges Jeffrey Adler, William Montgomery, and tech expert Stacey Marz to explore the tech revolution in the judiciary. From initial hurdles like outdated systems and cyberattacks to significant improvements such as e-filing and remote hearings, the panel delves into how technology is transforming courtrooms across the nation. Listen now for valuable insights on navigating and leading technological change in the legal world.
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Revolutionizing Court Management in Florida
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When you improve the docketing process, it helps all stakeholders. In this episode, Jill Lennon and Tami Ortiz from the Office of the Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller of Collier County share how they’ve revolutionized court management in Florida. They use ShowCase, equivant’s premier case management system (CMS) specifically configured for Florida laws and procedures. Hear their background in court management, how they use ShowCase along with their own office’s automation, how much quicker their process is now, how to use a CMS to match your vision, and their advice...
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Keys to Successful Court CMS Implementations: Expert Advice from Over 100 Successful Implementations
Scaling Justice
The importance of implementing a new case management system (CMS) can’t be stressed enough. It’s the backbone of a highly functional, well-run court that effectively serves its community. But without successful implementation, you might not get the most out of your CMS. In this episode, equivant Director of JWorks Technical Operations Jason Emineth shares how to roll out your new CMS successfully. Hear the important things courts can do to prepare for a new CMS, how to address the amount of time and resources needed, what makes some projects go smoothly and others fail, and the key...
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Integrating Cloud-Based Solutions into a Secure Work Environment
Scaling Justice
Get your head into the cloud with equivant’s Patricia Jacoby and explore the benefits of hosted case management systems (CMS). “It's all about accessibility, and cloud-based systems are basically accessible from anywhere.” Patricia Jacoby has more than 29 years of experience in software development, with a focus on court management products. She regularly speaks with judges, court administrators, and IT staff to ensure case management software addresses their needs. In this podcast, she shares how cloud-based solutions might be the next big thing in helping organizations...
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How Automating Everyday Court Processes Helps Advance Justice
Scaling Justice
Get out of the file drawer and into automated case management systems (CMS) with equivant’s Sherry-Lynn Agcanas-Wolf. The pressures of going virtual can be overwhelming for courts plagued by staffing shortages, limited budgets and resources, and increased demand for services. But the ability to automate CMS processes is safe, secure, and a technology that has been around for years. On Scaling Justice, we speak with Sherry-Lynn Agcanas-Wolf, who has spent over 20 years helping courts run more efficiently. In this podcast, she explores how courts benefit from innovative solutions to...
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Mental Health: Prosecutors Driving Big Change in Rural America
Scaling Justice
From a single test case to a thriving mental health program that’s saved $2M in incarceration costs over two years: Prosecutor Jonathan Meyer and the team in Lewis County, Wash., are working to keep people with serious mental illnesses out of jail and in contact with the community resources they need. Hear about the inter-agency collaboration that made it all happen on this episode of Scaling Justice.
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Paul Wormeli on Data, Technology, and the Collaboration that Makes it Work
Scaling Justice
“Your job is to make your data discoverable, not to hoard it.” Paul Wormeli has briefed everyone from the former director of national intelligence who wrote those words to J. Edgar Hoover to local agencies, and his message is clear: Integration and collaboration are key to solving justice problems. For over 50 years, Paul has advocated for data sharing in justice, and he joins Scaling Justice to discuss how data drives more equitable outcomes.
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Measures for Justice: Stories of Data in Action
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Amy Bach, founder of the non-profit Measures for Justice, lives by the motto: “You can’t change what you can’t see.” Illuminating the truth through data has been her life’s passion, and Amy works with agencies across the country to make meaningful change to promote justice. Hear stories about data research at MSJ, and get advice for how your agency can start moving toward greater transparency and positive change.
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How the CSG Justice Center is ‘Stepping Up’ for Behavioral Health
Scaling Justice
The line between health issues and legal issues is frequently blurred, particularly with mental illness and substance use disorders. How can we un-blur that line? How do we get people the help they need while maintaining public safety? Ayesha Delany-Brumsey of the Council of State Governments (CSG) Justice Center and Stepping Up Initiative joins Scaling Justice to examine health issues in the justice system and what’s making a difference.
info_outlineDuring her first 20 years in criminal justice, working as a prosecutor and then a defense attorney, Judge Christine Carpenter saw how closely drugs and alcohol connect to crime and justice outcomes. She knew it was time to start treating substance use and abuse differently, and she became a pioneer in what we know today as Drug Courts.
In the latest episode of Scaling Justice, host Sue Humphreys sits down with Judge Carpenter to hear her story.