Scaling Justice

Welcome to Scaling Justice, a podcast that examines the justice system and how we can better understand the issues that impact our courts, practitioners, technologists, and community members. Join Scaling Justice host Brendan Hughes, Director of Marketing at equivant, as he interviews industry experts and explores how technology can intersect with justice to create court solutions that improve outcomes for all involved.

Revolutionizing Court Management in Florida 03/14/2024

Revolutionizing Court Management in Florida 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 for courts looking to improve efficiency. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/30355878

Keys to Successful Court CMS Implementations: Expert Advice from Over 100 Successful Implementations 12/13/2023

Keys to Successful Court CMS Implementations: Expert Advice from Over 100 Successful Implementations 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 questions to ask when selecting a vendor. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/29038203

Integrating Cloud-Based Solutions into a Secure Work Environment 09/07/2023

Integrating Cloud-Based Solutions into a Secure Work Environment 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 improve efficiency and drive cost savings. Host Bio: Brendan Hughes | Director of Marketing at equivant A strategic marketing leader with over 20 years of experience leading highly productive, engaged, and creative teams to exceed brand, lead generation, communications, and revenue goals. Mr. Hughes directs equivant’s thought-leadership initiatives across the justice industry, bringing the expertise of our innovative solutions to help build more efficient, effective, and equitable justice agencies nationwide. Guest Bio: Patricia Jacoby | Director of Development for Court Products Ms. Jacoby has more than 29 years of professional experience in software development. She has managed the business analyst staff, the development staff, and the quality assurance staff for the entire equivant product line. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/27905937

How Automating Everyday Court Processes Helps Advance Justice 06/08/2023

How Automating Everyday Court Processes Helps Advance 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 simplify their case management and workflow systems. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/27070914

Mental Health: Prosecutors Driving Big Change in Rural America 09/09/2020

Mental Health: Prosecutors Driving Big Change in Rural America 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. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/15947888

Paul Wormeli on Data, Technology, and the Collaboration that Makes it Work 07/21/2020

Paul Wormeli on Data, Technology, and the Collaboration that Makes it Work “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. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/15299474

Measures for Justice: Stories of Data in Action 04/22/2020

Measures for Justice: Stories of Data in Action 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. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/14098601

How the CSG Justice Center is ‘Stepping Up’ for Behavioral Health 03/10/2020

How the CSG Justice Center is ‘Stepping Up’ for Behavioral Health 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. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/13488479

Judge Anthony Capizzi’s View from the Bench: What’s Up with Kids Today? 02/14/2020

Judge Anthony Capizzi’s View from the Bench: What’s Up with Kids Today? Youth crime is down, but the severity of offenses is up. Abuse and neglect are on the rise. Kids today are dealing with a lot, and sometimes, courts have the opportunity to intervene at just the right moment to make a difference. Host Sue Humphreys welcomes the Honorable Judge Anthony Capizzi to talk about juvenile justice, the role of the court, and how alternative interventions are sparking positive change. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/13156232

A2J: Tipping the Scale Toward Accessibility 01/13/2020

A2J: Tipping the Scale Toward Accessibility A2J has become one of the many buzzwords in the justice sector, but what does true access to justice look like? What can courts do to tip the scales toward accessibility? Join host Sue Humphreys as she digs into court accessibility with special guest Renee Danser, Associate Director of Research and Strategic Partnerships at the Access to Justice Lab at Harvard Law School. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/12719639

Redefining Your "Day in Court": Citizen-Centered Court Technology 12/16/2019

Redefining Your "Day in Court": Citizen-Centered Court Technology “People should be able to engage with the court how they would like to.” - Dunrie Greiling, Ph.D, Matterhorn /episode/index/show/equivant/id/12420959

Scaling Up for the Need: A Drug Court Judge's Story 11/12/2019

Scaling Up for the Need: A Drug Court Judge's Story During 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. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/12007979

Lessons In Data Quality 10/16/2019

Lessons In Data Quality Data is central to the criminal justice decisions that affect lives, families, and communities every day. It drives more equitable outcomes, helps objectivity reign, and supports healthy communities. But how do we know the data is right? How do we know we can rely on it? Host Sue Humphreys tackles these tough questions and more with special guest Jane Wiseman, CEO of the Institute for Excellence in Government. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/11668094

Componentized Technologies in our Courts 08/30/2019

Componentized Technologies in our Courts Court case management has evolved from a singular focus on clerk business to a broader network of support for judges, litigants and partners, and the public. What does this mean for court technology? Superior Court Chief Information Officers Snorri Ogata (Los Angeles County) and Michael Baliel (Santa Clara County) and longtime IT management consultant Joe Wheeler are veterans at navigating the complex relationship between courts and their technology, and they see an exciting path forward. /episode/index/show/equivant/id/11063873

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