Jury Management & Court Operations Flashcards
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What is a 'continuance' in court scheduling, and what problem does excessive continuances cause?
Answer: A postponement of a scheduled hearing or trial; excessive continuances cause case backlogs and delay justice
Continuances delay case resolution and, when overused, create backlogs that undermine the court's ability to deliver timely justice.
What does 'docket management' involve in day-to-day court operations?
Answer: Scheduling, tracking, and managing all cases assigned to a court or judge to ensure timely processing
Docket management involves organizing case schedules, monitoring deadlines, and ensuring cases move through the system efficiently.
What does 'time standards' mean in the context of court case processing?
Answer: Benchmarks established by courts or governing bodies for how quickly different case types should be resolved
Time standards set measurable goals for case processing speed, such as resolving felony cases within 180 days of filing.
What is the purpose of a 'differentiated case management' (DCM) system?
Answer: To assign cases to different processing tracks based on complexity, allowing simpler cases to move faster
DCM routes straightforward cases to expedited tracks and reserves more intensive scheduling for complex cases, improving overall efficiency.
What is a 'morning calendar' call in court operations?
Answer: A session at the start of the court day where the judge reviews all scheduled matters and addresses any pretrial issues
Morning calendar calls allow judges and attorneys to resolve scheduling conflicts, announce continuances, and confirm which cases are proceeding that day.
Which principle guides how court administrators should handle high-profile or sensitive cases operationally?
Answer: Apply consistent procedures while taking extra precautions for security, privacy, and media management
High-profile cases require the same procedural standards as other cases, with additional planning for security, media access, and public communications.