An efficient court is more likely to win the confidence of the public. This book brings courts up to date on the basic methods of caseflow management, describes the fundamental features of successful programs, and guides readers through the actual implementation of a caseflow management program. James E. McMillan is the director of The National Center's Court Technology Laboratory in Williamsburg, Virginia. John A. Goerdt is a judicial planner for the Iowa Judicial Branch. William Howard, the judge in the Susan Smith trial.
Appendices provide samples of guidelines and forms used by courts that have tried notorious cases.
A great resource for any Judge or Court Administrator dealing with a media-driven trial. Each court should be prepared and have a plan in place before a notorious case is filed. The manual will be invaluable to your court in preparing such a plan. The largest and most expensive program that any court administrator or judge will ever participate in is the planning, design, and construction of a new courthouse. Decisions made during the planning and design phases will affect the organization and operation of the court and judicial system for many years.