The article “Assembling a Case Management System with LEGO®-like Blocks” (PDF) provides a vision of and standards for interoperable court technology. The Court Component Model was included in the National Center for State Courts’ 2020 Trends in State Courts.
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Trends in State Courts: ODR in Ohio Powers Positive Outcomes
The National Center for State Courts released its 2020 Trends in State Courts this month. One article highlights access to justice via ODR in Ohio. The article “Access Empowers: How ODR Increased Participation and Positive Outcomes in Ohio” (PDF) covers the experience of Franklin County Municipal Court in Columbus.
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MI-Resolve ODR now in Muskegon, Manistee, Mason, and Oceana Counties
Mediation and Restorative Services, a Community Dispute Resolution Center in Muskegon, Michigan, now offers online dispute resolution (ODR) along with in-person and phone mediation services. Its ODR and online dispute resolution services are available free of charge to people who live and work in Muskegon, Manistee, Mason, and Oceana Counties.
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WSB-TV2: DeKalb County State Court (GA) offers Online Traffic Court
The DeKalb County State Court in Decatur, Georgia launched online traffic court with Matterhorn on July 3, 2020.
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Michigan 54B District Court Resolves over 6,500 Cases Online, Efficiently
As of the end of June, 2020, Michigan’s 54B District Court had resolved over 6,500 parking and traffic citations, warrants, and pleas online. Congratulations!
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In the News: WGVU covers MI-Resolve ODR launch in Kent, Ionia, and Newaygo Counties
The Dispute Resolution Center of West Michigan in Grand Rapids now offers online dispute resolution (ODR) and online mediation. These online services, launched May 2020, complement its in-person and phone mediation options. The online program is available free of charge to people who live and work in Kent, Ionia, and Newaygo counties in Michigan.
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MI-Resolve ODR now in Ottawa, Allegan, and Barry Counties
Mediation Services, a Community Dispute Resolution Center in Holland, Michigan, now offers online dispute resolution (ODR) and mediation. Its ODR and online dispute resolution services are available free of charge to people who live and work in Allegan, Barry, and Ottawa Counties.
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Chief Justice McCormack mentions MI-Resolve in Tech and Change Editorial
Michigan’s Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack shared her perspective on the courts use of technology for change in The Hill. She discussed many judicial initiatives, including MI-Resolve.
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In the News: Texas Court’s Resilience comes from Online Access
Farmers Branch Municipal Court in Texas launched its system for online traffic and warrant adjudication in January 2018. Since that time, people have used its online platform to resolve over 5,000 cases.
The platform was invaluable when the court was closed in Spring of 2020. Kevin Barrett, Court Administrator, wrote about the experience in the June 2020 issue of The Scribe, Texas Court Clerks Association Newsletter.
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On the Air: MI-Resolve launches in the UP
May 20, 2020 – Marquette, Michigan. Chief Justice Bridget Mary McCormack spoke with Walt Lindala of Marquette County’s Sunny 101.9 about the launch of the online dispute resolution platform for Marquette and Alger Counties in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula.
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