On February 8, 2019, Judge Kirk W. Tabbey shared the story and process to launch ODR in 14A District Court. The court launched ODR for traffic tickets in May, 2014. Over time, the court has expanded access for additional case types. Hear from the ODR pioneer, Judge Tabbey.
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State of the South Focuses on Technology-based Solutions to Increase Access to Justice
The second annual State of the South Conference takes place on Friday, February 8 in Atlanta, Georgia. The conference will focus on how the innovative use of technology increases access to justice in the South.
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14A District Court Reaches ODR Access to Justice Milestone!
The 14A District Court located in Washtenaw County, Michigan has achieved an access to justice milestone: over 3,000 cases resolved online with Matterhorn since 2014.
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Court ODR Fact Sheet from the Pew Charitable Trusts
The Pew Charitable Trusts have released a fact sheet on court online dispute resolution (ODR). This sheet describes the potential benefits of court ODR for courts and the public.
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Scottsdale City Court expands access, launches misdemeanor ODR
For immediate release – Scottsdale, AZ. The Scottsdale City Court in Arizona launched online dispute resolution (ODR) for certain misdemeanor cases in the municipal court on January 14, 2018. The announcement (PDF), from the Arizona Administrative Office of the Courts, highlights the court’s launch of online plea.
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Yuma County Superior Court Expands Access in Arizona with ODR
Until today, anyone who was part of a family court hearing with the Yuma County Superior Court had to appear in person to resolve their matter. That option remains. However, people can now participate in domestic cases via ODR from anywhere, anytime. The platform went live on Monday, December 3, 2018.
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Maricopa County Superior Court Expands Access in Arizona with ODR
Until recently, anyone who was part of a child support compliance hearing with the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County had to appear in court to resolve their matter. That option remains. Now, people can now participate in child support compliance cases via ODR from anywhere.
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ODR at Texas A&M Dispute Resolution Symposium
Matterhorn founder, J.J. Prescott, will participate in an online dispute resolution panel discussion during the Texas A&M University School of Law 2018 Dispute Resolution Symposium.
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ODR Now Available in Australia & New Zealand
People expect timeliness and access from all parts of their lives, from social media, to business communications, to interactions with government and the courts. Many federal and state-based reviews have found participants in the legal process seek better access to information.
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District Court 65B Launches Online Traffic Ticket Review
Congratulations to Michigan District Court 65B in Gratiot County for expanding access to the court via traffic ticket review. The platform went live today, November 1, 2018.
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