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A roadmap for post-pandemic court technology
The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the digital transformation of courts, ushering in remote hearings, electronic filings, and online dispute resolution. The "Guiding Principles for Court Technology" report emphasizes that courts must build upon recent innovations instead of reverting to old processes.
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A 2024 article published by the National Center for State Courts' Judicial Conduct Reporter underscores the importance of impartiality and public perceptions of impropriety in judicial ethics, citing several case studies that showed how acceptance of gifts or transactions with litigants could lead to disciplinary actions, breaches of trust, and raised doubts about a judge's independence.
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When a judge gets removed from office
A 2024 report in the Judicial Conduct Reporter explores how different states handle the aftermath of a judge's removal from office due to misconduct, with options varying wildly, ranging from permanent disqualification to license suspension and potential for future reinstatement.
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AI & the courts: judicial and legal ethics issues
The article explores the intersection between artificial intelligence and the judiciary, discussing judicial and legal ethics issues such as courtroom technology, the role of artificial intelligence in reshaping the future of courts, and the implications of new developments for legal professionals and court operations.
Guiding principles for court technology
The "Guiding Principles for Court Technology" report from the Conference of Chief Justices and Conference of State Court Administrators emphasizes the need for user-friendly technology, accessibility, and data-driven decision-making in the wake of COVID-19, whilst presenting principles and guidelines to ensure technology supports due process, user experience, transparency, and security in courts.
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