Court Technology Programs

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MISSION
Mission The purpose of the Circuit Court Technology Program is to seek out opportunities that lend themselves to the effective use of technology in the court. A proposed project qualifies for consideration only if the derived benefits are judged to provide an acceptable positive return in excess of the investment in resources needed to implement and support the project. Applying this criteria to project selection on a consistent basis results in continual improvement in the efficiency of the Court.

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TOPICS FOR COURT TECHNOLOGY
Role of Technology in the Courtroom
Court Technology Officer
Court Technology Officer's Responsibilities
Some other areas related to Information Technology in the Courts:
	Evidence Presentation Legal Research Other Technologies Real Time Reporting Secure Systems Video Conferencing

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Role of Technology in the Courtroom

Role of Technology in the Courtroom Information Systems is responsible for the maintenance of automated systems for computerized applications such as: civil and criminal case management, arbitration, various administrative support subsystems, and statistical reporting to the State of Florida. Information Systems recommends, installs and provides support for Court-approved software packages. The IS department is also responsible for the selection, installation, maintenance and administration of the Court's computer networks, currently consisting of microcomputers, network servers and peripherals. The department manages data communication facilities to other Court locations and to other computing resources. Information Systems staff serve as the webmaster of the respective Court Internet site and are responsible for maintaining and improving the Court Website.
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Court Technology Officer

In recognition of the importance of technology in promoting an increasingly efficient Court System, on October 29, 1998 the Florida Courts Technology Commission approved the following language for specifying the role of each Circuit Technology Officer:"The role of the Trial Court Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is to provide technology vision and leadership for developing and implementing court technology initiatives within the circuit. Working independently, this position reports directly to the Circuit Chief Judge and Circuit Court Administrator and is accountable for directing all court information, data integrity, systems standards, and Information Service functions throughout the circuit, in accordance with the policies, standards, and guidelines set forth by the Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC) and coordinated by the Information Systems Services Division (ISS) of the Office of the State Courts Administrator (OSCA). The CTO is a key management position responsible for circuit IT policy and aligning circuit IT strategy with the strategic plan of the Judicial Branch through contact with the ISS."
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Court Technology Officer's Responsibilities

In concert with the role outlined above for the CTO, the Trial Court Technology Office is responsible for:
. Planning, managing, and evaluating computer and communication technologies, operations, and services.
. Developing and implementing Information Resource Management policies, procedures, and standards.
. Generating the Circuit's technology legislative budget issue and budget issues for funding provided by local governments.
. Assessing the technological needs of the Circuit, evaluating new technologies, and recommending priorities for allocation of resources.
. Preparing annual operating and performance reports.
. Reviewing technology related plans of other Court related offices of local and state government that affects the Court's record.
. Fostering working relationships with all judges, Court Administration, Clerks of Circuit Court, local government, the Office of the State Courts Administrator, and other state and local offices.
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Some other areas related to Information Technology in the Courts:

Real Time Reporting	Evidence Presentation	Other Technologies
Legal Research	Secure Systems	Video Conferencing

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