Performance of the City and Parish Courts

Fiscal Year 2014 - 2015

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GOAL 2: TO MEET ALL RESPONSIBILITIES TO EVERYONE AFFECTED BY THE COURT AND ITS ACTIVITIES IN A TIMELY AND EXPEDITIOUS MANNER.


Objective

2.1 To encourage timely case management and processing.

Intent of the Objective

The American Bar Association, the Conference of Chief Justices, and the Conference of State Court Administrators have recommended that all courts adopt time standards for expeditious case management. Such time standards are intended to serve as a tool for expediting case processing and reducing delay. The Louisiana Supreme Court adopted time aspirational standards in 1993 for itself, the courts of appeal, and for the general civil, summary civil, and domestic relations cases at the district court level. The Louisiana Supreme Court and the courts of appeal measure performance against time standards with the assistance of automated case management information systems. At the other levels of court, however, performance against time standards cannot be easily measured, due to the low level of automation. Time standards are also included in the Louisiana Children’s Code in the form of maximum time limits for the holding of hearings in Child in Need of Care cases and other types of juvenile cases. Performance against these time standards, however, cannot be easily measured due to a general lack of automation. This objective focuses on strategies for developing interim manual case management systems and techniques while automated case management information systems are being developed. The objective also focuses on timeliness as it relates to the need for the timely commencement of proceedings.

Responses To Objective

  1. Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to reduce delays and improve case management.

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857674900What actions, if any, did your court take in FY 2014-2015 to reduce delays and improve case management?Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to reduce delays and improve case management.
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Actions taken in FY 2014-2015 to reduce delays and improve case management.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective
BATON ROUGE CITY COURT
The court continued to use a computer-automated allotment system for cases, reviewed and enhanced manual processes, and provided online reports for case and docket information for attorneys and the public.

The court provided specialty court coordinators for domestic violence and DWI cases to provide for more intensive supervision and case management. The court, probation officers, and other contracted professional counseling services provided these intensive services.

The judges continued to hold pre-trial conferences as needed and approved and promoted the use of mediation services for small claims and eviction cases. These services are provided by the clinics of the local law schools as a means of alternative dispute resolution, to improve case management and reduce delays in closing out cases.
FRANKLIN CITY COURT
The court purchased the PRS Solutions case management system and four new computers to access the system.
JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT
The court began searching vital records to recall and close attachments in cases where the defendants are deceased. The court continued to update and create new programs for the Parish Court Information Management System. This program allows subpoenas to be delivered directly to each Jefferson Parish Sheriff Officer's work email box.
JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT
The court continuously monitored its caseload through its IT staff and through communication with the clerk of court's office. When necessary, the court increased the maximum number of cases that are set on the daily dockets to ensure timely processing.
JENNINGS CITY COURT
The court planned for the implementation of software to electronically transfer data to the Supreme Court.
KAPLAN CITY COURT
The court maintained contact with the chief of police and city prosecutor to ensure that all charges were handled in a timely fashion.
LAFAYETTE CITY COURT
Lafayette City Court maintained a state-of-the-art case management system that helped to ensure efficient case management. The court maintained and regularly updated the system.
NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT
Municipal Court maintained a case management system that is updated on an ongoing basis. The court, in conjunction with the New Orleans Police and Justice Foundation, implemented the electronic subpoena system through OPISIS. All defendant, witness and officer subpoenas are transferred electronically to OPSIS. The court continues to work with NOPJF to implement the electronic warrant system.

The court expanded the ONBASE document scanning system, which provides a backup of all current and finished court cases. The court maintained an additional server to ensure current back-up of the case management and document management systems. The court maintained a current record retention policy on file with Secretary of State's office.
SLIDELL CITY COURT
The City Court of Slidell applied for funding to upgrade its antiquated case management system. It has invested much time and energy over the past five years researching and identifying potential case management systems that would provide the desired requirements for reporting and maintaining data for all areas of this court's jurisdiction which includes traffic, criminal, probation, civil, and juvenile divisions. The cost for a new case management system, along with installation, hardware and training is currently estimated to be over $250,000.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective9 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, KAPLAN CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)
Continued to address this objective through the actions indicated below, or implemented the following new actions in FY 2014-2015 to address this objective as indicated below:46 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, KAPLAN CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Did not address in FY 2014-20156 courts (ASCENSION PARISH COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, PINEVILLE CITY COURT)
Employed case managers to expedite court processes4 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)
Encouraged alternative dispute resolutions13 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT)
Implemented or maintained the use of pre-trial conferences23 courts (ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Implemented or maintained time standards for case processing8 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)
Improved communication with police, sheriff's and marshal's offices29 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Improved docketing and scheduling30 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PLAQUEMINE CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Improved the manual system of case processing24 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, EUNICE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Installed or maintained an automated case allotment system15 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT)
Installed or maintained an automated case management system27 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, NEW ORLEANS TRAFFIC COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Planned the development of an automated case management system11 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT)
Took action, such as implementing new or modified software or case tracking procedures or adding additional staff, to improve the timeliness and quality of child abuse and neglect adjudications6 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT)
Took steps to reduce cases under advisement19 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Used docket status reports15 courts (BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)

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