Performance of the City and Parish Courts

Fiscal Year 2016 - 2017

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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 during FY 2016-2017 to reduce delays and improve case management.

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184775689What actions, if any, did your court take during the reporting period to reduce delays and improve case management?Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 to reduce delays and improve case management.
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Actions taken during FY 2016-2017 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, reviews and enhanced manual processes, and provided case and docket information for attorneys and the public. Additionally, the court began in the process of completing an RFP to obtain an updated system to further enhance the ability to increase manual processes.
JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT
Jefferson Parish First Parish Court continued to use vital records to close and recall attachments in cases where the defendants are deceased. The court continued to update and create new programs for the Parish Court Information Management System.
JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT
The court continued to adjust the number of cases set on the daily docket to manage the case flow efficiently.
LAFAYETTE CITY COURT
The court continued to use the state-of-the-art case management system to help ensure efficient case management. The system was regularly maintained and updated as needed.
RUSTON CITY COURT
The court added additional staff to improve case management.
THIBODAUX CITY COURT
Thibodaux City Court installed new computer systems financed by a grant from the Louisiana Supreme Court.
VIDALIA CITY COURT
The court monitored the jail list for City Court inmates and made it a priority to address those persons in jail for an appearance to get timely trial dates or other dispositions.
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Additional actions taken by the courts to address this objective7 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, RUSTON CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, VIDALIA CITY COURT)
Continued to address this objective through the actions indicated below, or implemented the following new actions to address this objective as indicated below:46 courts (ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH 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, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND 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 this objective5 courts (ABBEVILLE CITY COURT, KAPLAN CITY COURT, MARKSVILLE CITY COURT, NATCHITOCHES CITY COURT, PINEVILLE CITY COURT)
Employed case managers to expedite court processes3 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)
Encouraged alternative dispute resolutions12 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT)
Implemented or maintained the use of pre-trial conferences26 courts (ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BUNKIE 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, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Implemented or maintained time standards for case processing14 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT)
Improved communication with police, sheriff's and marshal's offices27 courts (ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY 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, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Improved docketing and scheduling33 courts (ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, BREAUX BRIDGE CITY COURT, BUNKIE 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, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MINDEN CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Improved the manual system of case processing21 courts (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, EUNICE CITY COURT, HAMMOND CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MORGAN CITY COURT, NEW IBERIA CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, SPRINGHILL CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Installed or maintained an automated case allotment system15 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 1ST PARISH COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, PORT ALLEN CITY COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SULPHUR CITY COURT)
Installed or maintained an automated case management system27 courts (BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOSSIER CITY COURT, CROWLEY 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, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND 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, SULPHUR CITY COURT, THIBODAUX CITY COURT, WINNFIELD CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)
Planned the development of an automated case management system8 courts (BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, DENHAM SPRINGS CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS MUNICIPAL AND TRAFFIC COURT, SHREVEPORT CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, THIBODAUX 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 (BOGALUSA CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, FRANKLIN CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT)
Took steps to reduce cases under advisement20 courts (ALEXANDRIA CITY COURT, ASCENSION PARISH COURT, BAKER CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, BOGALUSA CITY COURT, BUNKIE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, HOUMA CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAKE CHARLES CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 1ST CITY COURT, NEW ORLEANS 2ND CITY COURT, OAKDALE CITY COURT, RAYNE CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, VILLE PLATTE CITY COURT, WEST MONROE CITY COURT, WINNSBORO CITY COURT)
Used docket status reports12 courts (BASTROP CITY COURT, BATON ROUGE CITY COURT, CROWLEY CITY COURT, JEANERETTE CITY COURT, JEFFERSON PARISH 2ND PARISH COURT, JENNINGS CITY COURT, LAFAYETTE CITY COURT, LEESVILLE CITY COURT, MONROE CITY COURT, OPELOUSAS CITY COURT, SLIDELL CITY COURT, ZACHARY CITY COURT)

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