Access to Justice Archives

The Power of Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) in Your Court

equivant October 22, 2024

Discover how Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) is transforming the justice system in this post. We explore ODR’s origins in e-commerce, its growing role in courts, and its benefits for efficiency, transparency, and access to justice. Learn how this secure, tech-assisted approach can streamline conflict resolution and improve user experience for all stakeholders. Dive into the future of dispute resolution today!

What Artificial Intelligence (AI) Is and What It’s Not

equivant October 9, 2024

We’ve all encountered AI in some capacity, and it’s becoming increasingly integrated into our lives. However, there’s still confusion about what AI truly entails. In this post, we’ll discuss the reasons behind this confusion, the various types of AI, its current applications in the justice industry, and how to prepare for its future impact.

Maintaining Court Privacy During the Rise of Artificial Intelligence

equivant September 11, 2024

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) has taken off over the last several years, there’s been a lot of buzz and excitement about the possibilities. But there has also been some fear and concern. In the justice

Modernizing Case Management in a Cloud-Based World

equivant August 15, 2024

Cloud-based case management systems have been adopted more regularly in court systems over the past several years – a trend that is growing rapidly. Since the pandemic, the need for cloud-based applications has increased, and

The Future of Court Technology: The Real Shift Towards Cloud and App-Based Enterprise Systems

equivant July 11, 2024

The judicial system is on the brink of a technological revolution. Traditional client-server and web-based (thin client) enterprise systems are rapidly losing favor among court employees, paving the way for cloud and app-based enterprise solutions.

AI in the Justice Industry: What Courts Need to Know and What’s Coming

equivant May 8, 2024

While artificial intelligence (AI) has been around for a while, it made a big splash in 2023. There are many components of AI, and the implications for the legal industry are huge. As AI continues to evolve, we expect to see more courts exploring what AI means for them specifically and determining the measurable gains of its use. In addition, we expect courts to explore some of the hot topics related to court privacy, cyber security, and deep fakes as they pertain to AI.

Increase Court Appearance Rates with Your CMS

equivant April 11, 2024

Technology is putting courts in a position to meet community members where they are at and advance justice across the nation. If you’re interested in reducing FTAs and improving court accessibility within your community, read more.

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Staffing Problems? Let Your CMS Do the Heavy Lifting

equivant November 2, 2023

Staffing challenges, limited budgets, and resources have been an increasing trend in courts. These challenges can be addressed by properly leveraging your CMS and incorporating effective onboarding and training for staff and new hires. Learn more.

Simple Tips to Maximize Court and Case Management Efficiency Webinar

equivant October 5, 2023

Setting up secure data exchange between courts and other agencies can be a breeze, especially when courts embrace the process.

Measuring Justice to Drive Positive Change

equivant September 18, 2023

Understanding challenges in the justice system can be difficult due to limited data or transparency. Justice agencies have made progress in data collection in recent years, but more work remains. In an interview with Amy Bach from Measures for Justice, we explored the ongoing improvements in how data is collected and how agencies can contribute to positive change by measuring justice.