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New Jersey Used An Algorithm To Revamp Its Bail System: Is It Working, And At What Cost?
New Jersey Used An Algorithm To Revamp Its Bail System: Is It Working, And At What Cost?
One of the hallmarks of our criminal justice system is that you are innocent until proven guilty. But when you can’t afford cash bail, this…
Cassandra Aquart
Aug 16, 2018
Never Miss a Court Date Again: NYC Is Texting Reminders to New Yorkers About Their Court Date
Never Miss a Court Date Again: NYC Is Texting Reminders to New Yorkers About Their Court Date
Most of us at some point in our lives have missed an appointment or two. Hopefully, it wasn’t a big deal: You simply rescheduled. But when…
Cassandra Aquart
Aug 7, 2018
E-learning: A Digital Community Service Option for Resolving a Civil Summons in NYC
E-learning: A Digital Community Service Option for Resolving a Civil Summons in NYC
Generally, when someone in New York City receives a civil summons for a quality of life offense such as strutting down the street with an…
Cassandra Aquart
Jun 14, 2018
Hoping to Appear in Court Via Skype? Not So Fast.
Hoping to Appear in Court Via Skype? Not So Fast.
Skype is no longer only for catching up with friends who are traveling around the world or for children who want to show grandma their…
Cassandra Aquart
Apr 19, 2018
Video Visitation: the Good, the Bad, & the Accessible
Video Visitation: the Good, the Bad, & the Accessible
On October 10th, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office in Metairie, Louisiana officially discontinued in person visits, replacing them with…
Devin Kawailani Barricklow
Mar 1, 2018
The Ethics of Algorithms
The Ethics of Algorithms
Algorithms are often lauded as a means of effectively using data to make objective predictions — but many experts, like mathematician Cathy…
Devin Kawailani Barricklow
Mar 1, 2018
Digital Privacy and the Fourth Amendment
Digital Privacy and the Fourth Amendment
On November 29, 2017, the U.S. Supreme Court heard Carpenter v. United States. The pending case is about much more than just trial evidence…
Devin Kawailani Barricklow
Mar 1, 2018
The 10 Principles for Criminal Justice Technology
The 10 Principles for Criminal Justice Technology
As technology for court-involved individuals becomes more common, it is important that users and implementers of technology in the criminal…
Center for Court Innovation
Jan 19, 2018
An Introduction to the Center for Court Innovation’s Technology Principles
An Introduction to the Center for Court Innovation’s Technology Principles
We do it whether we realize it or not — we test out new types of technology every day. If you’ve ever downloaded a million different task…
Center for Court Innovation
Jan 19, 2018
Welcome
Welcome
Welcome to the first installment in the Center for Court Innovation’s Technology Blog. Here at the Center, we work to create a justice…
Jethro Antoine
Jan 19, 2018
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