CLICS/CLICS2021A/commsumm.nsf
PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For SMART ACT HEARING FOR THE JUDICIAL BRANCH
JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT JUDICIARY
Date Jan 28, 2021
Location Old Supreme Court
SMART Act Hearing for the Judicial Branch - Committee Discussion Only
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01:03:52 PM |
Steve Vasconcellos, State Court Administrator, provided an overview of
the Judicial Department. He discussed the implementation of recommendations
by the Office of the State Auditor. He further presented information
about pandemic impacts, budget cuts, and operational changes.
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01:22:27 PM |
Chief Justice Brian Boatright further discussed operational changes and emphasized the criminal jury trial backlog due to the pandemic. He discussed the possibility of a statutory change regarding speedy trials for more flexibility. Committee discussion followed about resources, staffing, and senior judges. Committee members noted the urgency and seriousness of the backlog situation, for both civil and criminal cases.
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01:50:46 PM |
Mr. Vasconcellos further presented information about court accessibility, the text reminder program, judicial outreach, and restorative justice.
The Judicial Branch SMART Act presentation can be found in Attachment D.
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