NCJ Number: 165733
Title: Supreme Court of Louisiana 1996 Annual Report
Corporate Author: Louisiana Judicial Council
Date Published: 1996
Page Count: 47
Sponsoring Agency: Louisiana Judicial Council
Sale Source: Louisiana Judicial Council
Type: Report (Annual/Periodic)
Language: English
Country: United States of America
Annotation: This 1996 annual report of the Louisiana Supreme Court includes the reports of the Judicial Council, the Judicial Administrator, the Law Library of Louisiana, the Louisiana Judicial College, and the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana, as well as statistical information on the State judiciary that reflects the work of the past year.
Abstract: In 1996 the Judicial Council recommended four new judgeships, introduced computer bulletin board and e-mail capabilities to the Louisiana judiciary, used technology-based tools to help trial courts operate more efficiently and give courts and legislators quick access to accurate statistical data, and surveyed courts to determine needs. The Judicial Administrator's Office supports and staffs the work of the Judicial Council and is the administrative office and fiscal agent for the Louisiana Supreme Court. The scope of the Judicial Administrator's Office has broadened with the innovations, policies, and reforms being instituted by the Louisiana Supreme Court. The Law Library of Louisiana works closely with judges, law clerks, and judicial administrators as researchers and organizers of information. This year's report focuses on the library's technology, print materials, and educational exhibits. The Louisiana Judicial College has launched a mentoring project, whereby experienced mentors guide and nurture new judges in the pursuit of judicial excellence. The Judiciary Commission of Louisiana received and docketed 355 complaints against judges and justices of the peace in 1996. Statistics on case processing and dispositions are presented for the Supreme Court, courts of appeal, district courts, and city and parish courts. Three-year trends are shown. Rosters of judges and court clerks are provided as well.
Main Term(s): Court statistics
Index Term(s): Appellate courts; Louisiana; State courts; State supreme courts; Trial courts
Note: BJS State Court Report
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