It’s been more than two years since the COVID-19 virus was first detected by scientists. And during this time, we have learned quite a bit. The pandemic — something that some people now consider to be endemic — has affected nearly every sector, including the courts and criminal justice system. The courts and justice ...
One of the worst problems any individual or family must deal with in life is that of poverty. It robs people and families of their dignity. With that, issues such as mental health problems, diminished self-worth and a decreased drive to rise up and overcome all come into play. Beyond those issues, there are ...
Court accounting and finance teams are used to working extra hard to make sure payments are dispersed to the right constituents at the right time. But, with the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic and the mounting pressures on your court’s staff, too many teams are now overwhelmed, overworked, and stretched to the breaking point. Exhaustion, ...
According to the University of Denver’s report, “Quality Judges Initiative FAQ – Judges in the United States,” there are approximately 30,000 state court judges that deal with the 100 million state court cases that are filed annually. At the federal level, approximately 1,700 judges handle the 400,000 federal court cases filed each year. Regardless of ...
“That sounds good and is acceptable on our end. Let’s shake on it.” Eeeww… no can do! How things have changed. In the age of COVID-19, all the old norms seem to have gone out the door – even the trusty handshake. Like it or not, today everyone is focused on COVID-19 and touchless everything. ...
There is no denying that our world is rapidly changing. With new technologies, new attitudes, and ways to communicate with one another, human beings can achieve more than ever before. However, while the evidence of modernization is all around us—our phones, our jobs, and the ways we live our lives—there will always be some organizations ...
Court Clerks, Court Administrators, and Jury Coordinators all know the importance of juror engagement. Satisfied jury members are vital to the functioning of society and to the efficient operation of the legal system. Additionally, engaged jurors are also more likely to express satisfaction with county and local government officials and rulings. Unfortunately, one of the ...
Deciding which payment option to use is personal and fraught with pros and cons. Payment preference depends on lifestyle and opinion. Digital currency (commonly known as cryptocurrency) includes bitcoin and potentially Libra (a work in progress by Facebook's owner Mark Zuckerberg). Plastic payment methods are usually debit and credit cards but can include gift cards ...
Check and cash payments Checks and cash were already heading out the door before COVID-19 arrived. In the last two decades, consumers have been using debit and credit cards more often. In the last ten years, payment services such as Square, PayPal, and Venmo have became increasingly popular. Online shopping has exploded since March when ...
Court disbursements have relied on cash and checks for decades. Both options open courts up to fraud, theft, and time intensive payments. However, with CourtFunds, courts can seamlessly implement our easy and versatile disbursements solution. We know courts have a lot of people to pay in a lot of different circumstances. That's why we want ...