This and That in Court Technology, August 2013 Edition

News and updates from around the court tech world.

Corpus Christi Municipal Court issues RFP

The City of Corpus Christi “City”, Texas Municipal Court is seeking proposals from qualified Proposers for a MUNICIPAL COURT AUTOMATED CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM.  The court will also consider jury system functionality as part of this RFP.

Vendors interested in responding will need to register via the Public Purchase website at: http://www.publicpurchase.com/gems/cctexas,tx/buyer/public/home  This same website will be used to upload responses to the RFP.

Why E-filing Fees are Not a Tax

Recent news prompts a response on the need for court E-filing Fees.

Texas Modifies Mandatory E-Filing Rules

On June 24, the Supreme Court of Texas issued an amended order requiring electronic filing by attorneys in the appellate courts, district courts, statutory county courts, constitutional county courts and statutory probate courts.

Court Case Management Systems Part 10: Documents

Courts produce documents…lots of documents.  So Court Case Management Systems (CCMS) should help to produce and manage them.

Avoiding the Zimmerman Trial Skype Problem

The high profile trial of defendant George Zimmerman in the Florida State Courts had an embarrassing moment with Skype video conferencing on July 3, 2013. There is a way to keep that from happening.

Handwritten Signatures – Now a Punch Line

The June 24, 2013 edition of the Dilbert Comic Strip pokes fun at “original signatures”.

This and That in Court Technology – June, 2013

CTC-2013 Keynote, Alec Ross

Everyone must be getting ready for vacation.  We have a lot to share in this start of summer 2013 edition.

NCSC Issues RFI for ERP System Solutions

The NCSC is embarking on a mission to implement a software solution that will support improved administrative business processes.  Vendors are invited to provide complete ERP solutions, or they may partner with other providers to ensure a complete solution of integrated “best of breed” products. Responses to the Request for Information (RFI) should be submitted no later than July 1, 2013.

Judge Herbert Dixon Shares His Juror "Internet Charge"

The "Googling Juror" is a continual challenge to trial judges.  Here is how one addresses the issue in plain language.