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Vision Overview In the year 2020...Oregon's state court system has changed dramatically from the 1990s. The court system has risen to the challenges of the new century by building on historical court developments and by taking advantage of new management approaches, advanced technologies and a highly skilled and motivated workforce. While the state court system still faces some of the problems that began in the 1980s and '90s -- including societal disintegration, an increasing number of potential court cases and a chronic shortage of funding -- the system has been streamlined and improved to more effectively address these issues. By working within the courts and also becoming involved in issues that are related to but outside the formal court system, the Ore~on state courts have transformecl the delivery of justice in the 21st century. At the center of these changes is the creation of a statewide, integrated system of dispute resolution The new system incorporates not only the state courts, but also a network of court-annexed venues for appropriate dispute resolution. [n the process, the state courts have been restructured and the coordination of court administration enhanceci. New technologies and quality management techniques have also improved the day-to-day ~perahon of the ~uurts The restructuring of the courts and the creation of Community Dispute Resolution Centers across the state have made justice dramatically more accessible to the public While jury trials are still the anchor of the state court system, Oregonians have begun to increasingly shift from an adversarial posture in dispute resolution to a more non adversarial, preventive approach The state court system has increased its emphasis on public education and outreach to help citizens resolve their disputes judges, court administrators and employees have assumed a stronger leadership role in their communities, and are educatin~ and informing citizens of their dispute resolution options, rights and responsibilities. The judiciary and state courts workforce has been revitalized through community involvement, career flexibility, enhanced training and education, improved working conditions and a renewed sense of purpose. Judges and staff recognize that every person and ~ction in the system contributes to the delivery of high c~uality services for dispute resolution.