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Advanced Technology <br />The state courts now use advanced computer, telecommunication and information <br />technologies. These allow appropriate information to be exchanged quickly and easily <br />between the courts and other justice-retated agencies. These information systems also <br />contribute to improved administration and record-keeping. <br />• Technology has had a major impact on the delivery of justice, though not at the expense <br />of human contact when necessary and appropriate. By using the fiber optic <br />"information highway," the state courts have achieved total interactive capability in <br />their own system and with court-annexed dispute resolution venues <br />• Technology has helped minimize the impact of an increasing volume of potential court <br />cases Electronic imaging and voice-activated computer systems are useci to create and <br />reference documents, making the "paperless courthouse" a reality. Few administrative <br />functions are now performed in the courtroom. Judges can devote less time to case <br />management and more time to adjudication. <br />• [nstead of people being physically maved around the venues in the justice system, <br />information and video images are more commonly moved. Judges with specialized <br />expertise can hear cases from any court or court-annexed venue in the state via video <br />and fiber optics or satellite Litigants and witnesses can aLso take advantage of these <br />feah~res Video-based and remote courtroom testimony have comptetely changed <br />courtroom calendaring and motion practice. <br />• Anyone can access the Oregon Judicial Department's advanced computerized state court <br />database for a modest fee This arrangement not only generates revenue for the courts, <br />but also contributes to faster case resolution. Case settlement has become more <br />common because people are able to determine the statistical probability of a certain legal <br />course of action succeeding in a given venue. This has helped reduce court caseloads. <br />Enhanced Security <br />The Oregon Judicial Department has strengthened its commitment to assuring the security <br />and safety of all persons involved in the justice process Working witl~ other stakeholders, <br />F~na! Vis~on Tc.rl S Au~i~st 1994 <br />