1) The document is the 2013-2014 annual report of the New Jersey courts. It provides an overview of initiatives and programs implemented by the New Jersey Judiciary over the past year as well as ongoing challenges.
2) New programs included a statewide survey of court users, a guardianship monitoring initiative, recommendations from a criminal justice reform committee, and reports from working groups on business litigation and expedited civil actions.
3) The Judiciary continues to face challenges such as a case processing backlog, increased drug court enrollment, rising foreclosure cases, need for additional IT funding, and issues related to "sovereign citizens."
The document is the annual report of the New Jersey Judiciary for 2012-2013. It begins with a speech by Glenn A. Grant, the Acting Administrative Director of the Courts, before the New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee. In the speech, Grant highlights accomplishments of the Judiciary including programs that address societal problems like drug courts, technological partnerships with other government entities, and educational efforts to inform the public. The report then provides statistics and information about the various courts that make up the New Jersey Judiciary.
This document discusses solutions to delays in the delivery of justice in India. It notes that there are currently over 2 million pending cases in high courts and 200,000 in the Supreme Court. Several reasons for delays are outlined, including a lack of judges and training. Solutions proposed include alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like lok adalats and fast track courts, as well as mobile courts, e-courts, and increasing judicial staff. Challenges to implementing these solutions are also discussed, such as ADR not always being utilized fully and delays in setting up fast track courts. The document concludes that adopting various alternatives can help release pressure on litigation and achieve more expeditious and timely justice.
Change does not happen from the top down but from the bottom up. Our research is a step towards mapping the administrative justice landscape in India, beginning with examining the quality of decision-making bodies. We propose establishing a network of Legal Help Organizations across major cities to provide arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services to facilitate more proportionate and efficient resolution of disputes. The funding for this solution would come from the existing budget for the judicial system. This framework is based on models like the Delhi Mediation Centre and aims to provide faster, cheaper and more flexible options than litigation.
The candidate supports several recommendations from a 2012-2013 public safety plan to improve policing in Oakland, including expanding community policing citywide, increasing sworn officers, and measuring community-police relations. The candidate believes a CitiStat program could help hold city departments accountable if implemented after improving IT infrastructure. The candidate supports creating a rainy day fund, annual resident polling on services, and preparing a comprehensive public safety plan.
The Chief Justice of Kenya held a meeting with other judiciary leaders to discuss recent criticisms of the judiciary. The leaders concluded that while the judiciary must remain independent, it also must be accountable, efficient, and transparent. They pledged to be more responsive to constructive criticism. They acknowledged corruption as a major issue and outlined steps taken to expedite the 94 pending corruption cases, such as adding more magistrates and case management training. The leaders agreed to improve communication with the public and media regarding case progress and address issues hampering prosecution of corruption cases through inter-agency collaboration.
The document discusses proposals for reforms to the justice system in India to make it more timely and focused on outcomes. It notes that the current system is overwhelmed with long wait times for cases to be resolved. Several recommendations are provided, including expanding legal aid services, increasing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, and using new technologies and case management strategies to improve efficiency.
The document is the annual report of the New Jersey Judiciary for 2012-2013. It begins with a speech by Glenn A. Grant, the Acting Administrative Director of the Courts, before the New Jersey Assembly Budget Committee. In the speech, Grant highlights accomplishments of the Judiciary including programs that address societal problems like drug courts, technological partnerships with other government entities, and educational efforts to inform the public. The report then provides statistics and information about the various courts that make up the New Jersey Judiciary.
This document discusses solutions to delays in the delivery of justice in India. It notes that there are currently over 2 million pending cases in high courts and 200,000 in the Supreme Court. Several reasons for delays are outlined, including a lack of judges and training. Solutions proposed include alternative dispute resolution mechanisms like lok adalats and fast track courts, as well as mobile courts, e-courts, and increasing judicial staff. Challenges to implementing these solutions are also discussed, such as ADR not always being utilized fully and delays in setting up fast track courts. The document concludes that adopting various alternatives can help release pressure on litigation and achieve more expeditious and timely justice.
Change does not happen from the top down but from the bottom up. Our research is a step towards mapping the administrative justice landscape in India, beginning with examining the quality of decision-making bodies. We propose establishing a network of Legal Help Organizations across major cities to provide arbitration, mediation and other alternative dispute resolution services to facilitate more proportionate and efficient resolution of disputes. The funding for this solution would come from the existing budget for the judicial system. This framework is based on models like the Delhi Mediation Centre and aims to provide faster, cheaper and more flexible options than litigation.
The candidate supports several recommendations from a 2012-2013 public safety plan to improve policing in Oakland, including expanding community policing citywide, increasing sworn officers, and measuring community-police relations. The candidate believes a CitiStat program could help hold city departments accountable if implemented after improving IT infrastructure. The candidate supports creating a rainy day fund, annual resident polling on services, and preparing a comprehensive public safety plan.
The Chief Justice of Kenya held a meeting with other judiciary leaders to discuss recent criticisms of the judiciary. The leaders concluded that while the judiciary must remain independent, it also must be accountable, efficient, and transparent. They pledged to be more responsive to constructive criticism. They acknowledged corruption as a major issue and outlined steps taken to expedite the 94 pending corruption cases, such as adding more magistrates and case management training. The leaders agreed to improve communication with the public and media regarding case progress and address issues hampering prosecution of corruption cases through inter-agency collaboration.
The document discusses proposals for reforms to the justice system in India to make it more timely and focused on outcomes. It notes that the current system is overwhelmed with long wait times for cases to be resolved. Several recommendations are provided, including expanding legal aid services, increasing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, and using new technologies and case management strategies to improve efficiency.
Serbia spends significant resources on its judiciary compared to other European countries. However, resource allocation across courts has not always aligned well with demand, indicating potential inefficiencies. Key challenges include weak financial management, human resource management, and data quality. Resolving issues from the 2009 re-election of judges and prosecutors is critical to enable judicial councils to focus on reforms. Improving expenditure analysis, budgeting, procurement, and audit capacity could optimize resource use. Transparent recruitment, evaluation, and training for all personnel would also strengthen the judiciary.
The document discusses New Jersey's upcoming criminal justice reform that will take effect on January 1, 2017. It overviews the key aspects of the reform, including replacing monetary bail with a risk-assessment system, establishing speedy trial deadlines, and allowing pre-trial detention of high-risk defendants. It discusses the Judiciary's implementation efforts, including training staff and judges, hiring new employees, integrating computer systems, and revising court rules and policies. Implementation pilots are underway in some vicinages with planning continuing for statewide rollout.
Information pack-for-chief-officers-finalgulangyu9521
The document provides information about the role and priorities of the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner in South Wales, UK. It discusses:
1) The Police and Crime Commissioner's Police and Crime Reduction Plan which focuses on policing, partnership, criminal justice and growth to reduce crime.
2) The Chief Constable's Police Delivery Plan which describes how goals in the Reduction Plan will be met through priorities like quality service, leadership and value for money.
3) An overview of the South Wales Police force area, including major cities like Cardiff and Swansea, and challenges like organized crime and large public events requiring police resources.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the House of Assembly on July 1, 2015. It discusses reports from two parliamentary committees:
1) The Crime and Public Integrity Policy Committee presented its annual review of public integrity bodies like the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption. It made 12 recommendations, including allowing complaints about how the Commissioner exercises powers.
2) The Natural Resources Committee considered proposed increases to Natural Resources Management Board levies for 2015-16. It approved levy increases for most boards at or below inflation. It expressed concern about sharply declining project funding for boards in coming years due to federal budget cuts.
The document is a candidate questionnaire for a City Council position. It contains 11 questions asking the candidate about their positions on various ballot measures, public safety plans, addressing OPD attrition and the federal monitor, infrastructure funding shortfalls, Operation Ceasefire expansion, implementing recommendations from a past public safety report, learning from other cities, and supporting various policies around a rainy day fund, polling residents, a police resource study, and a public safety plan.
i put a small effort and collected all the data from different reliable sources including high ranked & experienced police officers, administrated officials of Pakistan-police, internet and many more. I assure you that the main purpose for making this one was purely awareness, to provide public an authentic information.
- The document discusses Moldova's ongoing efforts to reform its judiciary and anti-corruption mechanisms to establish an independent justice system and gain public trust.
- Key issues identified include the judiciary's perceived political dependence and corruption, low public confidence, and lack of transparency, independence, and integrity among judicial institutions and actors.
- Suggested solutions focus on strengthening judicial independence, accountability, and transparency, as well as improving anti-corruption legislation, investigations, and protections for whistleblowers.
This document summarizes a presentation made by a team of students from Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology on ensuring timely justice in India. It discusses several cases where justice was delayed, such as a 150-year old land dispute case and a man who was jailed for 13 years without trial for overstaying his visa by a few days. It also analyzes reasons for delays like high judicial pendency, lack of infrastructure and human resources, and proposes solutions like increasing the number of judges and decentralizing the Supreme Court into regional benches to expedite justice delivery.
This document discusses citizen engagement for social service delivery through regional legislations like Right to Public Services Acts in Indian states and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It provides details on the emergence and spread of such acts across different regions, types of services notified under these acts, institutional structures for implementation, procedures for access to services, timeliness of service delivery, process simplification efforts using ICT, public awareness campaigns, penalties for non-compliance, and overall impact and challenges. Key highlights include services being delivered within timeframes, low number of appeals indicating citizen satisfaction, reduced role of middlemen and corruption, and state-led strategies with local adaptations.
The candidate supports expanding Operation Ceasefire to address additional criminal behaviors beyond violent crime. They believe Ceasefire should not rely on grant funding but should be a higher priority for the city and funded accordingly. The candidate proposes transferring and training existing city personnel to support Ceasefire case managers, and partnering with county probation to help manage the program long-term without an increase in city headcount. The ultimate viability of Ceasefire depends on attracting local jobs to provide opportunities for participants who want to change their lives.
1) The Indian legal system is slow in delivering justice due to a large backlog of cases and lack of judges and infrastructure. There are over 30 million pending cases.
2) Key reasons for delays include inadequate number of courts and judges, dilatory tactics by lawyers, lack of legal awareness among citizens, and corruption.
3) Proposed solutions include increasing the number of judges, reforming procedural laws, raising legal awareness, and promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. However, merely amending laws will not be enough - the existing legal framework must be properly implemented and enforced.
This document provides an introduction and overview for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) on their responsibilities and obligations relating to equality, diversity, and human rights in their role. It discusses the legal framework under the Equality Act 2010 that PCCs must have regard for in carrying out their functions. The document also identifies key policing activities that PCCs may want to focus on to ensure consistent good practice across areas relating to equality. It aims to help PCCs understand and meet their duties to eliminate discrimination and advance equality in policing.
Defining the Mandate and the Functions of the Anti-Corruption Authorities. La...Aleksejs
The KNAB was established in 2002 in Latvia to play a central role in preventing and combating corruption. It has a mandate based on three pillars: preventing corruption, combating corruption, and educating the public about corruption. The KNAB is accountable to the government and parliament, to whom it reports its activities twice per year. It drafts anti-corruption strategies and programs and monitors political parties' compliance with financing regulations. The KNAB carries out criminal intelligence, investigations, and educates public officials to fulfill its broad mandate.
The project aimed to improve the rule of law in Moldova through strengthening civil society oversight of the justice system. Key accomplishments included advocating for laws improving the environment for civil society organizations, increasing transparency of the judicial governing body, and monitoring implementation of European Court of Human Rights cases. Training was also provided to legal professionals on human rights standards. Overall the project enhanced civil society participation in governance and protected judicial independence.
The document provides an overview of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act 2013. It discusses social accountability and the right to information as an important social accountability tool. It outlines key aspects of the KP RTI Act, including what information is available to citizens, the process for information requests, the role of the Information Commission, and penalties for non-compliance. The Act aims to increase transparency and civic participation through access to government-held information.
Anti corruption commission of bangladesh and its success 08-02-2017 for ad...Shamsul Arefin
The document provides information about the organizational structure, functions, and anti-corruption activities of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh. It details the ACC's four main functions: investigating corruption allegations, reviewing laws to prevent corruption, undertaking research on corruption, and performing other duties to prevent corruption. Statistics are given on ACC inquiries, investigations, trials, and the success rate of convictions. The document also describes the ACC's prevention programs through Integrity Units and Corruption Prevention Committees at local levels across Bangladesh. Challenges facing the ACC and areas of potential cooperation with the Asian Development Bank are summarized.
The document discusses the problems facing the Indian judiciary, including a huge backlog of over 3 crore pending cases, outdated laws and procedures, and a lack of adequate judicial infrastructure and resources. It analyzes several specific causes of delay in justice, such as the large number of pending trials, outdated judicial procedures, insufficient courts and infrastructure, frequent transfers of judicial officers during trials, the investigation agency also acting as the crime prevention agency, and inadequate government funding of the judiciary. It proposes solutions like amending laws and procedures, increasing the number of courts and judges, assigning each case to the same judge, establishing separate investigation agencies, and increasing the government budget for the judiciary. Overall, the document argues that if the government
The document discusses integrity in sport and the risks of match-fixing. It introduces the National Integrity in Sport Unit (NISU) and its role in developing policy and assisting sporting organizations. It notes the increasing risk of match-fixing due to large amounts of money being gambled on sports. The ACT is working to implement national match-fixing laws through new criminal offenses. Sporting organizations should be aware of these laws and develop integrity policies to mitigate risks like match-fixing. The NISU and ACT Gambling and Racing Commission can provide advice and assistance to sporting bodies that encounter potential integrity issues.
Education funding dispute resolution bill draftEducationNC
This document summarizes a bill that would repeal the law allowing local boards of education to sue county boards over insufficient education funding. It proposes a default funding formula to determine funding if mediation fails. The formula uses prior year expenditures adjusted for inflation and enrollment changes over a 3-year cycle. It also creates a working group to review fund balances held by local boards.
Working in Capgemini as QA engineer working on functional and automation tester since 3 years. Working on selenium webdriver , Junit and testNG framework. Have strong knowledge on accessibility and usability testing. worked on payments and Insurance domain.
Este documento presenta una secuencia didáctica para trabajar con alumnos de primer grado en la etapa alfabética. El objetivo es que los alumnos aprendan a escribir palabras correctamente identificando las letras apropiadas. Se utilizará una ficha didáctica con ejercicios de completar palabras dejando espacios para las letras faltantes. Esto permitirá evaluar si los estudiantes pueden diferenciar letras con el mismo sonido y escribir palabras determinadas.
Serbia spends significant resources on its judiciary compared to other European countries. However, resource allocation across courts has not always aligned well with demand, indicating potential inefficiencies. Key challenges include weak financial management, human resource management, and data quality. Resolving issues from the 2009 re-election of judges and prosecutors is critical to enable judicial councils to focus on reforms. Improving expenditure analysis, budgeting, procurement, and audit capacity could optimize resource use. Transparent recruitment, evaluation, and training for all personnel would also strengthen the judiciary.
The document discusses New Jersey's upcoming criminal justice reform that will take effect on January 1, 2017. It overviews the key aspects of the reform, including replacing monetary bail with a risk-assessment system, establishing speedy trial deadlines, and allowing pre-trial detention of high-risk defendants. It discusses the Judiciary's implementation efforts, including training staff and judges, hiring new employees, integrating computer systems, and revising court rules and policies. Implementation pilots are underway in some vicinages with planning continuing for statewide rollout.
Information pack-for-chief-officers-finalgulangyu9521
The document provides information about the role and priorities of the Chief Constable and Police and Crime Commissioner in South Wales, UK. It discusses:
1) The Police and Crime Commissioner's Police and Crime Reduction Plan which focuses on policing, partnership, criminal justice and growth to reduce crime.
2) The Chief Constable's Police Delivery Plan which describes how goals in the Reduction Plan will be met through priorities like quality service, leadership and value for money.
3) An overview of the South Wales Police force area, including major cities like Cardiff and Swansea, and challenges like organized crime and large public events requiring police resources.
This document summarizes the proceedings of the House of Assembly on July 1, 2015. It discusses reports from two parliamentary committees:
1) The Crime and Public Integrity Policy Committee presented its annual review of public integrity bodies like the Independent Commissioner Against Corruption. It made 12 recommendations, including allowing complaints about how the Commissioner exercises powers.
2) The Natural Resources Committee considered proposed increases to Natural Resources Management Board levies for 2015-16. It approved levy increases for most boards at or below inflation. It expressed concern about sharply declining project funding for boards in coming years due to federal budget cuts.
The document is a candidate questionnaire for a City Council position. It contains 11 questions asking the candidate about their positions on various ballot measures, public safety plans, addressing OPD attrition and the federal monitor, infrastructure funding shortfalls, Operation Ceasefire expansion, implementing recommendations from a past public safety report, learning from other cities, and supporting various policies around a rainy day fund, polling residents, a police resource study, and a public safety plan.
i put a small effort and collected all the data from different reliable sources including high ranked & experienced police officers, administrated officials of Pakistan-police, internet and many more. I assure you that the main purpose for making this one was purely awareness, to provide public an authentic information.
- The document discusses Moldova's ongoing efforts to reform its judiciary and anti-corruption mechanisms to establish an independent justice system and gain public trust.
- Key issues identified include the judiciary's perceived political dependence and corruption, low public confidence, and lack of transparency, independence, and integrity among judicial institutions and actors.
- Suggested solutions focus on strengthening judicial independence, accountability, and transparency, as well as improving anti-corruption legislation, investigations, and protections for whistleblowers.
This document summarizes a presentation made by a team of students from Pune Vidyarthi Griha’s College of Engineering and Technology on ensuring timely justice in India. It discusses several cases where justice was delayed, such as a 150-year old land dispute case and a man who was jailed for 13 years without trial for overstaying his visa by a few days. It also analyzes reasons for delays like high judicial pendency, lack of infrastructure and human resources, and proposes solutions like increasing the number of judges and decentralizing the Supreme Court into regional benches to expedite justice delivery.
This document discusses citizen engagement for social service delivery through regional legislations like Right to Public Services Acts in Indian states and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan. It provides details on the emergence and spread of such acts across different regions, types of services notified under these acts, institutional structures for implementation, procedures for access to services, timeliness of service delivery, process simplification efforts using ICT, public awareness campaigns, penalties for non-compliance, and overall impact and challenges. Key highlights include services being delivered within timeframes, low number of appeals indicating citizen satisfaction, reduced role of middlemen and corruption, and state-led strategies with local adaptations.
The candidate supports expanding Operation Ceasefire to address additional criminal behaviors beyond violent crime. They believe Ceasefire should not rely on grant funding but should be a higher priority for the city and funded accordingly. The candidate proposes transferring and training existing city personnel to support Ceasefire case managers, and partnering with county probation to help manage the program long-term without an increase in city headcount. The ultimate viability of Ceasefire depends on attracting local jobs to provide opportunities for participants who want to change their lives.
1) The Indian legal system is slow in delivering justice due to a large backlog of cases and lack of judges and infrastructure. There are over 30 million pending cases.
2) Key reasons for delays include inadequate number of courts and judges, dilatory tactics by lawyers, lack of legal awareness among citizens, and corruption.
3) Proposed solutions include increasing the number of judges, reforming procedural laws, raising legal awareness, and promoting alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. However, merely amending laws will not be enough - the existing legal framework must be properly implemented and enforced.
This document provides an introduction and overview for Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) on their responsibilities and obligations relating to equality, diversity, and human rights in their role. It discusses the legal framework under the Equality Act 2010 that PCCs must have regard for in carrying out their functions. The document also identifies key policing activities that PCCs may want to focus on to ensure consistent good practice across areas relating to equality. It aims to help PCCs understand and meet their duties to eliminate discrimination and advance equality in policing.
Defining the Mandate and the Functions of the Anti-Corruption Authorities. La...Aleksejs
The KNAB was established in 2002 in Latvia to play a central role in preventing and combating corruption. It has a mandate based on three pillars: preventing corruption, combating corruption, and educating the public about corruption. The KNAB is accountable to the government and parliament, to whom it reports its activities twice per year. It drafts anti-corruption strategies and programs and monitors political parties' compliance with financing regulations. The KNAB carries out criminal intelligence, investigations, and educates public officials to fulfill its broad mandate.
The project aimed to improve the rule of law in Moldova through strengthening civil society oversight of the justice system. Key accomplishments included advocating for laws improving the environment for civil society organizations, increasing transparency of the judicial governing body, and monitoring implementation of European Court of Human Rights cases. Training was also provided to legal professionals on human rights standards. Overall the project enhanced civil society participation in governance and protected judicial independence.
The document provides an overview of the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Right to Information Act 2013. It discusses social accountability and the right to information as an important social accountability tool. It outlines key aspects of the KP RTI Act, including what information is available to citizens, the process for information requests, the role of the Information Commission, and penalties for non-compliance. The Act aims to increase transparency and civic participation through access to government-held information.
Anti corruption commission of bangladesh and its success 08-02-2017 for ad...Shamsul Arefin
The document provides information about the organizational structure, functions, and anti-corruption activities of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) of Bangladesh. It details the ACC's four main functions: investigating corruption allegations, reviewing laws to prevent corruption, undertaking research on corruption, and performing other duties to prevent corruption. Statistics are given on ACC inquiries, investigations, trials, and the success rate of convictions. The document also describes the ACC's prevention programs through Integrity Units and Corruption Prevention Committees at local levels across Bangladesh. Challenges facing the ACC and areas of potential cooperation with the Asian Development Bank are summarized.
The document discusses the problems facing the Indian judiciary, including a huge backlog of over 3 crore pending cases, outdated laws and procedures, and a lack of adequate judicial infrastructure and resources. It analyzes several specific causes of delay in justice, such as the large number of pending trials, outdated judicial procedures, insufficient courts and infrastructure, frequent transfers of judicial officers during trials, the investigation agency also acting as the crime prevention agency, and inadequate government funding of the judiciary. It proposes solutions like amending laws and procedures, increasing the number of courts and judges, assigning each case to the same judge, establishing separate investigation agencies, and increasing the government budget for the judiciary. Overall, the document argues that if the government
The document discusses integrity in sport and the risks of match-fixing. It introduces the National Integrity in Sport Unit (NISU) and its role in developing policy and assisting sporting organizations. It notes the increasing risk of match-fixing due to large amounts of money being gambled on sports. The ACT is working to implement national match-fixing laws through new criminal offenses. Sporting organizations should be aware of these laws and develop integrity policies to mitigate risks like match-fixing. The NISU and ACT Gambling and Racing Commission can provide advice and assistance to sporting bodies that encounter potential integrity issues.
Education funding dispute resolution bill draftEducationNC
This document summarizes a bill that would repeal the law allowing local boards of education to sue county boards over insufficient education funding. It proposes a default funding formula to determine funding if mediation fails. The formula uses prior year expenditures adjusted for inflation and enrollment changes over a 3-year cycle. It also creates a working group to review fund balances held by local boards.
Working in Capgemini as QA engineer working on functional and automation tester since 3 years. Working on selenium webdriver , Junit and testNG framework. Have strong knowledge on accessibility and usability testing. worked on payments and Insurance domain.
Este documento presenta una secuencia didáctica para trabajar con alumnos de primer grado en la etapa alfabética. El objetivo es que los alumnos aprendan a escribir palabras correctamente identificando las letras apropiadas. Se utilizará una ficha didáctica con ejercicios de completar palabras dejando espacios para las letras faltantes. Esto permitirá evaluar si los estudiantes pueden diferenciar letras con el mismo sonido y escribir palabras determinadas.
This document is a curriculum vitae for Safeer Ahmad that includes his contact information, objective, personal details, education history, skills, and work experience. He is currently working as a Porter in Dubai and is seeking any suitable job. He has a diploma in electrical technologies, is fluent in several languages, and has experience working as an electrician helper, shift operator at a power house, and picker in a warehouse.
Resume Sandip kandari 3 years automation testing Sandip Kandari
This document contains the resume of Sandip Singh Kandari, who has over 3 years of experience in information technology and software testing. He has expertise in test automation using Selenium and experience in test frameworks like TestNG and JUnit. He is proficient in quality assurance tools like Quality Center and Jira. Some of the key projects he has worked on are for HSBC Bank and Global Service Platform for Capgemini. He is certified in ISTQB foundation level testing and agile testing.
Este documento lista habilidades de leitura e interpretação de textos para o 1o ano, incluindo reconhecer a relação entre imagem e texto, usar indicadores para atribuir sentido ao texto, e produzir narrativas e listas utilizando diferentes métodos de escrita como alfabética e silábica.
This document describes several services a newspaper can offer readers including tracking reader demographics and interests anonymously, simplifying the signup process so readers can quickly receive tailored news and reports, sending automatic breaking news alerts by text message, creating loyalty programs that score readers based on message interactions, and collecting anonymous reader opinions on articles through simple feedback forms.
Tourism companies can use digital tools to better engage with tourists. Websites and social media can help determine tourist interests and keep them informed about new offerings. Contact and tour reminder information should be stored automatically to personalize communications. Post-tour surveys maintain engagement and help companies improve based on customer feedback. Together, these tools enhance the tourist experience and satisfaction with a tourism company.
The document describes a novel water treatment process combining forward osmosis (FO) and direct contact membrane distillation (DCMD) to produce potable water from wastewater. FO uses a semipermeable membrane to extract fresh water from wastewater into a saline draw solution. DCMD then uses a hydrophobic membrane to vaporize the fresh water from the heated draw solution, producing distilled water. Experiments on a bench-scale system showed water fluxes in FO and DCMD behaved similarly under varying temperature and concentration conditions. Specific reverse salt flux, or draw solution concentration, was influenced by temperature. Maintaining a constant heater operation provided stable FO and DCMD water fluxes better than varying temperature controls.
El documento discute los procesos de aprendizaje de la escritura y las matemáticas en los niños. Explica que los niños adquieren estas habilidades a través de etapas evolutivas, dependiendo de sus oportunidades de aprendizaje. También señala que es importante que tanto los maestros de preescolar como de primaria identifiquen el conocimiento previo de los estudiantes para darle continuidad a su aprendizaje.
Este documento resume el análisis de un eje curricular sobre las sociedades a través del tiempo para el segundo grado. El eje trabaja el conocimiento de la vida cotidiana de grupos sociales en diversas sociedades del pasado, con énfasis en la organización social del trabajo y los conflictos. El objetivo es que los estudiantes avancen en su comprensión de contextos históricos diferentes como las sociedades de los pueblos originarios de América antes de la conquista española.
U301 part b reforming the victorian criminal justice systemCrystal Delosa
This document outlines key concepts, skills, and reforms related to the Victorian criminal justice system. It discusses factors that affect the ability of the system to achieve principles of justice, including costs, time, and cultural differences. Recent reforms aimed to improve access to legal services, increase use of technology, expand problem-solving courts, and fund prisoner programs. Recommended reforms suggest increasing funding for legal assistance, improving availability of interpreters, and abolishing unnecessary committal proceedings to reduce delays. The document evaluates how well recent and recommended reforms address issues and achieve fair, equal, and accessible justice.
The annual report summarizes the activities and accomplishments of the New Jersey court system for the 2014-2015 year. It provides statistics on caseloads and outcomes for the Supreme Court, Appellate Division, and Tax Court. It also discusses ongoing initiatives like expanding drug treatment courts, implementing bail reform, and transitioning to an electronic court filing system. The report highlights the importance of partnerships between the three branches of government to improve access to justice and public safety.
Justice Advisory Council Bond Report, 7/12/2012cookcountyblog
The Justice Advisory Council examined Cook County's bond court procedures from January to June 2012. They found that the main issues were the reliance on a paper-based system and lack of physical space for interviews. As a result, key stakeholders agreed to implement electronic arrest reporting by 6 AM and improve interview facilities. A new "Motion to Reconsider" process was also established to help verify information for those detained who could not post low bonds. The Council will continue monitoring progress on these recommended improvements.
Chris Coxon - Evidence informed policy making - 26 June 2017OECD Governance
Presentation by Cris Coxon, Head of Civil and Administrative Justice Research, Ministry of Justice, United Kingdom, at the event on Governing better through evidence-informed policy making, 26-27 June 2017. The event was organised by the OECD Directorate for Public Governance in cooperation with the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC), the Campbell Collaboration and the International Network for Government Science Advice (INGSA). For further information please see http://www.oecd.org/gov/evidence-informed-policy-making.htm
The Avon and Somerset region is experiencing rising crime rates, particularly violent offenses, and demand across the criminal justice system is increasing. The offender population is shrinking but becoming more prolific. There is strong local commitment to reform, and the Police and Crime Commissioner commissioned Crest to investigate the scope for a more devolved approach, particularly around managing low-level offenders transitioning from custody back into the community. Key findings included a high proportion of short custodial sentences for shoplifting, and the highest recorded rate of "other crimes against society" driven by public order offenses, which may be linked to issues like homelessness and poverty.
The annual report summarizes the activities of Georgia courts from July 1, 2012 to June 30, 2013. Key highlights include:
- Criminal justice reforms diverted non-violent offenders to treatment programs, saving $264 million.
- Chief Justice called for juvenile justice reforms to focus on rehabilitation over incarceration.
- A new Juvenile Justice Code went into effect in 2014, bringing changes to how status offenders and delinquents are handled.
- The Judicial Council developed a strategic plan for 2014-2016 and approved accountability court standards.
- Reforms to the jury selection process increased inclusiveness by using a statistical method for the statewide jury pool.
This document provides an evaluation of the New York City Criminal Justice Agency (CJA) during Fiscal Year 1979-1980. CJA conducts interviews of arrested defendants, assesses their community ties, and makes release recommendations to judges. It also notifies defendants of upcoming court dates. The evaluation finds that CJA aims to decrease pretrial detention time, reduce failure-to-appear rates, and operate efficiently. It describes CJA's operations, administrative structure with central and borough offices, and research activities.
This document summarizes a study on justice needs in Uganda conducted in 2015. Some key findings include:
- 88% of Ugandans experienced at least one serious justice problem in the past four years, most commonly related to land, family, and crime.
- The majority seek information and advice from their social networks and Local Council Courts. Formal legal sources are less commonly used.
- Less than 5% of dispute resolution involves courts, and lawyers are involved in less than 1% of cases.
- Over a third of people took no steps to resolve issues, often due to lack of knowledge or risk of worsening relationships.
- Local Council Courts, particularly at the village level, are widely used and
This document proposes policy solutions to address issues within India's judicial system, including reducing case pendency and delays. Key recommendations include:
1) Establishing a two-shift system for judges to reduce workload and expedite case resolutions.
2) Promoting e-filing of cases and establishing help desks to simplify the filing process.
3) Setting target case disposal rates for judges and linking bonuses/performance reviews to meeting targets.
4) Implementing a transparent governance structure with public oversight of performance metrics to increase accountability and efficiency.
The document presents a proposal by team UTKARSH to address issues in India's justice system. It outlines several problems including a large backlog of cases, low conviction rates, vacant judge seats, and political interference. The team proposes solutions like establishing special courts to handle pending cases, forming an independent judicial survey board and anti-corruption commission, improving access to legal information through technology, and introducing alternative dispute resolution mechanisms and mobile courts. The presentation discusses implementation approaches and financial requirements for the solutions, and their expected impacts on reducing case pendency, improving access to timely justice and trust in the system. Challenges to the solutions and references are also provided.
The document discusses reforms needed for India's judicial system. It notes that India has a low population to judge ratio and high case backlog. The team proposes a Justice Reform Society to help address issues. The Society would include volunteers from different fields to propose reforms. It would help citizens, conduct seminars, and utilize technology to speed up investigations and proceedings. The model aims to provide timely, transparent, and balanced justice. It discusses funding sources and challenges to implementing the reforms. Overall, the team believes their proposal could help reform the judicial system if given support.
The Italian Ministry of Justice sought to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of its justice bureaus. Increased demand and budget cuts had led to civil cases taking a decade to resolve and penal cases three years. Bureaus faced hiring freezes and outdated IT systems. The Ministry launched a project using EU funds to conduct business process reengineering at participating bureaus. This identified best practices to share. Results included reduced case resolution times by 40% in some areas and increased citizen satisfaction. The project helped bureaus improve service while maintaining operations during austerity.
Dante Alighieri's epic poem The Divine Comedy is considered his magnum opus, using a journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven to depict his Catholic worldview and comment on spiritual, philosophical and social issues of his time. The work had a profound influence on later literature and established Dante as one of the greatest poets of the Middle Ages for his use of the vernacular Italian language instead of Latin. The poem is seen as a masterpiece that provides insight into medieval European culture and thought.
The document discusses Dante Alighieri's masterpiece "The Divine Comedy" and how it is considered one of the greatest works of medieval literature, commenting on both temporal events and spiritual/philosophical themes of his time. As part of literature courses, students read "The Divine Comedy" to gain insight into the mind of a genius and better understand the medieval period. Dante made a monumental contribution to both Italian and medieval literature through his most famous work.
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Dante Alighieri's epic poem The Divine Comedy is considered one of the greatest works of literature ever written, chronicling Dante's journey through Hell, Purgatory, and Heaven. The poem uses vivid imagery and allegory to depict moral truths and theological concepts, incorporating elements of theology, philosophy, and science. Through this masterpiece, Dante made an immense contribution to medieval literature and shaped how future generations understood and interpreted Christian faith and doctrine.
This document provides an executive summary of an evaluation of Project Lantern, a 5-year anti-sex trafficking project in Cebu, Philippines led by the International Justice Mission. The evaluation assessed changes in the public justice system's response to sex trafficking and Project Lantern's role. Key findings include evidence that Project Lantern contributed to reduced availability of minors for commercial sex, improved law enforcement operations and court system results, and strengthened aftercare services. Overall, the project enhanced the public justice system's response to sex trafficking through building partnerships and capacity.
Citizens appeal for more expeditious and timely justice in the Indian legal system. The current system faces many problems that cause delays, including a lack of judges and infrastructure, political influence, corruption, and inefficient investigation practices. Several solutions are proposed, including alternative dispute resolution, prioritizing urgent cases, increasing transparency, appointing specialized police and review bodies, and implementing new technologies to digitize processes. The proposed reforms aim to restore faith in the judiciary by providing guidance to reduce injustice and settle cases in a timely, efficient manner.
The document is the 2013/14 Annual Service Plan Report for the Legal Services Society (LSS) of British Columbia. It provides an overview of LSS, which provides legal aid services in BC. It summarizes that in 2013/14, LSS faced budget pressures from increased criminal case costs and child protection mediation. It reallocated funds and received additional funding to address a $0.5M deficit. It provided over 168,000 legal services and highlights challenges in performing a planned service evaluation. It outlines priorities for 2014/15 including a new case management system and online legal information resource.
This document outlines Cambodia's legal and judicial reform process from 1993-2005. It establishes foundational values of liberal democracy, rule of law, separation of powers, and individual rights. A vision and 63 interventions were developed. The goal is to establish a stable legal system upholding principles of rights and rule of law. A plan of action with 97 priorities was adopted to achieve seven strategic objectives, including improving rights protections and modernizing laws. While reforms are being implemented, a baseline study is still needed to assess gaps and ensure a sound hybrid system.
Examining the Implementation of Justice Reinvestment in Multnomah CountyAmanda Lamb
This report analyzes preliminary outcomes data from the first year of Multnomah County's Justice Reinvestment Program (MCJRP). Key findings include:
1) MCJRP significantly reduced the use of Oregon state prisons, with prison sentence rates dropping 49% and imprisonment rates dropping 42% compared to a pre-MCJRP comparison group.
2) MCJRP increased the use of local jails in Multnomah County. MCJRP participants used significantly more jail beds than the comparison group, equivalent to about a 2% increase in annual jail capacity.
3) More data is needed to determine what factors are specifically driving the increased jail usage under MCJRP and how to potentially reduce this.
2. 2 Annual Report 2013-2014 | New Jersey Judiciary
The State of New Jersey
Administrative Office of the Courts
Glenn A. Grant, J.A.D
Acting Administrative Director of the Courts
Steven D. Bonville
Chief of Staff
Winifred M. Comfort
Director, Office of Communications and
Community Relations
Deirdre M. Naughton
Director, Office of Professional and
Governmental Services
Jack P. McCarthy III
Chief Information Officer
Robert Smith
Director, Office of Trail Court Services
Shelley R. Webster
Director, Office of Management and
Administrative Services
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Table of
CONTENTS
Administrative Director’s Budget Speech 4
Supreme Court 8
Appellate Division of Superior Court 9
Tax Court 10
Vicinages 11
Judicial Council 12
Judges and Justices of the NJ Judiciary 13
Statistical Summary 17
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Thank you Chairman Schaer and members of the
Assembly Budget Committee for the opportunity to
address you today. With me today are Assignment
Judges Lawrence Lawson of Monmouth County and
Vice-Chair of the Judiciary Budget and Planning
Committee; Yolanda Ciccone of Somerset, Hunterdon
and Warren counties; Peter Doyne of Bergen County;
and Vincent Grasso of Ocean County. In addition, we
have with us Shelley Webster, director of the Office of
Management and Administrative Services. Unfortunately,
Assignment Judge Georgia Curio of Cumberland,
Gloucester and Salem counties and chair of the Judiciary
Budget and Planning could not be with us today, but
sends her regards to you, Mr. Chairman and to the
committee members.
I would like to present my remarks to you in two sections
-- first, I will provide you with an update on programs
and initiatives that have been introduced or improved
since our last presentation and second, I will discuss
some of the challenges we face as we move forward and
continue to improve services to court users.
First, I would like to publicly recognize the hard work,
dedication and leadership of the many members of
our organization, judges and staff alike. We have
been challenged by the substantial number of judicial
vacancies which have required adjustments to our
standard judicial assignments. I must especially recognize the extraordinary efforts of
the judges in the Essex Vicinage.
Under the leadership and direction of Chief Justice Stuart Rabner, this year’s focus
has been on careful study of ways to improve case management, critical self-analysis,
initiating programs to assist litigants and jurors and focus on creative ways to enhance
our operations through information technology.
The improvements are only possible because of the innovation and creativity of
our extraordinary workforce. We have been challenged by Chief Justice Rabner to
implement these advancements at little or no cost to the taxpayers of New Jersey. We
have also worked in partnership with the executive and legislative branches, as well as
with the legal community and public at large to develop and implement
many of these ideas.
THE INITIATIVES
Access and Fairness Statewide Survey
In October, under the auspices of the Supreme Court Committee on Access and
Fairness, the judiciary surveyed court users every day for one week. The survey
measured the public’s perception of how accessible and fair they found the courts
during their visit. More than 16,000 people participated in the survey project. We will
issue a report on the results and will use them as a blueprint for ways to improve the
experiences of those who do business with the courts.
Guardianship Monitoring Initiative
The volunteer-based Guardianship Monitoring Program, first introduced by the Chief
Justice in January 2013, is 82 percent completely implemented. Volunteers have
entered more than one thousand cases into the new database that allows us to track
the annual reports required by each legal guardian as well as required information
that should be in each file. This program can help identify those who may prey on
vulnerable individuals who cannot manage their own affairs.
Criminal Justice Initiative
In March the Joint Committee on Criminal Justice released a report and comprehensive
set of recommendations for bail reform and the enactment of a speedy trial act, as well
as other proposals to improve the State’s criminal justice system. The report proposed
that criminal defendants would be held or released based on the risk they pose, rather
than by their ability pay.
Recommendations:
1) poor defendants who pose little risk of flight or danger but cannot make modest
amounts of bail would not be held in custody for long periods of time before trial.
Defendants who are released would be supervised by pretrial services officers.
2) a proposed constitutional amendment and statute would allow judges to order
defendants held before trial if they the pose a substantial risk of flight and danger to
the community.
The Committee, formed in May 2013 and chaired by the Chief Justice, was comprised of
representatives of the judiciary, senior criminal justice leaders including the vAttorney
General, the Public Defender, representatives of the Executive and Legislative
branches, theACLU, and private practitioners. The report is currently posted on our
Speech before the Assembly
Budget Committee
Glenn A. Grant, J.A.D
Acting Administrative Director of the Courts
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website, njcourts.com, for public comment through May 19. Criminal
justice reform is a developing issue, and I am confident that members
of the three branches of government agree that reforms are needed to
develop a safer and fairer system of criminal justice.
Business Related Litigation Initiative
The Working Group on Business Litigation, formed by Chief Justice
Rabner in the fall of 2013, recently released its report. The committee’s
goals were to identify and assess the needs of the business community,
review the judiciary’s current practices, and recommend steps to
address concerns and streamline the process for handling complex
commercial litigation. The working group made a number of important
recommendations to improve the way the court system addresses
complex commercial cases.
The committee members agreed that assigning a single, experienced
judge to oversee certain cases would help ensure that complex
matters are resolved as quickly and efficiently as possible. The report
recommends that an existing pilot program in the Bergen and Essex
vicinages be expanded statewide. This Complex Commercial Pilot
Program allows the assignment judge in each vicinage to designate a
judge with expertise in business or commercial litigation to oversee
the resolution of all commercial matters from beginning to end. The
program includes recommended time goals for case conferences
and for resolution of those cases. The working group also recommended
a protocol to identify each case that qualifies as complex commercial
litigation. The report is posted on the website at njcourts.com for
public comment through June 6.
Expedited Civil Actions Initiative
The Supreme Court Advisory Committee on Expedited Civil Actions
recently issued a report that recommends methods to improve the
timeliness of civil cases and suggests a pilot program that would
test these proposals. Chief Justice Rabner formed the committee in
May 2013 to consider how cases filed in the Law Division could be
streamlined without sacrificing due process and fairness to litigants.
Cases in the pilot program would have an expedited discovery process
subject to certain limits on discovery for both sides. They also would
be removed from the mandatory non-binding arbitration program. The
court would conduct prompt case management conferences and enter a
scheduling order and early trial date.
The committee recommended that cases in the expedited program
should be given priority trial dates; adjournments should be imited
and peremptory challenges reduced. In addition, the committee
recommended certain modifications to simplify and streamline the
conduct of trials. The committee suggested that the expedited program
be developed for certain of the least complex civil cases. Name
changes, forfeitures, summary actions and Open Public Records Act
cases would be excluded.
Under the proposed pilot project, parties would be able to have their
day in court and proceed to trial more promptly, the cost of discovery
and litigation as a whole would be more affordable, and judges
could oversee cases more effectively. The report is posted on the
website at njcourts.com for public comment through June 6.
Civil Commitment Automated Tracking System – CCATS Initiative
This initiative, first announced by Chief Justice Rabner in August 2012,
has proven to be an effective tool in protecting citizens not only in
New Jersey but in other states as well. The information in the tracking
system is used to flag individuals who have been prohibited by federal
law from receiving or possessing a firearm because they have been
committed to a mental institution. Through the New Jersey State
Police, the judiciary transmits information on civil commitments to
the FBI for inclusion in the NationalInstant Criminal Background Check
System. The AOC has transferred to the FBI more than 425,000 civil
commitment records dating back to 1975. As a result of our efforts,
more than 380 individuals, nationwide, have been denied the ability to
purchase a firearm.
Jury Service Initiatives
The right to be judged by a jury of one’s peers is a bedrock principle
of our system of justice. To make service more convenient, we have
created a number of technological improvements to the system.
Online juror surveys – Last year we began sending letters, instead of
jury questionnaires, to encourage people to go online to fill out their
juror questionnaire. This effort dramatically increased the online
response rate from about 34 to 56 percent. In the year 2013, more than
a half-million potential jurors returned their qualification questionnaire
online.
Text messages for jurors – 200,000 citizens report for jury service
each year. To streamline the reporting process, the judiciary created
a new program to send text messages to jurors to remind them of
theirsummons date and advise them whether they would be required
to report the next day. In the first six months of the program, the
judiciary has sent 304,474 texts to 112,627 jurors who signed up for text
messages as part of their online response to jury summonses.
‘NJJuror’ app for mobile devices - Now available through the Apple App
store, the “NJJuror” app provides a complete menu of information for
jurors through their mobile devices. Approximately 4,000
individuals have already downloaded this application.
We are proud to present these initiatives and improvements which
increase the efficiency of the judiciary and provide more effective
service to those who use our courts. But we are not without
challenges.
The Challenges
The operational challenges confronting our judicial system endure in
many areas. We continue to operate with a smaller work force than was
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in place in prior years. Funding levels have not kept pace with normal
growth in operational costs, so we have eliminated expenditures in
various discretionary areas in our system to focus our attention on the
core operations. The judiciary continues its costcontainment efforts
that, over the last half decade, have helped to limit the growth in our
budget. We have a responsibility to manage our resources with care
and we take that duty very seriously. In order to provide you with an
overview of some of the issues that have an effect on court operations, I
outline a number of them here.
Case Processing Backlog
Between court year 2009 and 2013, the backlog of unresolved cases
statewide, in all case types, increased by 1 percent while at the same
time, new case filings came down by 9 percent. We attribute a large
part of the increase in backlog to the high number of judicial vacancies
experienced in recent years.
Mandatory Drug Court
Since the 2012 mandatory drug court legislation, we have seen a 22
percent statewide increase in voluntary drug court enrollment. The
increase can be attributed to several aspects of the new statute (a)
the removal of the prosecutorial veto power over admissions; (b)
removal of the absolute bar to those convicted of 2nd degree robbery
charges; and (c) the preference of many defendants to voluntarily
enroll in drug court rather than to be sentenced under the mandatory
provision. This substantial increase in enrollment has not been
accompanied by an increase in drug court funds for the judiciary.
Foreclosures
There has been a substantial decrease in foreclosure actions starting in
2010 to 2013 as lenders worked to conform their practices to newly-
enacted safeguards to the foreclosure process. However, foreclosure
actions in 2013 marked a dramatic increase of more than 100 percent
from the year prior. It is anticipated that new foreclosure action will
steadily increase over the next few years, returning or exceeding the
levels reflected in 2010.
To meet this increase, the judiciary has improved work flow practices
and implemented technological enhancements. Attorneys have been
encouraged to file electronically through the judiciary’s foreclosure
website, as it minimizes delays in processing. In addition, staff has
been added to the Office of Foreclosure and the Superior Court Clerk’s
office to respond to this challenge. We are proud of the fact that we are
disposing of our foreclosure cases within the time goals we have set for
these cases.
Funding for Information Technology
Our information technology systems provide critical services to
law enforcement, the Department of Corrections, the Motor Vehicle
Commission, and other executive branch agencies at the municipal,
state, county and federal level. We link 15,000 computers at 675
locations across the state. We keep records on more than 7 million cases
each year, maintain about 7,000 programs and process more than
4 million transactions every day. Those numbers are staggering.
In order to successfully realize our strategic information technology
vision we realize that we must:
1) maximize our ability to support court operations and expand public
access to court records,
2) respond quickly to changes mandated by new laws or judicial orders,
3) implement solutions to support quick reactions to court user needs
such as the e-filing, public access and more interactive web functions,
and
4) improve the function, efficiency and productivity of court systems.
This is a top priority not only for the judiciary, but also for the
governmental agencies we serve and for the public at large.
We recognize that the creation of technological efficiencies and
economies are absolutely essential to the long-term health and viability
of our organization. Like many governmental units, we are confronted
with the challenge of merging old technology with the web-based
technology of today. We are incrementally moving enhancements to
our systems, but acknowledge that the long-term transformation will
require an infusion of additional resources.
Sovereign Citizens
A growing phenomenon affecting government is the surge in
fraudulent filings, as well as security threats by a loose network of
groups and individuals, often calling themselves “Sovereign Citizens.”
These individuals do not recognize the authority of any government,
yet attempt to manipulate the legal process by filing bogus legal
documents or misusing legitimate legal documents and processes – a
practice that the FBI refers to as “paper terrorism.” These threats impact
the judiciary and other public officials, including law enforcement
officers, legislators, as well as private businesses and individuals.
As of April 2014 the number of known sovereign citizen cases in the
New Jersey Judiciary is more than 600. It is almost certain that there
are more cases that have yet to be counted. These cases present a
drain on resources that already are operating at maximum capacity.
Just as an example, in one incident, after a superior court judge
presided over a civil action the defendants filed bogus liens against 38
public officials, including judges, police chiefs, and investigators.
These “paper terrorists” threaten the well-being and independence of
our public officials, and create serious financial difficulties for victims.
A bill to prevent the filing of bogus liens, improve the relief available
to victims, and implement clear and enforceable civil and criminal
penalties against perpetrators is needed. The judiciary is encouraged by
Assemblymen Diegnan and Mainor’s bill, A2481, and conversations with
other legislators, including Senators Scutari and Barnes, to bolster and
move forward with this important legislation.
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Conclusion
The New Jersey Judiciary continues to serve as a model for courts around the country because of the strong leadership of Chief Justice Rabner and
the entire Supreme Court. We remain confident in our ability to navigate the realities of limited budgets and reduced staff to provide the basics
of our core mission because of the talent and strength of our workforce. We have had success because of the support and strong collaborative
partnerships with the other two branches of government. We remain committed to striving for greater efficiency in the face of ongoing fiscal
challenges, as we continue to effectively resolve disputes, protect rights and liberties and ensure justice for all.
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SUPREME
Court
PETITIONS FILED
MOTIONS DECIDED APPEALS ARGUED OPINIONS FILED
1,140
1,549 90 75
112
2
19
PETITIONS
GRANTED
MOTIONS
FOR DIRECT
CERTIFICATION
GRANTED
APPEALS BY
LEAVE GRANTED
9. 9New Jersey Judiciary | Annual Report 2013-2014
APPELLATE
Division of the
Superior Court
APPEALS DECIDED
6,132
3,260138 10,198
6,155
OPINIONS FILED
PUBLISHED
OPINIONS MOTIONS DECIDED
APPEALS FILED
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TAX
Court
RECEIVED BUT
NOT DOCKETED
BY END OF
COURT YEAR RESOLVEDDOCKETED OPEN
18,962 925 15,757 47,209
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VICINAGES
ATLANTIC COUNTY
CAPE MAY COUNTY
Julio L. Mendez
Howard. H. Berchtold Jr.
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 1
BERGEN COUNTY
Peter E. Doyne
Laura A. Simoldoni
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 2
MONMOUTH
COUNTY
Lawrence M. Lawson
Marsi L. Perkins
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 9
BURLINGTON
COUNTY
Ronald E. Bookbinder
Jude Del Preore
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 3
MORRIS COUNTY
SUSSEX COUNTY
Thomas L. Weisenbeck
Rashad Shabaka-Burns
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 10
CAMDEN COUNTY
Faustino J. Fernandez-Vina*1
Lee A. Solomon*2
Kelly A. Law
*1
Supreme Court 11/19/2013
*2
Supreme Court 6/19/2014
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 4
PASSAIC COUNTY
Donald J. Volkert Jr.
Robert D. Tracy
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 11
ESSEX COUNTY
Patricia K. Costello
Amy K. DePaul
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 5
UNION COUNTY
Karen M. Cassidy
Giuseppe M. Fazari
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 12
HUDSON COUNTY
Peter F. Bariso Jr.
Silvia I. Gonzalez
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 6
HUNTERDON,
SOMERSET AND
WARREN COUNTIES
Yolanda Ciccone
Eugene L. Farkas
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 13
MERCER COUNTY
Mary C. Jacobson
Sue Regan
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 7 OCEAN COUNTY
Vincent J. Grasso
Kenneth W. Kerwin
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 14
MIDDLESEX
COUNTY
Travis L. Francis
Gregory Edwards
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 8 CUMBERLAND,
GLOUCESTER AND
SALEM COUNTIES
Georgia M. Curio
Mark Sprock
Assignment Judge
Trial Court Administrator
VICINAGE 15
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Judicial
Council
Standing (left to right):
Assignment Judge Ronald E. Bookbinder; Assignment Judge Karen M. Cassidy; Assignment Judge Lee A. Solomon; General
Equity Presiding Judge Margaret Mary McVeigh; Assignment Judge Julio L. Mendez; Assignment Judge Mary C. Jacobson;
Assignment Judge Yolanda Ciccone; Family Presiding Judge Sallyanne Floria; Assignment Judge Peter E. Doyne; Criminal
Presiding Judge Jeanne T. Covert; Assignment Judge Peter F. Bariso Jr.; Appellate Presiding Judge Carmen Messano; Assignment
Judge Georgia M. Curio; Civil Presiding Judge Jamie D. Happas; Assignment Judge Thomas L. Weisenbeck; Assignment Judge
Vincent J. Grasso; Assignment Judge Donald J. Volkert Jr.
Seated (left to right):
Assignment Judge Lawrence M. Lawson; Assignment Judge Travis L. Francis; Chief Justice Stuart Rabner; Acting Administrative
Director Glenn A. Grant; Assignment Judge Patricia K. Costello.
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JUDGES and JUSTICES of the
New Jersey Judiciary as of
June 30, 2014
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Back row (L to R):
Ariel A. Rodriguez t/a; Anne M.
Patterson; Faustino J. Fernandez-
Vina; Mary Catherine Cuff t/a
Front row (L to R):
Jaynee LaVecchia; Stuart Rabner,
Chief Justice; Barry T. Albin.
ALLISON E. ACCURSO*
M. CHRISTINE ALLEN-JACKSON
CARMEN H. ALVAREZ*
WILLIAM ANKLOWITZ
MELANIE DONOHUE APPLEBY
PAUL W. ARMSTRONG
PATRICK J. ARRE
VICTOR ASHRAFI*
MARK A. BABER
KEITH A. BACHMANN
MARC M. BALDWIN
PETER F. BARISO JR.
ANN REYNOLDS BARTLETT
RAYMOND A. BATTEN
DAVID F. BAUMAN
ROBERT P. BECKER, JR.
MARITZA BERDOTE BYRNE
ARTHUR BERGMAN
STEPHEN J. BERNSTEIN
ROBERT C. BILLMEIER
JAMES M. BLANEY
MICHAEL J. BLEE
GWENDOLYN BLUE
PETER A. BOGAARD
RONALD E. BOOKBINDER
ANGELA BORKOWSKI
TERRY PAUL BOTTINELLI
CARLIA M. BRADY
ROBERT J. BRENNAN
THOMAS F. BROGAN
NOAH BRONKESH
THOMAS M. BROWN
FRANK A. BUCZYNSKI JR.
BRADFORD M. BURY
JOHN L. CALL JR.
ERNEST M. CAPOSELA
DENNIS F. CAREY III
HARRY G. CAROLL*
ANDREA G. CARTER
MICHAEL R. CASALE
KAREN M. CASSIDY
REGINA CAULFIELD
TIMOTHY W. CHELL
RANDAL C. CHIOCCA
LISA F. CHRYSTAL
MARK P. CIARROCCA
YOLANDA CICCONE
ALFONSE J. CIFELLI
FRANK M. CIUFFANI
MARILYN C. CLARK
SUSAN L. CLAYPOOLE
PATRICIA DELBUENO CLEARY
EDWARD M. COLEMAN
KYRAN CONNOR
ROBERT P. CONTILLO
TERRENCE R. COOK
J. RANDALL CORMAN
MARY K. COSTELLO
PATRICIA K. COSTELLO
GERALD J. COUNCIL
JEANNE T. COVERT
MICHAEL V. CRESITELLO, JR.
THOMAS J. CRITCHLEY, JR.
MARTIN G. CRONIN
MARY CATHERINE CUFF*
GEORGIA M. CURIO
HEIDI WILLIS CURRIER
H. MATTHEW CURRY
DANIEL D’ALESSANDRO
ANGELA WHITE DALTON
WILLIAM A. DANIEL
WENDEL E. DANIELS
CRISTEN P. D’ARRIGO
LAWRENCE P. DE BELLO
MIGUEL A. DE LA CARRERA
ESTELA M. DE LA CRUZ
RALPH L. DE LUCCIA JR.
LILIANA S. DEAVILA-SILEBI
*Appellate Division
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BERNADETTE N. DECASTRO
EDWARD J. DEFAZIO
KATHLEEN M. DELANEY
BERNARD E. DELURY JR.
JAMES M. DEMARZO
JAMES DEN UYL
PAUL M. DEPASCALE
KENNETH S. DOMZALSKI
MICHAEL A. DONIO
JOSEPH P. DONOHUE
CHARLES W. DORTCH JR.
PAULA T. DOW
PETER E. DOYNE
KATHERINE R. DUPUIS
MADELIN F. EINBINDER
RICHARD W. ENGLISH
CATHERINE I. ENRIGHT
PAUL X. ESCANDON
MARIANNE ESPINOSA*
NAN S. FAMULAR
JAMES A. FARBER
TIMOTHY G. FARRELL
CHRISTINE A. FARRINGTON
DOUGLAS M. FASCIALE*
BRADLEY J. FERENCZ
RUDOLPH A. FILKO
DARRELL M. FINEMAN
LISA A. FIRKO
CLARKSON S. FISHER JR.*
CATHERINE M. FITZPATRICK
MARK J. FLEMING
SALLYANNE FLORIA
COLLEEN M. FLYNN
MARLENE LYNCH FORD
WAYNE J. FORREST
F. LEE FORRESTER
MARGARET M. FOTI
MICHELE M. FOX
TRAVIS L. FRANCIS
SHELDON R. FRANKLIN
RICHARD M. FREID
LISA PEREZ FRISCIA
JOSE L. FUENTES*
GARRY J. FURNARI
MITZY GALIS-MENENDEZ
DONNA GALLUCIO
EDWARD V. GANNON
ROBERT H. GARDNER
CHRISTOPHER J. GARRENGER
RICHARD J. GEIGER
J. CHRISTOPHER GIBSON
ROBERT J. GILSON
ROCHELLE GIZINSKI
ARNOLD B. GOLDMAN
GRETA GOODEN BROWN
MARGARET GOODZEIT
JANE GRALL*
GLENN A. GRANT*
VINCENT J. GRASSO
ANTHONY J. GRAZIANO
KENNETH J. GRISPIN
MICHAEL A. GUADAGNO*
JAMES J. GUIDA
KATIE A. GUMMER
MICHAEL J. HAAS*
PHILIP E. HAINES
ROBERT M. HANNA
STEPHAN C. HANSBURY
JAMIE D. HAPPAS
JOHN E. HARRINGTON
JONATHAN N. HARRIS*
RACHELLE LEA HARZ
MARGARET M. HAYDEN*
JAMES HELY
CAROL E. HIGBEE
FRANCIS HODGSON JR.
RICHARD S. HOFFMAN*
MICHELLE HOLLAR-GREGORY
MICHAEL E. HUBNER
DOUGLAS H. HURD
SHERRY A. HUTCHINS HENDERSON
JAMES F. HYLAND
ALVARO L. IGLESIAS
PAUL INNES
DAVID H. IRONSON
JOSEPH V. ISABELLA
JEFFREY R. JABLONSKI
JAMES L. JACKSON
ADAM E. JACOBS
MARY C. JACOBSON
EDWARD A. JEREJIAN
PEDRO J. JIMENEZ, JR.
NELSON C. JOHNSON
HAROLD U. JOHNSON, JR.
LAWRENCE R. JONES
LINDA GRASSO JONES
MARQUIS D. JONES JR.
JOHN A. JORGENSEN, II
LESLIE-ANN M. JUSTUS
JOSEPH E. KANE
PAUL A. KAPALKO
BRUCE J. KAPLAN
MICHAEL J. KASSEL
DAVID B. KATZ
JOHN T. KELLEY
CAMILLE M. KENNY
JOHN C. KENNEDY*
DONALD A. KESSLER
HONORA O’BRIEN KILGALLEN
ROBERT KIRSCH
ELLEN L. KOBLITZ*
TERESA A. KONDRUP-COYLE
WALTER KOPROWSKI JR.
THOMAS J. LACONTE
JOHN J. LANGAN JR.
LINDA L. LAWHUN
LAWRENCE M. LAWSON
VERNA G. LEATH
VINCENT LEBLON
GEORGE S. LEONE*
ALAN G. LESNEWICH
JEFFREY D. LIGHT
DANIEL R. LINDEMANN
SEVERIANO LISBOA III
ALLEN J. LITTLEFIELD
SEBASTIAN P. LOMBARDI
TIMOTHY P. LYDON
PHILIP J. MAENZA
COLLEEN A. MAIER
ROBERT G. MALESTEIN
LINDA E. MALLOZZI
THOMAS V. MANAHAN
MAUREEN B. MANTINEO
JANETTA D. MARBREY
JOSEPH L. MARCZYK
JULIE M. MARINO
LAWRENCE M. MARON
WALTER L. MARSHALL JR.
BRIAN R. MARTINOTTI
ANTHONY M. MASSI
JOHN J. MATHEUSSEN
SUSAN F. MAVEN*
HANY A. MAWLA
JESSICA R. MAYER
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CARMEN MESSANO*
EDWARD J. MCBRIDE, JR.
EUGENE J. MCCAFFREY, JR.
ANN GRAF MCCORMICK
FREDERIC R. MCDANIEL
ANNE MCDONNELL
JAMES J. MCGANN
WILLIAM J. MCGOVERN III
FRANCES A. MCGROGAN
F. PATRICK MCMANIMON
JEAN B. MCMASTER
MARGARET MARY MCVEIGH
ROBERT J. MEGA
PETER J. MELCHIONNE
ANTHONY J. MELLACI, JR.
LOUIS R. MELONI
JULIO L. MENDEZ
E. DAVID MILLARD
ROBERT G. MILLENKY
THOMAS C. MILLER
STUART A. MINKOWITZ
BONNIE J. MIZDOL
SOHAIL MOHAMMED
BRUNO MONGIARDO
THOMAS M. MOORE
DAVID W. MORGAN
SCOTT J. MOYNIHAN
JOHN T. MULLANEY JR.
SAMUEL D. NATAL
ARNOLD L. NATALI JR.
MARK J. NELSON
MICHAEL J. NELSON
STEVEN F. NEMETH
MARYANN L. NERGAARD
DENNIS V. NIEVES
WILLIAM E. NUGENT*
DENNIS R. O’BRIEN
AMY O’CONNOR*
MICHAEL F. O’NEILL
MIRTHA OSPINA
MITCHEL E. OSTRER*
JOSEPH W. OXLEY
JAMES W. PALMER JR.
JOSEPH PAONE
ANTHONY J. PARRILLO*
STUART L. PEIM
DARLENE J. PEREKSTA
JAMIE S. PERRI
JOHN A. PETERSON JR.
ANTHONY F. PICHECA JR.
DIANE PINCUS
STEVEN J. POLANSKY
ROBERT L. POLIFRONI
JOSEPH A. PORTELLI
JOHN C. PORTO
CHARLES E. POWERS, JR.
ANTHONY M. PUGLIESE
LORRAINE PULLEN
JOSEPH P. QUINN
CHRISTOPHER D. RAFANO
SAMUEL J. RAGONESE JR.
KIMARIE RAHILL
ROSEMARY E. RAMSAY
JOHN R. RAUH
MICHAEL L. RAVIN
JOSEPH L. REA
RAYMOND A. REDDIN
ROBERT B. REED
RONALD L. REISNER
SUSAN L. REISNER*
M. PATRICIA RICHMOND
NANCY L. RIDGWAY
ALBERTO RIVAS
ARIEL A. RODRIGUEZ*
NESLE A. RODRIGUEZ
PATRICIA B. ROE
MARYBETH ROGERS
PATRICK J. ROMA
JOSEPH R. ROSA JR.
LISA ROSE
NED M. ROSENBERG
JAMES S. ROTHSCHILD JR.
GARRY S. ROTHSTADT*
MARTHA T. ROYSTER
STEPHEN B. RUBIN
JACK M. SABATINO*
MARK H. SANDSON
LOURDES I. SANTIAGO
RAMONA A. SANTIAGO
PAULETTE SAPP-PETERSON*
BARRY P. SARKISIAN
JAMES P. SAVIO
LOUIS S. SCEUSI
FRANCINE A. SCHOTT
FREDERICK J. SCHUCK
FRANCIS B. SCHULTZ
THOMAS F. SCULLY
JOHN E. SELSER
KATHLEEN A. SHEEDY
THOMAS J. SHUSTED JR.
RONNY JO SIEGAL
MARCIA L. SILVA
DEBORAH SILVERMAN KATZ
MARIE P. SIMONELLI*
NANCY SIVILLI
KENNETH J. SLOMIENSKI
KEVIN T. SMITH
IRVIN J. SNYDER
MAUREEN P. SOGLUIZZO
JEROME ST. JOHN*
SUSAN J. STEELE
DONALD J. STEIN
BARBARA C. STOLTE
ESTHER SUAREZ
THOMAS W. SUMNERS JR.
KAREN L. SUTER
JAMES R. SWIFT
JOHN R. TASSINI
DONNA M. TAYLOR
STEPHEN J. TAYLOR
SIOBHAN A. TEARE
BENJAMIN C. TELSEY
LISA P. THORNTON
MARY F. THURBER
PETER J. TOBER
MENELAOS W. TOSKOS
MICHAEL A. TOTO
MARK A. TRONCONE
JOSEPH A. TURULA
HECTOR R. VELAZQUEZ
THOMAS R. VENA
SHEILA ANN VENABLE
DEBORAH J. VENEZIA
DONALD R. VENEZIA
FRANCIS J. VERNOIA
LISA M. VIGNUOLO
ANA C. VISCOMI
DONALD J. VOLKERT JR.
JEFFREY J. WALDMAN
THOMAS J. WALSH
PETER E. WARSHAW
CATHY L. WASSERMAN
ALEXANDER P. WAUGH JR.*
STEPHANIE M. WAUTERS
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BARRY A. WEISBERG
THOMAS L. WEISENBECK
CRAIG L. WELLERSON
RICHARD F. WELLS
MARY GIBBONS WHIPPLE
MARY K. WHITE
RONALD D. WIGLER
GARY N. WILCOX
PATRICIA M. WILD
JAMES P. WILSON
ROBERT C. WILSON
GARY D. WODLINGER
DOUGLAS K. WOLFSON
CAROLYN E. WRIGHT
MICHAEL P. WRIGHT
DANIEL J. YABLONSKY
JOSEPH L. YANNOTTI*
JOHN A. YOUNG JR.
MARA ZAZZALI-HOGAN
JANET ZOLTANSKI SMITH
Tax Court
PATRICK DEALMEIDA,
Presiding Judge
JOSEPH M. ANDRESINI
VITO L. BIANCO
MARY SIOBAN BRENNAN
KATHI F. FIAMINGO
CHRISTINE M. NUGENT
MALA SUNDAR
ANGELO J. DI CAMILLO
JOSEPH L. FOSTER
JAMES E. ISMAN
MARIE E. LIHOTZ
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STATISTICAL
SUMMARY
Including trial courts, probation and municipal courts by vicinage
and statewide