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 e-filing
Statement
There is no question that given the increasing reliance on
computers and web-based applications the courts must keep pace
with the use of new technology. The Federal Courts have already
taken steps to implement an electronic filing system nationwide.
Here in Connecticut, electronic filing was made available in our
Federal District Court in December of 2003. The underlying basis
for this is the cost reductions associated with this technology.
All State Courts are faced with budgetary constraints and are
studying and implementing, electronic access to court records
and electronic filing.
Over
the past year, the Connecticut Judicial Branch has experienced
budgetary constraints that have resulted in significant staff
reductions. These staff reductions, coupled with the options and
complexities of court procedures, have outpaced the Judicial
Branch’s ability to manage the processing of cases in a
manual/paper environment.
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At the same time, there has been a
major shift in the way government business is conducted. More
and more governmental agencies are allowing access to their
business processes through the Internet. The Judicial Branch has
taken similar steps over the last several years. The next
logical step in this process is to offer electronic filing to
attorneys and litigants. The Judicial Branch will be in the
forefront of how government’s business is conducted today by
offering electronic filing with an integrated Case Management
and Document Management System.
The Honorable Joseph H. Pellegrino
Chief Court Administrator |
