What factors should be considered when selecting a case assignment system?
Factors to be considered when selecting a case assignment system include: • Number of judges • Management skills and personalities of judges • Number and type of cases being managed • Degree of cooperation among judges • Preferences of judges • Available and likely staff and information resources In sum, local legal culture is crucial in determining which type of system will work best in a particular court. Support from and for judges is important.
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