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2. In Ohio, the exchange of important case-related data among the courts, and with their justice system partners, is inefficient and, at times, non-existent.. 3. Why is the Ohio Courts Network needed?Critical decisions made by courts and our justice system partners are dependent upon current
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1. The Ohio Courts Network Building an Information
Exchange System
Robert Stuart
Director, Information Technology Division
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In Ohio, the exchange of important
case-related data among the courts,
and with their justice system partners,
is inefficient and, at times, non-existent.
3. 3 Why is the
Ohio Courts Network needed?
Critical decisions made by courts and our justice system partners are dependent upon current and accurate case-related information
4. 4 Case information used for
critical decisions by courts:
Background inquiries
Setting bail
Probation
Sentencing
Protective orders
Foster care
5. 5 Case information used for critical decisions
by justice system partners:
Background checks
Handgun purchases
Commercial driver and pilot licenses
Immigration
Amber alerts
Civil protection orders
Child-support compliance
6. 6 The Ohio Courts Network: What is it?
A statewide information exchange system to enable courts and justice system partners to share the information necessary to make these critical decisions
7. 7 The Ohio Courts Network Deliverables
Centralized data warehouse of court case-related information
Portal and screen views to access information, manage ID’s and security, and view reports
Connectivity to the data of justice system partners (e.g. BMV, DRC, Law Enforcement)
Secure Internet-based communication network, to access and exchange data
Access to court data by justice system partners
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9. 9 The Ohio Courts Network: Benefits
Improves efficiency by centralizing information
Enhances law enforcement by sharing current data
Assists policy making and analysis
Increases public knowledge and confidence
Preserves local court management of cases
Preserves judicial branch control of case-related data
10. 10 The Ohio Courts Network POC is NOT…
Not a separate hard-wired, private network among courts
Not a Web page or public Web site
Not a case management system or replacement
Not a repository of all case documents
Not a data/disaster recovery site for courts
Not a statewide e-filing system or other electronic workflow process.
11. 11 The Ohio Courts Network: Cost
The Court requested $10.5 million, which
is included in FY 2008/2009 budget proposal
FY 2008: $4 million
FY 2009: $6.5 million
12. 12 Budget Covers:
Hardware, software and developing the system for statewide implementation
A Proof-of-Concept phase which will connect up to 20 pilot courts
Connection and rollout to all remaining courts
13. 13 The Ohio Courts Network: Next Steps
Initiate proof of concept stage (this month – May 22nd kickoff meeting)
Complete proof of concept stage (9-12 months)
Proof of concept assessment
Statewide roll-out
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15. The Ohio Courts Network Building an Information
Exchange System