Conference Presentation Sessions

Track I: Case Management and Other Technologies for the Court

RFP Development - Click here to download
by Tina Farrenkopf

Understanding Functional Requirements and Standards for Technology Requirements - Click here to download
This tutorial is composed of a two-part workshop that will lead attendees through the process of developing/defining technology functional requirements for a court and how to use the functional requirements in a Request for Proposals (RFP). The primary focus is developing functional requirements for an automated Case Management System (CMS). At the completion of the tutorial sessions, attendees will learn how to develop their own courts' functional requirements document and how to integrate the requirements document into an RFP for a court case management system. Additionally, attendees will learn how to further elicit and gather other functional requirements that are unique to their court business processes and how to draft the end results of the requirements definition phase: a comprehensive list of clear, complete, consistent, and testable requirements for a court software application. The tutorial will use a hands on example situation to walk the participants through the process.

Drug Court Information Systems - Click here to download
Decision making in drug court cases requires information about many aspects of individuals life histories and current behavior. The information needed for operational decision making in individual cases is not limited to the criminal justice sphere or the treatment sphere; it encompasses both, and also includes data about the education, employment, physical, and mental health, houseing and family situations of drug court participants. Courts do not routinely collec and store most of the needed data on individual participants in court cases, and in the past they have rarely had links with other agencies that would enable them to rapidly obtain such data on a routine basis.

Courts of Record - New Technologies for Recording the Hearing
Presented by FTR, Ltd. Visit them online at http://www.ftrgold.com
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IManaging Your Court Docket - Software Systems
presented by Infocom Systems. Visit them online at http://www.infocomsystems.combr>Click here to download

Record Retention, Maintenance and Storage - Archiving Technologies and Policies
presented by Perfect Solutions. Visit them online at http://www.perfectsolutions.com
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Case Management Based Systems: Internet Based Solutions
presented by Counter Claim. Visit them online at http://www.counterclaim.com
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Automating Your Court Services One at a Time
presented by Justice Systems (Full Court). Visit them online at http://www.justicesystems.com

Imaging and Case Management Systems
presented by Hill Country Software. Visit them online at http://www.hillcountrysoftware.com
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Track II: Using Computers and the Internet in Court

Managing Databases: Design, Layout, Connecting, Reporting with Microsoft Access - Click here to download

Take a tour through several different database programs including msaccess, mysql, mssql and coldfusion and learn about the different types of databases. Learn the different options and pricing models each software comes with. Review the toolbars and main menu of access. Take your first step by creating a database, adding tables, modifying properties, joining tables, queries, using indexing, creating a form and different forms of reporting. Creating forms, importing data, subreports and macros are other topics that will be covered as time permits.

Introduction - Advanced Powerpoint Presentations - Click here to download
Learn what powerpoint cand do for you. Take an introductory tour of powerpoint, create a presentation, insert text, titles, pictures, video and sound. Using hands-on exploration, learn how to cerate templates, change views, add macros and functions, change the transitions and create a high powered professional presentation.

Judicial Decision Making Tools on the Computer: Using the Internet to do Research, Intranets, Shared Calendars, the Works - Click here to download
Learn how to use the internet to help you improve efficiency and expertise in your position. Includes hands on training in doing research, reviewing previous case precedent, studying processes in other tribes, reviewing technology trends and products and shopping. This class also includes an introduction to different decision making systems and opinion writing tools. Additional topics covered include setting up inter-office Intranets, calendar sharing, using the web for forms, payments, case registration, etc.

Developing Court Forms + Advanced MS Word - Click here to download

Learn the difference between word processors, the costs and how to purchase in bulk. Review basic document creation, saving with passwords, utilizing features such as thesaurus, track changes and macros. Complete a mail merge, tables, columns and a newspage layout. Learn how to make form letters and how your word processor can interact with other programs on your computer. Learn how to make different forms and use word to automate court functions and paperwork.

How to Use and Build a Website for Your Court Part I - Click here to download

Learn why a web presence is important for your tribe, learn how internal and external websites improve business functions, cut down on staff requirements, and improve statistics collections. In this class we will begin with a review of the pros, cons and pitfalls websites provide and move into the process of building a website from the ground up. This will include purchasing a domain name, finding a web host, a review of the current web development programs and a very basic introduction to HTML. Additionally we will review several free/minimal fee web services: blogs, message boards, forums, search engines, live help, etc.

How to Use and Build a Website for Your Court Part II
In this section we will storyboard a website outlining the audience, purpose of the website and the things the website needs to accomplish. We will then build several simple webpages in different programs. This class also includes information on scanning, editing and saving photos, using digital photos, adding scanned documents to your website, building forms to collect data, search engine submission and optimization, and website statistics and usability issues. We will briefly cover scripting languages, databases, javascript and other programming tools to spruce up your website, along with the use of flash for automation and movies.

The Uses of Technology & Technology Trends, Purchasing Technology: Buy Smart, Spend Smart - Click here to download
This presentation will begin as a led discussion and will break off into roundtables and then return to the group for a final discussion. The presentation will cover what is technology, how can it be used, the benefits technology provides, the pitfalls technology allows for and the overall benefits of combinging technology with manual systems. This section will also briefly cover computer hardware and software terms and history. What fun would it be if we didn’t review the newest trends in technology from pda’s to wireless computing. Find out what’s out, what’s coming and whether it is really going to be useful. Learn what it takes to aquire technology for your tribe. Find out how to review products to determine if they meet your needs and are reviewed well by others, find out where to get the best deal, how to comparison shop and how to take advantage of discounts including educational, non-profit and government purchasing. Find out which companies want to help your organization advance into the digital age and how to acquire technology, software, hardware, internet service, and even telephone communications on grant dollars or for free through other organizations grants.

Confidentiality Issues - Security in the Digital Age - Click here to download
The demand for court information, from many entities including government agencies, private sector, and the public, is increasing. Given the increasing number of requests for information from the courts, the need to address the serious issue of information security is imperative. Given the reality of current information security and confidentiality issues courts face it is important that courts understand the full scope of the issues and the range of solutions available. This session will provide guidance in several information security areas including: identifying both physical and electronic threats to information security, developing appropriate methods to address information security threats, identifying laws applicable to issues of data access and confidentiality, and developing data dissemination and access policies.

Round and Round: Networking Tribal Courts - Click here to download
Reviews of different types of networks, how to setup and secure a network, accessing internet and protecting internal documents. Learn how to use internet sharing and intranets to improve communication between departments. Review of product brands, pricing and scalability. Will include a review of LAN's, WAN's, Wi-Fi, Dial Up, DSL, Cable Modem, T1, Satellite Internet and other forms of internet access.

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Putting it to Work: 30,60,90 day Action Plan - Click here to download
These two sessions are designed to provide attendees with tools and skills for taking what they have learned at the conference back to their respective courts/organizations and putting the concepts into action. The emphasis is on developing a working team and task timeline for concepts into action. An overview of the action planning process, roles, and responsibilities, as well as how this information will be used throughout the training, will assist attendees in action planning. What will be done, who will do it, and when it will be accomplished are key components of an action plan. Specific goals and next-steps will be integrated into an overall action plan.