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Michigan Creates Cybercourt

Posted by michael on from the justice-unplugged dept.

Boone^ writes: "Michigan's Governor John Engler today signed a bill that would create a virtual state court where lawyers could file briefs and make appearances by teleconference. The state Supreme Court will set the rules in the coming months, and District or circuit court judges will be assigned for 3-year terms. How soon until sufficient AI exists to automate the process, and mobile justice can be handed out Judge Dredd style?" We did a story about this when it was first proposed.

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  1. don't fret about due proccess...... by the_2nd_coming · · Score: 3, Informative

    this is only for Corprate law. in cases like this, the coperations do not realy need a jury. if both agree to go this rout, they can benefit by having an expedited process....though, I think englers vision is a bit like regan's pie in the sky starwars. the reality is going to be much less than the Idea.

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  2. Their site... by metatruk · · Score: 5, Informative

    Michigan Cybercourt has a website, which was not linked from the slashdot story.
    The page can be accessed at: here
    and for all of you copy 'n pasters: http://www.michigancybercourt.net/

  3. Re:However.... by dkemist · · Score: 2, Informative

    I think I disagree. First, the article states that this court will only handle civil cases of 25k plus, so this won't be your typical criminal jury case. And second, I think this is one of the best ways to get an impartial judge. There is little room for racial, ethinic, sexual, age (etc.) discrimination, when all the court sees are briefs delivered via email.

    We may all hope that judges don't exhibit the same discrimination as the rest of us, but it's almost part of human nature. De-humanizing the process slightly can help eliminate that.

  4. Re:Oy... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Informative

    Too late.. already done in Victoria Australia.
    The PERIN court, designed to process parking fines takes this
    step one better - it automatically finds people GUILTY. A court with no magistrates of Judges, just a catchy name to give the
    appearance of justice.
    In other world firsts, VIctoria incorporated, has delegated its power to a PRIVATE company a road tolll company, that can also find people guilty.
    Face facts, no way would the OJ findings happen via video monitor.