Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act

3/12/2024, 12:04 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 s 1878, also known as the Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act, aims to streamline and improve the efficiency of the judicial system in the United States. The bill proposes several key measures to achieve this goal.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a pilot program to test the use of technology in court proceedings. This includes allowing for the use of video conferencing for certain hearings and trials, as well as electronic filing of court documents. The goal of this pilot program is to reduce the time and resources spent on traditional court proceedings, while still ensuring a fair and efficient judicial process.

Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of a task force to study and make recommendations on ways to improve the efficiency of the federal court system. This task force would be composed of legal experts, judges, and other stakeholders in the judicial system, and would be tasked with identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions. Overall, the Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act seeks to modernize and streamline the judicial system in order to make it more efficient and effective. By implementing technology and studying ways to improve the system, the bill aims to ensure that justice is served in a timely and fair manner.
Congress
118

Number
S - 1878

Introduced on
2023-06-08

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/8/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 s 1878, also known as the Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act, aims to streamline and improve the efficiency of the judicial system in the United States. The bill proposes several key measures to achieve this goal.

One of the main provisions of the bill is the establishment of a pilot program to test the use of technology in court proceedings. This includes allowing for the use of video conferencing for certain hearings and trials, as well as electronic filing of court documents. The goal of this pilot program is to reduce the time and resources spent on traditional court proceedings, while still ensuring a fair and efficient judicial process.

Additionally, the bill proposes the creation of a task force to study and make recommendations on ways to improve the efficiency of the federal court system. This task force would be composed of legal experts, judges, and other stakeholders in the judicial system, and would be tasked with identifying areas for improvement and proposing solutions. Overall, the Judicial Efficiency Improvement Act seeks to modernize and streamline the judicial system in order to make it more efficient and effective. By implementing technology and studying ways to improve the system, the bill aims to ensure that justice is served in a timely and fair manner.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to increase the number of judgeships for the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and certain district courts of the United States, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Law

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Latest Action6/8/2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.