Case Management System
/ˈkeɪs ˈmænɪdʒmənt ˈsɪstəm/
Definitions
- (n.) A software platform designed to facilitate the organization, tracking, and management of legal cases and related documents within law firms or courts.
The law firm implemented a new case management system to streamline client records and deadlines.
- (n.) An administrative procedure used in courts to schedule and monitor the progress of litigation to enhance efficiency and resolution speed.
The judge emphasized the importance of the case management system in reducing backlog and expediting trials.
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- case management system
- case management systems
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Commentary
In legal contexts, the term can refer both to technological tools for managing legal information and to procedural frameworks used by courts; clarity depends on usage context.
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