Court Administration

/ˈkɔːrt ædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/

Definitions

  1. (n.) The management and organization of court operations, including case flow, budgeting, personnel, and facilities to ensure effective judicial process.
    Efficient court administration reduces backlogs and improves access to justice.

Forms

  • court administration

Commentary

Court administration encompasses both the procedural and logistical aspects necessary for the judiciary to function smoothly; drafters should distinguish it from judicial decision-making.

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