Judicial Administration
/ˈdʒuːdɪʃəl ædmɪnɪˈstreɪʃən/
Definitions
- (n.) The organization and management of courts and judicial offices to ensure the efficient administration of justice.
Improvements in judicial administration have reduced case backlogs significantly.
- (n.) The process of implementing court policies, procedures, and rules to uphold legal standards and facilitate case flow.
Judicial administration involves formulating rules that govern courtroom procedures.
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- judicial administration
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Commentary
Judicial administration encompasses both the structural management of courts and the procedural governance necessary to maintain judicial efficiency and integrity.
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