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Decision-Making Procedures in U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 2nd and 5th Circuits

J. Woodford Howard Jr.

January 1, 1973

Summarizes how the judges of two circuits assess certain significant characteristics of their courts: (1) the memorandum system of deliberation in the Second Circuit; and (2) the 15-judge size of the Fifth Circuit. Data were developed from interviews conducted during 1969-70.

Barriers and Incentives to Technology Transfer Into the United States Courts

William B. Eldridge

January 1, 1973

Standards for Publication of Judicial Opinions: A Report of the Committee on Use of Appellate Court Energies of the Advisory Council on Appellate Justice

Committee on the Use of Appellate Court Energies of the Advisory Council on Appellate Justice

January 1, 1973

A report on procedures for determining whether an opinion should be published and whether an unpublished opinion may be cited to or by a court. The report recommends that opinions be published only if certain defined standards are satisfied. A proposed model court rule is included.

Study Group on the Caseload of the Supreme Court ― Press Conference Transcript

Paul A. Freund, Bernard G. Segal

December 19, 1972

The conclusions of a panel of scholars and practitioners, commonly known as the Freund Commission Report, who were assembled to study the caseload of the Supreme Court, identify problems, and recommend jurisdictional and procedural changes to assist in remedying those problems.

Report of the Study Group on the Caseload of the Supreme Court

Paul A. Freund, Alexander M. Bickel, Peter D. Ehrenhaft, Russell D. Niles, Bernard G. Segal, Robert L. Stern, Charles A. Wright

December 1, 1972

The conclusions of a panel of scholars and practitioners who were assembled to study the caseload of the Supreme Court, identify problems, and recommend jurisdictional and procedural changes to assist in remedying those problems. The text of this report can also be found at 57 F.R.D. 573 (1972).

Federal District Court Time Study: An Aid to Resource Management

William B. Eldridge

November 10, 1972

Remarks about the Federal Judicial Center's 1969-70 time study at an ORSA-TIMS-AIEE meeting, in Atlantic City, November 10, 1972.

The Potential for Video Technology in the Courts

Joseph L. Ebersole

January 1, 1972

Describes several uses for video technology in the judicial system. Discusses proscriptions against certain types of uses in federal courts, as well as those uses acceptable in the federal system.

Comparative Study of the Internal Operations and Process of Three US Courts of Appeals

William L. Whittaker

January 1, 1972

Two volumes.

Criminal Case Disposition Statistics, 1970 and 1972

William B. Eldridge

January 1, 1972

Guidelines for Improving Juror Utilization in the United States District Courts

January 1, 1972

Guidelines developed from several studies to increase the utilization of jurors. The guidelines are designed to decrease the amount of time required of jurors and expenditures for jury costs.

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Research Reports

Decision-Making Procedures in U.S. Courts of Appeals for the 2nd and 5th Circuits

Barriers and Incentives to Technology Transfer Into the United States Courts

Standards for Publication of Judicial Opinions: A Report of the Committee on Use of Appellate Court Energies of the Advisory Council on Appellate Justice

Study Group on the Caseload of the Supreme Court ― Press Conference Transcript

Report of the Study Group on the Caseload of the Supreme Court

Federal District Court Time Study: An Aid to Resource Management

The Potential for Video Technology in the Courts

Comparative Study of the Internal Operations and Process of Three US Courts of Appeals

Criminal Case Disposition Statistics, 1970 and 1972

Guidelines for Improving Juror Utilization in the United States District Courts

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