Day 2
| 7:00 – 9:00 | Registration & Networking Breakfast with our Exhibitors | ||
| 9:00 – 9:10 | Opening Remarks | ||
| 9:10 – 9:45 | Plenary Session |
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| Deputy Minister to the Premier of British Columbia, Allan Seckel | |||
| Room:”Grand Scheme” | |||
| What hahas been done? | What’s next? | Savings and Technology | |
| Room: “Grand Scheme” | Room: “Traders” | Room: “Mulligan” | |
| 9:50 – 10:45 | Modernizing the Electronic Record in Canadian Courts: A Look at Transcript Standards | A Virtual Day in Court: Online Dispute Resolution | Whose Information is it Anyway? |
| Private and public sector Court Reporters have historically used technology to convert words spoken at trial into text, providing many benefits to the court system such as the ability to navigate lengthy transcripts quickly and efficiently, to search transcripts, and to link transcripts to electronic copies of exhibits. The more recent transition from typewritten text to digital transcripts (whether created live in the courtroom or later from a recording) has introduced many challenges. Some of these challenges are:
-Compatibility issues between digital formats, such as the inability to correctly import a transcript into Summation or other litigation software of choice |
Due to the desire of many litigants to have their day in court, many cases are taken to court which could be settled more efficiently through other means, requiring less expense and time invested. Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) shows promise in addressing this type of litigiation psychology. This panel will look at how ODR can be used for certain types of cases and the potential impact ODR could have on the current judicial system and the parties. | As paper-based systems of managing the court records are increasingly being converted to electronic, who has or should have management authority over electronic court information? With access, transparency, and accountability as the hallmarks of the Canadian justice system what must be considered when looking at issues of privacy and judicial independence as advances in technology permit or require the use and exchange of information between those involved in the justice system?
Our speakers will provide their perspectives and recommendations on this subject. An opportunity to dialogue with your colleagues will be encouraged in a “roll-up your sleeves” breakout exercise following the session. |
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| Wade Garner (en) Justice Richard Mosley (en) Kimberley Stewart (en) |
David J. Bilinsky, LL.B., MBA (en) Frank Fowlie, DCR (en) David Merner (en) |
Martin Felsky, Ph.D. (en) Associate Chief Justice Peter Griffiths (en) Allan Seckel (en) |
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| 10:45 – 11:30 | Networking break with our Exhibitors | ||
| 11:30 – 12:30 | New Guidelines for Canadian Court Websites | Human vs. Machine: Shouldn’t we be in Control? | Open Discussion – Whose Information is it Anyway? |
| Canadian court websites are being required to grow and change to meet the needs of everyone in the judicial community. A question we might ask ourselves is what is the best way to improve Canadian court websites to make them user-friendly and interactive? Speakers will present how this question is be addressed by the Canadian Centre for Court Technology. | With new technologies constantly emerging, giving us easier and faster ways to manage information, collaborate, and maintain contact, we’ll explore best practices that exist to help in managing expectations and still get the work done in a reasonable amount of time, with no detrimental impact on the judge, lawyer, or administrator. We’ll explore the impact of technology on the mind and body. | ||
| Patrick Cormier (fr) Pierre-Paul Lemyre, LL.M.(fr) |
Debbie Baker (en) Jim Calloway* (en) Justice Thomas Granger (en) Justice Bonnie Wein (en) *via video-conferencing |
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| 12:30 – 14:00 | Networking Lunch with our Exhibitors & Exhibition Passport Gift Draw | ||
| What has been done? | What’s next? | ||
| Room: “Grand Scheme” | Room: “Traders” | ||
| 14:00 – 14:45 | Audio Recording as part of a Change Strategy | Improving Access to Justice through the use of Technology | |
| This panel will look at the Province of British Columbia’s experience with digital audio recording systems: the potential to completely transform the business of court recording, as well as the opportunities and risks involved. Through a case study, the panellists will walk you through the important changes that resulted from this project. | It’s commonplace now for most people to use computers to communicate and make transactions; even banks, who are traditionally conservative strongholds, have embraced technology. In contrast, the justice system remains entrenched in 18th century processes and practices which can act as barriers to the use of technology, when instead it could be used to reduce costs, avoid delays, and improve the public’s understanding of the justice system. This session will look at the potential for technology to improve access to justice, and will invite audience participation in creating a common future vision. | ||
| Dan Chiddell (en) Andrew Clark (en) |
Rick Craig (en) Diana Lowe, Q.C. (en) Kim Pasula, MBA (en) |
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| 14:45 – 15:15 | Networking Break with our Exhibitors | ||
| 15:15 – 16:15 | Cyberjustice: Technology as a Tool to Re-invent Legal Rituals | B.C.’s e-Strategy: Ensure all the Pieces Work Together | |
| In fall of 2010, the Université de Montréal’s Centre de recherche en droit public will launch the Cyberjustice Laboratory, a technologically advanced research infrastructure which will be used by CRDP researchers and their collaborators to develop a variety of software solutions to address the many problems currently plaguing the justice system (delays, costs, etc.).
In order to use these technological tools to develop new ways of approaching the legal process and to subsequently rejuvenate courtroom practices, we have to stop and consider the underlying rationales of procedural and evidentiary practices. History has shown us that current rituals and practices must be taken into account when developing technological solutions; otherwise their effectiveness and acceptance become doubtful. This panel will offer participants a first look at the Cyberjustice Laboratory’s mandate, the type of research that will take place within this new infrastructure, and how researchers plan to close the gap between ritual and technological innovation. |
Migrating to an e-court environment requires a complete and integrated strategy not only with respect to technology but also in regards to workflows, processes and policies. It often means moving away from a “paper full” to a paperless/less paper and paper-on-demand environment. Join us on this journey to revolutionize the court environment you are familiar with in a positive way! | ||
| Karim Benyekhlef, Ph.D. (fr) Nicolas Vermeys, LL.D. (fr) |
Dan Chiddell (en) Andrew Clark (en) |
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| 16:15 – 16:30 | Closing Remarks in “Grand Scheme” room | ||
