Report to Congress on the

Optimal Utilization of Judicial Resources

Table of Contents

Report Cover Page (PDF document)

Executive Summary (PDF document)

Chapter 1: Ensuring the Equitable Distribution of Judicial Resources (PDF document)

• Introduction
• Summary
• Allocation of Staff Resources
• Distribution of Judgeships
• Conclusion

Chapter 2: Reducing Judiciary Space Costs (PDF document)

• Introduction
• Summary of Major Elements of the Space Management Plan
• Discussion
• Conclusion

Chapter 3: Substituting Contractor Services for Court Employees (PDF document)

• Introduction
• Summary
• Current Judiciary Contracting Activities
• A Commitment to Continue and Expand the Use of Contracts
• Programs to Ensure Effective Work Practices
• Conclusion

Chapter 4: Achieving Savings and Efficiencies Through Automation and Technology (PDF document)

• Introduction
• Automation Management and Current Technology Efforts
• New Initiatives to Achieve Future Savings and Efficiencies
• Conclusion

Chapter 5: Creating Efficiencies Through Process, Policy, and Program Improvements (PDF document)

• Introduction
• Continuing Efforts to Create Efficiencies
• Conclusion

Appendix: Summary of Efforts to Ensure the Optimal Utilization of Judicial Resources (PDF document)