CourtFileNow provides the following benefits to all users:
• Reduced data entry. The attorney enters the case information once. There is no need for the clerk to re-enter information into the Court Case Management System. Subsequent filings by attorneys, clerks or courts will utilize the information already on file for preparation of their new filing thus reducing errors and limiting data entry to new information only.
• Reduced handling/processing time. The system allows customization of responsibilities and processing flows within the attorneys, clerks and courts. For example each court can define their own flows and responsibilities including the incoming mail handling, scheduling events, reviewing motions, etc. Filing events are routed electronically, with each party involved performing their activities, attaching comments if needed, and then forwarding on for the next action. All forwarding actions and comments are kept on electronic sticky notes that show the routing history of each filing event.
• Immediate notification and availability of the most current filings by all parties. As soon as any party (Attorneys, Clerks, Courts) files on a case, all attorneys on the case are notified electronically by an email, and by a notice of electronic filing and service in their queue. Both current and historical files can be viewed anywhere there is an internet connection, on most any internet capable device. User access and authority is controlled by user-id and password, and private information is only viewable as authorized.
• Reduced handling of financial transactions with automated accounting updates and receipting. All filing expenses are collected electronically, and receipted and distributed to the correct accounts. Attorneys can easily download case expense information on Excel files or other formats to create their own custom reports.
eCourt Systems, Inc. has specialized in providing for the needs of the Courts and all of the various users and processors of Court Case information. The CourtFileNow product provides paperless filing, service, processing, and information support that maximizes effectiveness while minimizing costs to all users and processors of court case information.
