Nevada Judiciary

- The Nevada civil/criminal justice systems is comprised of independent courts using different case management systems that interact daily with multiple justice agencies using a myriad of disparate computer systems which are supported and/or influenced by various information technology departments. The civil/criminal justice systems may have the physical computing networks in=place, but lacks the standardized policies and procedures needed for data sharing. Consequently, four critical areas are currently being adversely affected by the State's civil/criminal justice system inability to effectively share civil/criminal justice information electronically. These areas are (1) delays in the civil/criminal justice process, (2) electronic business, such as public access to reliable and up-to-date case information, (3) conducting business on-line, such as e-filing and e-payments, and (4) public trust and confidence. It is fair to conclude that the current environment for electronic data sharing between courts, executive branch agencies and general public is minimal and will not improve until all civil/criminal justice agencies and the courts work together to move information electronically using the same format and data exchange rules.