Computers in criminal justice — Realising the potential

Computers have been used in most parts of the Criminal Justice System for many years and for a wide range of applications. Despite this, it remains the case that whereas computerization has brought about some improvements in administrative or clerical efficiency, the overall impact on the Criminal J...

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Published in:The computer law and security report 1988, Vol.4 (3), p.15-17
Main Author: Maclean, A.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Computers have been used in most parts of the Criminal Justice System for many years and for a wide range of applications. Despite this, it remains the case that whereas computerization has brought about some improvements in administrative or clerical efficiency, the overall impact on the Criminal Justice System has been small. This paper summarises the current extent of computerisation in criminal justice, outlines the direction in which current developments are moving, and tries to forecast how computers might be used to greater effect to improve the criminal justice process. The paper is based on experience gained both from research and development work by the author in this country, and from research carried out in the United States.
ISSN:0267-3649
DOI:10.1016/0267-3649(88)90036-2