The Computerization of Prosecutor s Practice. Young-June Kim Head Deputy Chief Prosecutor Suwon District Prosecutors Office Korea

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1 The Computerization of Prosecutor s Practice Young-June Kim Head Deputy Chief Prosecutor Suwon District Prosecutors Office Korea

2 Contents 1 Introduction 2 History of the Computerization of the Korean Prosecution 3 Major Information Systems of the Korean Prosecution 4 Outcomes of Computerization 5 Lessons Learned 6 Suggestions for International Cooperation

3 I. Introduction Growth of Open Communication and Accessibility of Information Direct Participation of Citizens in Policy-making Process Emergence of the Collective Intellect Growing Influence of the Global Digital Natives

4 I. Introduction How to utilize IT for the delivery of justice Experience of Korean Prosecution Suggestions for International Cooperation

5 II. History of the Computerization of the Korean Prosecution s Practice Trans-governmental Project for Computerization of Administration i ti Increase in the Quantity/Quality of Prosecution s s Work Scope New Trends Associated with the Expansion of IT Infra-structure Need for an Improved Work Model

6 II. History The 1st Stage : 1984 ~ 2000 Purchase of Mainframe Computer in 1984: initiation of computerization project Case Registration/Management System: management of cases by computer database On-line Review System: removal of paper and face-to-face f meeting in decision-making i process Information System for Investigation: automation of prosecutor's s documentation Criminal Justice Information Network: limited data sharing with other law enforcement agencies(pre-kics)

7 II. History The 2nd Stage : 2001 ~ 2005 The e-pros/knowledge Management System: portal program to all computerized work systems and a sub-system related to job references Link with Court's Database: sharing of certain data, such as written arraignments, court's decision etc. between court and prosecution Cyber Window for Civil Petition: on-line reception/response to the petitions made by citizen Electronic Library: database of job references for prosecutors

8 II. History The 2nd Stage : 2001 ~ 2005 National Litigation Management System: systematic management of litigations to which national or regional government is a party Statistics ti ti Processing Program: automatic ti collection of statistics, including 592 typical, 209 non-typical data and optional processing in accordance with specific search criteria E-Learning System: on-line education on 271 E Learning System: on line education on 271 subjects provided by Ministry of Justice s Judicial Research & Training Institute

9 II. History The 3rd Stage : 2006 ~ Present The KICS: integrated information system through which the police, prosecution and court produce documents/data and share them and electronic trial on some criminal cases Case File Management System: automatic tracking of case files through the RFID technology Network for Digital Forensics: networking for Digital Forensics Center, SPO and regional offices to provide remote support of forensics

10 II. History The 3rd Stage : 2006 ~ Present Supreme Prosecution Broadcast Station: internet broadcasting system for Korean Prosecution`s internal/external purposes Continuous improvement, upgrade and integration ti of all established systems

11 II. History Attendance Control Achievement Evaluation Performance Rating Personnel Management Portal Site Bulletin/Q&A My Case Inquiry Cyber Windows Services for Citizens e-signature Network Security Information Resources database /Messenger IT Infrastructure/ Communication KICS DNA Database Sentencing Guideline Case File Management Video Recording Statistics Investigation/Trial e-pros e-library Internet broadcasting on-line Review e-poll Knowledge/ Decision-making

12 II. History Stabilization and Improvement of the KICS Expansion of Electronic Trial Completion of the Sentence Guideline Database Fixed Mobile Convergence(FMC)

13 III. Major Information Systems of the Korean Prosecution Group-ware mainly for the purpose of communication/decision-making/job knowledge 24 functional programs in 6 categories; Knowledge 24 functional programs in 6 categories; Knowledge Management, Core References, Bulletin/Opinion, Electronic-Review, and Personal Space

14 III. Major Information Systems Knowledge Bulletin/Opinion Management e-bulletin Official Mail Storage Proposal/Debate Internet Mail Q&A Innovation Knowledge Core References Club On-line Poll/Survey Review My Knowledge Directions/Rules/Guidelines Approval Personal Space Mileage Policy Information Hall File Management Personal Portal Investigation Manual/Case Tag Report Schedule study Administrative Work Documents Manual Career/Head Sharing Hunting DB for Int l Cooperation Personal User s File Box Setting Stress Diagnosis

15 III. Major Information Systems of the Korean Prosecution Grants access to individual systems allowing the performance of various conducts Connected to 59 information systems in 6 categories; Cases/Assistances, Laws/Regulations, the KICS, Archives, Personnel Management/Education/Welfare and the Miscellaneous

16 III. Major Information Systems Personnel Management/ Education/Welfare Cases/Assistance KICS ArchivesEducation/Welfare Miscellaneous Laws/Regulations Performance Evaluation

17 III. Major Information Systems Korea Information system of Criminal-justice Services Established under the Act on the Promotion of Digitalization of Criminal Justice Process 2010 and the Act on the Use of Electronic Documents in Summary Proceedings 2010 National operations began on Jul 12, 2010 Total expenditure amounted to 79 million USD

18 III. Major Information Systems Combines the information systems of the police, the prosecution, the court, the Ministry of Justice, and correctional institutes into one network Provides agencies with the tool for standardized documentation/data collection Enables the prompt information sharing through electronic transmission

19 III. Major Information Systems Search/inquiry of the progress of all cases Case and case file management Prosecutor s investigation/decision on the cases, including prosecution or non-prosecution Activities associated with trial Affairs related to evidence/goods under seizure Execution of the Court s decision Cyber window for citizens, etc.

20 III. Major Information Systems On-line progress of whole criminal procedure Elimination of paper and its transportation - Charge via PDA on the crime scene - Documentation by computer files/signature pad - Filing/Service through electronic transmission, including delivery of Court s decision by - Fine collection available by on-line remittance

21 III. Major Information Systems Pilot program for the full enforcement of on-line trial Currently applying only to DWI/Unlicensed Driving cases

22 III. Major Information Systems Provides citizens with a cyber window to make on-line inquiry/filing/suggestion to prosecution Payment of fines through the cyber account available Provides prosecution with tools for prompt/high h quality response to citizens

23 III. Major Information Systems Reduction of labor associated with: - data input: 70% - compilation of case files: 30% - other assistant jobs: 5% Relocation of 58 out of 102 data input workers Reduction in paper/transportation/labor costs: 28 million USD/year

24 III. Major Information Systems Reduction of average days for the settlement of DWI/Unlicensed Driving cases: from 120 to 50 Savings of time/expenses for citizens visitation to the prosecutors' office

25 IV. Outcomes of Computerization Enables prosecutors to concentrate their time and efforts into assigned cases by eliminating simple/mechanical/repeated conducts Enables the relocation of manpower engaged in the assistant/administrative tasks

26 IV. Outcomes of Computerization Productivity Enhances the quality of the Prosecution s s performance by granting easy access to information/work references Speeds up/cuts down the costs of criminal i justice by the promotion of inter-agency collaboration

27 IV. Outcomes Faster decision-making and its enforcement by the promotion of internal communication Reinforcement of the sense of unification and collective will of dedication to the goals of the Prosecution amongst its members despite the distance barrier between the offices

28 IV. Outcomes Intensified protection from crimes through accurate performance of the Prosecution's duty and faster criminal justice Savings of time/expense for the citizen s visitations to the prosecutors office

29 IV. Outcomes Computerization should enhance the ability of prosecutions to uphold the law and improve its relationship with the public through the changes regarding the efficiency and accuracy of its practice, then ultimately contribute to the delivery of justice.

30 V. Lessons Learned Time-consuming task which requires careful planning in a long-term perspective and consistent enforcement Budget-consuming business which requires investment at the right time National project which requires expertise in law/computing and modifications under transparent appraisal to prevent trial and error

31 V. Lessons Learned Joint project which requires voluntary cooperation from multiple parties to avoid potential obstacles Process to build/operate systems handling highlyhl sensitive data which requires perfect preventive measures Public asset which requires active participation and ability of users for successful operation

32 VI. Suggestions for Int l Cooperation The basic structure of prosecution's duty is similar apart from the difference in law and social environment International cooperation for computerization will be beneficial for the enhancement of all prosecution's ability to uphold the law in each respective jurisdiction and beyond

33 VI. Suggestions for Int l Cooperation

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