ABSTRACT
The objective of this
project work was the design and implementation of a computerized judicial
system. The need arose due to the rigorous work involves in the judicial
process and finally the end judgment. in this project work system design used
pure module approach and normalized data structure that face litates easy
usage and independent working of the modules. It has user interface
structure and user friend liness as its features. The design was implemented
using QBASE programming language that facilitates easy file maintenance. The change
over was effectively done by using parallel change over which made room for
proper testing of the new system. the implementation of using accurate and
timely data collected, storage and retrieval when needed cannot be an
indispensable part of this project work. Hence in our program which can be
implemented in IBM Compatible correcting the files updating also form the
nucleus of this project. In this project it was found that in this system,
court reporting are being done on special stenographic machines which a
programme was developed that was capable of transcribing the stenographic tape
automatically into computer readable tape. The result of this was transcripts
could be produced on a high speed print without any delay at all. This solution
has been investigated by “Aspen system corporation” in the united states. The
form the main objective of this project work.
LIST OF FIGURES
Fg1.
Organizational chart (organ
ogram)
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Fig2.
Information
flowchart
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Fig3.
System
flowchart
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Fig4.
Program
flowchart
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1
THE PROBLEM AUDITS SETTING.
INTRODUCTION
1.1 STATEMENT
OF THE PROBLEM
1.2 PURPOSE
OF THE STUDY
1.3 AIMS
AND OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY
1.4 THE
DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
1.5 THE
LIMITATIONS OF TERMS
1.6 THE
ASSUMPTION
1.7 THE
DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
1.8 THE
ORGANIZATION OF THE WORK
CHAPTER II
2.1 THE
REVIEW OF THE RELATED LITERATURE
CHAPTER III
DESCRIPTION AND ANALYSIS OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM.
3.1 FACT
FINDING METHOD
3.2 ORG.
STRUCTURE
3.3 OBJECTIVES
OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM
3.4 INFORMATION
FLOW DIAGRAM
3.5 PROBLEMS
OF THE EXISTING SYSTEM
3.6 JUSTIFICATION
FOR THE NEW SYSTEM
CHAPTER IV
DESIGN OF HE NEW SYSTEM
4.1 OUTPUT
SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN
4.2 INPUT
SPECIFICATION AND DESIGN
4.3 FILE
DESIGN
4.4 FILE
DESIGN
4.5 PROCEDURE
CHART
4.6 SYSTEM
FLOWCHAT
4.7 SYSTEM
REQUIREMENTS
CHAPTER V
IMPLEMENTATION
5.1 STRUCTURE
CHART
5.2 PROGRAM
FLOWCHATS
5.3 PSEUDOCODES
5.4 SOURCE
PROGRAM
5.5 TEST
RUN
CHAPTER VI
6.1 SYSTEM
DOCUMENT
6.2 PROGRAM
DOCUMENT
6.3 USER
DOCUMENT
CHAPTER VII
CONCLUSION AND RECOMMENDATION
7.1 CONCLUSION
7.2 RECOMMENDATION
REFERENCES:
CHAPTER 1
INTRODUCTION
Computer has a
relatively modest role to play at present in the proper management of
organizations and modern firms. It is compulsory that based on our
understanding of computer and its implementation in the processing requirements
of information it is ubiquitous in organization.
The project work
aimed at designing and implementing a computerized case filling system, to
provide information for the effective and efficient process in the case
proceedings. The work also gives the best on now timely, accurate and reliable
information. It can be corrected. Also , the use of computer in our courtroom
recording techniques on data collected storage of such data no matter how large
and also quick access to them on retrievals. Of such information when they are
required.
1.1
STATEMENT OF THE PROBEM
One of the bottlenecks in the case filling process at present in the difficulty
of securing transcripts of proceedings specially enough for appeals to be heard
promptly.
In the case of “02” conspiracy trial in great britian “R.V. Anderson(1972) QB.
304 in computers and the law page 228, for instance, back was exceptionally
allowed pending the appeal because there was likely a five month delay before
the transcript were available. This delay is largely caused by the difficulty
in security and adequate number of short and writers and transcripers. In under
developed countries during hearing in the court proceedings judges, lawyers,
magistrates and court there’s mainly use the long hand and short hand in any
recording procedures which in any way does not facilitate transcript
productions prompt whereby some cases remain unheard in the law court for ten
to fifteen years.
1.2
PURPOSE OF THE STUDY
The purpose of this study is to design and implement a computerized casefilling
system which is aimed at the useful application of computer to improve the
problem stated. Hence the study tends to design and implement computer in an
effective, keeping good records and adequate security of information stored.
In countries like united states it is common for court reporting to be done on
special stenographic machines one solution which has been investigated by
“Aspen system corporation” is the development of programmes capable of
transcribing the stenographic tape automatically into computer readable tape,
where upon transcripts could be produced on high speed printer without any
delay at all. This system was made to allow more than one person talking at
once, since it is very difficult distinguish what was happening and that was
the purpose of this work for reporting to be heard promptly.
1.3
AIMS AND OBJECTIVES OF THESING
The aim of this work is to create and implement a computerized casefilling
system for system for effective and efficient way of court reporting to be
heard promptly and for immediate judgment. It is also designs a system which is
used to keep good records of data and information since the courts serves as surety
and trusted to avoid fear and wear of some information.
In the criminal trail it is to a certain the fact, apply the law of these facts
that is judgment and to sentence the caused if found guilty and computer is to
facilitate improving management and corporate performance by the improvement of
information flow within the corporation. It is also aimed at providing accurate
complete and timely data for the automation services which makes the process of
information to be fast and economical. It also introduces the use of a
special stenographic machine and the use of tape recording where a programme is
developed that is capable of transcribing the stenographic tape into computer
readable tape.
1.4
THE DELIMITATIONS OF THE STUDY
This work is to design and implement a computerized casefilling system which
comprises the specific division on how claim are sued to the court and how best
computer can be implemented to achieve the required aim and also accomplish the
problem stated in the work.
It will review related literature on how cases are being treated and trial of
such cases as regards related topic and referencing to text books pertaining to
it. It further relates on how cases are treated in different stages. It
retrieve information contained in the write.
1.6
THE ASSUMPTIONS
In the law court in Nigeria, the problem at hand is the introduction of modern
technology in achieving the aim so as to meet the required expectation of the
society in the court. It is assumed that there are risks which they encountered
which limits the achievement of their objectives which are the following
assumptions:
1. The
use of short hand and long hand manuals in recording information which does not
facilitate the job and wastes a lot time.
2. Also
as a result of poor storage facilities, there is always the problem of tear and
wear of useful information from the files.
3. As
a result of old fashioned system of storage facilities of information it makes
it difficult in retrieving them when needed which allows some cases to overdue
in the court.
4. It
is assumed that in the corporate body like this they don’t use a computer
which is now required in everyday activity which make it impossible for collection
of accurate computer and timely information which leads to wrong casefilling
taking.
5. It
is also assumed that technologist in this area are computer illiterates
and no efforts were made for them to be trained on computer use in the law
court.
Furthermore, it is
assumed that reporting can be heard promptly with the use of a stenographic
machine during proceedings in the court room recording to evidence better
simplicity and productivity.
1.7
THE DEFINITIONS OF TERMS
LAW: It is a dynamic
force for maintaining social order and preventing chaos in the society. It is
difficult to imagine the existence of a community without law “HONGTON MIFFLIN”
(1977) Introduction to law an the legal system, law makes courts and other
officials of law and the legal system, law makes and other officials of the law
help to preserve a harmonous society. General principles of English law defines
law as a rule to which actions conform. Again law in the strict sence as rule
of conduct imposed by a state upon its members and enforced by the courts.
COURTS: is a
governmental body to which the administration of justices is delegated. Courts
are established by constitution and acts of legislature HONGTON MIFFLIN (1979).
A Court does not undertake to adjudicate a dispute by itself. It can do this
only when someone brings controversy before it . a court is without a power to
indicate proceedings or investigate situations.
TRIAL COURTS: It hears
and decides controversies by determing facts and applying appropriate rules.
The apposing parties to a dispute argue their position by presenting arguments
on the law and evidence on the facts in the form of document and testimony from
witnesses it is done before a single case sometimes in the presence of a jury.
In a trial without jury
the judge controls the entire the land determine the outcome. APELLATE COURTS:
It reviews the decision of a trial court generally an appeal will be only form
a final decision of a lower court.
CHAMBERS: The private
room of the judge.
CHIEF JUSTICE: The
presiding or principal judge of a court.
JUDGE: Is a public
officer lawfully appointed to decide instigated questions according to law. An
assult on a judge sitting in court is not only punishable as a contempt
but indictable as a crime against public justice and more aggravate than an ordinary
assult.
LAWER: A person who for
fee or reward prosecutes or definds causes in courts of records or other
judical tribunal or whose business is to give legal advice in relation to any
cause or matter whatever.
MAGISTRATE: Is a public
civil officer invested with some part of the legislative executive or the
judicial power given by the constitution
WRIT: Is issued by a
court other competent juridiction and it is returnable to the same
SUMMONS: To notify the
defendant that an action has been instituted against him an he is required to
answer to it at a time and place named.
CLIENT: one who employ
and retains as attorney or counselor to manage or defend a suit or action to
which he is a party or to advice him about some regard manners.
CLAIM: A challenge of
the ownership of a thing which is wrongfully with held form the possession of
the claimant.
SUE: To commence or to
continue legal proceedings for the recovery of a right.
PLANTIFF: He who
complains he who in a personal action seeks a remedy for an injury to his
rights.
DEFENDANTS: A party sued
in a personal action. It does not strictly apply to the person opposing or
denying the allegations of the demand ant in a real action who is properly
called the tenant.
CHARGE: A duty or
obligation imposed upon some persons. In practice, it is an instruction given
by the court to the grand jury at the commencement of their sessions in regard
to their duty.
LAWCHARGE: Costs
incurred in court in the prosecution suit to be paid by the party cast.
PROCEEDING: The form in
which actions are to be brought and defendant, the manner of intervening in
suits of conducting them. The mode of deciding them of opposing judgments and
of executing. It includes certified copies of pleadings on which the case was
tried.
JUDICAL DOCUMENTS: This
are the paper and proceedings which constitute or become part of the record of
a litigation. They include the write, pleadings, documentary proofs, verdicts
inquisitions, judgment and decrees indient to a cause of judicial proceedings.
TRIAL: The examination
before a competent tribunal according to the laws of the land.
LITTIGATION: A contest,
authorized by law in a court of justice, for the purpose of enforcing a right.
HEARSAY: is a kind of
evidence which does not draw its value solely from the credit to be given to
the tactness himself, but rests also in part of the veracity and
competency of some other persons.
WITNESS: One who
testifies to what he knows under oaths.
GUILTY: The condition of
a person who is charged with a crime, misdemeanor or test admits or confesses
it.
ACCUSED: One who is
charged with a crime on misdemeanor. It cannot be said to apply to a defendant
in a civil action.
HEARING: The trials of a
chancery suit. When the cause is called on in court the pleadings on each side
are opened in a brief manner by the court by the junior counsel for the
plaintiffs.
JUDGEMENMT: The
conclusion of law upon facts found or admitted by the parties or upon their
default in the course of the suit. the language of judgments, therefore is not
that it is decreed or resolved by the court but it is considered.
SENTENCE: A judgment of
judicial declaration made by a judge in a case. Judgment is more usually
applied to civil and sentence to criminal proceedings. Sentence are final when
they put an end to the case.
MANAGEMENT INFORMATION
SYSTEM: Is an information system whose prime purpose.
Department | Computer Science |
Project ID Code | CMS0036 |
Chapters | 7 Chapters |
No of Pages | 60 pages |
Methodology | Null |
Reference | YES |
Format | Microsoft Word |
Price | ₦4000, $15 |
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