The key to CJSSS

The Simple Speedy Summary Justice (CJSSS) trial has shown what can be achieved when every part of the criminal justice system collaborates and is able to share information. It’s hugely impressive.

During the CJSSS trial:

• The average time taken between charge and conclusion was halved
• There was a 70% reduction in interim hearings
• Trials happened on the date fixed and in good time, between 6 and 10 weeks of the first hearing
• Most importantly, there was a 30% increase in guilty pleas at the first hearing – 59% of guilty pleas handled there and then

The cost savings and productivity increases are equally impressive. The success of CJSSS has been based around ensuring everyone has the information they need early – well in advance of the hearing – and in a secure format that they can use.

Scyron's approach to facilitating CJSSS is the development of a single Digital Evidence Management Platform where the bulk of evidence can be managed, reviewed and shared between all parties - the police, Crown Prosecution Service and the defence lawyers. The company has more experience than any other company of working with UK criminal justice organisations to meet these requirements. Our systems can help in the process of:

• Increasing the number of guilty pleas
• Reducing the number of pre-trial hearings
• Reducing the overall length of the trial hearing
• Reducing the number of adjournments
• Reducing information bottlenecks within the criminal justice system

Key components of Scyron's solution for CJSSS:

DEMON manager                         DEMON edit
DEMON extract                            DEMON present
DEMON review                             DEMON brief

Scyron will provide an in-depth Business Case of our CJSSS solution upon request.