Name: What Solutions Are Hiding in Your Court Data?
Start: 2024-09-19T13:15:00-0600
End: 2024-09-19T14:15:00-0600

Thursday September 19, 2024 1:15pm - 2:15pm MDT

TBA

The Utah Bar Foundation embarked on a data research project, supported by The Pew Charitable Trusts, to examine eviction and debt collection case filings in the Utah State Courts. We compared case outcomes for defendants referred to a dedicated eviction/debt collection calendar and given pro bono assistance versus those that didn't. The goal - make recommendations that improve case outcomes for all parties (courts, defendants, plaintiffs, lenders). Come hear about the lessons learned and the recommendations made to the Utah State Courts and the Utah State Legislature as some unsettling trends were discovered through this data research.

Speakers

Casey Chiappetta

Principal Associate, The Pew Charitable Trusts

Casey Chiappetta is a principal associate for Pew’s courts and communities project, where she works with states to identify data-informed solutions to improve how debt collection lawsuits are adjudicated, supports court openness initiatives, and researches how courts can more effectively... Read More →