Jury Management System Modernization Case Study

This case study details the evolution of Jury Systems Incorporated's jury management solutions, focusing on the transition from a character-based system to a modern Windows-based platform utilizing Rocket Visual COBOL. The document outlines the challenges faced by the company, including the need for a user-friendly interface and the integration of relational databases. It describes the origins of the Jury+ Classic system, developed in collaboration with the Los Angeles Superior Court, and the subsequent advancements leading to the Jury+ Next Generation and Web Generation systems. The case study highlights the seamless transition to a web-based solution, which enhances user productivity through an intuitive interface and reduced transaction clicks. Additionally, it discusses the benefits of cloud hosting via Amazon Web Services, ensuring clients have access to the latest features and maintenance ease. The document emphasizes the strategic choice of COBOL as a development language, which has allowed Jury Systems to adapt and evolve their offerings over decades.