Report to Congress on the optimal utilization of judicial resources: February 2001

Abstract

The Judiciary continues with its efforts in virtually every program area to improveproductivity and efficiency and to reduce costs. The efforts listed in the fifth annualReport to Congress on the Optimal Utilization of Judicial Resources underscore theJudiciary’s continuing commitment to being a good steward of public funds. The reportalso demonstrates the sense of cost consciousness that has become ingrained at alllevels of Judiciary management and policy making. Produced at congressional request,this year’s report highlights new accomplishments and progress made since the February2000 report and reemphasizes important initiatives.