Gauging the efficiency of magistrates and of judicial courts in the state of Ceará, Brazil: the system of Eficiência.jus

Abstract

This paper aims to outline the characteristics of Eficiência.jus, a Decision-making Support System for gauging the efficiency of judicial courts and magistrates. This system is based on the methodology known as "Data Envelopment Analysis" (DEA). The Eficiência.jus system was developed in order to produce statistically analyzed information aimed at helping the decision-making process of managers and to serve as objective support for promotion in the careers of state judges. While characterizing the system, the paper also promotes a discussion focused on the managerial difficulties encountered at the time of its conception and development. It also emphasizes the basic organizational conditions required for it to be fully operational.

Keywords:
Efficiency; Court Management; Magistrates; Decision-making Support System; Data Envelopment Analysis