DA plans on-line portal for access to Athens-Clarke, Oconee criminal justice system

District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez says her office will work with a tech company to set up an on-line dashboard that will provide what she calls “convenient access” to information about the criminal justice system in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties. Gonzalez says the rollout of the website is expected in the fall.

From Western Circuit DA Deborah Gonzalez…

Western Circuit District Attorney Deborah Gonzalez today announced that Luminosity, Inc. will be assisting her office in developing an online dashboard that will for the first time provide the public with convenient access to basic facts about the criminal justice system in Athens-Clarke and Oconee counties.

The DA’s office and Luminosity have entered into an agreement under which they will work together to map out the data contained in the office’s computerized case management system, develop metrics for evaluating priority issues and create an online data dashboard that members of the public will find easy to use. As part of its commitment to public service, Luminosity will provide consulting services on a pro bono (free of charge) basis.

The project is an outgrowth of Gonzalez’s commitment to informing the public about the work of the office. “As I stated on my first day in office less than three months ago, any public agency that is serious about accomplishing its stated goals will emphasize monitoring its progress and being transparent about the degree of its success,” DA Gonzalez said. “This project is an important first step toward achieving that goal and delivering on my promise to bring transparency and accountability to this office.”

Luminosity, Inc. is a women-owned small business whose mission is to advance pretrial justice in America. For nearly two decades, it has leveraged data analytics and to improve public safety, fairness, and cost effectiveness in communities across the country. “After partnering with jurisdictions ranging from New York City to Charlotte, NC, we are excited to offer our experience and expertise on these issues to the people of Athens-Clarke and Oconee Counties,” said Luminosity Director of Data Analytics Dr. Marie VanNostrand.

Work on the project will begin immediately, and completion and public launch of the data portal is scheduled for the fall of 2021.

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