Which term best describes the process of managing time and events involved in the movement of a case through the court system?

• A. The plan for jury selection
• B. The method for assigning judges to cases
• C. The process of managing time and events involved in the movement of a case through the court system
• D. The process of backlog reduction through automation

Answer: (C)

Coordinating the timing and sequence of events as a case moves through the court system is case management, often called caseflow management in court operations. This concept covers setting schedules, deadlines, and monitoring progress to ensure cases advance timely, while coordinating responsibilities among judges, prosecutors, defense, and court staff. Other options describe specific tasks or tools (like jury selection planning, judge assignments, or automation efforts) rather than the overall process of guiding a case from filing to disposition. So this term best fits the described idea.