Court Innovations

Court Innovations develops and implements online negotiation systems for courts and constituents.

Based in Ann Arbor, Mich., Court Innovations is a spin out from the University of Michigan Law School. Matterhorn allows courts to handle many high-volume infractions completely online, saving citizens and courts time and money. Rather than limiting judicial or law enforcement discretion, Matterhorn enables decision-makers to resolve cases more efficiently and equitably. Its 24/7 access and education component empowers defendants to work with the court to resolve minor violations informally, and at a convenient time. Matterhorn from Court Innovations allows courts to handle many high-volume infractions, disputes and outstanding warrants online. Physically appearing in court to mediate a traffic ticket or warrant is difficult for a lot of citizens. People are forced to leave their homes, find arrangements for their children, or take a day off work to appear in front of a judge. It is inconvenient and intimidating for many. This was the driving force behind Matterhorn by Court Innovations: a simpler and easier way to access the court system. Matterhorn is an online case resolution platform that developed at the University of Michigan Law School with the intention of making this process more efficient for everyone involved. With courts, law enforcement officers, and prosecuting offices being busier than ever, online case resolution makes their jobs easier, faster, and more successful, while granting citizens access the court system from the comfort of their own home. Mediating traffic tickets and warrants online is a more effective solution for courts and citizens alike! It takes significantly less time, fewer resources, and no stressful scheduling conflicts. It also allows citizens to stay at home or at work, law enforcement to stay on the streets, and judges to take on cases that must be held in court.