The Judge and the Computer: How Best `Decision Support'?

Author: Leith P.  

Publisher: Springer Publishing Company

ISSN: 0924-8463

Source: Artificial Intelligence and Law, Vol.6, Iss.2-4, 1998-01, pp. : 289-309

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Abstract

One of the important lessons learned from the early expert consultants is that excellent decision-making performance does not guarantee user acceptance. (1981) Version 2.1 is the final release of ASSYST. During the past several years, the Sentencing Commission has informally surveyed probation officers at training sessions to determine the usefulness of the ASSYST guideline application software. On the whole we have found that the ASSYST program is not frequently used. After balancing the program's usefulness with the resources required to keep it updated, we have decided to discontinue maintaining ASSYST. (1996) This is a rule-based advisory program related to the US Sentencing Commission's task. For a description of this in AI terms, see Simon & Gaes, 1989.