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U.S. Supreme Court

Oct. 20, 2007

Techie Justice in Action: Touting Electronic Traffic Tickets

Some day, when you get your first traffic ticket by e-mail, you can thank Justice Ming Chin of the California Supreme Court. Chin is at the forefront of a movement in the state judiciary to cut back on the use of paper records and do as much business as possible electronically.

By Laura Ernde
Daily Journal Staff Writer

      SAN FRANCISCO - Earlier this month, Ming Chin met with the state police to discuss a subject that might seem rather mundane for a justice of the California Supreme Court.
      Traffic tickets.
      But these aren't just any traffic tickets. Chin, a devoted techie, wants to see the state police start issuing ele...

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