Predicting Case Processing Times in Norwegian Lower Courts Using Machine Learning Algorithms

• In Event: Computational Methods: New Approaches and Applications

Brief Overview

A majority of Norwegian courts violate the parliament’s goal of case processing times. In this paper, we assess the potential of using machine learning algorithms to predict case processing times in the Norwegian lower appeals courts.

Authors

• Henrik Litlere Bentsen, Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE)

• Jon Kaare Skiple, Norwegian Research Centre (NORCE)

• Gunnar Grendstad, University of Bergen

• Malcolm Langford, University of Oslo