A Computer Simulation of a Court of Summary Jurisdiction

Abstract

Simulation is a computing technique used to study dynamic systems by creating a “picture” of the working system in the computer. Attempts have been made to simulate various aspects of the Criminal Justice System in both the United States and Canada. This article describes the first simulation of any aspect of the Criminal Justice System in Australia. It describes a simulation model of the Adelaide Magistrates' Court and compares the simulation with data from various sources which can be used to describe that system.