Banca de DEFESA: DJACY LOPES DO NASCIMENTO JUNIOR

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STUDENT : DJACY LOPES DO NASCIMENTO JUNIOR
DATE: 26/03/2025
TIME: 18:00
LOCAL: Video Conferência
TITLE:

Application of Neural Networks for Predicting the Processing Time of Judicial Cases at the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ)

KEY WORDS:

Artificial Neural Networks; Judicial Prediction; SHAP Values; Machine Learning; Artificial Intelligence; STJ.

PAGES: 108
BIG AREA: Outra
AREA: Multidisciplinar
SUMMARY:

The slowness in judicial proceedings represents a critical challenge for the Brazilian Judiciary, negatively impacting operational efficiency and public perception of justice. This study aimed to develop and validate a predictive model using artificial neural networks, specifically the Multi-Layer Perceptron (MLP), to enhance the accuracy in predicting the overall processing duration of judicial cases at the Superior Tribunal de Justiça (STJ). A quantitative exploratory and explanatory methodology was applied, emphasizing advanced machine learning techniques, including RandomizedSearchCV for hyperparameter optimization. The dataset comprised over 600,000 judicial cases completed by the STJ from January 2023 to June 2024, extracted from the National Justice Council's (CNJ) "Justice in Numbers" panel. The developed algorithm demonstrated high predictive performance, achieving a determination coefficient (R²) of 0.9243 and a Mean Absolute Error (MAE) of 71 days. Additionally, the SHapley Additive exPlanations (SHAP Values) analysis identified "Judging Body" (Órgão Julgador) as the most influential variable affecting case duration predictions. Practically, this model can be integrated into the STJ's case management system, enabling strategic resource optimization and proactive management of lengthy judicial processes. Academically, this research contributes to expanding knowledge on artificial intelligence applications in the Judiciary.

COMMITTEE MEMBERS:
Interna - 2377637 - CHRISTIANA SOARES DE FREITAS
Interno - 404923 - EDUARDO TADEU VIEIRA
Externo à Instituição - MONTGOMERY WELLINGTON MUNIZ - STJ
Presidente - 1122873 - SERGIO RICARDO MIRANDA NAZARE