2024 Annual Report

MODERNIZING ACCESS TO JUSTICE INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGY TO OPTIMIZE SERVICES

NETWORK, INFRASTRUCTURE, & SYSTEMS Improving access to justice by employing cost effective technology solutions remains a key focus for the court. These advancements have had a positive impact on the community by increasing remote access to court services and reducing the need for on-site visits. In the past year, Court Technology Services (CTS) has spearheaded projects to enhance efficiency, expand public access, and modernize courtroom and administrative technologies. These include replacing and upgrading workstation hardware and operating systems, audio/visual equipment in the courtrooms, and the development of internal tools and applications. There are also many future plans to continue modernizing. These initiatives have reinforced our commitment to providing solutions that support the Court’s Strategic Plan of modernizing our court. CYBERSECURITY Like many public and private sector agencies, with greater adoption of technology and digital transformation, brings greater cybersecurity risks. The court continues to strengthen its cybersecurity posture to mitigate threats and respond to incidents as they occur so as not to disrupt court operations or service to the public.

CASE INFORMATION TOOL IMPROVEMENTS

The year 2024 brought users numerous enhancements to the Court Access Portal , including: Implementation of eCheck payment options. Addition of a Review Queue for Pre-filing Public Access. JUDICIAL CASE INFORMATION TOOL Developing SCRIPTA , the digital case file viewer for judicial officers, was one of our top priorities. We have successfully expanded its use to encompass all litigation types. Last year, we initiated the final and one of the most complex case types: Juvenile. These improvements align with the court’s Digital Transformation Initiative, which aims for a file-free environment. This initiative will enable users and staff to access documents instantly, reducing the court's dependency on physical copies and minimizing logistical challenges.

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