Summary
The courts' 15-year-old electronic recording system is failing mid-trial — one judge had to move her trial to another courtroom. A vendor was chosen in August 2026, but the pilot was shelved over funding; the judge says a clean trial record is legally essential.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The bid award exists but the funding was deferred to the 2027 capital process.
Defendants, victims and appellate courts all depend on complete, reliable trial records.
Trials are being delayed and records put at risk while the equipment ages.
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