Commissioners press judges and staff over kiosks, Odyssey reports and large misdemeanor caseloads Commissioner Price and others raised concerns about apparent backlog spikes in certain county criminal courts, questioned kiosk license costs and asked staff to pursue tools and data that better track case settings and judicial performance.

Commissioner John Wiley Price is sounding the alarm on soaring misdemeanor case backlogs and questioning if judges are making the most of their resources.

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Wyoming judiciary warns JSA fund will run out; seeks $20 filing fee increase and staff realignment to stabilize tech account Chief Justice Lynn Boom Guard told the Joint Appropriations Committee the Judicial Systems Automation (JSA) account is at risk of insolvency by fiscal 2029 and proposed moving 13 IT positions to the general fund and a bill draft to raise filing fees by $20 to bolster the account.

Wyoming's judiciary is sounding the alarm: the Judicial Systems Automation fund could run dry by 2029, jeopardizing critical court technologies unless lawmakers take action now!

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Commissioners defer funding decision for Shelby County Criminal Court technology upgrades Commissioners move to defer a $132,370 funding request for court technology improvements.

Shelby County Commissioners have postponed a crucial $132,370 funding decision for essential court technology upgrades, raising questions about budget priorities and efficiency.

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Court Members Commit to Implementing Technology Plan for Justice Improvement Members express dedication to utilizing court technology plan for ongoing justice advocacy.

California's Judicial Council is embracing a groundbreaking technology plan that promises to revolutionize the court system and ensure justice is more accessible than ever!

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Interesting paper highlight a user-centric design to courts that would mix services, technology, and adjudication. Worth a read for #A2J and #CourtTechnology experts.