Committee moves to report House bill to fund judicial computer system; measure passes 33-0 A legislative committee voted unanimously to report a House bill that, the record states, would amend Title 42 to provide funding for the administrative office of the Pennsylvania Court's Judicial Computer System; the motion passed 33 to nothing.

A Pennsylvania legislative committee just passed a critical measure to fund the state's judicial computer system with a unanimous 33-0 vote!

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Commission endorses Carbon Creek contract and updates timeline for CASER replacement system The commission approved a service contract with Carbon Creek Consulting to support development of the Commission on Sentencing Records Exchange (CASER); staff said the project is about halfway done and running 1–2 months behind schedule while user testing continues.

The Commission on Sentencing Records Exchange (CASER) is halfway to completion but facing delays—find out how a new consulting contract is set to keep the project on track!

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Pennsylvania imposes heavy civil penalties for deepfake campaign advertisements Pennsylvania courts can fine deceptive campaigns up to $250,000 for deepfake ads.

Pennsylvania is cracking down on deceptive deepfake ads with fines that could reach a staggering $250,000!

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Legislature proposes bill to curb frivolous custody modification filings in family courts Legislators aim to streamline custody modification requests requiring proof of changed circumstances.

The Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee is taking a stand against frivolous custody modification filings that waste court time and resources—could a new bill change the game?

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Pennsylvania House Bill 1493 mandates racial data collection in criminal cases Lawmakers pass Bill 1493 to enhance racial data transparency in Pennsylvania's criminal courts

Pennsylvania just took a bold step towards equality by passing Bill 1493, which mandates racial data collection in criminal cases for greater transparency.

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Pennsylvania lawmakers propose changes to name change petition process Legislators introduce bill refining court procedures for legal name change in Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania lawmakers are shaking things up by proposing a new bill that could simplify the legal name change process for everyone!

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County officials discuss cybersecurity funding for local courts amid statewide concerns County governments fund their cybersecurity, but the budget lacks support for upgrades.

Pennsylvania's local courts are at risk as funding for cybersecurity upgrades remains nonexistent, raising alarming questions about the protection of sensitive judicial information.

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