Bill > H4829

This bill aims to improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the Massachusetts judiciary. The key provisions include: - Providing $94 million to establish digital courthouses and courtrooms, including an access to justice portal for electronic filing and access to case information, a remote video interpreting system, a content management system for electronically filed documents and court operations, wireless internet access in courthouses, and digital signage. It also funds planning for a new case management system and replacement of the appellate court case management system. - Providing $35 million to establish modern and secure digital security systems, including video surveillance, duress systems, security scanning, and law enforcement communication systems. - Providing $35 million for technological modernization of court administrative operations, including voice over IP phone systems, energy management systems, data storage, enterprise resource planning, virtual private network access, and increased bandwidth. - Authorizing the use of electronic signatures and seals for various court documents and processes. - Allowing electronic maintenance and filing of court records. The bill aims to comprehensively upgrade the judiciary's information technology infrastructure and capabilities to improve accessibility, security, and administrative efficiency.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/191/H4829