Bill > H1520

This bill aims to improve and modernize the information technology systems and capacities of the judiciary in Massachusetts. The key provisions include: 1. Providing $94 million to establish digital courthouses and courtrooms, including an access to justice portal, remote video interpreting system, content management system, wireless internet access, and a new case management system for the trial court. 2. Providing $35 million to establish modern and secure digital security systems, such as video surveillance, duress systems, and communication equipment. 3. Providing $35 million to modernize court administrative operations, including voice over internet protocol phone systems, energy management systems, data storage, enterprise resource planning, and increased bandwidth. 4. Authorizing the state treasurer to issue bonds to fund these projects. 5. Allowing for the electronic imprinting of court seals and signatures, as well as the use of electronic dockets and records, to facilitate the transition to a digital court system. The bill aims to bring the Massachusetts judiciary into the digital age and enhance the security, access, and efficiency of the court system.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H1520