Bill > H4499

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, remote video interpreting system, content management system, wireless internet access, and digital signage, as well as to replace case management systems for the trial, appellate, and supreme judicial courts. - Providing $35 million to establish modern and secure judiciary systems, including digital security systems, replacement of physical security hardware, and centralized law enforcement communication systems. - Providing $35 million to modernize court administrative operations, including voice over internet protocol phone systems, energy management systems, data storage, enterprise resource planning, virtual private network, and increased bandwidth. - Authorizing the electronic imprinting of court seals and electronic signatures on various court documents and records. - Enabling the electronic filing and maintenance of court records and documents. Overall, this bill aims to comprehensively modernize the technology infrastructure and capabilities of the Massachusetts judiciary to improve access, security, and efficiency.

Budget and Finance

Joint Committee on the Judiciary (J)

https://malegislature.gov/Bills/192/H4499