The board voted unanimously to enter a three‑year contract with Journal Technologies to replace the state‑hosted CourtView system after repeated outages; officials said the shared, AWS‑hosted system will improve uptime, reporting and interfaces with DMV and public‑safety databases.

A Philadelphia lawyer makes the case for why public transit is crucial for a fair justice system.

Judge O'Neil told the Public Safety Committee that shortages in prosecutors and public defenders have grown worse, forcing at least one court cancellation and prompting renewed local efforts on recruitment and case‑processing reforms.

The article explores the growing conflict between tennis and pickleball players over limited public court access across Canada. Experts highlight that the root issue is insufficient recreational facilities for all sports, not just these two. Matti Siemiaty argues that communities need more parks and recreational spaces to accommodate rising demand, as these areas often get overlooked in urban planning. The piece details how cities treat recreation departments as low-priority, leading to underinvestment in public spaces. Solutions proposed include increasing funding for parks and rec programs, as well as rethinking urban development to prioritize active lifestyles. The article emphasizes that access to recreational spaces shapes community identity and health, calling for cities to take recreation seriously as a key component of livable, healthy environments.

Volunteer attorney Felix Sharp and Legal Aid managing attorney Jennifer Perkins said pro bono clinics both protect clients in court and strengthen volunteers' legal skills; speakers pointed to partnerships with court clerks, employers and community groups.

Committee members discuss proposed Judges Act to create 66 new district court judgeships.

Executive Director Draco Palmer told the commission the office is expanding staff and space after a roughly 200% increase in complaints; staff also submitted a rules proposal to the state Supreme Court to clarify the commission’s access to court records, with a June 2 comment deadline.

Colin Charbonneau described a proposed agreement for deputy public defenders to attend Cheney district court first appearances (estimated ~80 per year) to advise on probable cause and release conditions; the arrangement is hourly, renewable annually and will be placed on next Tuesday’s consent agenda.

The Supreme Court’s Decision in Lackey v. Stinnie and What It Means for Plaintiffs’ Access to Courts On Tuesday, February 25th, the U.S. Supreme

The committee adopted an amendment to allow courts to transfer billing authority or issue substitute numbers for victims on shared cell plans, waive filing fees and order confidentiality; sponsors say the change helps victims cut an abuser’s access to their communications.

House passes public safety budget with $4M for automated court access system.

New amendments grant victims more rights to participate in court proceedings.

Angela Zakowski, director of the Vermont Landlords Association, told the Senate Judiciary Committee that H.772 would modestly speed some evictions but raised concerns that draft 1.2's new "ongoing or repeated threat" language and removed provisions could limit enforcement and burden landlords and courts.

The Fairfield County Clerk of Courts is the “keeper of the records” and is the public’s gateway to the Court system.

The Utah Senate passed Second Substitute Senate Bill 134 on Jan. 26, 2026, voting 21–8 to add Supreme Court justices, Court of Appeals judges and district court judges plus staff; proponents cited record appellate caseloads, opponents warned of cost and politicization.

Senate Bill 134 would add judges and staff across Utah’s judiciary — two Supreme Court justices, two Court of Appeals justices and three district judges among other staff — and carries an ongoing fiscal estimate in the millions. The committee approved the package (7–2) after extensive public comment urging that resources instead go to lower-court staffing.