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Surprisingly, most justice technology tools lack evidence of improving outcomes, but text-message reminders show a remarkable 20% increase in court appearances!

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Jason Tashay: Research shows we still don’t know what works in justice technology
Jason Tashay tells Talk Justice that the field lacks rigorous evidence linking most justice technology to improved outcomes; the clearest result, he says, is text-message reminders, which randomized trials show increase court appearances by roughly 20%.
citizenportal.ai
September 26, 2026 at 3:43 PM
Accessibility in our courts starts with listening
Share your experience in the OCAC's Court Accessibility Survey & help shape better services for persons with disabilities: www.surveymonkey.com/r/OCACSurveyEN
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December 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Nevada's new Assembly Bill 159 promises to revolutionize the way domestic violence protection orders are processed, ensuring victims can access urgent help around the clock.

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Nevada court streamlines domestic violence order process with 24/7 availability
Nevada courts to issue temporary orders for domestic violence cases 24/7 for larger counties.
citizenportal.ai
April 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
The Colorado Access to Justice Commission has unveiled critical findings that expose gaps in court guidance and propose innovative solutions to make legal help more accessible for all Coloradans.

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Colorado commission highlights lack of centralized court guidance, $4M annual civil legal aid fund and plan to expand help
The Colorado Access to Justice Commission released findings from 22 listening sessions that identified gaps in centralized court guidance, understaffed courts, and a $4,000,000-a-year civil legal aid fund; the commission recommends regulatory changes including licensed legal paraprofessionals and a statewide self-help website.
citizenportal.ai
February 18, 2026 at 1:42 AM
As Oakland County's judges face a staggering 58% surge in civil cases, a critical bill aims to preserve a third judgeship to manage the growing workload.

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Oakland County judge and sponsor urge preservation of third judgeship amid caseload increases
Chief Judge Diane D'Agostino and Rep. Steele testified in favor of HB4833 to preserve the third judgeship on the 48th District Court bench, citing large increases in civil caseloads driven by recent statutory changes and specialty court duties; SCALE's secondary review was referenced and court leadership requested committee consideration.
citizenportal.ai
November 2, 2025 at 6:43 AM
In a Texas courtroom, the fate of Eric Cepeda hangs in the balance as he seeks to waive the financial burden of GPS monitoring fees—will justice prevail?

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Eric Cepeda seeks motion to waive GPS fees in court
Court reviews Eric Cepeda's request to waive GPS monitoring fees through testimony.
citizenportal.ai
March 22, 2025 at 7:19 AM
Nearly half of U.S. adults with disabilities live in households that have had a court case—significantly higher than adults without disabilities.

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March 11, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Pretrial services are stepping up to support homeless individuals in navigating the justice system, aiming for quicker court proceedings to reduce incarceration rates.

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Pretrial services aim to support homeless individuals in navigating court cases
Program focuses on quick court proceedings to prevent incarceration of vulnerable populations
citizenportal.ai
March 22, 2025 at 5:04 AM