How Virtual Courts Are Improving Access to Justice

Today’s virtual court technology goes well beyond simple videoconferencing: As many jurisdictions began experimenting with virtual court to maintain access to justice throughout the pandemic, the lessons learned from their experiences have led to the introduction of more robust virtual court solutions.

From integrating with records and payment systems to mirroring in-person court processes — this white paper explores how these modern virtual court solutions can simplify staff workflows and help more defendants exercise their legal rights.

This paper examines:

• How new technology solutions are helping address virtual court challenges and previous limitations
• Lessons learned from jurisdictions that experimented with this approach during the pandemic
• The advantages of conducting court proceedings virtually, including expanding access to justice