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Judiciary highlights virtual courts, cybersecurity priorities and expungement processing challenges
Summary
Witnesses described expanded virtual proceedings, active cybersecurity defenses and remaining bottlenecks in expungement processing; committee members requested further data on technology needs and federal funding risks for child support programs.
Judiciary leaders told the Assembly Budget Committee that virtual proceedings have improved access for low‑risk matters but that several technology and cybersecurity priorities remain.
Acting administrative director Michael Blee said municipal courts and many case conferences have successfully moved online — “about 80 to 90%” of municipal proceedings — and that virtual hearings save time and expense for litigants. He cautioned that final hearings, jury trials and…
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