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Corrections seeks ongoing funding for digital court access and public-records software
Summary
Idaho Department of Correction asked for recurring funds to maintain digital platforms that provide in-custody access to legal research and to manage public records and other transparency workloads; lawmakers requested cost breakdowns and justification.
The Idaho Department of Correction told the Joint Finance Preparations Committee on Feb. 4 it needs ongoing operating funds to maintain and expand three primary transparency tools: a public-records management system, an access-to-courts database and LexisNexis legal research access for people in custody.
Director Josh Tewalt and budget analyst Noah Peterson described a package that includes continuing subscription costs…
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