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Utah chief justice urges investment in court technology, staff pay and new access programs
Summary
Chief Justice Durant told the Utah Legislature the judiciary expanded virtual hearings and launched programs — MyCase, online dispute resolution and a legal-innovation sandbox — but warned judicial assistants are underpaid and the branch needs $3.9 million ongoing to stabilize staffing.
Chief Justice Durant addressed the Utah Legislature in a virtual State of the Judiciary, praising long-serving Justice Dino Jimenez and outlining efforts to expand access to justice through technology and new offices.
Durant said the judiciary relied heavily on virtual hearing technology during the pandemic, noting virtual court appearances "brought court to the people," reduced travel expenses for rural residents and increased participation. He also warned that remote proceedings created new operational burdens — more work for judicial assistants and IT staff — that require continued investment.
The chief justice highlighted several programs designed to improve access and efficiency. He described MyCase, a free online portal that lets parties…
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