Technology Office
The Court Technology Office of the Administrative Office of the Courts is responsible for the design, planning, programming, implementation, support and training for all court technology circuit wide. The department’s staff of seventeen evaluates new technology for purchase, trains staff, develops custom applications, troubleshoots, repairs, installs and relocates equipment as needed. The department’s help desks handles approximately 7,000 service request annually as well as providing “off-hour standby support”. This includes computers, communication, applications, video, audio, Internet and Intranet technology. This office also acts as the liaison to the Information Technology Departments in both Pasco and Pinellas counties and the Office of the State Court Administrator IT department.
Information Systems
The Courts Technology Office supports a wide area network connecting the seven court locations in Pasco and Pinellas counties. This network provides email, file sharing, internet access, case management system access, printer and resource sharing to over four hundred personal computer circuit wide in courtrooms and offices. Technical assistance and training is provided on computer software, hardware, and case management systems.
Courtroom Technology
The circuit has available, audio/visual equipment for the presentation of multimedia based evidence at all locations within the circuit. This equipment consists of both built-in and mobile equipment and includes items such as projectors, screens, HD displays, document cameras, wireless laptop interfaces, and wireless presentation equipment. These systems allow litigants to present various forms of multimedia based documentation and evidence such as PowerPoint presentations, video depositions, electronic documents, security video and other multimedia based information in the courtrooms. All of the equipment is available at no charge on a first come, first served basis. Some systems and equipment will require training prior to usage, and training is available for all the equipment provided by the Sixth Judicial Circuit. Please be sure to you arrange training requests a minimum of 72 hours prior to your proceedings.
To schedule training on AV equipment, or discuss your presentation needs, please call the Court Technology Office-Video Operations at (727) 453-7928.
Videoconference Technology
The Video Operations section provides circuit-wide design, maintenance and support for advanced video conferencing technologies. Video conferencing technology used by the court include both hardware (H323/SIP) and software based (Zoom, MS Teams) technology. Videoconference hearings to the Circuit’s two detention facilities have been taking place since the mid 1980’s, saving the community thousands of dollars in transportation costs, and an immeasurable reduction in the security risks associated with the transport of inmates. The systems can also be used for remote testimony to any of the Circuit’s 61 courtrooms. Use of this technology during trials can substantially reduce the travel and lodging expense to the Courts, taxpayers and litigants.
Contact the Court Technology Office/Video Operations Office at (727) 453-7928 for additional information, to reserve equipment or schedule a conference.
Coordination of these events can be complicated; a minimum of five business days’ notice is required.
Internet & Intranet
The Sixth Judicial Circuit was one of the first circuits in Florida to install and maintain a web site. Internet and Intranet servers are used to provide information to Judges, Judicial Assistants, staff and the public. New information is constantly being added to support our users and inform the public.
Available Courtroom Technology by Location
Pasco County |
|
All Courtrooms |
Large HD Displays, Wireless Laptop Interfaces, Document Cameras, Video Tele-Conferencing, *Wolfvision Cynap Core wireless presentation, Assistive Listening Devices, Digital Court Reporting. |
|
|
All Courtrooms |
Large HD Displays, Wireless Laptop Interfaces, Document Cameras, Video Tele-Conferencing, *Wolfvision Cynap Core wireless presentation, Assistive Listening Devices, Digital Court Reporting. |
|
|
Pinellas County |
|
Courtroom 1 |
Large HD Displays, Wireless Laptop Interfaces, Document Cameras, Video Tele-Conferencing, *Wolfvision Cynap Core wireless presentation, Assistive Listening Devices, Digital Court Reporting. |
|
|
All Courtrooms |
Large HD Displays, Wireless Laptop Interfaces, Document Cameras, Video Tele-Conferencing, *Wolfvision Cynap Core wireless presentation, Assistive Listening Devices, Digital Court Reporting. |
|
|
All Courtrooms |
Projector/Screen, Wireless Laptop Interfaces, Document Cameras, Video Tele-Conferencing, Assistive Listening Devices |
|
Must be reserved prior to courtroom use and have prior training |
|
|
All Courtrooms |
Large HD Displays, Wireless Laptop Interfaces, Document Cameras, Video Tele-Conferencing, *Wolfvision Cynap Core wireless presentation, Assistive Listening Devices, Digital Court Reporting. |
|
|
All Courtrooms |
Large HD Displays, Wireless Laptop Interfaces, Document Cameras, Video Tele-Conferencing, *Wolfvision Cynap Core wireless presentation, Assistive Listening Devices, Digital Court Reporting. |
*Wolfvision Cynap Core wireless presentation systems allow the users to wirelessly project electronic based evidence (I E. video, photos, sound clips, documents etc.) from most any device that has Apple Airplay, Chromecast or Miracast capability.
For additional information about these systems contact the Sixth Judicial Circuit Court Technology Office at 727-453-7928.