Missouri 2022 Regular Session

Missouri Senate Bill SB1122

Introduced

2/1/22

Refer

3/7/22

Caption

Modifies the expiration dates for provisions relating to court automation

Impact

The bill introduces a court automation committee responsible for overseeing the management and disbursement of funds within the newly created statewide court automation fund. This committee will consist of various judicial officials and representatives from the Missouri Bar, appointed to ensure professional oversight. Furthermore, the committee is tasked with the development and execution of a comprehensive plan for a statewide court automation system, inclusive of exploring pilot projects and implementing stringent standards for data privacy and security pertaining to judicial records, thereby enhancing the efficiency and confidentiality of court operations.

Summary

Senate Bill 1122 proposes the establishment of the 'Statewide Court Automation Fund' within the state treasury, aimed at funding the automation of judicial record keeping. This bill repeals the previous version of section 476.055 and enacts a new section designed to gather and allocate funds specifically for the modernization of the state's judicial documentation processes. The fund will accrue finances from various sources, including fees, grants, and sales related to court automation initiatives, and will be used strictly for those specified purposes as appropriated by the general assembly.

Contention

The proposed legislation may face discussions regarding the distribution of control over court processes and the implementation of new technologies. Stakeholders may express concern about the potential costs incurred by judicial circuits in adapting to new systems. Importantly, no circuit court can be compelled to change its operating system without the committee providing necessary funding and resources, ensuring that local court systems are not unduly burdened. This legislative measure emphasizes the necessity of strict adherence to security protocols in handling confidential judicial records, imposing penalties for violations which may stir debates around the adequacy of these safeguards in protecting sensitive information.

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