Courtroom Technology
Our Commitment
The Jackson County Circuit Court is dedicated to providing fair, accessible, and timely justice for all. Our goal is to uphold the rule of law, protect individual rights, and help resolve conflicts efficiently and respectfully.
Technology Partnership
To support this commitment, Jackson County and the Circuit Court have partnered to provide modern courtroom technology designed to:
- Improve the quality of courtroom presentations
- Reduce costs for litigants
- Increase access to justice
- Enhance courtroom security
- Strengthen public trust and confidence
Courtroom technologies and services are available to parties without cost and are subject to the following conditions:
- Advanced scheduling and availability of equipment
- Advanced testing of private/personal devices and media
To prepare for presenting evidence in the courtroom, please schedule a testing appointment approximately 7 days prior to the hearing. This will ensure evidence played from a personal device displays correctly on the courtroom televisions. Please fill out the below form. If you have any questions, please contact the Analyst team at 541-776-7171 Ext 35062.
Equipment Testing Request Form
- WiFi Internet Access
- The Court offers free, guest WiFi internet access in most areas of the courthouse. The Court cannot guarantee access, availability, or speed and does not provide technical support to users of the guest WiFi network.
- To access: Select 'OJD Guest Wi-Fi' and 'Accept' the OJD Guest Wireless Use policy statement in the web browser. Devices that cannot open a web page (like Apple TV) will not be able to access the guest WiFi.
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Webex Remote Appearances
All remote hearing requests must be pre-approved by a Judge. If granted to appear via video, the Court will connect parties to the courtroom through Webex. Telephonic appearances with multiple remote parties can also be facilitated through Webex.
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IP Video Conferencing Equipment (H.323 compatible)
- All remote hearing requests must be pre-approved by a Judge.
- Polycom video conference systems are available in all Courtrooms.
- User is required to setup far-end video conference location. Please include that information in your schedule request.
- During the hearing, the Court will place the call to the remote location.
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Display Digital Evidence
Main display available: 55” HDTV
- Elmo – Reserve a Court-supplied unit to digitally display photos or documents.
- Counsel Laptop – Connect your personal laptop at any counsel table for PowerPoint Presentations, or to display content accessible from your laptop.
- Please bring your HDMI and/or VGA cables to connect to the counsel table.
- User must supply any required adaptors (e.g. Display port to HDMI).
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Audio
- Present audio evidence from any device via 3.5 audio cables or through an HDMI cable.
- Please bring your cables with you to connect to the counsel table.
- ADA-approved, integrated, wireless assisted listening devices are available in each courtroom.
Please request a device from the courtroom clerk prior to the start of your hearing. All assisted listening devices must be returned to the courtroom clerk at the end of each hearing.