Top 10 Trends in Legal and Courtroom Technology

This report examines 10 technology trends affecting federal, state, and local courts. Designed for judicial administrators, court IT leaders, and legal professionals, it highlights developments in AI governance, cybersecurity, digital evidence, and courtroom modernization, including the federal judiciary’s planned testing of a replacement case management system at six courts in 2026.

The report addresses growing concerns about AI-generated evidence, deepfake authentication, attorney use of generative AI, and the security of electronic court records. It also examines digital transcription, remote hearings, language accessibility, and administrative automation as courts respond to staffing shortages and increasing workloads. Readers gain an overview of emerging judicial technology priorities, policy considerations, and operational challenges shaping how courts manage proceedings, protect sensitive information, and improve public access to justice.