Most of Connecticut’s criminal justice system personnel are currently working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The criminal courts are staffed by a skeleton crew of Judges, lawyers and court support. The Rules Committee has allowed for the emergency suspension of procedures requiring in-person presence in court or chambers. All of this has brought about a new day for technology in our courts.
In the midst of crisis management to ensure rule of law is maintained, there has been a necessary increased reliance on technology. “Virtual” and “Zoom” have become part of our daily vocabulary. While these changes have been forced on an unexpecting criminal justice system, they present an opportunity to thoughtfully reevaluate what we do and why we do it.
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