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Title
Judicial Branch Technology | IT Modernization Funding, Fiscal Year 2026-27 (Action Required)
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Summary
Summary
The fiscal year 2026-27 judicial branch budget includes approximately $12.5 million IT Modernization local court grant funding. The Technology Committee proposes the enclosed grant funding allocations following an application and review process in which projects were evaluated and--for the first time--ranked to inform the funding recommendations. This updated approach supports funding the most impactful projects that align with the judicial branch’s technology goals and funding priorities.
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Recommendation
Recommendation
The Technology Committee recommends that the Judicial Council, effective July 20, 2026, allocate approximately $12.5 million to trial and appellate courts in fiscal year 2026-27 for judicial branch technology modernization. The proposed allocations are included as Attachment A, IT Modernization Funding Local Court Grants: Proposed Allocations for FY 2026-27.
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Speakers
Speakers
Hon. Maria D. Hernandez, Chair, Judicial Council Technology Committee
Mr. David Slayton, Vice-Chair, Judicial Council Technology Committee