I thought this might be of interest to folks. It might help spur a technology project in your community or at least offer an opportunity to approach a new potential community partner. The announcement comes from the Minnesota Judicial Branch…
Judicial Branch Accepting Applications for Court Technology Fund
Posted: Monday, June 23, 2014
The 2013 Legislature, per Minn. §357.021, created a technology fund intended to assist justice partners with technology needs including acquisition, development, support, and maintenance, and upgrades to computer systems, equipment and devices, network systems, electronic records, filings and payment systems, interactive video teleconferencing, and online services.
The justice partners that may submit applications to request the technology funds are:
- The Judicial Branch
- County and City Attorney Offices
- The Board of Public Defense
- Qualified Legal Services Programs as defined under M.S. 480.24
- Correction Agencies
- Part-time Public Defender Offices
Applications are due to Dan Ostdiek at the MN Judicial Branch, Dan.Ostdiek@courts.state.mn.us, by August 11, 2014.
A WebEx session will be scheduled on July 10, 2014, to provide an overview of the process and address any questions. To sign up for this WebEx session, please contact Debbie.Stadt@courts.state.mn.us by July 7, 2014.