Summary
The county's court case management system dates to 1997 and handles records for nearly every justice agency. The Clerk of Courts has taken over its governance and is working toward a full replacement, which should mean easier public access to records, better security, and fewer system outages.
At a glance
- Total mentions
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- Last 30 days
- 1
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 27, 2026.
Impact analysis
The clerk's office returned $2 million in earmarked funds the county no longer needs this year, and is reallocating resources within its own budget for the work.
Anyone who uses the courts — residents paying fines, attorneys, judges, and law enforcement — will get faster, safer, more user-friendly access to case information.
Mentions & discussions (2)
Staff Meeting — October 27, 2026
The county's court case management system dates to 1997 and handles records for nearly every justice agency. The Clerk of Courts has taken over its governance and is working toward a full replacement, which should mean easier public access to records, better security, and fewer system outages.
Regular Meeting — March 19, 2026
Commissioners approved transferring oversight of the court management system (CMS Net) from the Court of Common Pleas to the Clerk of Courts. All nine participating court agencies unanimously agreed to the move, which aims to improve coordination between courts, clerks, and law enforcement.
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