Courtrooms across the US continue to face a growing challenge — a significant and persistent backlog in court transcription. With rising caseloads and shrinking pools of certified court reporters, many courts are struggling to deliver timely, accurate transcripts of legal proceedings, creating ripple effects that delay appeals and postpone trials.
To address these delays, court systems are increasingly embracing technology to modernize transcription workflows. And Verbit, a leader in AI-powered transcription solutions, is playing a key role in helping courts streamline their processes and reduce these growing backlogs.
The root of the backlog crisis
At the core of the transcription bottleneck is a significant workforce challenge. Thousands of trained stenographers have retired or left the profession, and fewer new professionals are entering the field.
This shortage comes at a time when courts are facing higher-than-usual caseloads. The COVID-19 pandemic only exacerbated the issue, with many trials and hearings delayed or moved online, adding new layers of complexity to transcription efforts and increasing the volume of cases that now require documentation.
Without timely access to transcripts, appeals cannot proceed, legal teams are delayed in prepping arguments and litigants often experience prolonged legal uncertainty. These inefficiencies place a burden on court clerks and administrative staff, who are often left managing frustrated attorneys, judges, and constituents demanding updates.
The need for modern solutions
While traditional stenographic transcription remains a trusted standard in many legal settings, it’s not always a scalable or timely option. Courts are now seeking ways to augment or supplement these services in a manner that upholds accuracy, confidentiality and legal admissibility while also addressing urgent capacity concerns.
That’s where Verbit comes in.
Verbit offers a suite of legal transcription solutions created specifically to help court systems meet the demands of today’s legal environment. By leveraging advanced speech recognition technology, Verbit’s AI-powered solutions quickly deliver high-accuracy rough, standard and final drafts, helping courts improve their operational efficiencies and meet their backlog of cases.
Here’s how Verbit is making a difference:
Scalable for any court size or case volume
Whether a courthouse handles dozens or thousands of cases per month, Verbit’s solution offers quick turnarounds and is designed to scale. Courts experiencing temporary surges in hearings or with massive backlogs can tap into Verbit’s network to get back on schedule without the need for full-time staffing increases.
On-demand and remote capabilities
Modern courts must be able to support remote hearings and virtual depositions. Verbit’s solutions are built to support digital proceedings, offering live transcription and post-session documentation on demand. This helps courts maintain continuity and efficiency, regardless of format or location.
Compliance-ready and secure
Verbit meets the confidentiality, security and formatting requirements expected of court documentation. Every transcript goes through a quality assurance process, and the platform is built with the necessary safeguards for handling sensitive legal material. Courtrooms around the country — including those in Alabama, Michigan, Arizona, Nevada, California, Ohio, Florida, Oregon, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Texas, Maryland and Virginia — rely on us to uphold the integrity of their records.
Customization for court needs
We tailor our services to each court system’s specific preferences, whether that means aligning with unique formatting guidelines, integrating with case management systems or supporting jurisdiction-specific terminology.
Rely on the legal transcription leader
By embracing innovative solutions like Verbit, courts around the country can turn the tide on case backlogs, reduce pressure on staff and ensure more equitable access to legal resources. As courtrooms evolve, Verbit is helping them move forward with confidence, clearing caseloads and laying the foundation for a more efficient, technology-driven legal system.