Streamlining court recording processes
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Individual Reform: Streamlining court recording processes 2026 - 2027

Modernising court technology and improving judicial efficiency.

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No data available for the deliverable: Modernising court technology and improving judicial efficiency.

No data available for the deliverable: Modernising court technology and improving judicial efficiency.

No data available for the deliverable: Modernising court technology and improving judicial efficiency.

Summary

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, as per its Strategic Plan-2025-2030, plans to implement the Court Recording Audio-Visual Solution (CRAVS) or courtroom digital recording and communication systems to replace the outdated Court Recording Technology (CRT). The new system will modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities in courts and correctional centres. This technology will allow parties in a case to appear via video link, facilitating virtual legal processes such as appearances, remands, testimony and trials. The implementation of CRAVS is expected to reduce the number of postponements in criminal cases caused by administrative support failures by streamlining court recording processes and enhancing the management of court proceedings. The CRAVS will also enable real-time automated transcriptions of court proceedings and support AI-driven language interpretation. The department also sees Virtual Courts as a way to protect vulnerable victims, like women and children, by allowing them to attend court remotely and reduce the risk of detainee escapes and transportation costs by enabling detainees to appear via video link for case remands.

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Is it working?

The CRAVS is yet to be implemented.

Actions

The Departmentof Justice and Constitutional Development already has a Modernisation & Digitalisation Strategy in place, guiding its continuous efforts towards digital transformation and improvement.

Are there plans?

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development plans to roll out the CRAVS solution to all courts. While there are no concrete timelines, introducing it is part of the department's 2025-26 annual performance plan, so some courts may receive it during this period.

Is it on the agenda?

Part of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Developmen's strategic plan 2025-30.

Goals

To modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Summary

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, as per its Strategic Plan 2025-2030, plans to implement the Court Recording Audio-Visual Solution (CRAVS) or courtroom digital recording and communication systems to replace the outdated Court Recording Technology (CRT). The new system will modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities in courts and correctional centres. This technology will allow parties in a case to appear via video link, facilitating virtual legal processes such as appearances, remands, testimony and trials. The implementation of CRAVS is expected to reduce the number of postponements in criminal cases caused by administrative support failures by streamlining court recording processes and enhancing the management of court proceedings. The CRAVS will also enable real-time automated transcriptions of court proceedings and support AI-driven language interpretation. The department also sees Virtual Courts as a way to protect vulnerable victims, like women and children, by allowing them to attend court remotely and reduce the risk of detainee escapes and transportation costs by enabling detainees to appear via video link for case remands.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The CRAVS is yet to be implemented.

Actions

The Departmentof Justice and Constitutional Development already has a Modernisation & Digitalisation Strategy in place, guiding its continuous efforts towards digital transformation and improvement.

Are there plans?

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development plans to roll out the CRAVS solution to all courts. While there are no concrete timelines, introducing it is part of the department's 2025-26 annual performance plan, so some courts may receive it during this period. In a December budgetary review and recommendation report, the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development stated that the department of Justice and Constitutional Development has for a fourth consecutive year failed to roll out CRAVS and that given the department’s ICT challenges, CRAVS implementation remains unlikely in the near term.
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Is it on the agenda?

Part of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Developmen's strategic plan 2025-30.

Goals

To modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Summary

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, as per its Strategic Plan 2025-2030, plans to implement the Court Recording Audio-Visual Solution (CRAVS) or courtroom digital recording and communication systems to replace the outdated Court Recording Technology (CRT). The new system will modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities in courts and correctional centres. This technology will allow parties in a case to appear via video link, facilitating virtual legal processes such as appearances, remands, testimony and trials. The implementation of CRAVS is expected to reduce the number of postponements in criminal cases caused by administrative support failures by streamlining court recording processes and enhancing the management of court proceedings. The CRAVS will also enable real-time automated transcriptions of court proceedings and support AI-driven language interpretation. The department also sees Virtual Courts as a way to protect vulnerable victims, like women and children, by allowing them to attend court remotely and reduce the risk of detainee escapes and transportation costs by enabling detainees to appear via video link for case remands.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The CRAVS is yet to be implemented.

Actions

The Departmentof Justice and Constitutional Development already has a Modernisation & Digitalisation Strategy in place, guiding its continuous efforts towards digital transformation and improvement.

Are there plans?

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development plans to roll out the CRAVS solution to all courts. While there are no concrete timelines, introducing it is part of the department's 2025-26 annual performance plan, so some courts may receive it during this period. In a December budgetary review and recommendation report, the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development stated that the department of Justice and Constitutional Development has for a fourth consecutive year failed to roll out CRAVS and that given the department’s ICT challenges, CRAVS implementation remains unlikely in the near term.
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Is it on the agenda?

Part of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Developmen's strategic plan 2025-30.

Goals

To modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Summary

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development, as per its Strategic Plan 2025-2030, plans to implement the Court Recording Audio-Visual Solution (CRAVS) or courtroom digital recording and communication systems to replace the outdated Court Recording Technology (CRT). The new system will modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities in courts and correctional centres. This technology will allow parties in a case to appear via video link, facilitating virtual legal processes such as appearances, remands, testimony and trials. The implementation of CRAVS is expected to reduce the number of postponements in criminal cases caused by administrative support failures by streamlining court recording processes and enhancing the management of court proceedings. The CRAVS will also enable real-time automated transcriptions of court proceedings and support AI-driven language interpretation. The department also sees Virtual Courts as a way to protect vulnerable victims, like women and children, by allowing them to attend court remotely and reduce the risk of detainee escapes and transportation costs by enabling detainees to appear via video link for case remands.

Canvas not supported.

Is it working?

The CRAVS is yet to be implemented.

Actions

The Departmentof Justice and Constitutional Development already has a Modernisation & Digitalisation Strategy in place, guiding its continuous efforts towards digital transformation and improvement.

Are there plans?

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development plans to roll out the CRAVS solution to all courts. While there are no concrete timelines, introducing it is part of the department's 2025-26 annual performance plan, so some courts may receive it during this period. In a December budgetary review and recommendation report, the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Constitutional Development stated that the department of Justice and Constitutional Development has for a fourth consecutive year failed to roll out CRAVS and that given the department’s ICT challenges, CRAVS implementation remains unlikely in the near term.

Is it on the agenda?

Part of the Department of Justice and Constitutional Developmen's strategic plan 2025-30.

Goals

To modernise and improve court recording and audio-visual capabilities.

Departments / Govt Institutions

Department of Justice and Constitutional Development

Analyst: Nduduzo Langa
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