Technological advances in courtroom save Montgomery County more than $1 million
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August 27, 2012
Pennsylvania: Since the implementation of video-conferencing technology in Montgomery County's courtrooms, the county has saved $1 million. The new technology was implemented in 2001 and has cut costs due to a reduction of inmate transportation and other transportation costs to and from the prison.[1]
| “ | “I anticipate growth in all areas of video conferencing in the upcoming year because the program has now become an integral part of the daily court routine. Cost-saving benefits, courthouse safety and outside revenue are concrete benefits of the success of video-conferencing in the courtroom.”[1] - Sharon M. Drach, county video technology manager[2] | ” |
Last year the court saved $359,337 in transportation costs by using video-conference technology.[1]
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 pottsmerc.com, "21st century justice saves Montgomery County more than $1M," August 25, 2012
- ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
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