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Washington authorized its first business in a monitored legal-services pilot
The September 2026 approval tests a new service model while requiring oversight and data collection.
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Illinois launched court-access library centers at 18 public libraries
An April 2025 gathering in Glenview marked a pilot connecting equipment and trained librarians with court users.
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Illinois awarded $400,000 to programs helping people participate in court
The April 2026 grants cover community clinics, language services, remote access and other practical support.
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New York courts rolled out a redesigned public website in May 2026
The court system reorganized thousands of pages around search, mobile use and access to forms and calendars.
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Pennsylvania updated its court-interpreter certification regulations in April 2026
The published amendment directs certification candidates to the judiciary's formal certification program.
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North Carolina completed its county-by-county eCourts rollout in October 2025
The final 13 counties joined a statewide filing and records platform after a phased transition.