JusticeText rolls out AI-powered bodycam transcription for Kentucky public defenders

JusticeText is excited to announce a partnership with the Kentucky Department of Public Advocacy (DPA). Established in 1972, the agency takes on more than 140,000 cases each year with a team of nearly 400 attorneys providing client-centered legal representation.

Reflections from our first-ever team retreat in Mexico City as a fully remote startup

December 5, 2023 — After three years of working together remotely, our team came together for the first time in Mexico City for a retreat. We took this opportunity to reflect on all the progress we have made towards our mission while strengthening friendships within our team.

JusticeText named a Justice Innovation Prize Finalist by Dream.org

September 7, 2023 — JusticeText has been named as a finalist for the Justice Innovation Prize organized by Dream.org! As a finalist, JusticeText will receive a $50,000 grant to expand access to our technology among public defenders nationwide.

Sarpy County Public Defender begins leveraging AI software for body cam review

August 23, 2023 — JusticeText is thrilled to announce a partnership with the Sarpy County Public Defender's Office in Nebraska.​​ Sarpy County is the third largest county in the state, with a population of nearly 200,000.

Public Defender Services of Lane County brings on JusticeText for more efficient discovery review

June 14, 2023 — JusticeText is excited to announce a partnership with the Public Defender Services of Lane County. For more than 45 years, this non-profit agency based in Eugene, OR, has provided client-centered legal representation to the Lane County community.

The Orleans Public Defenders office partners with JusticeText to leverage AI-powered discovery review in defense of their clients

March 31, 2023 — The Investigations Division of the Orleans Public Defenders office is bringing on JusticeText to help manage a growing volume of video discovery.

Siskiyou County Public Defender partners with JusticeText to better leverage body camera footage in defense of their clients

March 6, 2023 — JusticeText is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Siskiyou County Public Defender’s Office where six attorneys are now using the platform to better leverage the voluminous audiovisual evidence in their caseload.

University of Virginia law clinic uses JusticeText to prepare students for tech-enabled public defense

March 6, 2023 — JusticeText is excited to announce a new partnership with the University of Virginia (UVA) Criminal Defense Clinic to bring AI-powered video analysis to the next generation of lawyers.

Innocence Project New Orleans partners with JusticeText to litigate wrongful conviction cases

January 30, 2023 — JusticeText’s newest partner, the Innocence Project New Orleans (”IPNO”), frees innocent people sentenced to life in prison and those serving unjust sentences across Louisiana and Mississippi.

Nevada County Public Defender adopts JusticeText to manage high volumes of video evidence

November 28, 2022 — The JusticeText team is thrilled to be partnering with the Public Defender Office of Nevada County, California which handles nearly 2,000 cases yearly.

Sonoma County Public Defender rolls out JusticeText to leverage machine learning in body-worn camera review

November 16, 2022 — JusticeText is excited to announce a new partnership with the Sonoma County Public Defender’s Office. Starting October 2022, most of the office will have access to JusticeText to better leverage the high volume of audiovisual evidence in their caseload.

Douglas County Public Defender implements JusticeText to save hours reviewing critical video evidence

October 4, 2022 — JusticeText is thrilled to announce our new contract with the Douglas County Public Defender's Office, our first partner agency in Nebraska.

Announcing JusticeText’s $2.2M raise to increase accountability in the criminal justice system

September 6, 2022 — Today, we are thrilled to announce that JusticeText has raised $2.2 million in funding from an incredible group of venture capital funds, grant-making institutions, and angel investors.

New York County Defender Services equips paralegals with software solution for body-worn camera analysis

JusticeText is excited to announce a renewal of its partnership with the New York County Defender Services (NYCDS).

JusticeText partners with the Charleston County Public Defender to analyze critical video discovery

JusticeText is expanding to South Carolina with our latest partnership in Charleston County.

JusticeText launches partnership to improve indigent defense outcomes for the Stanislaus County Public Defender

JusticeText is thrilled to announce a new partnership with the Stanislaus County Public Defender’s Office. The agency is now using JusticeText to analyze body camera footage and other critical audiovisual discovery.

JusticeText launches video evidence management software for the Harris County Public Defender's Office

JusticeText is partnering with the Harris County Public Defender's Office to streamline their pre-trial preparation processes and secure better outcomes for the marginalized.

JusticeText selected as finalist for 2022 SXSW Pitch

JusticeText was selected as a finalist in the Smart Cities, Transportation & Logistics category for the 14th annual SXSW Pitch.

JusticeText implements video evidence management platform for the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia

JusticeText will be working with the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, where the agency’s Investigation’s Division will use JusticeText’s platform to analyze audio recordings and video footage.

How Virginia's public defenders are using body-worn camera footage to hold police accountable

Public defenders are being crushed by the weight of reviewing and redacting video captured by body cameras, two experts said in a recent panel discussion.

JusticeText awarded $100K in non-dilutive funding from Google's Black Founders Fund

We are thrilled to announce that JusticeText was selected as a recipient of Google’s Black Founders Fund and awarded $100,000 in non-dilutive funding.

JusticeText rolls out cloud-based video evidence management platform for the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas

JusticeText is proud to announce our latest partnership with the Federal Public Defender for the Northern District of Texas, one of the largest federal defender organizations in the country.

JusticeText secures statewide contract with the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission

JusticeText is pleased to announce our annual contract with the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission (VIDC) to roll out our platform within 9 offices across the state over the next year.

JusticeText secures $40K investment from Camelback Ventures

Our CEO Devshi Mehrotra was selected as one of eleven Camelback 2021 Fellows for her leadership at JusticeText.

JusticeText expands to Tulsa with latest partnership with Still She Rises

JusticeText is excited to announce our newest partnership with Still She Rises, a holistic defense organization based in Tulsa, Oklahoma that caters to the unique needs of justice-involved women.

Reflection: Our experience attending the 2021 NACDL annual conference

Our team attended the annual National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) conference in Milwaukee.

JusticeText is selected as an official NACDL Affinity Partner

JusticeText has been selected as an official Affinity Partner for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL).

JusticeText announces collaboration with the Georgia Justice Project

JusticeText is pleased to announce that we will be partnering with the Georgia Justice Project (GJP) to support their criminal defense team provide legal representation across Fulton and DeKalb County.

A look at how audio and video evidence is transforming public defense in the 21st century

To better understand the impact of digital discovery upon public defense offices, we asked 109 participants in our pilot programs about their experiences managing these new sources of evidence.

Dave Johnson's vision for progressive change in Virginia's criminal justice system

Dave Johnson is Executive Director of the Virginia Indigent Defense Commission, the agency responsible for overseeing the state's public defense system, which comprises more than 30 offices.

LaNitria Turner on defending indigent women and girls in Tulsa, Oklahoma

LaNitria Turner is an Investigation Practice Supervisor at Still She Rises, a holistic legal aid organization dedicated exclusively to the defense of mothers in the criminal justice system.