Court Technology

The responsibilities of the Court Technology Office (IT) include the planning, managing, and evaluating of various technologies and services for the First Judicial Circuit.  Primary systems include wide area network devices and connections, data servers, e-mail systems, system security software, Internet access, desktop and laptop computers, printers, video conferencing systems, website management, telephone and voice conferencing systems, help desk support, and digital court reporting systems.
IT Services Provided:

  • Courtroom AV Technology
  • Video Conferencing Services

Video Conferencing Policy
Please contact the Judges Office to request video conferencing.
Disclaimer
The First Judicial Circuit provides the use of courtroom technology as a courtesy to the legal profession and court participants.  The Court will make every effort to ensure the equipment is working properly.  However, the Court does not guarantee the reliability of the equipment.  The Court is not responsible for the user's own negligence or lack of knowledge in operation of the equipment.  The user agrees to hold the Court harmless for any failure of the equipment and any and all claims, damages, action, causes of action, suits in equity whatever kind or nature as a result of the use of the equipment.  The Court advises the users of this equipment that the Court will not be responsible for any delays caused by the failure of the equipment.  Users of the equipment should have back-up material suitable for use in the courtroom in the event of equipment failure.
Contact Information
Craig Van Brussel
Court Technology Officer
First Judicial Circuit of Florida
Escambia, Santa Rosa, Okaloosa, Walton Counties
Telephone (850) 595-4406 - Fax (850) 595-0436
Mailing Address: M.C. Blanchard Judicial Building,190 Governmental Center, Pensacola, FL 32502