Case Study: State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense streamlines transcription and discovery with JusticeText

How JusticeText helped a Minnesota defense investigator transcribe body-worn camera footage and ensure better outcomes for her clients

JusticeText partnered with the State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense to address the challenges faced by criminal investigator Hayley Albright. The public defense system was struggling with the immense time required to manually transcribe body-worn camera footage and interview recordings. This not only diverted investigators from other critical casework but also hindered their ability to easily share evidence with incarcerated clients for review, creating bottlenecks in the discovery process.

Using the JusticeText platform, the investigator was able to quickly generate accurate, searchable transcripts from audiovisual evidence. This solution saved countless hours of manual work, allowing the investigator to focus on higher-value tasks. It empowered clients to review transcripts independently and enabled the defense team to efficiently locate key quotes and create video clips for court, ultimately leading to better-prepared cases and more informed defense strategies.

State of Minnesota Board of Public Defense

Hayley Albright

Criminal Investigator