The chief justice of the Kentucky Supreme Court says COVID-19 has changed the judicial system for the better in some ways.
John Minton, Jr. says the court system has remained open during the pandemic with some modifications, including the use of video conferencing. Minton says the coronavirus has forced the judiciary to use tools that have been available for a long time.
“We could do quite a bit of our business remotely and not require the personal appearance of people who have to come down to the judicial center, find a parking spot, get through the metal detectors to a room for a hearing,” said Minton.
Minton says phone and video options also negate the need to transport prisoners for routine hearings. He adds technology can also reduce the delays and costs of court proceedings.
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