Explosion of Digital Evidence and Prosecution Backlogs
Summary
The County Attorney's Office is requesting major funding increases for specialized software like Cellebrite and Axon Justice Premier to process thousands of hours of body camera and cell phone video evidence.
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Last discussed Jan 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Part of the MCAO's $12.57 million above-baseline request, including $1.5 million for IT software.
Prosecutors, law enforcement agencies, and victims requiring thorough and timely case preparation.
Defendants facing potential trial delays if evidence extraction and review lag behind statutory deadlines.
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