he Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office has implemented the LIAM Safe solution to strengthen safety, monitoring, and operational efficiency within its detention operations. The technology is being delivered in partnership with LIAM Connect and NextGen Ideas, a provider of innovative public safety technology solutions.

Reprint of Article from Prison Policy Initiative, April 28, 2026. Authored by Emmett Sanders. Prisons across the country are stripping away physical mail to combat drug smuggling, severing family bonds in the process. But mail scanning focuses on the wrong part of the problem, failing to prevent overdoses and leaving officials aiming at a constantly shifting target. by Emmett Sanders Last update: April 28, 2026 In September 2025, the Illinois Department of Corrections impleme

The legal system often faces challenges with scheduling, communication, and managing court dates efficiently. These issues can lead to missed hearings, delays, and increased administrative burdens. Next Gen Ideas recognized this gap and is now adding eCourtDate to its product line, aiming to improve how courts, legal professionals, and individuals handle court dates. This post explores what eCourtDate offers, how it works, and why it matters for the legal community. What is e

SUMMIT COUNTY, COLO – Maintaining relationships with loved ones and outside support networks is critical for the mental health, rehabilitation, and family ties of incarcerated people. The Summit County Sheriff’s Office is dedicated to supporting its inmates' relationships with loved ones while ensuring facility safety. Addressing the Issue of Contraband Lethal contraband entering detention facilities via inmate mail continues to be a national concern to which Summit County is

Application Process for Funding The Colorado Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund has three million dollars ($3,000,000) available for the 2026 calendar year. This funding is crucial for enhancing the security of facilities housing state courts and probation offices. Qualifying agencies are invited to apply for these funds from August 28, 2025, to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. An application link can be found on the Colorado Judicial website under Special Announ

Recent debates over individuals' rights, especially those in custody, have reached a peak. Colorado's passing of House Bill 25-1049, known as the "Communication Rights for Persons in Custody," is a timely response to these debates. This significant legislation aims to enhance the ability of incarcerated individuals to communicate, thus upholding their fundamental rights. The importance of communication cannot be overstated: it plays a critical role in mental health, rehabilit

An effective contraband plan must be proactive rather than reactive. Many corrections officials believe stickering or scanning legal mail is a solution for stopping contraband from entering facilities. However, both do a poor job of halting that growing deadly influx. There is an alternative. LIAM Legal, a newly introduced legal and privileged mail solution, has numerous advantages over current offerings. It is FREE to correctional agencies and can stop contraband from ente

The Colorado Legislature recently recognized the importance of a transparent courtroom. During the 2023 session, HB23-1182 was passed and required all courts in Colorado to provide remote access for the public to observe any criminal court proceedings. This includes municipal courtrooms. The legislation is effective September 1, 2023. This could be an unfunded and expensive mandate for courtrooms with limited staff. Courtroom clerks, who are already tasked with many administ

I recently attended a recent JailCon Conference in Scottsdale, AZ. I was able to attend the keynote speaker event featuring Jason Redman. Redman is an American Hero, Retired Navy SEA and Best-Selling Author. I enjoyed his presentation and wanted to pass some of his insightful information on being a Leader. Being a Leader is a matter of utilizing the LEARN technique. L - Lead Yourself, Leadership by example is the best technique. Be the best of your abilities. Always be th

NextGen Ideas, a CourtCall, reseller headquartered in Denver, CO, is excited to announce that CourtCall, LLC, working with NextGen Ideas, has been awarded a contract to provide video conferencing services to the State of Colorado. This contract effective, April 20, 2022, will allow for OIT and any state agency to purchase the CourtCall Video Conference services for $14.95 per month. The CourtCall platform provides video conferencing for (1) CourtCall platform room and six (6

Courtroom officials are accepting that remote hearings are an important alternative to in-person court attendance. Everyone will want to put their best "face" forward for these very important video calls. Some Video tips and ideas to make sure you look professional: Dress appropriately. Dress the same as you would for an in-person meeting. First impressions matter! When in doubt dress up never dress down! Fill your face with light. To add lighting to your call, get two l

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Comparison of CourtCall to Web Conference systems. The restrictions on our public forums brought on by COVID-19 have presented extensive challenges to courts handling continued, if not increased, caseloads. Many that looked to free or low-cost web conferencing systems are discovering these alternatives cost the courts, lawyers and the public in other significant ways. CourtCall was developed 25 years ago with the intent of making remote Court Appearances simple, accessible a

Reprint of Article from Colorado Lawyer, April 2020. Authored by Doug McQuiston and Sharon Sturges. In the attached article, reprinted from Colorado Lawyer in April, 2020, Sharon Sturges and Doug McQuiston continue their discussion on the use of online dispute resolution (ODR) for alternative dispute resolution in Colorado. Sharon Sturges is the director of the Office of Dispute Resolution and coordinator of the Access and Visitation Program for the Colorado court system. Dou

Reprint of Article from Colorado Lawyer, March 2020. Authored by Doug McQuiston and Sharon Sturges. In the attached article, reprinted from Colorado Lawyer in March, 2020, Sharon Sturges and Doug McQuiston continue their discussion on the use of online dispute resolution (ODR) for alternative dispute resolution in Colorado. Sharon Sturges is the director of the Office of Dispute Resolution and coordinator of the Access and Visitation Program for the Colorado court system. Dou

A reprint from Colorado Lawyer, February 2020, Authored by Doug McQuiston and Sharon Sturges. In the attached article, reprinted from Colorado Lawyer in February, 2020, Sharon Sturges and Doug McQuiston explore and discuss the use of online dispute resolution for alternative dispute resolution in Colorado. Sharon Sturges is the director of the Office of Dispute Resolution and coordinator of the Access and Visitation Program for the Colorado court system. Doug McQuiston is a m