An Integrated Platform for Remote, Hybrid, and In-Court Proceedings

The Unicorn Digital Courtroom (UDC) is a purpose-built virtual courtroom solution designed to support remote, in-person, and hybrid judicial proceedings with security, efficiency, and accessibility at its core. UDC enhances the entire courtroom experience by offering judicial officers, attorneys, litigants, and court staff an intelligent, seamless environment that closely mirrors the in-court experience—while maximizing flexibility and operational control.

Key Virtual Courtroom Features

Virtual Hallway Interaction: Participants can privately confer, test equipment, or await entry into their hearing room.

Controlled Participant Movement: Judges or clerks can move individuals or groups between the hallway and the virtual courtroom with ease.

Flexible Hearing Management: Start, pause, or conclude individual or group hearings with minimal friction.

Customizable Video Layouts: Adjust courtroom views with prominent placement of judge, active speaker, or shared evidence.

Clear Participant Identification: All attendees, including telephonic users, are clearly labeled for easy recognition.

On-Demand Participant Addition: Add interpreters, attorneys, or witnesses in real time via video or phone.

Participant Moderation: Hosts can mute or remove disruptive participants instantly.

Simultaneous Interpretation: Integrated language support for LEP (Limited English Proficient) participants.

Public Broadcasting Options: Stream hearings securely to the public or a restricted audience, preserving open court principles.

Extended Judicial Capabilities Across the UDC Suite

uRegister: Pre-registration for scheduled hearings with automated integration into court Case Management Systems.

uNotify: Real-time notifications via SMS and email regarding hearing schedules, changes, and updates.

uPay: Digital payment gateway for court-related fees, fines, transcript purchases, and service charges.

uCheck-In: Remote or on-site check-in functionality that signals participant readiness for hearings.

uAccess: Role-based access to electronic case files and court documents.

uExhibits: Secure exhibit preview, annotation, and display—compatible with third-party exhibit management tools.

uTranscribe: AI-powered, real-time transcription with translation and annotation, powered by Azure OpenAI.

uRecord: Secure audio and video recordings of hearings, integrated with transcription for enriched playback.

uDocument: Collaborative document handling with e-signatures, annotations, and workflow integration.

uFeedback: User experience feedback and polling tools to support service improvement and performance evaluation.

uTasks: Streamlined pre- and post-hearing workflows, including agreement reviews, recommendations, and follow-ups.

Analytics: Comprehensive insights into courtroom performance, participant behavior, and operational efficiency.

Care (Support Services): Optional live agent and chatbot-based technical support for users needing assistance.