Second Circuit Chief Judge Melissa Morgan is proud to announce that Jefferson County Circuit Court has been awarded a Technology Modernization Grant in the amount of
$99,240.00. The grant program, funded by the Illinois Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts, was offered to county court systems in the State for technology upgrades to modernize the delivery of court services.
This is the third consecutive year Jefferson County has been awarded this grant and Resident Judge Jo Beth Weber and Circuit Clerk Randy Pollard have been instrumental in securing these funds to purchase new computers, monitors, printers, and other technology equipment including outdoor electronic signage.
Chief Judge Morgan expressed her gratitude for the award stating, “The Second Circuit is extremely grateful to the Supreme Court and the Administrative Office of the Illinois Courts for this generous award. I am especially excited about the outdoor signage. Improving the flow of information is vital to expanding access to justice in our communities and this signage allows for the efficient exchange of that information. We can now immediately share important news and notify the public about courthouse operations which is a valuable resource to the people and communities we serve.”
The Second Judicial Circuit is comprised of twelve counties: Crawford, Edwards, Franklin, Gallatin, Hamilton, Hardin, Jefferson, Lawrence, Richland, Wabash, Wayne, and White.
(Pictured left to right with one of the newly installed electronic signs: Circuit Clerk Randy Pollard, Resident Judge Jo Beth Weber, and Chief Judge Melissa Morgan)
