High Criteria Inc. Announces Liberty Court Recorder Version 8.6

As courtrooms continue evolving to support hybrid and virtual proceedings, ensuring seamless recording, conferencing, and case documentation has never been more critical. Today, High Criteria Inc. announces the immediate availability of Liberty Court Recorder 8.6, delivering advanced SIP conferencing support, improved recording flexibility, and new tools for courtroom operators.

The Liberty Court Recorder is a multi-channel digital recording system designed for courtrooms, hearing rooms, and judicial venues. With Version 8.6, Liberty enhances workflow efficiency, hybrid courtroom functionality, and system reliability, making it easier than ever for courts to manage in-room and remote proceedings.

What’s New in Liberty Court Recorder 8.6?

CSV File Import for Pre-Defined Bookmarks

• Users can now import CSV files to pre-load pre-defined bookmarks, ensuring faster and more consistent case documentation.
• This streamlines bookmarking workflows for high-volume courtrooms and transcription teams.

Dynamic Reconnection for Part-Time IP Channels

• IP cameras and Wolfvision devices can now reconnect dynamically during active recordings, preventing interruptions.
• Activated via the “Attempt to restore video after errors” checkbox in Part-Time-Channel "Hardware" settings.
• Ensures seamless video integration even in unstable network environments.

One-Click Broadcast Control from Toolbar

• A new "Broadcast" button allows operators to toggle courtroom broadcasting on and off directly from the toolbar.
• Reduces operational complexity, making hybrid and virtual court sessions more user-friendly.

Expanded Hybrid & Virtual Courtroom Features

With more courts adopting remote and hybrid hearing models, Liberty Court Recorder 8.6 introduces several new conferencing enhancements:
SIP Connection Dial-Out Support

• Courts can now initiate SIP calls directly from Liberty’s conferencing interface, simplifying connections with remote witnesses, attorneys, or court interpreters.

Multi-Role Assignment to Recording Channels

• Users can now assign multiple roles to a single recording channel, improving participant tracking and case documentation.

Direct Conference Mode Placement from the Lobby

• Participants can be automatically placed into conference mode when moved from the lobby, eliminating manual steps.

Customizable Private Rooms

• Private breakout rooms can now be renamed, providing better organization for sidebar discussions, mediation sessions, and attorney-client conversations.

Remote Conferencing Event Logs Saved to DCR Files

• All remote conferencing logs are now embedded directly into DCR files, ensuring a comprehensive digital record of virtual hearings.

Why Courts Upgrade to Liberty Court Recorder 8.6

• Seamlessly supports in-person, hybrid, and fully remote proceedings
• Ensures secure, multi-channel recordings for accurate transcriptions
• Reduces operator workload with smarter automation and UI improvements
• Provides SIP connectivity for seamless remote participation
• Offers dynamic video channel recovery for uninterrupted recording

​As courtroom technology continues to evolve, Liberty remains committed to providing courts with secure, efficient, and scalable digital recording solutions.