High Criteria Inc. Introduces Speech-to-Text Pilot Program for Court Transcription

As courts across the country struggle with case backlogs, staffing shortages, and delays in transcript production, Liberty Recording is introducing a pilot program to help automate and accelerate court transcription.

For the first time, Liberty Recording users can convert spoken words from Liberty recording files directly into a text document—providing an innovative, automated alternative to manual transcription. This speech-to-text (STT) pilot program utilizes the Microsoft Azure Speech-to-Text engine, delivering fast, AI-powered transcript generation while preserving speaker distinctions for improved accuracy.

At a time when courts are facing overworked court reporters, high transcription costs, and growing delays in case processing, Liberty’s Speech-to-Text facility offers a path toward efficiency, without replacing human review.

Why Now? The Urgent Need for Faster Transcription Solutions

In 2020, the legal system is facing unprecedented pressure:

• A nationwide shortage of court reporters has left many jurisdictions struggling to produce timely transcripts.
• Case backlogs are growing as courts deal with delayed hearings and overburdened staff.
• Traditional transcription processes remain slow and expensive, creating a bottleneck in legal workflows.

Speech-to-text technology has made major advancements, but many courts and agencies lack the tools to implement it effectively. Liberty’s solution provides a court-focused, easy-to-integrate STT facility, designed specifically for legal proceedings.

How Liberty’s Speech-to-Text Facility Works

Liberty’s Speech-to-Text facility allows courts to automatically generate a transcript from any Liberty recording file, leveraging Microsoft Azure’s advanced STT engine.

Multi-Speaker Identification

• The system detects speaker changes based on individual recording channels, ensuring transcripts clearly indicate who is speaking.

Fast, Automated Text Conversion

• Converts spoken dialogue into text for rapid review, reducing dependency on manual transcription turnaround times.

Seamless Integration with Liberty Recordings

• Works directly with existing Liberty audio files, preserving case records in their native format.

Court-Controlled Processing

• Requires a Microsoft Azure account, ensuring courts maintain full control over speech-to-text processing and manage costs independently.

Optimized for Human Review & Editing

• While not a full replacement for court reporters, this system dramatically speeds up first-draft transcript creation, allowing human editors to refine transcripts more efficiently.

Pilot Program: Bringing Speech-to-Text to the Legal System

Liberty Recording is launching a pilot program for courts and agencies interested in evaluating this AI-driven transcription facility.

✅ Early access to speech-to-text transcription capabilities
✅ Direct integration with Liberty Recording software
✅ Ability to test and refine STT accuracy in real-world court settings

Interested Liberty customers can enroll in the pilot program by contacting Liberty Recording or their authorized dealer.

Note: Participants must have a Microsoft Azure account, as users are responsible for their own Azure STT usage charges.

For more details, contact [email protected].