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Digital Dictation and Speech Recognition (State of Hessen)

Judiciary Country or Region Germany
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Resource Centre Cyberjustice and AI by CEPEJ Council of Europe. Resource Centre on Cyberjustice and AI. European Commission for the Efficiency of Justice (CEPEJ), n.d., Available at https://www.coe.int/en/web/cepej/resource-centre-on-cyberjustice-and-ai. (Accessed March 2025).
The Hessian judiciary uses digital dictation and speech recognition systems to enhance efficiency. Since 2005, "Dragon Naturally Speaking Legal Group" and "voice4legal" have enabled legal professionals to dictate documents digitally, replacing old analog methods. The system includes specialized legal vocabulary and workflow management, streamlining dictation, correction, and final document processing. The system has become widely adopted across Hessian justice departments, supporting both in-office and remote work. Key upgrades have improved accuracy and reduced the need for constant language profile maintenance.
Operational Efficiency and Case Management

Automated Case Management: AI tools streamline case management processes, including scheduling, tracking case progress, and managing documentation, thereby improving the efficiency of court operations. Speech-to-Text and Transcription Services: These applications convert spoken language into written text for court records, enhancing the accuracy and speed of documentation.

#transcribe Use speech recognition technology to convert spoken words into written text, optimizing the process for legal documentation. Ensure accuracy by leveraging specialized legal vocabulary and real-time transcription.
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Deployment Type
Embedded AI in Existing Platforms
Community Moderation
Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level
Does not require developer
License
Proprietary
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