Salme

Judiciary Estonia

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).

Salme is a speech recognition tool used by Estonian courts to transcribe audio into text with high accuracy. It supports real-time transcription during hearings and can work offline, reducing clerks' workload. Integrated into Estonia's X-Road system, it ensures secure handling of sensitive data while automating part of the documentation process.

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 Salme to automatically transcribe audio from court hearings into written text, improving accuracy and reducing manual work. It provides real-time transcription for seamless documentation.

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Developed by: Public Sector
Deployment Type: Embedded AI in Existing Platforms
Community Moderation: Does not require community manager
Difficulty Level: Does not require developer
License: Open-source

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