We Don’t Normally Do This... But Liberty Court Recorder v8.9 Deserves Its Own Spotlight

At High Criteria, we don’t typically send out fanfare for every version update. But Liberty Court Recorder v8.9 isn’t just any update — it’s packed with features we know our court partners have been waiting for. From co-hosting and managing multiple courtrooms to supporting French-language access and NDI broadcasting, this release earns its own moment in the spotlight.

Whether you're a tech-savvy clerk, an AV pro, or a courtroom coordinator juggling three hearings at once — there's something here for you.

Multi-Conference Management

This new feature (on our list of the ‘Top 10 Most Important Features’ of the last decade) allows court staff to co-manage, monitor and support multiple virtual courtrooms simultaneously.

Additionally, an updated courtroom pane offers granular control over private rooms and active participants, including real-time visibility of all connected conference areas.

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Key Benefit:
This gives support staff and administrators unmatched flexibility and efficiency, reducing overhead while improving responsiveness across concurrent hearings.

French Support for Multilingual Access

French has been added as a supported language for Liberty’s real-time Multilingual Access features across all apps and WebRTC sessions, joining existing support for Spanish. This update makes it easier for courts in bilingual jurisdictions to offer native translations of all prompts in the software and comply with language access mandates.

Key Benefit:
This ensures more inclusive proceedings and reinforces the platform’s commitment to expanding access to justice across North America and beyond.

Advanced Time Management for Conferences

Courtroom managers can now create permanent conference links tied to specific roles and times — perfect for recurring appearances. Roles and access times can also be adjusted dynamically from the conference management window during live hearings.

Key Benefit:
These flexible tools simplify scheduling, reduce confusion for participants, and give clerks and admins precise control over access and permissions.

Liberty Virtual Courtroom on Google Play Store (June)

While Android support has been available since 2021, the Liberty Virtual Courtroom app is officially coming to the Google Play Store this month, making it even more accessible for Android users. Previously available on iOS, the app provides a secure, one-tap connection to court proceedings from any device.

Key Benefit:
With full mobile access across platforms, participants and professionals can now join hearings from wherever they are — reliably and securely.

NDI Broadcast Support

In addition to existing NDI capture capabilities, Liberty Court Recorder now supports broadcasting as an NDI video stream, enabling real-time redistribution to other devices, screens, or systems.

Key Benefit:
This unlocks greater AV flexibility for hybrid courtrooms, especially those using centralized monitoring or streaming setups.

Other Enhancements in v8.9

• Gallery and Lobby lists can now be sorted alphanumerically by clicking on column headers.

• Visual gestures (like raised hands) now appear next to participant names in the management pane.

• Minor label updates improve consistency and legibility throughout the UI.

• Updated WebRTC login instructions and interface (see below).

A Quick Final Word

We know “Version 8.9” doesn’t exactly sound like headline news — but for courts handling complex schedules, remote participants, and hybrid hearings, this release is a game-changer. We’re excited to get these features into your hands, and as always, we’re just an email away if you want a personalized walkthrough or need help getting started.

In the meantime, stay tuned for some additional exciting releases just around the corner!

For more information or to schedule a demo, contact High Criteria at [email protected] or visit www.libertyrecording.com.