Ep. 10: Inside Arkansas Courts Administration Technology & the Future of Justice

In this episode of Ark Bar On Air: President’s Mic, Arkansas Bar Association President Jamie Jones Walsworth sits down with Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) Director Marty Sullivan and Court Information Systems Division Director Tim Holthoff for a behind-the-scenes look at the technology, innovation, and leadership shaping Arkansas’s judicial system.

The conversation explores the AOC’s role in supporting courts across Arkansas, from judicial education and court administration to statewide technology initiatives that improve access to justice. Sullivan and Holthoff discuss Arkansas’s nationally recognized court technology systems, the evolution of electronic filing and public court access, and the development of a next-generation case management platform designed to modernize court operations for judges, lawyers, court staff, and the public.

Listeners will also hear how emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence, may transform court administration, enhance efficiency, and improve public access to information while maintaining security and trust in the judicial system. The episode also highlights the Arkansas Judiciary’s new Civics Education Center, an innovative space dedicated to teaching students and citizens about government, the rule of law, and the courts’ role in a democratic society.

Whether you are a practicing attorney, law student, judge, or simply interested in the future of Arkansas courts, this episode offers valuable insight into the people and technology working behind the scenes to keep justice moving forward.

Guests:

• Marty Sullivan, Director, Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts 
• Tim Holthoff, Director, Court Information Systems Division, Arkansas Administrative Office of the Courts

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