The Los Angeles County Superior Court has been awarded the 2026 Justice Chin Technology Innovation Award in recognition of CourtHelp, an artificial intelligence-powered chatbot that assists court users in navigating the website and services.

The award was presented by retired California Supreme Court Justice Ming Chin during the statewide Judicial Branch Technology Summit. The Justice Chin Technology Innovation Award recognizes courts that have advanced access to justice through innovative technology solutions.

Launched on July 1, 2025, as part of the relaunch of lacourt.ca.gov, CourtHelp serves as a generative AI virtual assistant on the court’s website, providing real-time guidance to users seeking information about court services, procedures and resources. By helping users quickly find relevant information, the program enhances accessibility and improves the overall user experience.

“This recognition reflects the court’s ongoing commitment to improving access to justice through the thoughtful and innovative use of technology,” presiding judge Sergio C. Tapia said. “CourtHelp is one of many ways we are working to meet court users where they are by providing clear, accessible pathways to the information they need.”

The Justice Chin Technology Innovation Award was first presented in 2023 and highlights the growing role of technology in improving public access to court services. The Los Angeles County Superior Court received the award for the first time. For information, visit lacourt.ca.gov.