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.

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).

New Login button for WebRTC Sessions

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 sales@libertyrecording.com or visit www.libertyrecording.com.

As Windows 10 support ends, some recording systems may stop working. Discover why Liberty’s open standards architecture keeps government and judicial recording solutions future-proof, secure, and OS-independent.

In October 2025, Microsoft will officially end support for Windows 10.



For most users, that means upgrading to Windows 11 — a simple change on paper, but one that could have major implications in courtrooms, council chambers, and law enforcement facilities across the country.

Why? Because not all recording software is built to adapt.

Some legacy systems — especially those designed in the early 2000s — are deeply tied to specific Windows versions. As the OS evolves, these systems grow brittle. Recently, certain vendors have issued warnings to customers: critical functionality may fail after the Windows 10 end-of-life date. In some cases, customers are being told they must either upgrade to newer versions or migrate entirely to proprietary cloud platforms just to stay operational.

That’s not innovation. That’s a warning sign.

The Problem with Proprietary, Version-Locked Recording Systems

At the heart of the issue is architecture — how a product is designed to interact with the systems around it.

Many recording vendors developed their platforms around Windows 7 or Windows 10 without future-proofing in mind. This makes their software vulnerable to breakage with every major Windows update. And when the OS changes, the burden shifts to IT teams — often with no warning and limited options.

For government agencies, the consequences are significant:

• Unanticipated upgrade costs just to stay compliant
• Operational downtime during critical sessions
• Security vulnerabilities when legacy systems can't be patched

These aren’t minor technical issues — they’re infrastructure liabilities. Especially in justice environments, where systems are expected to last 10+ years.

To make matters worse, many proprietary vendors enforce rigid upgrade paths by locking key features — or even basic functionality — to specific OS builds. This puts users in a dependency trap, where staying functional often requires:

• Migrating to an entirely new (often cloud-based) platform
• Replacing otherwise functional recording infrastructure
• Paying for “support extensions” to remain compatible

And now, as Windows 10 sunsets, some vendors are warning that their software will stop working altogether — unless customers:

• Purchase new licenses
• Navigate complex migration steps
• Risk losing access to older recordings
• Accept reduced control over platform behavior

This isn't just about cost. It's about control. And it's a direct result of closed, OS-bound system design.

Why Government and Judicial IT Teams Prefer Platform Stability

In legal environments, stability isn’t optional — it’s essential.

Courtrooms don’t get rescheduled because of software bugs. Police departments can’t miss an interview due to a surprise OS issue. City council meetings don’t pause for IT maintenance. The systems supporting these operations must be reliable, flexible, and low-maintenance over the long term.

Liberty Recording is built to meet those needs — with consistency, not forced obsolescence.

With Liberty:

• IT teams stay in control of when and how to update
• Critical AV systems remain operational, even through OS transitions
• Recordings remain accessible, years after capture — regardless of platform changes

Because Liberty doesn’t rely on internet connectivity or proprietary cloud services, it also runs seamlessly in air-gapped, secure, or offline environments — common in courtrooms and law enforcement settings.

How Liberty Uses Open Standards Architecture to Avoid OS Issues

Liberty Recording has followed one core principle since day one: build around open standards, not operating system limitations.

Liberty Court Recorder File Mirroring Tab 2005-2025

Our recording software is engineered to minimize OS dependencies and deliver long-term operability, whether installed in 2005 or 2025.

Key benefits of Liberty’s open standards architecture:

• Audio and video are captured using standard Windows APIs
• Systems can record to local drives, secure networks, or offline devices
• No cloud account or subscription is required to record, play, or export
• Updates are optional — not mandated by the latest OS version

Even Liberty Recorders installed a decade ago on Windows 7 continue to function reliably today. While modern resolutions may change how things look, the core functionality is fully preserved.

That’s the benefit of architecture built to last — not just to sell upgrades.

Solution: Invest in Courtroom Recording Solutions That Age Gracefully

Choosing the right recording software isn’t just about today’s features — it’s about protecting tomorrow’s continuity.

Liberty Recording is committed to building future-proof courtroom systems based on open standards, long-term support, and platform flexibility. Our software works with the tools you have now, and the tools you’ll adopt later — without locking you into costly migrations or version-based support cycles.

Don’t let an operating system dictate the future of your AV infrastructure.

Choose a recording platform that’s as reliable as your institution’s mission.

Contact Liberty Recording at: sales@LibertyRecording.com to learn more about why we’re trusted by courts, councils, and law enforcement agencies world-wide.

The threat isn’t if recordings are manipulated—it’s proving they weren’t. Digital signatures give courts and law enforcement agencies a secure, verifiable chain of custody.

As artificial intelligence (AI) tools like deepfakes and voice cloning become increasingly realistic and accessible, courts and law enforcement agencies alike face new challenges in maintaining the integrity of digital evidence.

The question is no longer if recordings might be manipulated—it’s how courts and agencies can prove that they haven’t been.

While no one can fully control what happens to a file once it enters the public domain, both judicial bodies and law enforcement departments can take strong measures to protect the authenticity of recordings. The most effective way to do this is through digital signatures, which provide cryptographic proof that a recording has not been altered since its creation.

The Real-World Threat: Quiet Tampering, Not Public Disinformation

While much of the public discourse around AI manipulation focuses on viral deepfakes or misinformation, the greater risk to the justice system lies in subtle, behind-the-scenes tampering. The most dangerous actors aren’t posting content online—they’re quietly attempting to:

• Undermine public trust in a ruling or verdict
• Remove, alter, or obscure audio video evidence
• Introduce falsified media in post-trial motions
• Modify notes or metadata to mislead record interpretation

Protecting the record starts with controlling access. Recording systems—whether they’re capturing a courtroom hearing or a custodial interview—must enforce role-based access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can initiate, manage, or retrieve recordings. This foundational layer of security significantly reduces the opportunity for tampering by limiting who can interact with sensitive files.

And even though Liberty also supports RBAC through tools like Liberty Web Access, access control alone isn’t enough.

Even in tightly secured environments, courts and agencies must be able to demonstrate that a file is authentic and unmodified—and that’s where digital signatures play a critical role.

What Is a Digital Signature—and Why Does It Matter?

A digital signature acts like a tamper-evident seal for a digital file. Think of it as the modern equivalent of sealing an envelope with wax: it confirms the contents are untouched and flags if anything has been changed.

When a recording is finalized in Liberty Court Recorder or Liberty Interview Recorder, the software can automatically apply a unique cryptographic signature that captures two key elements:

1. The exact date and time the file was completed
2. A mathematical fingerprint of the file’s contents

If the file is edited—even subtly—this fingerprint no longer matches, and the signature verification fails.

Unlike basic file properties (like "last modified" timestamps), digital signatures are cryptographically verifiable, resistant to spoofing, and legally admissible as proof of integrity.

This creates a tamper-evident chain of custody—ensuring that official recordings remain authentic, complete, and defensible in any proceeding or investigation.

How to Enable Digital Signing in Liberty Court Recorder or Interview Recorder

If your court or agency is running the latest version of Liberty Court Recorder or Interview Recorder, enabling digital signatures is simple:

1. Go to File > Options > Digital Signature
2. Choose your signing method:

• Use a local certificate (provided by your IT department), or
• Select a trusted Time Stamp Authority (TSA) such as DigiCert or GlobalSign

1. (Recommended) Check the option for “Add signature after recording has stopped.”

• This ensures each session is automatically signed when it ends—avoiding manual steps.

Liberty Court Recorder > File > Options > Digital Signature

To sign a completed recording manually, go to File > Sign in the recorder. This applies the digital signature to the file, locking it with a trusted cryptographic seal.

Verifying a Recording for Tampering

If a recording’s authenticity is ever questioned—whether during a trial, a review board hearing, or a criminal investigation—staff can use Liberty Court Recorder, Interview Recorder, or the Liberty Player to verify the digital signature:

• Open the file
• Select File > Verify Signature

If the file has been altered since it was signed, the system will clearly indicate that the signature is invalid. If the file is intact, the software will confirm that the signature is trusted and the data has not been modified.

While the system won’t pinpoint the exact change, it will identify the type of modification (e.g., media, bookmarks, notes, metadata)—providing helpful insight during the review process.

Recommended Best Practices for Courts and Law Enforcement

To strengthen your approach to recording integrity:

• 🔒 Enforce role-based access controls within the recording system
• 🖋️ Digitally sign recordings at the end of each session using secure certificates
• 📘 Train judicial and investigative staff on how digital verification works
• 📁 Retain only signed originals in secure, centralized storage
• 🚫 Avoid circulating unsigned copies, especially in high-profile or sensitive cases

These practices don’t just protect your evidence—they help build trust with the public, the press, and the legal system as a whole.

Final Thought: A Trusted Record in a Changing World

In a digital environment where AI-generated content is reshaping perceptions of truth, the integrity of the official record is non-negotiable.

By combining secure access controls with cryptographically verifiable digital signatures, courts and law enforcement agencies can ensure their recordings are tamper-evident, trustworthy, and future-proof—no matter what challenges lie ahead.

If your organization is ready to implement digital signing—or if you'd like help reviewing your current recording security practices—

Contact Liberty Recording at: support@LibertyRecording.com

A New Era of Justice

Across the country, courts are working to modernize. Remote hearings, hybrid appearances, and digital evidence presentation are now the norm. Yet many courts are still using legacy systems never intended to support this level of complexity.

We’ve seen it firsthand: external codecs, dedicated PCs, and patched-together AV switching just to host a virtual hearing. These setups are difficult to manage, expensive to support, and prone to failure when it matters most.

That’s why we partnered with WolfVision—to deliver something better.

A true two-way integration: Liberty Court Recorder (LCR) captures WolfVision streams natively, while Cynap Pro and Cynap Core Pro run Liberty Virtual Courtroom (LVC) via WebRTC.

Why Cynap? A True All-in-One Courtroom Hub

The Cynap Pro isn’t just a presentation tool. It’s a multimedia hub capable of handling video routing, USB mic and camera integration, WebRTC conferencing, content sharing, and evidence annotation—all in one unit.

By running Liberty Virtual Courtroom (LVC) directly on the Cynap Pro, we’ve eliminated the need for dedicated PCs or external conferencing software and hardware. Courts can consolidate their AV systems, simplify installation, and reduce support burdens—especially in high-traffic rooms where consistency and uptime are critical.

From an integrator’s perspective, this streamlined setup is a game-changer. It reduces the number of devices, simplifies installation, and eliminates the need for managing multiple software environments. For court IT teams, it means less downtime, easier maintenance, and consistent performance across every hearing.

How does this play out?

One Hearing, Two Screens, Zero Disruption

Hybrid courtrooms often require a delicate balance—remote participants need to be seen clearly, while local attorneys must present evidence without interrupting the flow of proceedings.

With Composer Mode, the Cynap Pro supports dual displays with up to two sources per screen.

This allows courts to simultaneously show:

• Display 1: Remote participants (interpreters, attorneys, witnesses)
• Display 2: Local camera feeds, annotated documents, or digital evidence

The ability to keep participants and evidence side-by-side—without toggling inputs or juggling sources—makes for smoother, more effective hearings. It also enhances accessibility for all participants, especially in multilingual or high-stakes proceedings.

WolfVision Visualizer and Liberty Virtual Courtroom (LVC) on Cynap Pro

How LVC Works with Cynap in Action

Picture this: a judge starts a hearing. A remote witness appears on Display 1 through Liberty Virtual Courtroom. On Display 2, an attorney presents annotated evidence using a visualizer.

Cynap Pro manages everything—from video routing to the WebRTC conference itself. No extra computers. No codecs. No switching back and forth.

Microphones and speakers are seamlessly configured using in-room devices and USB peripherals connected via the Cynap interface. The entire proceeding is recorded automatically through LVC, with multi-channel audio capture that isolates each speaker—a critical feature for post-hearing transcription and review.

The process is consistent, scalable, and built to work across one room or an entire courthouse.

But what about remote hearings from jails or detention centers?

Beyond the Courtroom: Jail Hearings with Cynap Core Pro

Remote appearances don’t just happen in courtrooms. With the Cynap Core Pro, the Liberty-WolfVision integration brings the same virtual courtroom experience to jails, detention centers, and satellite facilities—with a smaller footprint.

A typical remote setup requires only:

• A Cynap Core Pro
• A USB-connected mic and camera
• A monitor
• And a pre-configured LVC URL

This compact solution replaces traditional codecs, AV switchers, and standalone PCs with a single unit—without compromising on security or reliability.

Liberty Virtual Courtroom on Cynap Core Pro with USB Peripherals

A Strategic Partnership for Courts

This isn’t just a product integration—it’s a shared vision.

At Liberty, we’ve spent decades developing audio and video solutions specifically for courtroom use. Our Liberty Virtual Courtroom platform is designed to meet the legal system’s unique standards for recording integrity, participant privacy, and workflow flexibility.

One of LVC’s most valuable features is its ability to record every participant on a separate audio channel. In legal proceedings, that kind of clarity and isolation isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.

WolfVision shares that commitment. Their hardware is trusted in mission-critical environments—from universities to legislative chambers—and now, increasingly, in courtrooms like yours.

Together, we’re delivering a solution that’s scalable, secure, and purpose-built for modern justice workflows—whether in a large courtroom or a remote holding facility.

Ready to Modernize your Hearings?

Whether you're planning a facility upgrade or supporting hybrid hearings across your district, Liberty Virtual Courtroom + Cynap is ready to meet the moment.

Contact Liberty Recording: sales@libertyrecording.com or visit www.libertyrecording.com 

Contact WolfVision: sales@wolfvision.us or visit www.wolfvision.com