From the Court Clerk of Criminal Trials to the Algorithm: Technology And The Future Of Court Clerks In Criminal Proceedings

The introduction of artificial intelligence technologies into judicial functions raises new questions that transcend technical efficiency. This article examines philosophically the gradual transition from the human court clerk to automated recording systems in the context of criminal trials. The central question is posed: when algorithms assume the recording of judicial proceedings, does only the method change, or is the very nature of adjudicative work transformed? Through engagement with the philosophy of technology, labor theory, and contemporary critiques of algorithmic systems, it is argued that this replacement does not constitute a simple technological upgrade. Issues of interpretation, understanding, and human presence emerge as critical for the legitimacy of judicial procedure. The article concludes that full automation, despite its advantages in speed and formal accuracy, overlooks dimensions that render justice a fundamentally human endeavor.