Justice AV Solutions (JAVS)

What Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) does

Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) is a privately held, family-owned information technology company founded in 1981 by David Green and headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky. JAVS designs, manufactures, sells, installs, and services integrated audio/video and digital recording systems purpose-built for courtrooms and government hearing rooms. The company reports installations in more than 10,000 courtrooms across all 50 US states and 17 countries, plus 2,200 federal agency hearing rooms, and claims a 97% customer retention rate. Its flagship Kentucky Court of Justice relationship dates to 1985, when JAVS digital recordings were declared the official verbatim record of the court — a regulatory acceptance that has shaped the company's positioning for four decades.

The product stack is vertically integrated: purpose-built hardware including the Recorder 9 (REC9) Full HD network recording appliance, AXIO digital audio mixer with Dante Audio Over IP, SmartAmp network amplifiers (SA-240/SA-440), the FlexMic microphone family (JM-24B boundary mic, JM-24G gooseneck, JM-24M mini, JM-24GB third-party gooseneck base), and the JC-23HD broadcast point-of-view camera, paired with the browser-based JAVS Suite 9 software platform and Control Dock touchscreen application. Suite 9 adds AI speech recognition, speaker diarization, real-time English captioning for ADA compliance, and translation into 30+ languages, and exposes a JAVS API for integration with case management systems (with planned support for Tyler Odyssey) and major video conferencing platforms (Zoom, Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Cisco Webex, BlueJeans).

JAVS monetizes through a mix of hardware sales, license-keyed software features, installation and training services, and recurring service/maintenance contracts priced on a quote basis per courtroom configuration, typically under multi-year agreements. Go-to-market is direct enterprise/government field sales supported by an in-house service team performing installation and training, a US-based help desk, and a network of international partners and resellers. Marketing is content-led (blog, whitepapers, configurator, conference presentations) and reinforced by partnerships with NACM, IACA, NAICJA, and IAPRT. Leadership transitioned from founder David Green to his son Andrew Green (CEO), with Brian Green as COO/VP of Operations and Kevin Otey as National Sales Director; the company has no disclosed institutional shareholders, funding rounds, or M&A activity.

Name

Justice AV Solutions (JAVS)

Legal name

Justice AV Solutions

Website

https://javs.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1981

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) designs, manufactures, and services integrated audio/video and AI-enabled digital recording systems for courtrooms and federal hearing rooms, with 10,000+ installations across the US and 17 countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Courtroom AV Systems

NAICS

Computer Systems Design and Related Services (54151), Offices of Lawyers (54111)

akta.pro primary industry

Judicial Courts & Court Administration (BPAIAFAA)

Keywords

• Courtroom AV systems
• Digital court recording
• Hybrid courtroom technology
• Court transcription software
• Government hearing AV

Headquarters

HQ city

Louisville

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Hardware Sales: Sale of purpose-built courtroom hardware including Recorder 9, AXIO mixer, SmartAmp, JC-23HD camera, and FlexMic microphones (JM-24B, JM-24G, JM-24M, JM-24GB). Made in America equipment sold as part of turnkey courtroom installations.
2. Software Licensing: JAVS Suite 9 web-based courtroom software platform; features are activated via license keys (e.g., AXIO-SE uses license keys to enable additional inputs/outputs), supporting recurring/upgradeable software revenue alongside hardware sales.
3. Professional Services (Installation, Training, Maintenance): JAVS service team performs installation, training, and ongoing maintenance under service agreements; non-contract customers pay non-contract rates. Includes a US-based help desk for support.
4. Managed Services / Support Contracts: Recurring support/maintenance contracts available to customers; service-contract holders receive preferred terms versus non-contract customers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

Justice AV Solutions designs, manufactures, and integrates purpose-built courtroom audio/video hardware (multi-channel DSP microphones, digital audio mixers, HD cameras, network-enabled digital recorders, network amplifiers) together with the browser-based JAVS Suite 9 software platform to capture, record, transcribe, caption, translate, and manage court and government hearing proceedings. Deliveries are configured per courtroom, installed directly by the JAVS service team, and complemented by training, maintenance, and ongoing support services for state, local, and federal court customers.

Product overview

Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) delivers a unified courtroom AV platform built around the JAVS Suite 9 browser-based software as the core, which pairs with the Recorder 9 (REC9) hardware recorder, AXIO digital audio mixer, SmartAmp amplifiers (SA-240 and SA-440), the FlexMic microphone family (JM-24B, JM-24G, JM-24M, and JM-24GB), the JC-23HD camera, and the Control Dock application to form a complete end-to-end capture, switching, and management system for courts and government meeting rooms. Suite 9 integrates AI speech recognition, speaker diarization, real-time English captions, transcription with editable Microsoft Word (.DOCX) export, and translation into 30+ languages, and connects to Case Management Systems (with planned Tyler Odyssey support) via the JAVS API. Services including Installation, Maintenance, Training, and Free AV Consultation wrap the hardware/software stack to deliver complete courtroom, hybrid-remote, and government-meeting solutions in over 17 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• JAVS Suite 9 All-in-one browser-based courtroom software platform built for AI and hybrid hearings; combines AutoLog, Finder, Publisher, and Scheduler with real-time English captioning, translation into 30+ languages, editable Microsoft Word (.DOCX) transcript export, and CMS integration via the JAVS API. Sold to court administrators and IT leadership to capture, transcribe, caption, translate, and publish official court records.
• JAVS Recorder 9 (REC9) Network-enabled digital recording hardware appliance that captures full HD audio and video (up to 1080p) with on-screen time/date stamps, microphone activity indicators, confidence monitoring, a 2TB hard drive, and JAVS API for automatic data exchange with case management systems. Used by courts and federal agency hearing rooms to create the official digital record.
• AXIO Digital Audio Mixer Next-generation courtroom digital audio mixer with up to 16 audio tracks, 20 microphone inputs, 4 auxiliary inputs, Dante Audio Over IP integration, microphone self-check, automatic gain sharing, last-microphone-on, dynamic adaptive threshold, and license-key-based I/O configuration. Central audio hub for courtroom AV installations.
• SmartAmp (SA-240 / SA-440) Network-connected, multi-zone audio amplifier available in 2-channel (SA-240) and 4-channel (SA-440) models with Dante Audio Over IP, automatic feedback suppression, parametric EQ and limiter, sound masking, public address announcements, and integration with the JAVS Centro Modes Manager. Used for courtroom amplification and voice lift.
• JM-24B FlexMic Microphone Boundary-style DSP microphone with an individual Digital Signal Processor per mic, six selectable polar patterns, configurable capacitive touch button (push-to-talk, hold-to-talk, push-to-mute, hold-to-mute), 13 high-visibility programmable LEDs, voice masking, and ESD/EMI protection. Pairs with JAVS Recording Suite 9 as an interactive data point for per-speaker capture.
• JM-24G Gooseneck Microphone 16-inch gooseneck DSP microphone with six switchable pickup patterns, configurable touch controls, two front and two back high-visibility LEDs, noise-proof adjustment, shock-absorbing foam pad, and seamless integration with the JAVS Recording Suite. Designed for bench and witness stand use in courtrooms.
• JM-24M Mini FlexMic Microphone Cost-effective alternative to the full FlexMic line, designed exclusively for the AXIO audio mixer; electret condenser microphone switchable between cardioid and omnidirectional pickup patterns, capacitive touch button, single LED status indicator, single RJ-45 connection, EMI/RFI shielding, and bottom mounting eyeholes.
• JM-24GB Gooseneck Microphone Base Gooseneck microphone base supporting third-party analog gooseneck microphones via 3-pin XLR connection, with customizable LEDs, programmable audio tones, voice masking, and reconfigurable touch controls (push to talk, hold to mute, push to mute) that integrate with the JAVS Recording Suite.
• JC-23HD Camera Full HD (3G-SDI) 1080p broadcast point-of-view camera with 2.16-megapixel CMOS sensor, 720p and 1080p resolutions, 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, automatic and manual color temperature controls, wide dynamic range backlight compensation, highlight compensation, and compact housing designed to work with the Centro HDX. Captures the courtroom video record.
• Control Dock AI-powered control application providing a touchscreen interface for managing courtroom AV modes, real-time captioning, automatic video switching, and courtroom device control. Central to the JAVS hybrid courtroom experience.
• Installation Services Professional courtroom AV installation service tailored to specific courtroom layouts; every JAVS installation is performed directly by JAVS employees rather than third-party contractors.
• Maintenance Services Ongoing maintenance and support delivered under service agreements to keep courtroom AV systems running smoothly; non-contract customers pay non-contract rates.
• Training Services Training to ensure court personnel, court reporters, transcriptionists, clerks, and judges are confident and comfortable operating JAVS courtroom technology.
• Free AV Consultation Complimentary initial consultation to help courts evaluate their current AV setup, identify opportunities, and plan modernization or hybrid capabilities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 97% customer retention rate
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration7 records

AI capability4 records

Feature7 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and flagship.

• National Association for Court Management (NACM)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner organization on JAVS website; co-presented 2023 NACM Conference session on hybrid courtroom technology together with the Kentucky Court of Justice.
• International Association for Court Administration (IACA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner on JAVS website (logo with link to iaca.ws); partnership allows JAVS to gather industry feedback and provide support to IACA's mission.
• National American Indian Court Judges Association (NAICJA)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner on JAVS website (logo with link to naicja.org); partnership supports tribal court technology initiatives.
• International Association of Professional Reporters and Transcribers (International Court Reporters / IAPRT)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerFeatured partner on JAVS website; partnership supports industry collaboration between AV recording vendors and court reporter/transcriber profession.
• Kentucky Court of JusticeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-running strategic partnership dating back to 1985; JAVS digital courtroom recording is used as the official record of Kentucky courts. JAVS co-presents with Kentucky Court of Justice at conferences and funds modernization with the Administrative Office of the Courts.
• Zoom (video conferencing platform)coreTechnology or IntegrationJAVS hybrid courtroom solutions integrate with Zoom for remote appearances; JAVS Configure Your Courtroom offers 'JAVS Zoom Connect hardware' as an add-on.
• Microsoft TeamscoreTechnology or IntegrationJAVS hybrid courtroom solutions integrate with Microsoft Teams for remote appearances, enabling multi-party hybrid proceedings.
• Tyler Odyssey (Case Management System)coreTechnology or IntegrationJAVS Suite 9 has planned support for integration with Tyler Odyssey, a leading case management system, to streamline court workflows and data access.
• Dante (Audinate - Audio over IP)coreTechnology or IntegrationJAVS SmartAmp and AXIO mixer support Dante Audio Over IP, interoperating with 2,000+ Dante-enabled products from 400+ manufacturers for network audio distribution.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• For The Record (FTR): Australia-founded global provider of digital court recording, transcription, and courtroom management software; competes head-to-head with JAVS in court/government AV recording and is one of the most direct international counterparts in the niche.
• BIS Digital: US-based provider of digital court recording, courtroom audio, and case management integration for courts — directly competes with JAVS in the court AV/recording niche across federal, state, and county courts.
• CourtSmart Digital Systems: Provider of digital court recording, transcription, and AV management software serving courts and government agencies; offers a comparable end-to-end court AV stack to JAVS Suite 9 and Recorder 9.
• Williams AV: Specializes in assistive listening, captioning, and hearing-loop systems widely deployed in courtrooms; competes with JAVS in the courtroom accessibility and audio capture layer of the stack.

Emerging players

• Stenograph (Luminos): Long-standing provider of stenographic court reporting equipment and case catalog software (CATalyst); represents the human-transcription side of the court record workflow that JAVS's AI transcription increasingly displaces, making it an adjacent and partial substitute.

Broad incumbents

• Biamp Systems: Pro-AV manufacturer of courtroom-grade digital signal processors, amplifiers, and microphones with broad deployment across courtrooms and government hearing rooms — a broader incumbent that overlaps with JAVS's AXIO mixer and SmartAmp.
• Shure: Global leader in pro-AV microphones and audio systems, including boundary and gooseneck microphones used in courtrooms; competes with JAVS's FlexMic (JM-24B/G/M/GB) family as a broader-incumbent microphone supplier.
• Bosch Security and Safety Systems: Large-scale provider of conferencing, pro audio, and courtroom AV solutions (including the Dynacord and Electro-Voice brands); competes with JAVS at the courtroom audio and system integration layer as a broad-incumbent vendor.
• Crestron Electronics: Enterprise AV control and integration vendor with courtroom and government deployments; competes with JAVS at the AV control, switching, and integration layer via Control Dock-style touchscreen interfaces.
• Logitech: Video conferencing hardware (cameras, room kits) widely used in courtrooms for hybrid hearings alongside JAVS and its Zoom/Teams integration partners; broader incumbent in the hybrid-remote layer of the courtroom stack.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/justice-av-solutions

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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