Author Archives: Deb Monaco

ScanWorks Celebrates 15 Years as an Ohio Document Scanning Company

We are so pleased to announce that ScanWorks has arrived at its 15th anniversary. 15 years ago a decision was made by our owner to end the practice of law and start a new line of work. And it has been a roller coaster ride since. There has been:– Personal financial uncertainty– Deadlines that have …

ScanWorks is CJIS/LEADS Certified

CJIS certification is a set of strict data security standards established by the FBI’s Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) division. It dictates how agencies and third-party vendors must handle, store, and transmit sensitive Criminal Justice Information (CJI) to prevent breaches and misuse. What constitutes CJI? Criminal Justice Information (CJI) includes sensitive law enforcement data. Examples …

Grants for Document Scanning & Digitization Projects

GRANT SOURCES 1. Ohio History Connection “Programs & Collections” Grant • Matching grant program that awards grants for history-related projects • Eligible applicants include local government entities & county records management offices • Projects funded under this category could include digitization of collections •  $20,000 with 60% (them)/40% (applicant) match •  Nuts & Bolts of …

Digitizing Land Records for Ohio Recorders

Ohio Senate Bill 94 requires Ohio Recorders to make their land records dating 1980 to the present available online. These land records include real property records such as deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, powers of attorney, partnerships, liens, and leases. ScanWorks has extensive experience scanning these types of documents into digital format. We most recently worked …

Scanning Files for Courts in Ohio

Since 2011, ScanWorks has specialized in digitizing records for courts throughout Ohio. Whether converting traffic, criminal, civil, or appellate cases to digital format, we can do it all. We serve Mayor’s Courts, Municipal Courts, Probate Courts, Juvenile Courts, Common Pleas Courts, and Appellate Courts. The process begins with retrieval. Our staff comes onsite to your …

Scanning Records for Ohio Police Departments

ScanWorks has the scanners and qualifications to digitize records for a multitude of municipal divisions throughout the State of Ohio. This includes police departments. Our most recent customer was the Canton Police Department. With our scanning services, staff can easily locate important documents without the hassle of digging through file cabinet after file cabinet. After …

Scanning Records for Ohio Fire Departments

ScanWorks has the scanners and qualifications to digitize records for a multitude of municipal divisions throughout the State of Ohio. This includes fire departments, building departments, planning and urban development, building and zoning, building inspection, and city engineering departments. Our most recent customer was the Lakewood Fire Department. With our scanning services, staff can easily …

Ohio Supreme Court Technology Grants 2025

The Supreme Court of Ohio has announced that applications are open for its 2025 Technology Grant awards. This grant opportunity supports local Ohio courts (Mayor’s courts are not eligible) by providing financial resources to aid in the implementation of technology-based projects. Applications are due February 28, 2025 by 5pm. Applicant Priority considerations: • Applicant court …

Digitizing Land Records for Ohio Recorders

Ohio Senate Bill 94 requires Ohio Recorders to make their land records dating 1980 to the present available online. These land records include real property records such as deeds, mortgages, mortgage releases, powers of attorney, partnerships, liens, and leases. ScanWorks has extensive experience scanning these types of documents into digital format. We most recently worked …