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Report to the Legislature | Use of Remote Technology in Civil and Criminal Actions by the Trial Courts (No Action Required.)
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Summary
Summary
Code of Civil Procedure section 367.8 requires the Judicial Council to submit a report to the Legislature on or before December 31 of each year until January 1, 2027, on the use of remote technology in trial court civil and criminal proceedings. This report provides county-specific data mandated by the bill, which includes (1) the number of proceedings conducted with the use of remote technology; (2) any superior court in which technology issues or problems occurred; (3) the superior courts in which remote technology was used; (4) the types of trial court conferences, hearings, or proceedings in which remote technology was used; (5) the cost of purchasing, leasing, or upgrading remote technology; (6) the type of technology and equipment purchased or leased; and (7) any other information necessary to evaluate the use of remote proceedings by the courts. This report fulfills these legislative reporting requirements and includes data for a 12-month period from September 1, 2024, through August 31, 2025.
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Speakers
Speakers
Hon. Lisa Rodriguez, Chair, Criminal Law Advisory Committee
Ms. Julia Hanagan, Member, Family and Juvenile Law Advisory Committee
Ms. Jessica Devencenzi, Policy & Research