CaliforniaRemote court appearances.
What it does
Existing law authorizes, until January 1, 2027, a party to appear remotely and a court to conduct conferences, hearings, proceedings, and trials in civil cases, in whole or in part, through the use of remote technology.
More detail
This bill would extend the operation of these provisions to January 31, 2029. The bill would additionally authorize any non-party witness to appear remotely pursuant to these provisions.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 13April 21 set for first hearing canceled at the request of author.Latest
- Apr 9Set for hearing April 21.
- Apr 8Re-referred to Com. on JUD.Minor
- Mar 25From committee with author's amendments. Read second time and amended. Re-referred to Com. on RLS.Major
- Feb 11Referred to Com. on RLS.Minor
- Jan 14From printer. May be acted upon on or after February 13.
- Jan 13Introduced. Read first time. To Com. on RLS. for assignment. To print.Introduced