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FL S1894

FL S1894
Court Proceedings


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Introduced
01/10/2022
In Committee
01/12/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/14/2022

Introduced Session

2022 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Authorizing individuals to appear at or attend hearings or conferences relating to children through audio-video communication technology, except under certain circumstances; specifying how parties to certain hearings involving children may consent to service or notice by e-mail; authorizing the use of audio-video communication technology for showing testimonies in proceedings involving a victim or witness under the age of 18 or who has an intellectual disability; requiring that summonses for juvenile delinquency hearings held through audio-video communication technology provide certain information, etc.

AI Summary

This bill authorizes the use of audio-video communication technology for court proceedings involving children, except under certain circumstances. It allows parties to consent to service or notice by email, and requires summonses for juvenile delinquency hearings held through audio-video technology to provide instructions for attending the hearing. The bill also permits the use of audio-video technology to show testimony in proceedings involving victims or witnesses under 18 or with intellectual disabilities. Overall, the bill aims to facilitate remote participation in court proceedings related to children and vulnerable individuals.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Died in Judiciary (on 03/14/2022)

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