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Introduced
01/13/2022
01/13/2022
In Committee
08/11/2022
08/11/2022
Crossed Over
05/24/2022
05/24/2022
Passed
Dead
08/31/2022
08/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 Session
Bill Summary
An act to amend Sections 367.75 and 599 of, and to add and repeal Section 367.76 of, the Code of Civil Procedure, relating to courts.
AI Summary
This bill extends the sunset provision for authorizing remote appearances and proceedings in civil cases from July 1, 2023, to January 1, 2026. It also allows courts to conduct adoption finalization hearings remotely without specific findings and prohibits courts from requiring parties to appear remotely. The bill requires courts and the Judicial Council to report on the impact of remote technology issues and purchases. Additionally, the bill eliminates the sunset provision that allowed certain discovery and procedural deadlines to be extended during the COVID-19 state of emergency, making those provisions permanent.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Senate refused to concur in Assembly amendments. (Ayes 0. Noes 38. Page 5266.) (on 08/30/2022)
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