Bill > HB0397

This bill mandates that the Administrative Office of the Courts must make a live internet broadcast, or "livestream," of all public court proceedings freely available to the public online, with a link provided on a court website. However, this requirement does not apply if the court is already closed to the public or if, after considering specific circumstances, the court determines that a livestream would likely prejudice a fair trial, compromise a victim's rights (which are legal protections afforded to victims of crimes), jeopardize an individual's safety or a minor's well-being, or constitute an invasion of privacy, and no less restrictive measure can mitigate these risks. The bill also allows courts to suspend or terminate a livestream if such risks arise during a proceeding and requires courts to take steps to prevent the transmission of images or audio of jurors, minors, certain documents, or confidential communications, and to notify parties about microphone usage. Furthermore, the Administrative Office of the Courts must create an audiovisual recording of each livestream, post it online within three business days for at least a year, and censor any prohibited transmissions before public release, with exceptions for justice and juvenile courts, and the bill is set to take effect on May 6, 2026.

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