AN ACT RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS -- PERMITTING VIRTUAL OR REMOTE COURT HEARINGS

Summary

The bill adds a new chapter to state court law that lets any hearing, conference, motion or other appearance be done wholly or partly by virtual means. It gives plaintiffs, defendants, witnesses and attorneys the right to appear by telephone or video, with remote appearances carrying the same legal weight as in‑person ones, while still allowing a court to require physical presence when necessary. The goal is to make the judicial process more flexible and accessible.

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