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2009 SESSION
HB 2108 Electronic video and audio communication, two-way; if available for a hearing, judge shall use.
Introduced by: Beverly J. Sherwood | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles | history
SUMMARY AS PASSED HOUSE:
Personal appearance by two-way electronic video and audio communication. Provides that if two-way electronic video and audio communication is available for use by a district court in any pre-trial criminal proceeding to determine bail or representation by counsel, the court shall use such communication in any proceeding that would otherwise require the transportation of a person from outside the jurisdiction of the court in order to appear in person before the court.
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Personal appearance by two-way electronic video and audio communication. Provides that if two-way electronic video and audio communication is available for use by a judge in any pre-trial criminal proceeding, the judge shall use such communication in any proceeding that would otherwise require the transportation of a person from outside the jurisdiction of the court in order to appear in person before the court.