Judges and Judiciary,
Government
Oct. 7, 2021
Courts can’t use remote tech to deny physical access
The new law will also require courts to provide “a public audio stream or telephonic” access when physical access is not possible to what would otherwise be an open proceeding.
Courts cannot use virtual access to courtrooms as a reason to deny physical access to the courthouse under a law Gov. Gavin Newsom signed this week. The law will also require courts to provide "a public audio stream or telephonic" access when physical access is not possible to what would otherwise be an open proceeding.
Newsom's office announced Tuesday night he'd signed AB 716 and 45 other bills. The governor vetoed a dozen other bills as...
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