Committee discusses remote hearings and possible correctional‑facility support to improve access and privacy

Apr 17, 2025

Committee members and court administrators discussed the use of remote hearings for incarcerated people, technology and privacy concerns, and a staff recommendation to create a position at correctional facilities to facilitate remote appearances.

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The Senate Committee on Institutions on April 15 heard a sustained discussion about remote court hearings for incarcerated people, technology reliability, and proposals to ease the administrative burden on correctional staff when video appearances are used.

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