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Committee backs allowing interactive video testimony for certain traffic and DWI hearings
Summary
The panel advanced HB57 to let lab analysts and toxicologists testify by interactive video in misdemeanor and DWI matters to reduce travel burdens and preserve lab capacity; supporters said courts successfully used video during COVID, while members sought clearer accommodation and oath language.
Sponsor lawmakers urged the committee to advance House Bill 57 to permit interactive-video testimony for specific witnesses (for example, analysts and toxicologists) in certain traffic and DWI proceedings so laboratory staff can remain on-site and case processing is not delayed by travel.
The sponsor said the…
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