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Law Practice

Sep. 22, 2020

New law codifies rules on remote court

Courts in California and around the nation were moving in this direction well before the pandemic, with the state's Judicial Council spending millions of dollars in recent years to allow court users to conduct business over the internet.

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill dealing with case backlogs that could mark a tipping point in a long-running battle pitting courts and attorneys against groups representing court reporters and interpreters. SB1146, signed Friday codifies rules allowing for remote electronic service, appearances and depositions.

Courts in California and around the nation were moving in this direction well before the pandemic, with the state's Judicia...

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