Judges and Judiciary,
Covid Court Ops,
9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Jul. 21, 2022
9th Circuit meeting told there is no retreat from virtual proceedings
During a panel discussion Tuesday, federal and state judges cited a number of advantages of virtual hearings, saying it made it easier to find a more diverse group of jurors while also allowing judges to look witnesses straight in the eye, albeit on video.
BIG SKY, Montana -- Judges at the 9th Circuit Judicial Conference said the COVID-19 pandemic pushed the courts to adopt virtual proceedings almost overnight and said there's no going back even as pressure mounts to return to normal.
During a panel discussion Tuesday, federal and state judges cited a number of advantages of virtual hearings, saying it made it easier to find a more diverse group of jurors while also allowing judges to look w...
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