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Relating to the use of video conferences in judicial proceedings, and including effective date provisions
Sponsored by the Senate Technology (successor To Ssb 1014) Committee
Topics:Courts & civil lawTechnology & privacy
Same legislation: SF 400
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedFebruary 23, 2023
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 10, 2024
- Done: Senate committeeFebruary 23, 2023
- Stopped: Passes the SenateDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: House committee
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The General Assembly adjourned on April 19, 2024. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill relates to the use of video conferences in judicial proceedings and certified shorthand reporter audio and video recordings. The bill provides that upon motion of any party, an initial appearance or arraignment shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available. Upon motion of any party, a pretrial conference, scheduling conference, or any other noncontested judicial proceeding shall be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if appropriate technology is available, unless the court orders the proceeding to be held in person for good cause.
Read the full explanation
The bill provides that upon motion of any party, a hearing in a criminal, juvenile, or postconviction relief proceeding may be conducted by video conference with the parties and other participants if the hearing is conducted in an efficient manner, the hearing does not prejudice a substantial right of any party, and appropriate technology is available. The bill provides that any party may file a resistance to a motion to hold a judicial proceeding by video conference.1 (evidence in ordinary actions) to include the remote testimony of a witness by video conference or other remote means of communication if approved by the court. The bill takes effect upon enactment.
From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text
Fiscal note
Savings: up to $152,000 Compare with other bills
0 judicial specialist FTE positions to assist with scheduling, filing, and technology management of video conferencing. In addition, SF 2187 is estimated to reduce mileage and the need for mileage reimbursement to the State Public Defender’s Office. Senate File 2187 is estimated to have an annual cost savings to the Indigent Defense Fund of approximately $152,000.
- Video Conferencing · February 19, 2024
- Video Conferencing · March 27, 2023
Nonpartisan cost estimates from the Legislative Services Agency’s Fiscal Services Division. The newest is first. Reading a fiscal note
Iowa Code it changes
Creates§602.1601A
Amends§624.1
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Lobbying
3 for · 1 against · 8 undecided · Who →
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