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Remote Court Proceedings Useful in Emergencies, Lawyers Say (Bloomberg Law)
Bloomberg Law, June 10, 2020
Remote Court Proceedings Useful in Emergencies, Lawyers Say
Commenters also suggested changing a rule prohibiting broadcasts of criminal proceedings, at least during emergencies. Harry Sandick, who wrote a comment letter for the New York City Bar Association, said that while some civil cases might benefit from remote access, ‘there’s reason to be wary of moving to a remote system’ for criminal cases. Defendants shouldn’t be forced to testify remotely and must have the ability to opt out of remote proceedings, Sandick said in an interview.
