Permits electronic arraignment in counties not wholly included within a city; repealer
This bill allows courts in counties not fully within a city to conduct electronic court appearances (arraignments) instead of requiring defendants to attend in person. It requires defendants to provide written consent, ensures personal attendance wouldn't cause unreasonable delay, and mandates approval from the chief administrator of courts. Electronic arraignments cannot be used for guilty pleas, recordings are restricted, and stenographic records must be kept. It directly affects defendants in rural or non-city counties who would otherwise need to travel for their court appearance.
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 30, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 30, 2025
Committee
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1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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