Rhode Island S2966 allows all courts to conduct hearings remotely with equal legal effect as in-person appearances.

Rhode Island S2966 permits all courts in the state to conduct hearings remotely, allowing parties and attorneys to appear via telephone or video conference. These remote appearances have the same legal effect as in-person appearances. Courts must ensure remote participation is accessible to self-represented litigants and individuals with disabilities. A court may require an in-person appearance if a remote appearance would prejudice a party's rights or interfere with the administration of justice.

Rhode Island S2966 allows all courts to conduct hearings remotely with equal legal effect as in-person appearances.

Rhode Island S2966 permits all courts in the state to conduct hearings remotely, allowing parties and attorneys to appear via telephone or video conference. These remote appearances have the same legal effect as in-person appearances. Courts must ensure remote participation is accessible to self-represented litigants and individuals with disabilities. A court may require an in-person appearance if a remote appearance would prejudice a party's rights or interfere with the administration of justice.