Texas HB2147 allows juvenile courts to conduct remote proceedings via technology and requires a plan for handling evidence and remote testimony.

Texas HB2147 amends the Family Code to allow juvenile courts to conduct remote proceedings, including depositions, hearings, and other proceedings, without requiring consent from the parties unless constitutionally mandated. The bill defines "remote proceeding" as one where participants, including judges, parties, attorneys, witnesses, court reporters, or others, attend remotely using technology and the Internet.

Texas HB2147 allows juvenile courts to conduct remote proceedings via technology and requires a plan for handling evidence and remote testimony.

Texas HB2147 amends the Family Code to allow juvenile courts to conduct remote proceedings, including depositions, hearings, and other proceedings, without requiring consent from the parties unless constitutionally mandated. The bill defines "remote proceeding" as one where participants, including judges, parties, attorneys, witnesses, court reporters, or others, attend remotely using technology and the Internet.