Texas SB299 allows juvenile courts to conduct remote proceedings without party consent, except where required by the U.S. or Texas Constitution.

Texas SB299 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 the U.S. or Texas Constitution mandates it. The bill defines "remote proceeding" as one where participants, including judges, parties, attorneys, witnesses, and court reporters, participate via technology and the internet. Judges must submit a plan to the Office of Court Administration, detailing protocols for handling physical evidence and ensuring an unobstructed view of remote participants.

Texas SB299 allows juvenile courts to conduct remote proceedings without party consent, except where required by the U.S. or Texas Constitution.

Texas SB299 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 the U.S. or Texas Constitution mandates it. The bill defines "remote proceeding" as one where participants, including judges, parties, attorneys, witnesses, and court reporters, participate via technology and the internet. Judges must submit a plan to the Office of Court Administration, detailing protocols for handling physical evidence and ensuring an unobstructed view of remote participants.