SB 965: District courts; recording of proceedings.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Recording of proceedings in district courts. Allows an audio recording of proceedings in a district court, which includes both general district court and juvenile and domestic relations district court, to be made by a party or his counsel. Under current law, such recordings are only allowed in a general district court.Additionally, the bill (i) allows the judge of a juvenile and domestic relations district court to impose any restriction as necessary to comply with the confidentiality requirements applicable to such district court and (ii) prohibits the judge of a district court from (a) ordering or requiring a party or his counsel to submit a copy of such audio recording or transcript of such recording to the clerk of a district court to be maintained in such party's individual case file or (b) prohibiting a party or his counsel from providing such copy or transcript to the opposing party or his counsel.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 24, 2025Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0509)
2. March 24, 2025Approved by Governor-Chapter 509 (Effective 07/01/25)
3. March 3, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
4. March 3, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on March 3, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Signed by President
6. February 18, 2025Signed by Speaker
7. February 18, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB965)
8. February 18, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB965ER)
9. February 18, 2025Enrolled
10. February 13, 2025Passed House (96-Y 0-N)
11. February 13, 2025Read third time
12. February 12, 2025Read second time

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