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AB 803 — Electronic court reporting.
Last action — From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed Assembly
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Existing law authorizes a court to use electronic recording equipment in a limited civil case, a misdemeanor or infraction case, or for the internal purpose of monitoring judicial officer performance. Existing law requires a court to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council prior to purchasing equipment. Existing law also requires each superior court to report semiannually to the Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council to report semiannually to the Legislature, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. This bill would instead require the Judicial Council, by July 1, 2012, to implement electronic court reporting in 20% of all superior court courtrooms and to implement electronic reporting in at least an additional 20% of all superior court courtrooms, annually thereafter. This bill would also require the Judicial Council to report to the Governor and the Legislature on the efforts undertaken to implement electronic court reporting, as provided, by January 1, 2014. The provisions of the bill would not apply to felony cases.
Bill Text
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Action History
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From committee without further action pursuant to Joint Rule 62(a).
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In committee: Set, first hearing. Failed passage.
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Referred to Com. on JUD.
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From printer. May be heard in committee March 20.
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Read first time. To print.
Sponsors
- Wagner · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
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Sponsors (1)
- Wagner
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (121)
121 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unaffiliated | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Republican | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| % of votes cast | 20% | 70% | 0% | 10% |
How each member voted (10)
| Member | Party | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Gorell | — | Not Voting |
| Atkins | — | Nay |
| Huber | — | Nay |
| Huffman | — | Nay |
| Wagner | — | Yea |
| Wieckowski | — | Nay |
| Monning | — | Nay |
| Feuer | — | Nay |
| Dickinson | — | Nay |
| Jones, Brian W. | Republican | Yea |
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does AB 803 do?
- Existing law authorizes a court to use electronic recording equipment in a limited civil case, a misdemeanor or infraction case, or for the internal purpose of monitoring judicial officer performance. Existing law requires a court to obtain advance approval from the Judicial Council prior to purchasing equipment. Existing law also requires each superior court to report semiannually to the Judicial Council, and the Judicial Council to report semiannually to the Legislature, regarding all purchases and leases of electronic recording equipment that will be used to record superior court proceedings. This bill would instead require the Judicial Council, by July 1, 2012, to implement electronic court reporting in 20% of all superior court courtrooms and to implement electronic reporting in at least an additional 20% of all superior court courtrooms, annually thereafter. This bill would also require the Judicial Council to report to the Governor and the Legislature on the efforts undertaken to implement electronic court reporting, as provided, by January 1, 2014. The provisions of the bill would not apply to felony cases.
- Who sponsors AB 803?
- AB 803 is sponsored by Wagner.
- What is the current status of AB 803?
- This bill died with 2011-2012 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track AB 803?
- Track AB 803 free on One Click Politics — get push/email alerts when it moves.
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