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     STATE OF RHODE ISLAND

IN GENERAL ASSEMBLY

JANUARY SESSION, A.D. 2021

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS

     

     Introduced By: Representative Jason Knight

     Date Introduced: February 24, 2021

     Referred To: House Judiciary

     (by request)

It is enacted by the General Assembly as follows:

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     SECTION 1. Chapter 8-15 of the General Laws entitled "Court Administration" is hereby

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amended by adding thereto the following section:

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     8-15-12. Live streaming of court proceedings required.

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     All courts in the state of Rhode Island, including the supreme, superior, district, family and

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state traffic courts, shall, no later than three (3) months after the effective date of this act, establish

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an Internet link and live-stream all court proceedings occurring within that court or any courtroom

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thereof.

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     SECTION 2. This act shall take effect upon passage.

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EXPLANATION

BY THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL

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A N   A C T

RELATING TO COURTS AND CIVIL PROCEDURE -- COURTS

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     This act would require the courts of Rhode Island to establish an Internet link to live- stream

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court proceedings.

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     This act would take effect upon passage.

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