California to Permit Remote Court Hearings Through July 2023

The California legislature has unanimously approved a bill that permits state courts to continue hosting remote civil hearings through at least July 1, 2023. Governor Newsom is expected to sign the bill into law. State Senator Tom Umberg, who authored SB 241, has expressed hope that permitting remote court hearings in the long-term could expand access to justice in the state and improve court efficiency. See ABA Journal, Law.com.