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Public Policy Bill Position Detail

Session :
2023-2024
Bill:
SB0257
Sponsor:
Runestad, Jim
Title:
Revised Judicature Act Of 1961, Video Recordings Of Court Proceedings

Civil procedure: other; video recordings of court proceedings; provide for availability and review. Amends 1961 PA 236 (MCL 600.101 - 600.9947) by adding sec. 1429.

Positions

Family Law

Oppose.:
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Children's Law

Oppose.:
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Criminal Law

Oppose the Bill, But Support Court Live Stream Proceedings on Zoom & Other Platforms.:
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State Bar of Michigan

Oppose. The Board strongly supports courtroom transparency, but believes that this issue is properly addressed by the Court, not the Legislature. SBM stands ready to partner with the Court to develop an appropriate, uniform rule governing access to court recordings.:

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