RÉSUMÉ DIGEST
ACT 463 (HB 969) 2024 Regular Session Green
Existing law provides that a hearing on any motion or exception may be conducted by any
audio-visual means at the discretion of the court. Provides further that if witness testimony
is necessary, a party may request that the hearing be conducted in person.
New law provides that in any civil proceeding that does not require witness testimony or the
introduction of evidence, a party may provide written notice to the court at least 10 days prior
to the scheduled hearing date that he will appear remotely. Provides further that provided
the court has the requisite technology, the court shall allow the party to appear by any
audio-visual means, unless the court provides written reasons declining the remote
appearance for good cause.
New law provides that when allowing a remote appearance as provided by new law, the court
shall ensure the technology enables all parties, whether appearing remotely or in person, to
fully participate. Provides further that the court shall require that a remote appearance by a
party abide by any necessary privacy and security requirements appropriate for the
conference, hearing, proceeding, or trial as established by the court.
New law provides that the court shall have a process for a party, court reporter, or other court
personnel to alert of any technology or audibility issues arising during a remote proceeding.
Existing law provides that a judge trial may be conducted by any audio-visual means with
the consent of all parties and permission of the court.
New law retains existing law.
Effective August 1, 2024.
(Amends C.C.P. Art. 195.1)