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Remote proceeding in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “Remote proceeding” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “Remote proceeding” mean in California criminal law?

“Remote proceeding” means a juvenile justice proceeding conducted in whole or in part through the use of remote technology. (Cal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 679.5)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

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