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HB4697Introduced in the House

Relating to a defendant's appearance by telephone or videoconference in a justice or municipal court.

IntroducedHouse Criminal Jurisprudence

Introduced by Linda Garcia, District 107

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relating to a defendant's appearance by telephone or videoconference in a justice or municipal court.

Where it stands

No action taken in committee

April 29, 2025

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. Filed

  2. Read first time

  3. Referred to Criminal Jurisprudence

  4. Scheduled for public hearing on . . .

  5. No action taken in committee

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