California Penal Code

§ 977.3

PEN § 977.3 Effective Jul 2, 2024Title 6 · Part 2 · Ch. 1

Statute text

(a)A witness may testify in any misdemeanor or felony criminal proceeding, except for felony trials, through the use of remote technology with the written or oral consent of the parties on the record and with the consent of the court. The defendant shall waive the right to have a witness testify in person on the record and may withdraw this waiver at any time upon finding of good cause.

(b)Notwithstanding subdivision (a), the court may allow a witness to testify through the use of remote technology as otherwise provided by statutes regarding the examination of victims of sexual crimes and conditional examinations of witnesses.

(c)The court shall make findings on the record that any waiver entered into pursuant to this section is knowingly, voluntarily, and intelligently made by the defendant.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2024, Ch. 51, Sec. 12. (AB 170) Effective July 2, 2024. Repealed as of January 1, 2027, by its own provisions.