A. Beginning January 1, 2012, district courts may use videoconferencing, including two-way interactive video technology, between a courtroom and a correctional facility of the Department of Corrections or a juvenile detention facility of the Office of Juvenile Affairs to conduct the following proceedings including, but not limited to:
1. Sentence reviews;
2. Post-conviction relief hearings;
3. Delinquent and deprived actions;
4. Custody and adoption proceedings;
5. Commitment proceedings; and
6. Extradition proceedings.
B. A waiver from the defendant or juvenile of the right to be present in the courtroom for a hearing shall be obtained prior to conducting any proceeding using videoconferencing or two-way interactive video technology. The use of videoconferencing or two-way interactive video technology shall be in accordance with any requirements and guidelines established by the Administrative Office of the Courts and all proceedings at which such technology is utilized shall be recorded verbatim by the district court.
C. The Administrative Office of the Courts shall promulgate rules and procedures to implement the provisions of this section.
Added by Laws 2011, c. 258, § 2, eff. Nov. 1, 2011.
NOTE: Editorially renumbered from § 3005 of this title to avoid duplication in numbering.
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