After facing criticism from county attorneys and judicial advocacy groups, L.A. County will implement remote video hearings in courtrooms across the region.

The county says 32 courtrooms in 17 courthouses in each of the court’s 12 judicial districts will use the new technology.

Now, people charged with a felony or misdemeanor will have the option to be arraigned remotely using a conferencing service called WebEx.

After facing criticism from county attorneys and judicial advocacy groups, L.A. County will implement <a href="http://www.lacourt.org/newsmedia/uploads/1420204219353020NRVIDEOAPPEARANCEPROJECTANDFACTSHEET.pdf">remote video hearings</a> in courtrooms across the region.
The county says 32 courtrooms in 17 courthouses in each of the court&rsquo;s 12 judicial districts will use the new technology.
Now, people charged with a felony or misdemeanor will have the option to be arraigned remotely using a conferencing service called <a href="https://www.webex.com/">WebEx</a>.

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