Is video arraignment hearing the future of classic courtrooms?
Over the past few years, courtroom proceedings have been disrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Why? Because accessibility was a major concern, which was solved by the inception of the video arraignment hearing. While the software was initially a primary response to a health crisis during the pandemic, now it has become an efficient and continuous process for courts facing a backlog of cases. Video arraignment hearing is becoming a modernized approach to the legal process and probably it is the future of conventional courtrooms. How? Let’s explore further to find out! The scope of virtual courts In virtual courts, legal proceedings such as a hearing or trial take place remotely instead of happening in person. Decades ago, this was often done using the telephone. However, more recently courts have been using video conferencing to link the magistrate’s court and custody suites. In addition, there is also a system for sharing legal documents electronically. Anyone who wishes to join a virtual court hearing must have the following fundamentals in place: Secure and reliable internet connection A private space at work or home The capacity to operate technology at a basic level