CA AB2484

Exempts parents, children, nonminor dependents, and Indian tribes in juvenile dependency proceedings from obtaining consent of all parties to use remote technology for expert witness appearances.

Allows expert witnesses in civil cases to appear remotely absent good cause to compel in-person testimony.

Permits juvenile dependency proceedings to be conducted remotely in whole or in part, with remote appearance available to any authorized person upon request.

Requires courts to maintain confidentiality, privacy, and security protections equivalent to in-person proceedings when conducting remote juvenile dependency and adoption finalization hearings.

Sunsets on January 1, 2027, unless extended by subsequent legislation.