HB1266 (2024) Compare Changes


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1 New Section; Judicial Branch Family Division; Recording of Proceedings. Amend RSA 490-D by inserting after section 490-D:15 the following new section:

490-D:16 Recording of Proceedings.

I. Each party to a proceeding that is open to the public in the family division of the circuit court shall have the right to make an audio and/or visual recording of the proceeding provided that:

(a) The recording device used by the party does not interfere with the proceeding;

(b) The party can only record if the proceeding is open to the public and not a confidential proceeding;

(c) The recording is limited to the proceeding in which the party is participating; and

(d) Electronic recording or transmission of private communication of others including bench and side-bar conferences, conferences between counsel, and conferences between counsel and client are prohibited.

II. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a party or non-party who is otherwise authorized by law or court order to record proceedings from doing so.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.

Changed Version

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1 New Section; Judicial Branch Family Division; Recording of Proceedings. Amend RSA 490-D by inserting after section 490-D:15 the following new section:

490-D:16 Recording of Proceedings.

I. Each party to a proceeding that is open to the public in the family division of the circuit court shall have the right to make an audio and/or visual recording of the proceeding provided that:

(a) The recording device used by the party does not interfere with the proceeding;

(b) The party can only record if the proceeding is open to the public and not a confidential proceeding;

(c) The recording is limited to the proceeding in which the party is participating; and

(d) Electronic recording or transmission of private communication of others including bench and side-bar conferences, conferences between counsel, and conferences between counsel and client are prohibited.

II. Nothing in this section shall prohibit a party or non-party who is otherwise authorized by law or court order to record proceedings from doing so.

2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect January 1, 2025.