Increased funding for family courts and adoption, facilitating remote hearings.
This act increases funding for programs supporting family courts, aiming to expedite adoption and child welfare proceedings. It enables courts to better utilize technology for remote hearings, potentially easing participation for parents and children, especially in challenging circumstances. The changes are designed to ensure continuity of court services during crises.
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More funding for court improvement programs to reduce waiting times for child-related decisions.
Courts can use new technologies for remote hearings, improving access to justice, for example, during illnesses or natural disasters.
Technological support aims to protect participant privacy and ensure full engagement in remote hearings.
The government will regularly issue guidance on best practices for conducting remote foster care and adoption proceedings.
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