There’s an interesting article in today’s Evening Telegram about the possibility of the New York State Legislature authorizing the use of videoconferencing in connection with local courtroom proceedings. The Herkimer (NY) County Legislature recently passed a resolution asking the State Legislature to allow what many states have already done… namely, to officially authorize the use of videoconferencing, as long as defendants do not object.

No one would deny that everyone has a right to a speedy trial, but by its nature, the wheels of justice do tend to turn very slowly. Part of the reason for this is that scheduling a trial and gathering all interested parties in a room is a huge challenge. Although videoconferencing may not guarantee justice, it can help those wheels turn a little more quickly.

Read “Legislature discusses videoconferencing technology” for a an overview of how and why the discussion is taking in place in New York.

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