California · Family Code

FAM §17404.3: Hearings by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means shall be permitted in child support cases in which the local child support agency is providing child support services.

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Child support hearings may be conducted by telephone, audiovisual technology, or other electronic means when the local child support agency provides services.

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Hearings by telephone, audiovisual means, or other electronic means shall be permitted in child support cases in which the local child support agency is providing child support services. The Judicial Council shall adopt court rules implementing this provision and subdivision (f) of Section 5700.316 on or before July 1, 2016.

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