The report highlights the best practices for remote hearings in child protection cases in the United States. The COVID-19 pandemic led to a shift in court operations, with state supreme courts carefully considering health emergencies and how to handle remote hearings. The report focuses on the experiences of public servants who showed their commitment to the well-being of children by conducting remote hearings from their living rooms. Witnesses testified about the challenges they faced, including technical difficulties and the need for a computer and a co-parent to uphold the Constitution. The report concludes that remote hearings have become a remarkable test for state and territorial courts, particularly in family and juvenile cases.
