California Courts Now Allow Electronic Recordings | California News

California’s top court just overturned a long-standing rule, forcing courts to allow electronic recordings when no official reporter is available — a game-changing move for access to justice. For years, millions of hearings went without any record at all, especially hurting low-income litigants in high-stakes cases like domestic violence or child custody. The ruling shuts down the two-tiered system where only those who could afford private reporters got a fair shot. While unions argue tech recordings fall short, Chief Justice made clear: better is better than nothing. This decision opens the door for more transparency and fairness — even if the debate over quality and staffing continues. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5d553305cf0fc647