In her first address to the California Legislature, Chief Justice Patricia Guerrero on Monday praised the increased use of remote technology in state courtrooms, even as court reporters and interpreters press lawmakers to curb its expanded use.

Guerrero, delivering her inaugural State of the Judiciary speech on the Senate floor, said changing demographics—notably the growing numbers of “digital natives” in younger generations—as well as increased reliance on video appearances during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic are driving a demand for remote technology.

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