Lori Berman, Emily Slosberg wish to have the custody and youngster assist proceedings recorded

This week, state Sen. Lori Berman, D-Delray Beach and State Representative Emily Slosberg, D-Boca Raton, has filed law requiring a judicial process in which parental responsibility or part-time usage issues must be recorded electronically or in shorthand, made available for parties to purchase, free of charge for a destitute party, appeal would like to appeal the judgment of the court.

Corresponding Families against court travesties (FACTs), Inc. and the Palm Beach County Chapter of the National Organization for Women, “Florida not all family courts have a duty to record proceedings. In order to protect children and families, it is important that the court provides a record or transcript to all parties to the proceedings. This legislation represents positive changes for family courts and allows all courts to act according to the same rules. “

“I have worked on laws throughout my legislative career to improve the lives of women, children and families,” said Berman. “It is vital that all people, penniless or not, have equal access to court records, especially when it comes to a child’s future. In today’s world of technological advances, it should be easy to ensure that all courtrooms are equipped to record hearings. “

“Criminal, guardianship and child maintenance court proceedings must be recorded. This law aims to formalize legal proceedings involving child placement and child support through more than a file entry in order to be dignified and fair to parents and their children, ”Slosberg said.

the Florida Supreme Court, has established a guideline through the Rules of the Administration of Justice that favors the recording and transcription of legal proceedings. A formal procedural record is required for every appeal and discourages frivolous motions and appeals after the judgment.

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