Are Courts Zooming Away the Public’s Right to Access?

There is some constructive criticism that might help this YouTube creator. But the general themes of his message are important issues. Are our rights to access to judicial proceedings eroding? Are judges using Zoom to slam the door on court watchers?

In Arkansas, Judge Weaver used Zoom to improve her chance to get away with causing the court reporter to fictionalize transcripts. She also denied use of Zoom when the opposing party wanted to personally serve documents on me, and I lived over an hour drive away.

There should be uniformity and logic in the use of virtual court proceedings. Unfortunately, instead technology is abused by some judges who would rather not have open courts.