Relates to audio-visual coverage of judicial proceedings; defines terms; provides exemptions; authorizes judicial discretion; supervision of audio-visual coverage and mandatory pre-trial conference; provides that consent is necessary for the audio-visual coverage of arraignments, bail hearings and all proceedings pursuant to article three of the family court act; directs the office of court administration to establish an educational program for all judges and justices of the unified court system; authorizes the promulgation of necessary rules and regulations; and provides for the monitoring of the provisions of this section by the office of court administration. |