Video & Transcript Research : 'contested case hearing'
Page 167 of 500
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- , the pre-trial hearing.
- disposition hearing or a plea bargain in most cases, especially if they've been in state jail waiting
- that in a case to which subsection d1 applies which means only in the cases where the court on its own
- But in some cases, they are.
- And the, in that case, I was 17 when I, when the abuse started, but in this case, this was a.
Keywords:
false reporting, emergency response, criminal penalties, restitution, public safety, penalties, emergency services, public institutions, false reports, criminal penalty, pretrial hearings, criminal competency, legal process, court timelines, restoration of competency, fines, community service, credit, criminal justice, defendants
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Fraud Committee Meeting - 2025-04-28
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- And there is no case in those counties.
- That case is still pending in Dakota County.
- , in any case.
- I hear complaints about DEED all the time. I hear complaints about DLI.
- And then, what else did we hear?
CA
Transcript Highlights:
- And I would hear about the stories. I would hear about the things that were going on.
- We could sit here for hours reviewing case after case.
- after case, ugly, disgusting cases.
- These cases go on and on. They're not isolated cases.
- The Murphy ceases to exist without an open case, meaning if that case were dismissed, there would be
MN
Transcript Highlights:
- I recall hearing other amendments. I don't recall hearing this.
- >
I'm <00:49:17.440>hearing <00:49:17.760>our Cuz I'm I'm hearing I'm hearing our - >> you just hear that? >> you just hear that?
- Go try the case."
- FBI had to build a case from scratch. FBI had to build a case from scratch.
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- The chair hears none, and the motion prevails.
- I got that. 30 Did your staff pull these cases?
- And in the case that you just gave me, does the case that you just cited meet your statute?
- Uh, these types of cases, defending defamation cases where people are sued.
- statewide, they could, in fact, hear the cases.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
Select Committee on Pension Policy May 19th, 2026 at 12:20 pm
Select Committee on Pension Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- Bev, did you hear us? Your mic is off, Bev. Your mic is off, Bev. Bev Heronson, do you hear us?
- newly filed Dawson case.
- That's probably the last we'll hear of this case, and it doesn't seem to have a wide statewide impact
- The last case that the committee was watching is the Fowler case.
- I think any questions on the latter two cases? The other case, what's the name of the case?
Summary:
The Executive Committee approved the April minutes by roll call vote, with members present voting aye and the minutes adopted. Staff then provided an Attorney General update on pension-related litigation, including the newly filed Dawson class action challenging Gross Second Substitute House Bill 2034, the concluded Dolan case, and the Fowler case, where the trial court orally ruled for plaintiffs on interest calculations and potential disgorgement of state gains, with a written ruling still pending. Committee members emphasized the need for ongoing monitoring and regular reporting on the Dawson case because of its potential impact on the committee and retirement systems.
An actuarial update followed, noting that June will include the preliminary 2025 valuation results and contribution-rate information, along with commentary on the demographic experience study. Staff said actuarial resources are limited and asked that any additional actuarial agenda items be scheduled for July or later. The committee also discussed the draft interim work plan and agreed to move the OSA annual update to July.
A substantial portion of the meeting focused on Plan 1 COLA policy. Retiree representatives urged the committee to keep working on both immediate ad hoc COLA relief and a longer-term ongoing COLA solution. Members discussed a possible budget proviso requiring legislators to consider a COLA each budget cycle, and staff was asked to develop proposals for further discussion. The committee also agreed to add a June briefing on the PERS/PEACERS request involving animal control technicians, and to include an introductory Plan 3 briefing, with possible comparison to Plan 2, on the June agenda. Staff also explained changes to correspondence handling, including removing letters from the public website to better protect privacy while still making records available upon request. The committee approved the revised June agenda and adjourned.
NH
New Hampshire 2025 Regular Session
House Children and Family Law (05/13/2025)
Transcript Highlights:
- We've retry the cases which they lost. By law retry the cases which they lost.
- family cases.
- <01:10:54.800>
Now, they're going to hear family cases. - Now, they're going to hear family cases.
- family cases.
Summary:
The Family Court Subcommittee of the Children and Family Law Committee convened under Chairman Mark Pearson to continue work begun by the prior special committee on the family division of circuit court. Pearson emphasized a collaborative, consensus-based approach with the judiciary and said the subcommittee would build on earlier “low-hanging fruit” reforms while tracking how prior changes are actually working. He also explained that the subcommittee would likely form smaller working groups, with informal meetings allowed so long as they stayed within open-meeting limits.
The main policy focus was House Bill 652, which was retained by the committee, along with broader questions about what additional changes family court should make. Members divided the work into two broad areas: pre-trial and trial issues. Pre-trial topics included alternative dispute resolution, mediation training and supervision, counseling/therapy for litigants with issues such as PTSD, and improving materials for pro se litigants, including New Hampshire Bar forms and instructions. The committee also discussed whether to use input from prior testimony, former litigants, other states, and legislative researchers, and whether some of the work should be assigned to two-person subgroups to allow flexible research and outreach.
For trial-related issues, members identified additional training for family court judges, whether judges should be dedicated solely to family court, and how to handle the overlap between civil and criminal matters, especially domestic violence and divorce cases. Representative Raymond raised concerns about courtroom recordings and whether judges’ behavior and record preservation were adequate; Aaron Kan of the court system responded that circuit court recording practices and staffing had not changed, that circuit court lacks the court monitors used in superior court, and that resource limits prevent similar staffing. Raymond also raised the cost of obtaining trial transcripts for pro se litigants; Kan explained that transcripts are produced by private vendors because the court system no longer employs court reporters, and that the fees reflect that outsourced service rather than a court-imposed markup. No votes were taken, and the meeting ended with plans to continue gathering information and assigning subtopics for further study.
TX
Texas 89th Regular
Senate Special Committee on Congressional Redistricting Jul 30th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- I think we'd all deserve and want to hear a quick response from Ms.
- This issue first came up I guess last Friday at our first hearing.
- If we have a hearing, that's, I wouldn't want to, I would not call a hearing just for someone to come
- In the cases that you referenced, are those the... McLeod? Yes. Okay.
- and see how their hearing goes.
KY
Kentucky 2025 Regular Session
Senate Standing Committee on Judiciary (2-27-25)
Transcript Highlights:
- This is a case of it that we hear, and we put some provision in there to make sure that this has mitigated
- It's the FTA, and grand juries can... misdemeanor indictments because grand juries will hear a case and
- It's the FTA, and grand juries can... misdemeanor indictments because grand juries will hear a case and
- It's the FTA, and grand juries can... misdemeanor indictments because grand juries will hear a case and
- Grand juries will hear a case and say it's not a felony; they will return a misdemeanor indictment or
Keywords:
Meeting Start: 00:00:00
Roll Call: 00:00:24
SB 7: 00:00:51
SB 130: 00:06:00
SB 244: 00:11:17
SB 236: 00:13:31, 958, all
Summary:
The Senate Judiciary Committee met with a quorum and considered four bills. Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Sen. Bledsoe, would create a Right of Publicity Act to prohibit unauthorized commercial use of a person’s unclothed likeness, including for living and deceased individuals, while carving out exemptions for artistic and news-related uses. Bledsoe said the bill is intended to address privacy, dignity, and AI-generated image misuse, and noted she may offer a floor amendment to address concerns from broadband and internet providers. Sen. Thomas supported the bill but questioned the 10-year duration, and Bledsoe said that timeframe was somewhat arbitrary. The committee voted 8-0 to pass SB 7 with favorable expression to the floor.
Senate Bill 130, presented by Sen. Maiden, addressed gift card scams and theft of redemption information. A committee substitute was adopted, and Maiden described the bill as a response to organized retail crime, citing major gift card scams in Louisville and Lexington and explaining how tampered cards are returned to shelves and later drained after purchase. He said the substitute would create clear criminal penalties, make gift card tampering a felony, and add gift card fraud to the credit card fraud statute. Members shared personal experiences with compromised gift cards, and the committee approved SB 130 8-0 with favorable expression.
Senate Bill 244, a reorganization cleanup bill presented by Sen. Howell and Attorney General’s office counsel Will Schroer, would complete name and structural changes following the transfer of Administrative Hearings and Child Support from the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to the Attorney General’s office and align the bill with prior data privacy legislation. The committee voted 9-0 to send SB 244 to the floor with favorable expression. Senate Bill 236, sponsored by Sen. Smith, drew extended discussion about a veteran’s case involving an old misdemeanor/DUI matter and a later warrant or failure-to-appear issue. The witness described being arrested years later despite having rebuilt her life, and senators debated whether the bill’s proposed time limit could create loopholes or affect court procedures; members emphasized that the underlying charge would remain and that the bill was aimed at unserved failure-to-appear warrants. The committee ultimately voted to advance SB 236 with favorable expression, with several members explaining their support while noting concerns about possible future language changes.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Rep. Jeff Witte Press Conference 3/17/26
Transcript Highlights:
- Uh, while our law enforcement systems end up working on a case-by-case basis, they're spreading their
- That's what you'll hear today chain.
- <00:01:19.320>
basis, <00:01:20.040>they're on a case-by-case basis, they're on a case-by-case - And as you'll hear today, occurring.
- <00:08:03.960>
In cases, employees were assaulted. In cases, employees were assaulted.
Summary:
The meeting was a bipartisan presentation in support of House File 2879, a bill responding to organized retail crime and supply chain theft in Minnesota. Speakers said the problem goes far beyond ordinary shoplifting and involves coordinated criminal networks that move quickly across cities, counties, and state lines, affecting retailers, trucking companies, manufacturers, workers, and consumers. They argued that Minnesota’s 2023 law defining organized retail crime was an important first step, but that the state now needs better execution and coordination.
The bill would create an organized retail and supply chain crimes advisory board at the Bureau of Criminal Apprehension to bring together law enforcement, prosecutors, labor, and industry stakeholders. Testimony from a detective, a retailer, the Minnesota Trucking Association, and the Minnesota Automobile Dealers Association described repeat theft patterns, assaults and threats against employees, cargo theft, identity theft, fictitious pickups, GPS spoofing, and other sophisticated tactics. Witnesses said local agencies often lack the ability to connect cases across jurisdictions and that a statewide coordinating body would help identify patterns, track repeat offenders, and build stronger enterprise-level cases.
Representatives Witty and Norris described the bill as a practical next step from definition to coordination, and supporters said the effort has broad backing from business, law enforcement, and labor groups. No vote or formal committee action was described in the transcript, and the presentation ended with an invitation for questions and further interviews.
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Rules and Legislative Administration Committee 4/28/26
Rules and Legislative Administration
Transcript Highlights:
- Representative Long and Nisa for hearing Representative Long and Nisa for hearing our<00:03:47.519
- These hearings currently stand.
- domestic and sexual violence cases. domestic and sexual violence cases.
- in less than 15% of those hearings. in less than 15% of those hearings.
- cases in the middle. cases in the middle.
WA
Washington 2025-2026 Regular Session
House State Government & Tribal Relations Dec 5th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- And this is really not the case.
- Her organization was our plaintiff in that case.
- to race, you can't have a Voting Rights Act violation in those cases.
- So next we'll hear from the University of Washington.
- And I think there are some reasons why that might be the case.
Summary:
The committee held a work session on voting rights in the United States and Washington, beginning with testimony from Marissa Wright of Campaign Legal Center and David Montes of the ACLU of Washington. They described the federal Voting Rights Act’s main protections—preclearance, vote suppression, and vote dilution—and argued that Supreme Court decisions such as Shelby County v. Holder and Brnovich have weakened those tools. They said Washington should consider stronger state-level protections, including a preclearance program and broader safeguards against discriminatory voting practices. Members asked about Washington’s history of discrimination, voter roll purges, noncitizen registration, and remedies under the Washington Voting Rights Act, including ranked-choice voting and district-based systems.
The committee then heard from the Office of Equity and several commissions, which described their roles in advising state government and working with communities. They focused on the immigration sub-cabinet created under Executive Order 2509, saying it is intended to improve coordination across agencies, the legislature, the courts, and community organizations on issues such as data privacy, language access, health care, education, and accountability under the Keep Washington Working Act. Members asked about the use of NGOs, accountability for KWW violations, and the sub-cabinet’s goals, and the panel said the effort is meant to help government respond more quickly and collaboratively while centering immigrant, disability, LGBTQ, and other communities.
The final panel was from the University of Washington Elections Database Project, which presented data on vote-by-mail ballot challenges, cures, and rejections from 2020 to 2024. They reported that about 1.5% of ballots are signature-challenged in most elections, roughly 60% of challenged ballots are cured, and overall rejection rates are about 1% in general elections and 1.5% in primaries. The researchers said voters of color, younger voters, and some tribal-area voters experience higher rejection rates, and that differences appear tied to signature mismatch, language access, ballot timing, and familiarity with the system. In the last panel, Maria Fernandez and Vicki Frausto of EIA described voter education and civic engagement work in Yakima County and Sunnyside, including concerns about intimidation, language barriers, signature mismatch, and at-large election systems; they said stronger Washington Voting Rights Act protections would help communities elect candidates of choice. No votes were taken during the work session.
TX
Texas 89th 2nd C.S.
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V Feb 27th, 2025
Appropriations - S/C on Articles I, IV, & V
Transcript Highlights:
- the case and the size and complexity of the new case.
- Average case file size of capital cases over the last 10 years has increased by 1,000%, as slide five
- Not have to turn away cases, um.
- The cases are coming in a lot quicker and they're more complicated cases.
- They're putting good criminal network conspiracy cases, and engaging cases together, which require a
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- Wood mentioned case law.
- case is because of our current law.
- We are adjudicating cases.
- Are these cases in the correct court?
- You asked a question about the MDL cases, and that is one where, again, a case will have to fit within
Keywords:
digital court reporting, court reporting, court reporter, electronic recording, audio recording, video recording, transcription, verbatim record, judicial administration, Office of Court Administration, Texas Judicial System, courts, depositions, grand jury, referee, court commissioner, court technology, courtroom technology, access to justice, accuracy
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety - Part 1 - 03/27/26
Judiciary and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- without a hearing for cases that are unlikely to succeed. that we do so.
- without a hearing for cases that are without a hearing for cases that are unlikely<00:39:51.760>
- um without a hearing. um without a hearing.
- But unfortunately, in that case, the person passed away before we were even able to hear the case because
- ." hearing." hearing."
TX
Transcript Highlights:
- I hear it all the time.
- Hearing none substitutes adopted.
- Hearing none, Senator Menendez.
- So that's one case, one scenario.
- remember her face. just hearing things that a child should not hear.
Keywords:
bonds, education funding, Texas Permanent School Fund, financial transparency, speculative rating, school funding, deferred maintenance, tax revenue, education budget, school districts, education, finance, Texas Education Code, misconduct, child abuse, educators, investigation, criminal offense, education law, suspension
MN
Minnesota 2025-2026 Regular Session
House Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy Committee 3/23/26
Fraud Prevention and State Agency Oversight Policy
Transcript Highlights:
- . case. case.
- There was a case that one of the first cases I worked on, which was the Salama case.
- There was a case that one of the first cases I worked on, which was the Salama case.
- They're still there. two hearings in 2017. two hearings in 2017.
- hearings in our committee. hearings in our committee.
FL
Florida 2025 Regular Session
October 15, 2025 - 11:30 AM
Transcript Highlights:
- But that is not the case with hospital premiums.
- And so when we talk about the number of new cases, even if we have just a few new cases reach verdict
- Both sides have an opportunity to pick a jury of their peers to hear a case.
- I hear so much.
- and the prior hearings that we've had on this.
Summary:
The Civil Justice and Claims Subcommittee considered one bill, HB 603, which would repeal section 768.21(8), the Florida medical negligence wrongful death exception often referred to by supporters as the “Free Kill” law. The sponsor argued the current statute unfairly bars certain families—especially adult children or parents of unmarried adults without minor children—from recovering non-economic damages when a loved one dies from medical negligence, while such damages are available in other wrongful death cases. Supporters, including family members, AARP, and some legal advocates, testified that the law is discriminatory and denies equal access to justice for grieving families and vulnerable adults.
Opponents, including physicians, hospital and insurer representatives, and business groups, argued that repeal would increase malpractice exposure, raise premiums, worsen access to care, and accelerate physician retirements or departures from Florida. Several urged that if the bill moves forward, it should be paired with caps on non-economic damages to balance the impact on the health care system. Supporters countered that negligence must still be proven, that the law creates unequal treatment, and that existing tort reforms have not lowered premiums. The sponsor closed by rejecting claims that the bill is “jackpot justice” and emphasizing that families deserve court access and accountability.
After debate, the committee voted on HB 603 and passed it 16-2. The meeting then adjourned.
CA
California 2025-2026 Regular Session
Assembly Select Committee on Domestic Violence Jul 8th, 2025
Transcript Highlights:
- a homicide case.
- And we don't just hear that at an adult level. We hear that in kids. We hear that in teens.
- We hear that from principals. We hear it from PTSDs. People are just not familiar.
- And we don't just hear that at an adult level. We hear that in kids. We hear that in teens.
- We hear that from principals. We hear it from PTSDs. People are just not familiar.
Summary:
The committee met to discuss domestic violence with a focus on teen dating violence, healthy relationships, and the impact of technology on abuse. Chair Blanca Rubio opened by describing the urgency of the issue, including a recent teen murder in her district tied to domestic violence, and emphasized that restraining orders alone do not prevent abuse. The first panel featured Janica Morin Pasquale and Taylor Stone Mill, who described warning signs in teens such as constant monitoring through phones and social media, isolation from friends, jealousy normalized by online content, and control through gifts, food delivery, and access to passwords or tracking apps. They stressed that many teens do not tell parents, that parents often miss the signs, and that prevention should begin early and be reinforced in schools, homes, and youth activities. They also cited resources such as Love Is Respect, One Love, and Take It Down, and urged consistent funding and implementation of the California Healthy Youth Act rather than one-time lessons.
The second panel shifted to the effects of domestic violence on children and the systems that respond to them. Joyce Blue of the Sacramento Regional Family Justice Center described the center’s wraparound services, including forensic interviews, legal help, housing support, child therapy, and high-risk response, and highlighted the prevalence and danger of strangulation, including cases with no visible injury. She explained that domestic violence is about power and control, that children often normalize abuse, and that safety planning must accompany restraining orders. Susie Flores of Inner Circle Children’s Advocacy Center explained the multidisciplinary forensic interview model used for child abuse cases, gave examples of severe abuse involving children exposed to domestic violence, and noted that many centers are overwhelmed by caseloads. She stressed the need for immediate trauma-informed services and more front-end intervention rather than waiting until long-term harm develops.
Dr. Pamela Tate of Black Women Revolt Against Domestic Violence and other members discussed the need to support not only victims but also the systems and educators who are expected to respond. Several members shared personal experiences with domestic violence, sexual assault, and family trauma, and raised concerns about school implementation, immigrant families’ fear of reporting, and the need to address abusers’ behavior and trauma as well. The discussion also touched on statute of limitations issues, with panelists saying memory and trauma can delay disclosure for years and that rigid deadlines can prevent justice. No votes were taken; the meeting was informational and ended with members expressing support for continued collaboration, prevention funding, and stronger implementation of existing law.
MI
Michigan 2025-2026 Regular Session
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety 26-06-18
Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety
Transcript Highlights:
- These are cases where, for the child at the center of an abuse or neglect case, decisions about nearly
- Yes, we can hear you. Okay. Am I audible? Yes, we can hear you. Okay. Let me.
- Next, we're going to hear from Dr. Schoenka.
- Can you hear me okay? Yep, we can hear you. Thank you. Perfect.
- Okay, up next we're going to hear from Dr.
Summary:
The Senate Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety met with a quorum and adopted the June 4, 2026 minutes. The committee first took up Senate Bill 712, adopting the S-2 substitute, which expands residency requirements to include adjoining districts and removes a provision allowing a district to appoint someone employed by the district. The committee then reported SB 712 to the floor. It also considered House Bills 4025 and 4026, described as safe storage tax exemption bills; the committee heard one supportive written card and reported both bills to the floor, each on a 5-1 vote.
The committee next heard testimony on Senate Bill 885, which would create a statewide Parent and Child Legal Representation Commission and Office within LARA to address child protective legal representation. Senator Singh and Alicia Moon of the Michigan Supreme Court described the current county-by-county system as uneven, with attorney shortages, inconsistent pay, and limited specialized training. They said the bill would set standards for training, caseloads, client contact, and compensation, while requiring public comment and future appropriations before implementation. Testimony and written cards from a broad range of organizations and judges supported the measure, and the committee reported SB 885 to the floor on a 6-0 vote.
The committee then heard extensive testimony on Senate Bills 1015 and 1016, which would create an Office of Community Violence Intervention and Prevention within MDHHS and establish a grant program to support community violence intervention efforts statewide. Sponsors and witnesses from Force Detroit, D-Live, Seize the Smoke, Advance Peace, public health, law enforcement, and advocacy groups described CVI as a public health and public safety strategy that reduces shootings, supports survivors, and saves public costs. Several witnesses cited local data showing reductions in shootings and homicides in Detroit and Lansing, while one witness from the Michigan Sheriff's Association opposed the bills as written. The committee voted to report both SB 1015 and SB 1016 to the floor, each on a 5-0 vote with one pass, and then adjourned after additional testimony and reading of support cards.