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Virginia Senator Introduces Bill on Electronics in Court

A Virginia bill prefiled Monday would require the chief judges of the state's general district courts, juvenile and domestic relations district courts, and circuit courts to set a policy about the use and possession of portable electronic devices in court.…

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SB-83, which was introduced by state Sen. Saddam Salim (D) and referred to the Senate Courts of Justice Committee, would also require that the policy be conspicuously posted at the courthouse entrance and on court or local government websites.