The state courts have announced a program under which domestic-violence victims seeking a temporary order of protection can go through the process on a Skype video-conference link rather than appearing in court.
The Remote Access Temporary Order of Protection Project is aimed at serving victims who are afraid to confront their accusers face-to-face in a courtroom or who face other hardships that would make it difficult for them to appear in court, said State Chief Judge Janet DiFiore. This is the first statewide project in the country allowing victims to apply for an order remotely.
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