AB 2179CALIFORNIASession 20252026

California AB 2179 allows remote court appearances and electronic filing for workplace violence restraining orders

Original title: Workplace violence: restraining orders.

August 30, 2026

Workplace Violence Restraining Orders Court Procedures Remote Hearings Electronic Filing Workplaceviolence restrainingorders

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Where This Stands

Currently Unknown. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Introduced.

Last action

Referred to Com. on JUD.May 20, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This change reduces the logistical and financial burden for employees and witnesses seeking legal protection from workplace violence by eliminating the need for in-person court attendance and paper-based filing processes.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Employees

Employees seeking protection from workplace violence gain the ability to participate in court hearings remotely and file documents electronically.

County Courts

Courts are required to establish and publish remote appearance procedures and implement electronic filing systems for these specific orders.

What changed

Last recorded activity August 30, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

Starting January 1, 2028, this bill allows parties and witnesses in workplace violence restraining order cases to appear in court remotely without paying a fee. It also mandates that county courts provide instructions for these remote appearances online and accept electronic filings for these protective orders.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will I have to pay a fee to appear in court remotely for a workplace violence restraining order?

No, the bill explicitly prohibits any fee for appearing remotely.

When do these new rules take effect?

The provisions for remote appearances and electronic filing become effective on January 1, 2028.

How will I know how to set up a remote appearance?

Each county court is required to develop rules and instructions for remote appearances and post them on their official website.

Why It Matters

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Modernization of Court Access

The bill represents a shift toward digital-first court access for protective orders, specifically removing financial barriers to remote participation.

AB 2179

Connected Entities

otherSection 527.8 of the Code of Civil Procedure“The specific legal code section being amended by this bill.”Map →

Sources

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