חוק קיום דיונים בהיוועדות חזותית בעת הכרזה על הגבלה (עצורים, אסירים וכלואים) (הוראת שעה), התשפ"ו-2026

Private member's bill · Published 28 Feb 2026

1Tabled
2Reading 17 Jan 2026
3Committee
4Readings 2-325 Feb 2026
5Published28 Feb 2026

How it affects you

During a restriction declaration, detainees, prisoners and military detainees may attend hearings by video instead of being brought to court or a military tribunal. The law lasts two years from February 28, 2026, while declarations usually last seven days or three months, depending on their type.

Who gains

Justice minister May declare restrictions on detainees’ and prisoners’ courtroom attendance Section 2
Detainees and prisoners A confidential conversation with counsel before, during and after the hearing Section 19
Detainees and prisoners with disabilities Receive required accessibility accommodations in video hearings Section 20

Who pays

Detainees and prisoners Arraignment and detention hearings proceed by video and cannot be postponed at their request Section 7
Military detainees Detention and arraignment hearings proceed by video and cannot be postponed at their request Section 27

Under the table

Omnibus law
This law changes 5 different laws at once.
Temporary provision
The law, or part of it, is temporary and needs an extension to stay in force.