SAN ANTONIO The first-ever virtual jury trial in civil court in Bexar County was delayed Wednesday.
Consent from lawyers and their clients was the issue that caused the original trial, set for Wednesday, to be delayed.
We do not have a case wherein both attorneys have consented to date, said 57th District Court Judge Antonia Arteaga, who will preside over the trial.
Plans for virtual trial in Bexar County hit temporary snagA panel of civil court judges will now choose a new case for the virtual jury.
The virtual court is a pilot project in which all parties -- the judge, jury, attorneys and clients -- work remotely.