&gt; Is there still the idea that you can face your accuser in court?<p>Yes, you have the right to cross examine the witnesses against you, including, e.g., those testifying as to the when and how the camera was set up and how it (and the video obtained from it) were protected against tampering and other facts relevant to establishing that it was recording where, when, and what the prosecution are claiming it was recording.<p>&gt; Are we at the point where the camera+recorder is considered a legal proxy for a sworn public official?<p>No; physical evidence of various kinds has existed for a long time (what kinds are available change over time), but actual witness testimony as to its provenance, etc., remains important.