Local Rule LBR 9074-1: Remote Appearances

LBR 9074-1. Remote Appearances

(a) Trials and Evidentiary Hearings. Unless the court orders otherwise, participants (counsel, parties, and witnesses) shall appear in person in the courtroom. However, the court will consider remote audio or video participation for individuals not physically located on the Island of Oahu or for other good cause. Requests for remote participation must be filed no later than 28 days before the trial or hearing and include a statement that the individual has the technical means to participate remotely and will be available for a pretrial test of the connection. Objections to an individual's remote participation must be filed within 7 days after the request is filed. Remote access (audio or video) to any proceedings involving witness testimony is limited to the parties. Remote connection information will be provided only to the participants.

(b) Non-Evidentiary Hearings. Unless the court directs otherwise, parties and their counsel in proceedings without live testimony have the option to appear in person in the courtroom or to participate via a remote audio connection. No court approval is required. Public audio access is permitted in all matters other than trials and evidentiary hearings unless the court directs otherwise. Remote connection information shall be posted on the court website and shall be provided in any notice of the hearing. For good cause, a party may request a remote video appearance by filing a motion at least 14 days prior to the hearing. If granted, any public access to the video hearing would be limited to audio.