Local Rule 7: Hearing Participation and Procedures

7. Hearing Participation and Procedures. Any party may request to appear at a hearing by telephone or video conference. Any such request must be made to the courtroom deputy for the presiding judge at least 48 hours prior to the hearing date, absent exigent circumstances. All parties should review the presiding judge's hearing and evidentiary protocols prior to participating in any hearing before the judge. The presiding judge may, in the judge's discretion, deny a request to participate by telephone or video conference if the judge determines that the party's appearance in person is required or would be beneficial to the proceeding.