Local Rule LBR 9074-2: Remote Appearances at Hearings
Bankr. D.N.H. — General rule
LBR 9074-2 Remote Appearances at Hearings Attorneys and other parties may appear at hearings either (a) personally in court, or (b) by using Zoom for Government. No telephonic or video appearance will be allowed unless it is made through Zoom. Through Zoom, a participant may appear by telephone or by video.
To participate in a hearing remotely via video, attorneys and parties must use the internet to access Zoom for Government at http://www.zoomgov.com.
To participate in a hearing remotely via telephone, attorneys and parties must call Zoom for Government at 1-646-828-7666 or 1-669-254-5252.
Participation by video and/or by telephone will require the participant to enter a Meeting ID and Passcode which will be available on the court's website.
Rules for participating in Zoom hearings:
(a) Only parties and their counsel may appear for hearings using Zoom for Government. Members of the public must observe in person.
(b) Attorneys are expected to appear via video using Zoom and not via telephone.
(c) Participants are not required to request permission in advance to appear remotely.
(d) Under no circumstances may any participant record or broadcast the proceedings conducted by the court.
(e) A participant's appearance on Zoom should include only the participant's first and last name. Example: John Doe is acceptable, but J. Doe is not. No aliases, firm names, client names or use of other persons' accounts will be accepted.
(f) Participants are required to join the hearing at least ten minutes prior to the scheduled hearing time.
(g) Once admitted into the hearing, participants should ensure their audio is muted until the participant's matter is called. Those dialing in by telephone may mute/unmute by pressing *6. A participant's audio should remain muted until the participant's matter is called.
(h) Avoid using a speakerphone or calling from a public place. Background noise is prohibited. Participants causing unwarranted noise on the line may be muted by the court or dismissed from the hearing.
(i) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, remote appearances are allowed in all matters except the following:
(1) Trials and evidentiary hearings; and
(2) Any matter designated by the court as one requiring a personal appearance.
Any notice of hearing must include information about remote participation in the hearing by Zoom for Government and be in the form of LBF 7104-1 or other applicable LBF.