Local Rule Rule 83.5: TELEPHONE AND VIDEO PROCEEDINGS

Rule 83.5 TELEPHONE AND VIDEO PROCEEDINGS

(a) Request to Appear or Conduct Proceedings by Telephone or Video. Absent Court authorization in advance of any proceeding, a party or their counsel may not participate in any matter via telephone or video. A party may request the Court to conduct proceedings via telephone/video by making a written or oral request in advance of such proceeding and advising as to all other party's objection(s) or consent(s). Where the Court has not already arranged or coordinated the proceeding, counsel shall coordinate with each other and the Court to arrange for any telephone/video conference with the Court and in advance of any proceeding. Counsel shall advise all parties and the Court of the access information necessary to participate.

(b) Use of Exhibits. If any exhibits are to be used in a proceeding conducted via telephone/video, counsel shall, in advance, provide copies of such exhibits to any witness, the Court and all counsel. Counsel shall also verify in advance the ability to display/broadcast any exhibits to all participants.