Local Rule Rule 83.10: Courtroom Technology
E.D.N.C. — Civil rule
Rule 83.10 Courtroom Technology
(a) Video Teleconferencing.
If a party or nonparty needs to use video teleconference ("VTC") technology for a hearing or trial, the party or nonparty shall file a motion seeking leave of court for use of the technology no later than 14 days prior to the scheduled proceeding. If the court allows the motion, the party or nonparty shall submit a VTC Request Form (available from the clerk) to the court no later than 7 days before the scheduled proceeding.
(b) Training.
If a party or nonparty needs any type of courtroom technology other than VTC for a hearing or trial, including but not limited to any audio equipment, video equipment, document presentation system, and jury evidentiary recording system, the party or nonparty must notify the case manager and request training from the court's information technology staff for the person or persons who will be operating the courtroom technology. Unless excepted by the clerk, no later than 7 days before the scheduled proceeding, the party or nonparty must file a certification provided by the court's technology staff that the required training has been completed.