Rule 15.201 Definitions
Division II: Definitions
Rule Text
In this chapter:
15.201(1) Participant. “Participant” means judges, attorneys, parties, witnesses, court reporters, victims as defined by Iowa Code section 915.10(3), and any other persons who may have an active role in a court proceeding.
15.201(2) In-person appearance. “In-person appearance” means participating in a court proceeding by being physically present in the courtroom.
15.201(3) In-person proceeding. “In-person proceeding” means a court proceeding in which all participants are physically present in the courtroom.
15.201(4) Remote appearance. “Remote appearance” means participating in a court proceeding using an Iowa Judicial Branch approved communications service.
15.201(5) Remote proceeding. “Remote proceeding” means a court proceeding in which all participants appear using an Iowa Judicial Branch approved communications service.
15.201(6) Hybrid proceeding. “Hybrid proceeding” means a court proceeding in which one or more but fewer than all participants appear using an Iowa Judicial Branch approved communications service and others are physically present in the courtroom.