Rule 3.5 Simultaneous Appearance by a Party or Witness by Audio-Visual Transmission

If you're involved in a court case in Louisiana, you or a witness may be able to appear in court through video instead of showing up in person. This is called "simultaneous appearance by audio-visual transmission." It works like a video call that lets you take part in the hearing from another location in real time.

This isn't allowed automatically in every case. The court has to approve it first, and it can only happen if the law permits it or if the Louisiana Supreme Court has issued an order allowing it. Each local court may also have its own specific rules about when and how this kind of video appearance can be used.

If you think you or a witness might need to appear by video instead of in person, check with the specific court handling your case. They can tell you whether this option is available and what steps you need to take to request it.