Photography, Recording Devices, and Broadcasting.

P a g e | 48 date regardless of the number of matters they are appearing in on a given day but must list all matters in which they will be appear on the form. (1) Any party that intends to appear by video from a remote location shall file a notice at least three business days before the hearing and further certify that any witness will have access to all exhibits that may be the subject of direct or cross- examination, or exhibits used for impeachment or rebuttal purposes. (2) Parties shall confer before a hearing and ensure all witnesses have access to a copy of any exhibit utilized at the hearing. Requests to appear remotely in contested matters may not be permitted at the Court’s discretion depending on the issues to be adjudicated.

(d) Recording Virtual Proceedings Prohibited. Other than official court reporters and official electronic recorders employed by the Court, parties appearing remotely are not permitted to make audio or video recordings or take screenshots of the proceedings from any location by any means. Mont. LBR 5073-1, which relates to personal electronic devices and broadcasting, applies to parties appearing remotely or in virtual hearings.

(e) Additional Information to be Provided for Remote Witnesses. In addition to the Notice of Remote Appearance form, any individual desiring to appear by video that may be called to testify (“Remote Witness”) shall also file the following information in the case: (1) (2) (3) The name and title (if any) of the Remote Witness; The location (city, state, country) of the Remote Witness; The place from which the Remote Witness will testify (e.g., home, office - addresses are not required); (4) Whether anyone will be in the room with the Remote Witness during the testimony, and, if so, who and for what purpose; (5) Whether the Remote Witness will have access to any documents other than exhibits provided to the Court and the parties, and if so, what documents; and (6) The participants’ intent, or lack thereof, to seek sequestration of witnesses under Federal Rule of Evidence 615. (f) Exchange of Exhibit and Witness Lists. The parties involved in video and in-person conferences and hearings shall exchange proposed witness and exhibit lists and copies of all proposed exhibits, and file such lists and exhibits with the Court at least three business days before a hearing or trial.

(1) Witness and exhibit lists may be combined into one document. Copies of all Mont. LBR December 1, 2025