Telephone and Video Conferences and Hearings

(a) Arranging a Telephone or Video Hearing or Conference. Unless otherwise authorized by the courtroom deputy for the judge to whom the case is assigned, hearings shall be held in person. A party requesting a telephone or video conference hearing shall first seek the agreement of opposing counsel and then contact the courtroom deputy for the judge to whom the case is assigned to request court permission. The requesting party shall discuss with the courtroom deputy the existence of the procedural or technical requirements for the proceedings. -87- (b) Video.

In the event that the court decides to hold a hearing via video teleconference, the courtroom deputy will provide a link for access. If necessary, technical arrangements to use the court's video conference system shall, when practicable, be made 7 days in advance of the scheduled proceeding date in consultation with the judge's courtroom deputy. (c) Telephone. In the event that the court decides to hold a hearing via (non-video) teleconference, the parties shall use the dial in instructions provided in the Chamber’s Procedures page on the court’s website.

(d) Record. A verbatim record of a telephone or video hearing shall be made in all cases. (e) Notice. In the event that the court permits a hearing be held via video teleconference or by telephone pursuant to this rule, the moving party shall provide notice of the meeting venue and instructions to all parties in interest as soon as practicable and as otherwise instructed by the judge’s courtroom deputy. -88-