Rule 9. Telephonic or Video Conference Proceedings

(a) Grant of Permission. At the request of a party or a witness or on its own motion, the court may allow a party or a witness to testify at any evidentiary hearing or trial by telephone or video conference upon finding that: (1) no substantial prejudice will be caused to either party by allowing telephonic or video conference testimony; and (2) as to a party, the party is reasonably prevented from attending the hearing or trial; (3) as to a witness, the witness is either reasonably prevented from attending or would be unduly inconvenienced by attending the hearing or trial; or (4) as to a party or a witness, attendance in person at the hearing or trial would be a burdensome expense. (b) Documents. Any documents a party wishes to introduce into evidence through a party or a witness appearing telephonically or by video conference must, where practicable, be provided in advance to the party or the witness.