Local Rule LR13-206. Audio or audio-video conferences and hearings.

A. Audio or audio-video appearances permitted. The court may hear any matter by audio or audio-video conference when to do so would legitimately serve justice, the economic needs of the parties and attorneys, or the logistics of travel. B. Responsibility and cost. When an audio or audio-video conference is conducted at the request of a party, it shall be set up by either the movant or the attorney seeking an audio or audio-video conference, at the movant’s or attorney’s expense, and not at the expense of the court. The costs of the audio or audio-video conferences may be taxed in accordance with the law. C. Record. The record, if any, on any audio or audio-video conference will be by electronic recording device or any other method approved by the court.