Local Rule LR3-112. Audiovisual appearances, telephonic appearances, and hearings.

Audiovisual appearances and telephonic appearances must be arranged in advance through an audiovisual provider approved by the court, unless otherwise authorized by the judge assigned to the case. On motion and good cause shown, the court may permit an alternative method of remote appearance. A. Civil cases. Audiovisual appearances and telephonic appearances by parties and attorneys are permitted in civil cases, with prior approval of the court. In addition, when a party seeks to take audiovisual or telephonic testimony, that party must request leave of the court for the audiovisual or telephonic testimony. B. Criminal cases. Audiovisual and telephonic appearances in criminal cases are permitted only if all parties of record agree and only if the hearing is one where the physical presence of the defendant is not required in the courtroom and no testimony is required for the hearing.