Local Rule LR6-209. 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. B. Responsibility and cost. When an audio or audio-video conference is conducted, it will be set up by either the movant or the attorney seeking an audio or audio-video conference, at the movant’s or requesting attorney’s expense, and not at the expense of the court. If the court initiates the conference, the court may require the parties to reimburse the court for charges. C. Record. The record, if any, on any audio or audio-video conference will be by electronic recording device or such other method approved by the court.