(a) Video Teleconferencing.
If a party or nonparty needs to use video teleconference (“VTC”) technology
for a hearing or trial, the party or nonparty shall file a motion seeking leave
of court for use of the technology no later than 14 days prior to the scheduled
proceeding. If the court allows the motion, the party or nonparty shall submit
a VTC Request Form (available from the clerk) to the court no later than 7
days before the scheduled proceeding.
(b) Training.
If a party or nonparty needs any type of courtroom technology other than
VTC for a hearing or trial, including but not limited to any audio equipment,
video equipment, document presentation system, and jury evidentiary
recording system, the party or nonparty must notify the case manager and
request training from the court’s information technology staff for the person
or persons who will be operating the courtroom technology. Unless excepted
by the clerk, no later than 7 days before the scheduled proceeding, the party
or nonparty must file a certification provided by the court’s technology staff
that the required training has been completed.
