(a) Request to Appear or Conduct Proceedings by Telephone or Video.
Absent Court authorization in advance of any proceeding, a party or their counsel may
not participate in any matter via telephone or video. A party may request the Court to conduct
proceedings via telephone/video by making a written or oral request in advance of such
proceeding and advising as to all other party’s objection(s) or consent(s). Where the Court has
not already arranged or coordinated the proceeding, counsel shall coordinate with each other
and the Court to arrange for any telephone/video conference with the Court and in advance of
any proceeding. Counsel shall advise all parties and the Court of the access information
necessary to participate.
(b) Use of Exhibits.
If any exhibits are to be used in a proceeding conducted via telephone/video, counsel
shall, in advance, provide copies of such exhibits to any witness, the Court and all counsel.
Counsel shall also verify in advance the ability to display/broadcast any exhibits to all
participants.
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