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The court's Remote Appearance page: the Zoom meeting of each department, calendar and program by case type (Departments A to D, Departments 1 to 7 and 10, Felton Juvenile Hall, family law settlement conferences, Family Court Services, the Self Help Center); for non-criminal cases, notice to the court and all other parties on form RA-010 and evidence submitted and served before the scheduled date; for criminal cases, remote appearances by misdemeanor defendants at any hearing except trials and by felony defendants at some hearings, under Penal Code Section 977; for traffic and infraction cases, remote arraignments for all defendants and remote court trials only for pro-per defendants with a medical, financial or travel hardship; no remote option for the media or public to observe; and the prohibition of recording consistent with the California Rules of Court, rule 1.150.
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Important Any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including “screenshots” or other audio or visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited consistent with the California Rules of Court, rule 1.150. Additional Resources Using Zoom How to Find Your Department Department A Case Types Remote Appearance Information Dependency, Small Claims, Adoptions, & Freedom from Control Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 150 6734 Family Preservation Court Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 519 4252 Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page. Department B Case Types Remote Appearance Information Juvenile Justice, Misdemeanor, Civil Harassment, & Small Claims (when assigned from Department A) Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 047 5558 Family Law Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 292 2844 Traffic & Minor Violations * Court Trial pre-approval required Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 252 6269 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page. Traffic/Infraction Cases – Remote appearances for Traffic Arraignments are allowed for all defendants. Remote appearance for Court Trial is currently available for pro-per defendants with a medical, financial or travel hardship. Contact the clerk’s office at Traffic.Information@santacruzcourt.org to obtain the required form. Department C Case Types Remote Appearance Information Family Law & Small Claims (when assigned from Department A) Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 361 3734 Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page. Department D Case Types Remote Appearance Information Family Law, Domestic Violence, & Small Claims (when assigned from Department A) Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 292 2844 Department of Child Support Service Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 279 2604 Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page. Department 1 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Misdemeanor Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 470 5472 ISC Court and Behavioral Health Court Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 519 4252 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Department 2 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Misdemeanor Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 672 3372 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Department 3 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Felony Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 463 5791 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Department 4 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Felony & Misdemeanor Domestic Violence Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 146 8768 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Department 5 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Civil, Case Management, CEQA, Class Action, Unlawful Detainers, Ex Partes, LPS, Judicial Mediations, Master Calendar, & Appeals Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 559 2790 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page. Department 6 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Felony Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 330 7728 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Department 7 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Felony Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 666 5126 Veterans Court Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 519 4252 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Department 10 Case Types Remote Appearance Information Civil, Case Management, Probate, Ex Partes, & Judicial Mediations Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 111 0944 Traffic & Minor Violations * Court Trial pre-approval required Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 252 6269 Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page. Traffic/Infraction Cases – Remote appearances for Traffic Arraignments are allowed for all defendants. Remote appearance for Court Trial is currently available for pro-per defendants with a medical, financial or travel hardship. Contact the clerk’s office at Traffic.Information@santacruzcourt.org to obtain the required form. Felton Juvenile Hall Case Types Remote Appearance Information Juvenile Justice Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 047 5558 Criminal Cases – Defendants in misdemeanor cases may appear remotely at any hearing except trials. Defendants in felony cases generally need to appear in person but may appear remotely for some hearings if they have informed the court in advance that they intend to waive their right to be physically present. If you are represented by an attorney, you should talk to them about when a remote appearance is allowable. The conditions under which individuals may appear remotely are contained in Penal Code Section 977. Family Law Settlement Conferences Case Types Remote Appearance Information Family Law Settlement Conference (when assigned) Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 843 6794 Non-Criminal Cases - You must notify the court and all other parties that you intend to appear remotely using form RA-010. If you intend to appear remotely, you must also submit and serve your evidence prior to the scheduled date. It is important that you review the link to the Local Rules, Rule 1.4 governs remote appearances, and that you read the Guidelines on Evidence Submission on the Local Rules page. Family Court Services Family Court Services Staff Remote Appearance Information Maria Sanchez Nolazco Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 129 8380 Shannon Seeley Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 165 437 2395 Nancy Williams Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 160 519 4054 The Family Court Services Zoom links are for scheduled meetings with Family Court Services staff. The Zoom sessions are not monitored outside of scheduled times and cannot be used for any Court Hearings. Self Help Center Meetings Remote Appearance Information Self Help Workshops & Other Meetings Zoom Link Dial: 1 (669) 216-1590 Meeting ID: 161 826 3934 The Self Help Center Zoom link is for scheduled workshops and other meetings as directed by Self Help Center staff. This Zoom session is not monitored outside of scheduled times and cannot be used for any Court Hearings. Case Participants appearing through zoom The Court uses Zoom™ for remote appearances in all case types when a remote appearance is allowable. Attorneys, witnesses, case parties, etc., (“participants”) appearing through Zoom in a Court proceeding must follow the guidance below, as adequate preparation and testing of the system are required to ensure a good experience for everyone involved. All nonconfidential court hearings are open to the public for in-person access only. There is no remote option for the media or public to observe court proceedings. For tips on how to prepare for your remote Zoom appearance and how to log on, please see our two handouts. How to prepare for your zoom appearance Como prepararse para su apariencia en corte por medio de zoom remoto Using Zoom for your remote appearance Usar Zoom para su apariencia remota Guidelines for Evidence Submission Guidelines for Evidence Submission for Non-Criminal Trials and Evidentiary Hearings Presentacion de Evidencias para Juicios y Audiencias Probatorias en Casos No Criminales Video Evidence Presentation in the Courtroom (in-person and remote) Presentación de pruebas en video en la sala del tribuna
Important Any recording of a court proceeding held by video or teleconference, including “screenshots” or other audio or visual copying of a hearing, is absolutely prohibited consistent with the California Rules of Court, rule 1.150. Additional Resources Using Zoom How to Find Your Department Department A Case Types Remote Appearance Information Dependency, Small Claims, Adoptions, & Freedom from
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3 verbatim requirements on remote appearances in CALEB S. JOHNSTON's division.
6 verbatim requirements on remote appearances in MICHAEL G. KAPLAN's division.