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The page's 2.4 Video Appearance Protocol - remote appearance authorized to promote access to justice, in-person appearance not prohibited; in criminal proceedings, remote appearance authorized but not mandated, subject to judicial authority to require in-person appearance; in civil proceedings (civil cases as defined in Rule 3.672(c)(1) of the California Rules of Court, including petitions for domestic and gun violence restraining orders) the same, with a notice of intent to appear remotely given orally at the start of a non-evidentiary hearing and covering the duration of the case, no notice required in juvenile dependency cases (Rule 3.672(i)(3)(A)), evidentiary hearings and bench trials held remotely unless otherwise ordered, and oppositions under Rule 3.672(h)(3)(A); the presiding judge's final discretion over the method of appearance; a plain-language summary.
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2.4 Video Appearance Protocol To promote access to justice, the Court authorizes remote appearance, as set forth in this rule. Nothing in this rule prohibits in-person appearance. Criminal Proceedings Remote appearance is authorized but not mandated for all criminal proceedings, subject to judicial authority to require in-person appearance in accordance with the law. Civil Proceedings Remote appearance is authorized but not mandated for all civil proceedings, subject to judicial authority to require in-person appearance in accordance with the law. This subdivision applies to civil cases, as defined in Rule 3.672(c)(1) of the California Rules of Court, and includes petitions for domestic and gun violence restraining orders. For non-evidentiary hearings, a notice of intent to appear remotely may be provided orally at the start of the hearing and may cover the duration of the case. For juvenile dependency cases, a notice of intent to appear remotely is not required pursuant to Rule 3.672(i)(3)(A) of the California Rules of Court. Evidentiary hearings and bench trials will be held remotely unless otherwise ordered by the Court. Any opposition to a remote appearance for an evidentiary or bench trial shall be made in accordance with Rule 3.672(h)(3)(A) of the California Rules of Court. Judicial Authority The presiding judge maintains final discretion over the method of appearance based on the specific needs of each case and courtroom logistics. What This Means For You You can appear remotely for most criminal and civil hearings — no special approval needed. For non-evidentiary hearings, simply state your intent to appear remotely at the start. Evidentiary hearings and bench trials are held remotely by default unless the judge orders otherwise. The judge can always require in-person appearance — follow any court order you receive.
2.4 Video Appearance Protocol To promote access to justice, the Court authorizes remote appearance, as set forth in this rule. Nothing in this rule prohibits in-person appearance. Criminal Proceedings Remote appearance is authorized but not mandated for all criminal proceedings, subject to judicial authority to require in-person appearance in accordance with the law. Civil Proceedings Remote appea
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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.