Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian M. Toti: Remote appearances

Source of truth

Hearings longer than 15 minutes and evidentiary proceedings are held in person; remote evidence is not accepted.

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Provenance record

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Change history

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Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian M. Toti: Remote appearances

Summary

Applies to

Source of truth

Change history

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Requirement