Rule 2.408 - Use of Videoconferencing Technology in Civil Cases(A) Generally. (1) A court may, at the request of any participant, or sua sponte, allow the use of videoconferencing technology by any participant in any civil proceeding.(2) Except as otherwise provided in this subrule, the use of videoconferencing technology shall not be used in bench or jury trials, or any civil proceeding wherein the testimony of witnesses or presentation of evidence may occur, except in the discretion of the court after all parties have had notice and opportunity to be heard on the use of videoconferencing technology.(3) This rule does not supersede a participant's ability to participate by telephonic means under MCR 2.402.(B) Use of Videoconferencing Technology in Circuit Court. Subject to a determination by the court that the use of videoconferencing technology is inappropriate for a particular case under an analysis as contained in MCR 2.407(C), the use of videoconferencing technology shall be presumed for: (2) early scheduling conferences under MCR 2.401(B);(3) motions filed pursuant to MCR 2.119 regarding discovery;(5) modifications to scheduling orders;(7) postjudgment collection or discovery matters;(8) testimonial proofs for hearings under MCR 3.210(A)(4);(9) motions to correct, strike, or amend pleadings; and(10) motions pursuant to MCR 2.116.(C) Use of Videoconferencing Technology in District Court. Subject to a determination by the court that the use of videoconferencing technology is inappropriate for a particular case under an analysis as contained in MCR 2.407(C), the use of videoconferencing technology shall be presumed for: (2) early scheduling conferences under MCR 2.401(B);(3) motions filed pursuant to MCR 2.119 regarding discovery;(5) postjudgment collection matters; and(6) motions to correct, strike, or amend pleadings.Adopted August 10, 2022, effective 9/9/2022; amended September 7, 2023, effective 11/6/2023.