As amended through June 11, 2024
Rule 3.51 - REMOTE APPEARANCES AND EXHIBITS(1) Counsel, parties or witnesses may be permitted to appear by remote means by filing a motion and order with the court. Remote appearance shall be by WebEx access as provided by the court. WebEx shall be used only in good reception areas and not while in a moving vehicle. Appearance in an FED case is allowed remotely per CJO 22-012.(2) If a hearing is conducted by remote means, any proposed documentary exhibits must be filed electronically through the court's electronic filing (eFiling) system. The filer shall designate the exhibits as described in UTCR 21.070(6). The submission of exhibits through the eFiling system must comply with UTCR 21.040(1),(2), and (4), to the extent applicable, except that the court may direct that multiple exhibits in a particular proceeding be submitted as separate eFiled documents.(A) Documentary exhibits filed electronically with the court must be filed by 12:00 p.m. one court day prior to the date of the hearing or trial. Non-documentary exhibits must be filed conventionally with the court by 12:00 p.m. one court day prior to the date of the hearing or trial.(B) Exhibits provided to other parties. (1) All documentary exhibits and non-documentary exhibits in electronic format that are provided to the court must also be provided to all other parties by 5:00 p.m. two court days prior to the date of the hearing or trial.(2) In cases where a protective order prohibits the provision of exhibits to another party in the case, the court will attempt to contact the other party and make arrangements for the provision of the exhibits to that party.Amended effective 2/1/2024.