Grant Cir. Ct. Supp. L. R. 7.090

As amended through June 11, 2024

Rule 7.090 - USE OF VIDEO CONFERENCING OR TELEPHONE FOR APPEARANCES IN ALL PROCEEDINGS

1) Parties may appear either in person or via video conferencing using the court's WebEx video conferencing tool, with prior permission from the court. If using WebEx, all parties, including litigants, must utilize the video feature. Parties should confer regarding witness appearances by video. If there is an objection, the moving party shall file a Motion for video appearance. The following exceptions apply:

a) Parties must appear in person when personal physical appearance is required by statute.

b) Defendants must appear in person for arraignment if they have not been previously booked and fingerprinted.

c) All parties must appear in person for jury trials.

d) Defendants must appear in person for sentencing.

2) Video appearances are the default remote hearing type. Telephonic appearances may be allowed by written order of the court upon a motion of a party prior to the hearing.

3) If any party appearing pursuant to this rule is inaudible, the court will set the hearing over and require the party to appear in person.

Grant Cir. Ct. Supp. L. R. 7.090

Amended effective 2/1/2024.