Rule 3.051 - PARTICIPATION IN HEARING BY TELEPHONE(1) Counsel or a party may be granted permission to appear for a hearing by telephone. A written request must be submitted at least one day prior to the scheduled hearing.(2) When counsel, parties, or witnesses are granted permission to appear by telephone, they may participate by telephone only:(a) When the call is made from a location affording good quality communication: and(b) The caller is not operating or a passenger in a moving vehicle.(3) The first party requesting telecommunication must initiate the conference call at their expense unless the court directs otherwise.(4) Persons not prearranging any appearance by phone pursuant to this rule are expected to appear in person.Amended effective 2/1/2024.This rule is in keeping with UCTR 4.050(2)(c) &(3)/5.050(2)(c)&(3), and by reference here shall apply to telephonic appearances in any court matter where telephone appearances are allowable. Any failure to coordinate a conference call may cause the matter to be set over and could result in a failure to appear.