Rule 7.015 - VIDEO APPEARANCESThe Tenth Judicial District presently has video capability at the courthouses in La Grande and Enterprise, and the Union County Correctional Facility.
(1) Criminal cases - When handled by video, a completed plea petition document must be filed with the court prior to any change of plea.(2) Habeas Corpus and Post-Conviction Relief cases - If a defendant is in the custody of a correctional institution, the defendant's pretrial motions, pretrial hearings, and court trial shall be conducted by video, if available.(3) Civil cases - Parties wishing to use video technology in civil cases shall, where available, make arrangements with the Trial Court Administrator prior to trial and pay all expenses of the video.(4) Mental Commitment cases - If a person alleged to have a mental illness is in a mental health facility, the motions, hearings, and trial may be conducted by video appearance, if available, at the expense of the Mental Health Division.(5) Scheduling - Parties requesting appearances by video shall contact the judicial assistant or docketing clerk where their case is filed to obtain permission for appearance via video. That court will then coordinate with other court on the use and availability of the video system. The first priority for use of video is criminal matters.(6) Exhibits - All exhibits will be presented to the court no later than three (3) judicial days prior to the scheduled court proceeding. Any party presenting exhibits to the court will also provide a self-addressed, pre-paid postage mailing package to the court for the return of the exhibits. Prior to the hearing, copies of exhibits shall be provided to witnesses appearing by video.Amended effective 2/1/2024.