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Processes for Electronic Appearances
Zoom Appearances
The Tenth Judicial District Court offers remote appearances via Zoom for those that have requested and been approved. The Request and Proposed Order can be found below to complete.
Request to Appear by Communication Equipment Packet (PDF Fillable)
If you are new to Zoom, below are some helpful guidelines for beginners on using Zoom either on the computer or on a smartphone/tablet.
Telephonic & Video Appearances
Counsel and all Self-Represented Litigants are required to comply with Part IX-A – Rules Governing Appearance by Telephonic and Simultaneous Audiovisual Transmission Equipment for Criminal Proceedings. For Civil and Family Court Proceedings, parties are required to comply with Part IX-B – Rules Governing Appearance by Telephonic and Simultaneous Audiovisual Transmission Equipment. Attached is a copy of the Rules for your perusal. In accordance with the Rules, parties are required to file their Request to Appear by Communications Equipment 14 days prior to any hearing; however, the Court has waived the timeframe until circumstances related to COVID change.
Supreme Court Rule IX-A - Criminal (PDF)
Supreme Court Rule IX-B - Civil/Family (PDF)
Supreme Court Rule 2 and 4 of Part IX-A(B) - Effective 2-25-19 (PDF)