Solano — Department 7 Guidelines

Source: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/system/files/zoom_guidelines_d7_revised_4-13-22.pdf

Solano County Superior Court, Department 7 Guidelines for court hearings on Zoom

ZOOM IS NOT PERMITTED FOR MANDATORY SETTLEMENT CONFERENCES, ORDER FOR EXAMINATIONS OR TRIALS

You will be placed on mute when you enter the ADVANCE PREPARATION hearing. To avoid excess feedback, remain on mute until called upon by the judge. The space bar may You will need a computer, smart phone, or tablet be used as an immediate “brake” to quickly and with a microphone, camera, and Internet access to temporarily mute/unmute a participant. attend the Zoom video hearing. Observers shall be placed and remain on mute. The Zoom hearing may be accessed by phone but The judge will call the case and address each party you will not be able to see other participants. individually to enter their appearance. You may attempt to phone into the Zoom hearing Participants are prohibited from recording, if you have technical difficulties. photographing or taking screen shots of the Zoom works best if you download the Zoom app. proceeding in any form. It is also accessible through the Zoom website. The court reporter transcript shall be the only Include your first and last name on your Zoom profile. official record of the proceeding. Provide adequate lighting and sound so the judge can clearly see and hear you. ATTENDEE RESPONSIBILITIES Be sure to test Zoom well before the hearing. Children must not be present – physically or within SCHEDULING audible range, during any Zoom hearing in which their parent is participating in a family law proceeding. The Court will not send an email invitation. Participants may not refer to any notes or other The Court will serve as the meeting “Host.” reference sources that otherwise would not be allowed in the courtroom while testifying and must, Unless confidential, this is a public proceeding. upon court request, fully and truthfully divulge and/or Further instructions for accessing Zoom proceedings produce all such references and sources. are located on the Court’s website. Be sure to sign on at least 10 minutes early to allow There are to be no distractions during the hearing including background noise and other unnecessary for resolution of any Internet, video or audio issues. interruptions. Participants should refrain from eating, drinking and generally must conduct themselves as if THE HEARING they are in court…because they are. Dress as though you are appearing in Court. You are. You will be in a waiting room when you first join the hearing, and will be admitted to the courtroom from there.. This may take some time if other cases are called first. Do not disconnect. Ensure your video and sound are turned on in your Zoom settings.

Guidelines for Zoom – 04-13-2022