Solano — Department 8 Guidelines

Source: https://solano.courts.ca.gov/system/files/form/zoom-guidelines_0.pdf

Solano County Superior Court, Department 8 Guidelines for court hearings on Zoom

ZOOM IS NOT PERMITTED FOR MANDATORY SETTLEMENT

CONFERENCES, TRIAL MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES, ORDER FOR EXAMINATIONS, TRIALS OR FOR PARTIES WHO HAVE BEEN ORDERED TO APPEAR IN PERSON

courtroom from there. This may take some time ADVANCE PREPARATION if other cases are called first. Do not disconnect. Any party or attorney who elects to appear via Zoom Ensure your video and sound are turned on in for law and motion, evidentiary hearing or court trial your Zoom settings. must have an email address on file with the court and is deemed to agree to email/electronic service You will be placed on mute when you enter the of an order after hearing by the court. 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. Zoom appearances are authorized only for The Zoom hearing may be accessed by phone but attorneys, parties and/or persons appearing in pro you will not be able to see other participants. per. The public may attend proceedings held in open You may attempt to phone into the Zoom hearing court. if you have technical difficulties. The judge will call the case and address each party Zoom works best if you download the Zoom app. individually to enter their appearance. It is also accessible through the Zoom website. Participants are prohibited from recording, Include your first and last name on your Zoom profile. photographing or taking screen shots of the Provide adequate lighting and sound so the judge can proceeding in any form. clearly see and hear you. The court reporter transcript shall be the only Be sure to test Zoom well before the hearing. official record of the proceeding. User error resulting in a need for continuance may
serve as basis for award of fees, costs or other ATTENDEE RESPONSIBILITIES sanctions. Participants may not refer to any notes or other SCHEDULING reference sources that otherwise would not be The Court will serve as the meeting “Host.” 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. There are to be no distractions during the hearing Be sure to sign on at least 10 minutes early to allow 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. No appearances shall be made from moving vehicles or other Dress as though you are appearing in Court. You meetings/ court appearances. are. You will be in a waiting room when you first join the hearing, and will be admitted to the