BEFORE THE HEARING:

• Review the Zoom Appearance page to determine service and filing requirements that may exist before your appearance.
• Review the Zoom Getting Started Guide to learn how Zoom works.
• Download the Zoom app to your computer, tablet, or phone - click here.
• You do not need a Zoom account to participate in a meeting.

DAY OF THE HEARING:

• Verify your device has adequate power and that you will have a reliable connection for the entire remote appearance.
• Find the connection details for your appearance on the Zoom Appearance page or as otherwise provided by the court.
• Confirm that your video and audio are working as expected.
• Join the meeting at least 5 minutes before your scheduled time, you may be placed in a waiting room to be checked in.
• You may be kept in the waiting room until your case is called, please be patient.
• Waiting periods for your case to be called may exceed an hour.
• Join the meeting using your true first and last name.

DURING THE HEARING:

• Ensure you are in an area where ambient/background noise is kept to a minimum.
• Avoid areas with bright windows and/or backlighting so you can be seen.
• Ensure that your microphone is muted when you are not talking.
• Speak directly into the microphone so you are clearly heard.
• Speak slowly and avoid interrupting others.

REMOTE APPEARANCE ETIQUETTE:

• Maintain the same degree of courtesy and courtroom etiquette as is required for a personal appearance.
• Please respect all participants as if you were appearing in court in person.
• Be conscious of what is in your background, as it can be distracting to others.

See the Zoom Appearance page and General Order 2022-03 for additional information and procedures

RECORDING OF COURT PROCEEDINGS WITHOUT PERMISSION IS UNLAWFUL: Recording the court proceeding (whether through the videoconference application or by any other means) is prohibited unless/until the judicial officer specifically grants permission to record.  CA Rules of Court, Rule 1.150(c) & (d).
A violation of this rule may result in the imposition of sanctions as set forth in subsection (f) of Rule 1.150.