Now that the COVID crisis is over, ZOOM hearings are NOT the preferred method of holding a hearing. However, in special circumstances a ZOOM Hearing may still be permitted. If one is requested and granted, the following information must be strictly abided by.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
HELPFUL ZOOM INFORMATION FOR MAGISTRATE COURT HEARINGS<\/span><\/u><\/strong>
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Will the Court tell me how to join the remote hearing?<\/span><\/strong>
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The Court will send you a hearing invitation using the email address you provide.\u00a0 This Zoom meeting invitation will be required for you to enter the hearing on the previously noticed date and time.
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How to Get Ready for Your Remote hearing.<\/strong>
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make sure you have good internet connection.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Download the Zoom App.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Practice with Zoom before the hearing so you feel comfortable.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Make sure your computer or other device is fully charged.\u00a0 If using your cellular phone, make sure you have enough minutes.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Use earbuds or headphones, if possible.\u00a0 This frees up your hands, and improves sound quality.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 PRIOR TO THE HEARING, email the Court and other parties any evidence you intend to use.\u00a0 This would be documents, photos, etc.<\/strong>
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Notify the Court and other parties if you have witnesses to be subpoenaed.\u00a0
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Get Your Space Ready!<\/strong>
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Find a quiet place where no one will interrupt you during the hearing.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Have all your papers ready, including a list of what you want to tell the Judge.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Know what time your hearing starts and how to log on or what number to call.
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Look Good!<\/strong>
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Set the camera at your eye level.\u00a0 If using your phone, prop it up so you may look at it without holding it.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Look at the camera, not the screen, when you speak.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Please appear fully and neatly dressed.\u00a0Soft solid colors seem to work best.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Sit in a well-lit room, not too dark, not too bright.\u00a0 No bright lights behind you.
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Sound Good!<\/strong>
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Pause before speaking in case there is any audio\/video lag.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Mute yourself when not speaking to improve sound quality.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Say your name each time your speak.
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Talk slowly and do not interrupt.
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What should I expect during the hearing?<\/strong>
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\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 When you first join, the Judge will take you from a \u201cwaiting room\u201d to the \u201chearing room.\u201d\u00a0 The hearings are open to the public.\u00a0 The public, however, will be \u201cmuted\u201d from speaking\u00a0 or being seen.
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Judge will make sure you can hear and talk, and go over all of the rules.
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 You will see a picture or name of each person in the hearing on your screen.\u00a0 The first one you see will be the person who is speaking.
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 Your hearing is live and will be recorded.\u00a0 Everyone there will hear what you say.\u00a0
\u00b7\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 The Judge decides most cases at the end of the hearing.
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EVEN IF YOU ARE CONNECTING FROM HOME, THIS IS A COURT HEARING.\u00a0 PAY ATTENTION AND FOLLOW ALL RULES<\/strong>.<\/pre>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Now that the COVID crisis is over, ZOOM hearings are NOT the preferred method of holding a hearing. However, in special circumstances a ZOOM Hearing may still be permitted. If one is requested and granted, the following information must be strictly abided by. HELPFUL ZOOM INFORMATION FOR MAGISTRATE COURT HEARINGS\u00a0Will the Court tell me how […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1007","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1007","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=1007"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1007\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1202,"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1007\/revisions\/1202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/magistratepikega.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=1007"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}