Zoom Appearances

Recording a court proceeding through any means is prohibited unless/until the judicial officer specifically grants permission to record as per 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.

The court does not provide technical support for Zoom participants. Please contact the Zoom Help Center, your local IT support, or seek other online guidance if you are experiencing issues with your connection.

REMOTE APPEARANCE RULES AND GUIDELINES

When appearing remotely, you are expected to abide by the same rules as if you were appearing in person. 

1. Recording a court proceeding through any means is prohibited.
2. Dress appropriately
3. While waiting for your case to be called, your microphone must remain muted.  Your video may be off.
4. When your case is called, you must unmute your microphone and turn on your camera.
5. Avoid having any background noise; shuffling paper, eating or talking to others in the room.  Choose your location wisely. 
6. Your full name must be entered and visible the entire time you are appearing. 

Failure to comply with the above rules and guidelines, will result in your removal from the court proceeding. 

Courtroom - Robert A. Barclay Justice Center

Passcode: 000205

When logging into Zoom you must ensure the name you use to join the meeting is your true first and last name. Failure to comply may result in denial of admittance into the proceeding.

To schedule a zoom appearance for Traffic Court; please call our Traffic Clerk at (530) 233-6516 ext. 1213 or email Teresa.Eames@modoc.courts.ca.gov. 

Please refer below for Courtroom's Zoom Link. 

California Rules of Court (CRC), rule 3.672 and Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 367.75 have implemented specific procedures and requirements for parties appearing remotely in civil matters. Modoc Superior Court will adhere to CRC 3.672 and CCP § 367.75 for remote civil proceedings.

Parties can request a Remote Appearance in non-criminal proceedings by using Judicial Council Forms RA-010 and RA-015 pursuant to CRC 3.672 and CCP § 367.75. Parties are required to reference the CRC 3.672 and CCP § 367.75 for service and filing requirements

Please see below for the forms that may need to be used pursuant to CRC 3.672 and CCP § 367.75:

Civil Forms

Notice of Remote Appearance (RA-010)

Opposition to Remote Appearance at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (RA-015)

California Rules of Court (CRC), rule 3.672 and Code of Civil Procedure (CCP) § 367.75 also implemented specific procedures for parties appearing remotely in juvenile dependency matters.

Parties can request a Remote Appearance in juvenile dependency proceedings by using Judicial Council Forms RA-025, RA-030 and RA-015 pursuant to CRC 3.672 and CCP § 367.75. Parties are required to reference the CRC 3.672 and CCP § 367.75 for service and filing requirements

Please see below for the forms that may need to be used pursuant to CRC 3.672 and CCP § 367.75:

Juvenile Dependency Forms

Request to Appear Remotely - Juvenile Dependency (RA-025)

Request to Compel Physical Presence - Juvenile Dependency (RA-030)

Opposition to Remote Appearance at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial (RA-015)

Misdemeanors

• Defendants may appear remotely in all misdemeanor proceedings except misdemeanor jury and court trials.
• Attorneys may appear remotely if the court finds it appropriate and practicable.

Felonies

• Defendants may appear remotely in all felony proceedings except trials and sentencing, unless the court allows the waiver of defendant’s presence for noncritical portions of felony trials where no testimonial evidence is taken. Remote proceedings are allowed in post conviction relief proceedings and as otherwise provided by law.
• Attorneys may appear remotely if the court finds it appropriate and practicable.

Witnesses

• Witnesses may appear remotely for misdemeanor and felony proceedings – except for felony trials and only with the consent of both parties and the court.
• Witnesses may appear remotely as otherwise allowed by statutes for the closed-circuit examination of victims of sexual crimes and conditional examinations of witnesses.

You can attend criminal hearings as outlined above by video using Zoom unless otherwise ordered by the court. If at any time during a remote proceeding the judicial officer determines that a personal appearance is necessary, the court may continue the matter and require a personal appearance.

Refer to the Zoom links below for Zoom connection details for each courtroom.