Remote Appearances

For hearings scheduled before January 15, 2026, file the appropriate remote appearance request form in the department you are scheduled to appear.  The clerk will provide you a Zoom link via email if your request is approved.

Requests to appear remotely may be filed electronically in Civil, Family, Probate, & Small Claims matters.

Civil Case Management Conferences:
Pursuant to Local Rule 7.02.00, parties may appear remotely without prior approval.  Visit the Telephonic Appearances page for more information.

For hearings schedule on or after January 15, 2026:

• File the appropriate remote appearance request form in the department you are scheduled to appear.  You will be notified by email if your request was approved.
  • Requests to appear remotely may be filed electronically in Civil, Family, Probate, & Small Claims matters.
• Approved participants must register and pay applicable fees through the remote appearance registration platform.
  • The platform will be available for registration beginning January 01, 2026. A link to the registration platform will be made available on January 01, 2026.
  • Registration is required for any hearing scheduled on or after January 15, 2026.

Effective January 15, 2026, remote appearance fees will be charged consistent with Local Rules 5.01.00 and 7.02.00, CRC rule 3.672, Government Code section 70630, and Assembly Bill 199.

Participants with a valid fee waiver or other applicable exemption will not be charged remote appearance fees.

Pursuant to Local Rule 7.02.00, parties may appear remotely without prior court approval in Civil Case Management Conferences, Ex Parte Proceedings, and Juvenile Detention Hearings.

For proceedings occurring on or after January 15, 2026, parties are required to register and pay applicable fees through the remote appearance registration platform.

• The platform will be available for registration beginning January 01, 2026.  A link to the registration platform will be made available on January 01, 2026.