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Remote Appearances:

New process effective February 2, 2026. Please see the public notice for changes and new requirements.

Remote Appearances

Pursuant to Code of Civil Procedure section 367.75,  California Rules of Court (CRC), rule 3.672, and Penal Code Sections 977, 977.3, and 1043.5 the El Dorado Superior Court offers the opportunity to appear remotely in various case types. 

Notice: Any recording of a court proceeding held remotely, including "screen-shots" or other audio or visual copying of a proceeding, is prohibited pursuant to the California Rules of Court, rule 1.150.

Changes Effective February 2, 2026

Beginning February 2, 2026, the El Dorado Superior Court will launch its new remote appearance platform, Unicorn Digital Courtroom, for all remote appearances.  Please review the Amended Public Notice Re: New Remote Appearance Platform Effective February 2, 2026 for important information related to the changes.

Request to Appear Remotely

For hearings scheduled before February 2, 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 February 2, 2026:

  • File the appropriate remote appearance request form in the department you are scheduled to appear.  You will be notified 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 19, 2026. A link to the registration platform with detailed instructions will be made available on January 19, 2026.
    • Registration is required for any hearing scheduled on or after February 2, 2026.

Effective February 2, 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.

Civil, Family, & Probate Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile, Protective Orders,
Mental Health, & CARE Act
  • $25.00 remote appearance fee
  • $10.00 convenience fee
  • Payment processing fee
  • No 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 February 2, 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 19, 2026.  A link to the registration platform and detailed instructions will be made available on January 19, 2026.