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Current as of January 01, 2023 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
A. In any civil proceeding that does not require witness testimony or the introduction of evidence, a party may provide written notice to the court at least ten days prior to the scheduled hearing date that the party will appear remotely. Provided the court has the requisite technology, the court shall allow the party to appear by any audio-visual means, unless the court provides written reasons declining the remote appearance for good cause.
B. (1) When allowing a remote appearance pursuant to this Article, the court shall ensure that the technology enables all parties, whether appearing remotely or in person, to fully participate.
(2) The court shall require that a remote appearance by a party abide by any necessary privacy and security requirements appropriate for the conference, hearing, proceeding, or trial as established by the court.
C. The court shall have a process for a party, court reporter, or other court personnel to alert of any technology or audibility issues arising during a remote proceeding.
D. A judge trial may be conducted by any audio-visual means with the consent of all parties and permission of the court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Louisiana Code of Civil Procedure Tit. I, Art. 195.1. Judicial proceedings by remote technology - last updated January 01, 2023 | https://codes.findlaw.com/la/code-of-civil-procedure/la-code-civ-proc-tit-i-art-195-1/
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