UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT

EASTERN DISTRICT OF MICHIGAN

Phillip Charles Gibbs,

Petitioner(s),

v. Case No. 2:14−cv−14028−MFL−PJK

Hon. Matthew F. Leitman

Jeff Woods,

Respondent(s),

NOTICE TO APPEAR BY VIDEO CONFERENCE

 PLEASE TAKE NOTICE that a video conference has been scheduled before Judge District

Judge Matthew F. Leitman as follows:

• STATUS CONFERENCE: September 8, 2021 at 01:30 PM

 The Court will host the conference. Prior to the proceeding date, instructions for joining the

conference will be emailed to the participating attorneys. Be advised that this is an

attorneys−only proceeding. Connection information and instructions may not be forwarded,

distributed or shared with non−participants without the Court’s advance approval.

 Attorneys must review and comply with the attached Zoom Video Conference Policies and

Guildelines.

Certificate of Service

 I hereby certify that this Notice was electronically filed, and the parties and/or counsel of

record were served.

By: s/H Monda 

Case Manager

Dated: September 3, 2021

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ZOOM VIDEO CONFERENCE POLICIES AND GUIDELINES

General Court Policies:

All in−court proceedings will be considered the same as if held in the courtroom and an official record

will be made. Appropriate attire is required.

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The judge has authority over the proceeding and participants as if they were physically present in

chambers or the courtroom.

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• The judge may terminate the proceeding if the video conference experience is not acceptable.

• Appropriate conduct is required. Be courteous and patient.

For in−chambers conferences, an official record will not be made, unless the judge determines one is

necessary. Connection information may not be forwarded, distributed or shared with non−parties without

the Court’s advance approval.

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Broadcasting, recording or photographing, including "screenshots" or other visual copying of a

proceeding, is strictly prohibited.

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Technical Responsibilities:

The court will not provide technical assistance for testing or troubleshooting equipment or connections,

nor provide time during the proceeding to troubleshoot issues.

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Participants should take time prior to the proceeding to become familiar with Zoom. Directions, tutorials

and support can be found at https://zoom.us. Devices and connections can be tested at

https://zoom.us/test.

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• Participants should use a good LAN, WiFi, or substantial LTE connection to ensure a quality connection.

Connecting to the Proceeding:

If a connection link has been provided, click the link to join (or copy and paste the link into a web

browser). If prompted, download or launch Zoom and join with video and audio.

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Alternatively, visit https://zoom.us/join from a computer and enter the Meeting or Webinar ID. If

prompted, download or launch Zoom and join with video and audio.

• 

For Apple/Android tablets and phones, install the Zoom App from the Apple or Android Store prior to the

proceeding. Launch the Zoom App and join using the Meeting or Webinar ID.

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Best Practices:

• Use your full name in the display of the video window.

• Mute sound when not speaking to eliminate background noise.

• Unmute only when necessary to speak. Press the space bar to temporarily unmute.

• Avoid rustling papers and other extraneous noises.

• Speak one at a time.

• Spell proper names.

• Position the camera at eye level or slightly above eye level.

• Remember to look directly at the camera, not at the screen.

• Be mindful of what is behind you. Choose a solid neutral wall, if possible.

• Have proper lighting, ideally where light is directly on your face.

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