Opinion ID: 4349053
Heading Depth: 2
Heading Rank: 4

Heading: Use in Civil Cases, Juvenile Cases, and Special Proceedings

Text: (1) Subject to the provisions set forth in paragraphs A and C, and to the limitations of subsection (2) of this paragraph, a court may, on its own motion or at the request of any party, in any civil case, juvenile case, or special proceeding permit the use of videoconferencing technology in any pre-trial, trial, or post-trial proceeding, including administrative appeals. (2) A proponent of a witness via videoconferencing technology at any hearing or trial shall file and serve on the opposing party a notice of intent to present testimony by videoconferencing technology at least thirty (30) days prior to the scheduled start of such proceeding. Any party may file an objection within ten (10) days of service of the notice of intent. The court may in its discretion shorten the time to file notice of intent and objection. If an objection is filed, the court shall determine the objection in the exercise of its discretion considering the criteria set forth in paragraphs A and C with a detailed finding on the record. In a civil matter, the proponent shall be responsible for all costs associated with the presentation of testimony, unless otherwise stipulated or ordered by the judge.