§ RULE 2-111. TELEPHONE CONFERENCES

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RULE 2-111. TELEPHONE CONFERENCES

A. When Permitted. The court may hear any matter by telephone conference call when to do so would legitimately serve justice considering, among other issues, the economic needs of the parties.

B. Requirements. No matter or setting will be heard by telephone and no witness will appear telephonically without the prior express approval of the judge.

C. Cost. When a telephone conference call is conducted, it will be arranged and paid for by the person seeking the telephone conference call.