IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARTIES TO CAREFULLY READ YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING FOR INFORMATION ON WHEN, WHERE AND HOW YOUR HEARING WILL BE HELD. IF A REMOTE PROCEEDING IS NOT INDICATED, YOU MUST APPEAR IN COURTROOM 2E FOR THE HEARING, IF YOU WISH TO PARTICIPATE.
Judge Callaghan requires the following Notice of Virtual Hearing to be used for all Zoom hearings
Due to the large volume of cases pending, wait times for hearings can be substantial, whether the hearing is held remotely or in the courtroom. Your patience while other cases are being heard is appreciated. Adherence to the courtroom policies will help facilitate the efficiency and expediency of business before the court.
Remote proceedings/Zoom
- The “Zoom courtroom” is an extension of the physical courtroom and ALL OF THE SAME RULES OF CONDUCT APPLY. Any party wishing to participate in a remote proceeding MUST read the instructions/policies that you received PRIOR to the hearing date*. Failure to adhere to the policies and/or inappropriate conduct will result in the hearing being rescheduled, removal of a party from participating, requiring the hearing be held at the courthouse, dismissal of the petition/motion or contempt – or a combination thereof.
- The “Zoom courtroom” is an extension of the physical courtroom therefor all participants must have both video and audio capabilities. If a party does not have video capability (ie. no access to a smartphone/computer/tablet), they must make a request in writing at least 7 days before the hearing to chambers to appear without video. If a party appears by phone only without explicit approval, they will NOT be allowed to participate in the hearing.
- Your device must be on a stable surface at all times during a hearing. Participation while driving/in a moving vehicle/walking/holding a device in your hands is NOT PERMITTED and will result in the hearing being rescheduled, removal of a party from participating, requiring the hearing be held at the courthouse, dismissal of the petition/motion or contempt of court – or a combination thereof. All audio and video capabilities must be engaged during the hearing.
- Please practice and become familiar with using Zoom PRIOR to your hearing. Technical difficulties with equipment or connection will result in the hearing being rescheduled and/or requiring the hearing be held at the courthouse at a future date.
- Please log into zoom 15 minutes prior to your scheduled hearing time so the Judge’s staff may check in all parties in a timely manner. Once you have checked in, please do not leave your device as cases will be called only when all necessary parties are present. Because there can be many (30+) hearings scheduled for the same time, the Judge’s staff work to let parties know that their case is next, however, it is not always possible. If you do need to step away from your device for a moment, please notify staff. Please keep in mind that this is a courtroom. You must be dressed and act accordingly.
*The Zoom instructions/policies for Judge Callaghan can be found here: https://www.oakgov.com/home/showpublisheddocument/14274/638101253655270000
In person/courtroom
- If your hearing is scheduled to be held in person, please check in with the Court clerk upon arrival with the name of the case you are here for, your name, and your relationship to the case. You are not permitted to appear via Zoom for a hearing scheduled at the courthouse without a petition and order requesting same filed at the probate counter at least 7 days prior to the hearing, and order approving signed by the Judge.
