Remote Hearings
File & Register for a Remote Appearance
Parties are required to file a request and notice opposing parties for select case types.
- Review the procedures for a remote appearance for your type of case type and hearing.
- File the required requests and notices with the court and opposing parties.
- Register for your remote appearance at least four hours prior to your hearing time. You will receive an emailed link to connect to the hearing.
State and Local Court Rules Prohibit Recording of Court Proceedings Without a Court Order.
Remote Appearance Requirements
Select your case type to review the notice and request requirements before you register using the Remote Court Scheduler.
If you register and appear remotely without submitting the required paperwork, the court may continue your hearing or order you to appear in person.
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Criminal and Traffic
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Civil and Probate
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Family Law
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Juvenile
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Remote Appearance Forms
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Remote Access for Non-Parties
Remote Appearance Process
Follow these steps for a successful remote appearance.
If you want more detailed instructions for the Remote Court Scheduler and CourtCall video platform, review the Guide to the Remote Appearance System.
Before the Hearing
- Complete and file the required paperwork based on your case and hearing type. Please pay attention to submission deadlines.
- Register for your remote appearance through the court's Remote Court Scheduler:
- You will need to register for an account with your email.
- Search for your case number.
- Select your name from the list of parties.
- Select the hearings you will appear remotely for.
- Proceed through confirmation.
- You will receive a remote appearance link via email right away.
If you do not see the link in your email, please contact the CourtCall support line.
NOTE: Registration closes four hours before the hearing time.
Day of the Hearing
- Click the link in your email to join the remote hearing.
- Place your device on a stable surface.
- Try to refrain from touching the device once connected to the meeting to eliminate scrape and muffle sounds.
- Ensure your video and audio are working properly and that your device is plugged in or fully charged.
- Dress appropriately as you would for an in-person court appearance.
- You must be in a private, quiet location without disruptions or distractions. You may not appear from a moving vehicle or from bed.
- Join the hearing at least five minutes before your scheduled time. Please confirm that your name is correct.
- You may be placed in a waiting room before being admitted.
During the Hearing
- When the court is ready, you will be admitted into the hearing.
- Your audio and video permissions will be turned off until your case is called. The court will then unmute your audio and video when your case is called.
- Look directly at the camera while speaking to ensure your voice is being picked up by the microphone.
- You may not record or broadcast except if in compliance with California Rules of Court, rule 1.150.
Remote Appearance Requirements by Case Type
- Find your case type below.
- Identify the type of hearing you want to appear remotely for in the left column.
- Look at the "Requirements" column for what documents you must file and serve.
- Confirm "Deadlines" for when to file and serve.
After filing and serving as required, make sure to register with the Remote Court Scheduler to receive your remote appearance link via email.
Criminal and Traffic
| Case Type | Hearings | Requirements | Deadlines |
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| Traffic - Nevada City | All hearings |
Complete and file local form CL15 |
Must be filed no later than 2 days before the hearing. |
| Traffic - Truckee | All hearings | No forms necessary. | |
| Criminal |
Preliminary Hearing Court Trial Jury Trial |
Remote appearance not allowed. | |
| Criminal | All other hearings |
Complete and file local form CL15 Judicial Approval Required. |
Must be filed no later than 2 days before the hearing. |
Civil and Probate
Non-Evidentiary Hearings
| Hearings | Requirements | Deadline |
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To notice: Parties do not need to file any forms. Parties must notice all other parties, however, proof of service are not required. |
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To notice: File and serve RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance. Complete the Declaration of Notice on the RA-010 or file proof of service with the forms. |
Notice: 2 court days before hearing. If the hearing is set in LESS than 3 court days, notice by earliest possible deadline:
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Evidentiary Hearings
| Hearing Type | Requirements | Deadline |
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To notice: File and serve RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance. Complete the Declaration of Notice on the RA-010 or file proof of service. To oppose: File an RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial. |
Notice: 10 court days before the hearing. Oppose: 5 court days before the hearing. --------------------------------------------- If hearing is set in LESS than 15 court days, notice by earliest possible deadline:
Oppose: File by noon the court day before the hearing. |
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To notice: Parties do not need to file any forms. Parties must notice all other parties, however, proof of service are not required. To oppose: File an RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial. |
Notice: 5 court days before the hearing. Oppose: noon the court day before the hearing. |
Family Law
| Hearing Type | Requirements | Deadlines |
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To notice: Parties do not need to file any forms. Parties must notice all other parties, however, proof of service are not required. To oppose: File an RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial. |
Notice: no later than 1 court day before the hearing. Oppose: by noon the court day before the hearing. |
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To notice: File and serve RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance. Complete the Declaration of Notice on the RA-010 or file proof of service with the forms. To oppose: File an RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial. |
Notice: 10 court days before the hearing. Oppose: 5 court days before the hearing. -------------------------------------------- If hearing is set in LESS than 15 court days, notice by earliest possible deadline:
Oppose: File by noon the court day before the hearing. |
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To notice: File and serve RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance. Parties must either complete the Declaration of Notice on the RA-010 or file proof of service with the forms. |
Notice: 2 days before the hearing. ------------------------------------------ If the hearing is set in LESS than 3 court days:
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Juvenile
| Case Type | Hearing Type | Requirement | Deadlines |
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| Juvenile Justice | All hearings |
To notice: RA-025 Request to Appear Remotely. To oppose: RA-030 Request to Compel Physical Presence. |
Notice: 10 court days before the hearing. Oppose: 5 court days before the hearing. ----------------------------------------------- If hearing is set in LESS than 15 court days, notice by earliest possible deadline:
Oppose: File by noon the court day before the hearing. |
| Dependency | All hearings |
To notice: File and serve RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance. Complete the Declaration of Notice on the RA-010 or file proof of service. To oppose: File an RA-015 Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial. |
Notice: 10 court days before the hearing. Oppose: 5 court days before the hearing. ------------------------------------------- If hearing is set in LESS than 15 court days, notice by earliest possible deadline:
Oppose: File by noon the day before the hearing. |
Remote Appearance Forms
| Form Name | Form Title |
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| CL15 | Request for Remote Appearance - Criminal |
| RA-010 | Notice of remote appearance |
| RA-015 | Opposition to remote proceeding at evidentiary hearing or trial |
| RA-025 | Request to appear remotely - Juvenile Dependency |
| RA-030 | Request to compel physical presence - Juvenile Dependency |
Remote Access for Non-Parties
Judicial approval is required for a person to appear remotely if they are not a named party on the case. Prepare the request forms listed in the table below and submit your request with the Clerk's office.
| Case Type | Requirements | Deadline |
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| Criminal |
Complete and attach local form CL15 to your request |
Must request no later than 2 days before the court hearing. |
| Civil and Probate | Complete and attach form RA-010 to your request | Must request no later than 2 days before the court hearing. |
| Family Law | Complete and attach form RA-010 to your request | Must request no later than 2 days before the court hearing. |
| Juvenile | Complete and attach form RA-025 to your request | Must request no later than 2 days before the court hearing. |
FAQ
Once you’ve signed up for a remote appearance, you will need ONE of the following:
- A computer equipped with a microphone and camera (Apple or PC)
- Tablet or mobile device (Apple or Android)
Make sure your device is plugged into a power source or fully charged and connected to a strong Wi-Fi network.
Register to receive a remote appearance link using the court's Remote Court Scheduler at your earliest convenience. Registration closes four hours before the hearing time.
You may need to file and notice other parties to appear remotely. The court's deadlines for filing and notice are available on this webpage under “Remote Appearance Requirements by Case Type."
You can rejoin the meeting by clicking the “Rejoin Your Meeting” button on the first screen you see after you drop out of the call.
Try to join the conference at least five minutes before your allotted start time.
The link provided in your confirmation email will only work for the date and time listed. If your hearing is continued or has another hearing set, you will need to reschedule another remote appearance for the new hearing date.
The court is unable to troubleshoot technical issues regarding CourtCall. Please contact the CourtCall Support Center for technical assistance or view the CourtCall Troubleshooting Guide.