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Protective Orders
What hearings are we talking about?
Am I allowed to conduct Protective Orders on Zoom?
How do I schedule a Protective Order hearing on Zoom?
What priority do Protective Orders have being scheduled for a Zoom docket?
How do I determine that the individual filing the petition is the same as the Plaintiff before me on Zoom?
How can I record the hearing using the equipment that I already have, and the procedures I already have in place?
How do we get the necessary signatures?
How does the plaintiff get a copy of the Protective Order?
Jury Operations
Are there any special considerations regarding potential jurors at “high risk” for COVID-19, as identified by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)?
Will there be challenges if the court excuses someone for COVID-19 reasons or implements new procedures for jury trials?
Are there some issues that have been more frustrating for people or that they complain more about?
How should courts inform potential jurors about the safety measures being taken?
Do you anticipate that counsel may want an instruction to juries to address any significant changes in the manner in which trials are held?
Will the process for giving jury instructions or taking the verdict change?
Will the process for taking juror questions change?
Does any court have contingencies if a juror is exposed to a COVID-19 case during a trial?
How do you determine how much time there should be in between scheduling each group of jurors for voir dire?
Are face masks really an issue?
If face shields were provided for the empaneled jurors during the actual trial, do you think that might resolve a few discomfort issues as well as seeing the expressions?
Who (what department) is responsible for cleaning? Does court administration need to have someone available?
How does one ensure security of remote or virtual grand jury proceedings?
What sort of non-traditional jury assembly areas are permissible so that proper distancing is possible?
What are some temporary alternatives to the one-day/one-trial process?
What are the priorities for jury trials?
What are some alternative civil trial approaches?
Are there any special considerations for use of exhibits during trial?
Are there any confidentiality concerns when a juror or potential juror discloses health information during the voir dire/selection process?
Zoom Language Interpretation Feature
What is the Language Interpretation feature in Zoom?
How do I use the Language Interpreting feature for our virtual proceeding?
How do I enable the Language Interpreting feature on my Zoom account?
Is this feature available on the free version of Zoom?
How do Limited English Proficient (LEP) litigants and the interpreter use the Language Interpreting feature in the proceeding?
Where can I get more information about the Zoom Interpretation feature?
Who can I contact at the Adminstrative Office of the Courts (AOC) if I need more information about remote interpreting through Zoom?
Account Setup
I already have a Zoom account with my personal email address. Will this new account be linked to it?
Is the meeting time unlimited?
Does each participant require a Zoom license? Or just the host?
If I still need help, where do I ask my questions?
What platforms does Zoom support?
Can all participants use a virtual backdrop?
Zoom Operation
How do I set a hearing on Zoom?
Is it best to schedule each individual hearing? Or have a docket in one Zoom meeting?
Who is the best host for the meeting? Is the host the only one that can admit people and setup breakout rooms, and otherwise operate the Zoom hearing?
Tips for Successful Hearings
How should I dress?
Everyone on my screen looks like they are doing something else, how can I get their attention?
How should I position my computer camera?
What other aesthetics should I consider?
How do I keep the virtual courtroom orderly, and prevent people from talking over each other?
What are some additional procedures I can implement to ensure the safety of Zoom hearing participants?
How do I keep unwanted guests from “Zoombombing” my proceedings?
I am speaking in a clear, loud voice, but how do I make sure others can hear me?
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