Legal Telephonic Participation Motion

Legal Telephonic Participation Motion

Court Name:     Case No.:

Judge:     Hearing Date:     Hearing Time:

Movant: represented by Counsel:

Respondent: represented by Counsel:

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Movant seeks leave of the Court to participate telephonically in the hearing identified above due to circumstances that make in-person appearance impracticable; and

WHEREAS, Movant has conferred with opposing counsel and has attempted in good faith to resolve scheduling or logistical issues without Court intervention as required by applicable rules; and

WHEREAS, permitting telephonic participation will not prejudice any party and will conserve judicial and party resources while preserving the fair administration of justice;

NOW, THEREFORE, Movant respectfully moves the Court for an order permitting telephonic participation, and in support thereof states as follows:

1. RELIEF REQUESTED

Movant requests leave to appear telephonically at the hearing scheduled for at , before Judge .

The telephonic appearance is requested for: Counsel for Movant    Movant personally    Other (specify):

2. STATEMENT OF FACTS AND GROUNDS

2.1 Movant's non-appearance in person is based on the following substantive grounds: . These facts constitute good cause under the governing rules permitting telephonic participation.

2.2 Movant will be available at the following telephone number and contact information for the hearing: Telephone: Email:

3. CONFERENCES AND ATTEMPTS TO RESOLVE

3.1 Movant certifies that counsel has: conferred with opposing counsel regarding this request    made reasonable attempts to confer but was unable to reach opposing counsel.

3.2 Statement of conferral or attempts (brief):

4. TECHNICAL AND PROCEDURAL ASSURANCES

4.1 Movant understands and will comply with all technical requirements and procedures set by the Court for telephonic appearances, including timely connection and maintenance of a quiet, secure environment that permits an uninterrupted record.

4.2 If the Court grants this Motion, Movant agrees to provide any additional contact information or call-in details required by the Court and to notify the Court and opposing counsel promptly of any changes.

5. RELIEF AND PROPOSED ORDER

WHEREFORE, Movant respectfully requests that the Court grant this Motion and enter an order permitting telephonic participation by the person(s) identified herein for the hearing on , and granting such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Proposed order language (for Court use):

6. CERTIFICATION UNDER PENALTY

I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the jurisdiction of this Court that the foregoing is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and belief.

7. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE

I certify that on , a true and correct copy of this Motion was served on the following parties and counsel by the methods indicated below.

Method of Service: Email    U.S. Mail    Hand Delivery    Electronic Filing/Service

GOVERNING LAW; MISCELLANEOUS

Governing Law: This Motion is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws, rules, and local procedures of the forum in which the Court sits.

Entire Agreement: This Motion, including any attachments, constitutes the complete statement of Movant's request for telephonic participation and supersedes any inconsistent prior communications concerning the requested relief.

Severability: If any provision of this Motion is determined to be invalid or unenforceable, the remainder shall continue in full force and effect.

Amendments and Waiver: Any amendment or waiver of a provision shall be effective only if in writing and signed by the party making the representation or request.

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