Iowa R. Remot. P. 15.201

As amended through Septmber 9, 2024

Rule 15.201 - Definitions

In this chapter:

(1)Participant. "Participant" means judges, attorneys, parties, witnesses, court reporters, victims as defined by Iowa Code section 915.10(3), and any other persons who may have an active role in a court proceeding.

(2)In-person appearance. "In-person appearance" means participating in a court proceeding by being physically present in the courtroom.

(3)In-person proceeding. "In-person proceeding" means a court proceeding in which all participants are physically present in the courtroom.

(4)Remote appearance. "Remote appearance" means participating in a court proceeding using an Iowa Judicial Branch approved communications service.

(5)Remote proceeding. "Remote proceeding" means a court proceeding in which all participants appear using an Iowa Judicial Branch approved communications service.

(6)Hybrid proceeding. "Hybrid proceeding" means a court proceeding in which one or more but fewer than all participants appear using an Iowa Judicial Branch approved communications service and others are physically present in the courtroom.

Iowa. R. Remot. P. 15.201

Court order September 7, 2023, effective 1/1/2024.