Rule 4.081 - APPEARANCE AT CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS BY MEANS OF SIMULTANEOUS ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION(1) The court may conduct appearances in any criminal proceeding by simultaneous electronic transmission as provided in UTCR 4.080 (1) and under law, if the technology in the courtroom meets the requirements of the rule.(2) Appearance by simultaneous electronic transmission is allowed as authorized by ORS 131.045 in proceedings as provided herein unless specifically prohibited by statute or the United States or Oregon Constitution. (a) Appearance by defendants who are not in custody, attorneys, victims, witnesses and others may occur by simultaneous electronic transmission in the proceedings specified by the most recent Presiding Judge Order unless one of the parties notifies the court at the time the hearing is set, or by written motion prior to the time of the hearing, that the party does not agree to appearance by simultaneous electronic transmission.(b) The Presiding Judge Orders shall specify when remote appearances are appropriate in criminal proceedings.(3) Upon learning of an objection of one of the parties to the appearance by simultaneous electronic transmission in any proceeding subject to ORS 131.045(2), or if the court disagrees with the appearance by simultaneous electronic transmission, the court shall grant a reasonable continuance if the person who would otherwise be appearing by simultaneous electronic transmission is unable to be personally present at the time scheduled for the proceeding.Multnomah Supp. L. R. 4.081
Amended effective 2/1/2024.