Rule 6.30 - SPECIAL RULES FOR ORAL ARGUMENTS: MODE OF ARGUMENT AND ARGUMENTS CONDUCTED BY REMOTE MEANS(1) For purposes of this rule,(a) "In person" refers to an oral argument to be conducted with all parties appearing in person, in either a courtroom or an alternative physical location being used as a courtroom; and(b) "Remote means" refers to an oral argument conducted by video conference with all parties and justices or judges appearing remotely.(2) This subsection applies to proceedings in the Court of Appeals.(a) Except as otherwise provided in ORAP 6.05(2)(b)(iii), ORAP 6.05(2)(b)(iv), or ORAP 6.05(3), the case will be scheduled for argument by remote means.(b) If an argument scheduled to proceed by remote means cannot occur due to technical difficulties, the court will reset the argument for a later date.(c) A live audio and video feed of oral arguments that are being conducted by remote means will be available in the principal location for the sitting of the Court of Appeals. Seating in the courtroom at the principal location to view a live audio and video feed of oral arguments that are being conducted by remote means will be limited to the number of persons that is posted at the Marshal's Station at the building entrance.(3) This subsection applies to proceedings in the Supreme Court. (a) The court will ordinarily schedule oral argument to be conducted in person.(b)(i) A party may file a motion requesting that an argument scheduled to be conducted in person be conducted by remote means. Such a motion must be filed at least 21 days before the scheduled date of the oral argument and must state the scheduled date and time of the oral argument and explain the circumstances that support the request. (ii) Any party may file a response to the motion. The response must be filed within seven days after the filing of the motion.(4) Except as otherwise provided in ORAP 8.35, electronic recording of an appellate oral argument being conducted by remote means is not permitted without express prior approval of the court. "Electronic recording" includes, but is not limited to, video recording, audio recording, live streaming, and still photography by cell phone, tablet, computer, camera, recorder, or any other means.(5) Absent permission from the court or, in the Court of Appeals, the presiding judge of the panel to proceed otherwise, when appearing for an oral argument to be conducted by remote means, all attorneys, self-represented parties, and court officials must wear appropriate attire, remain on camera, and conduct themselves as if they were appearing in person in the courtroom.Adopted July 15, 2021, effective 8/1/2021; amended November 10, 2022, effective 11/10/2022; amended January 17, 2024, effective 1/17/2024.