SLR 13-4.081: Appearance by Simultaneous Electronic Transmission

(1) An in-custody defendant may appear by simultaneous electronic transmission pursuant to UTCR 4.080 at the following hearings, unless otherwise prohibited by law: (a) Arraignment; (b) Release; (c) Pretrial motions; (d) Probation violation; (e) Plea on a misdemeanor or at arraignment; (f) Sentencing; (g) Restitution hearings; and (h) Post-judgment hearings. (2) Unless otherwise ordered, if an appearance by simultaneous electronic transmission cannot occur due to technical difficulties, the court may reschedule the appearance for a later date or order an alternative type of simultaneous electronic transmission. CHAPTER FIVE—PROCEEDINGS IN CIVIL CASES