SLR 9-7.005: Appearance by Telephone

In any matter in which counsel, a party, or a witness is permitted by the court to appear by telephone, it is that party’s responsibility to ensure that the call is made from an appropriate phone system: (1) The cost of such telephone call shall be borne by the party requesting the telephonic appearance. (2) If counsel, a party or a witness fails to appear by telephone because that person fails to telephone the court, or the court is unable to reach the party at the number provided or in counsel’s office, that person may be deemed not to have appeared, and the matter may be decided upon the evidence before the court or the matter may be dismissed.