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Chart Detailing Remote Appearance Approach by Judge
Please note, while this information is current as of its publishing, judges reserve the right to change their procedures at any time.
BY MANDATE OF THE ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICE OF THE UNITED STATES COURTS, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA MAY ONLY CONNECT TO THE ZOOMGOV AUDIO FEED, AND ONLY BY TELEPHONE. ACCESS TO THE VIDEO FEED BY THESE INDIVIDUALS IS PROHIBITED. IN THE CASE OF A TRIAL OR EVIDENTIARY HEARING, NO AUDIO ACCESS WILL BE PROVIDED. HOWEVER, MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC AND THE MEDIA MAY OBSERVE SUCH PROCEEDINGS IN PERSON. PLEASE REFER TO THE CHART BELOW AND THE JUDGES’ WEBSITES FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES.
| Judge | Trials with live testimony | Evidentiary Hearings with live testimony | Other Hearings | Link to procedure for Judge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Honorable Alan M. Ahart | http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-alan-m-ahart | |||
| Honorable Theodor C. Albert, Chief Judge | In person unless otherwise arranged with the Court | In person unless otherwise arranged with the Court |
All other matters can be attended by ZoomGov audio and video (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing). |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-theodor-c-albert-chief-judge |
| Honorable Martin R. Barash | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-martin-r-barash |
| Honorable Neil W. Bason | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-neil-w-bason |
| Honorable Sheri Bluebond | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) |
Appearances via ZoomGov audio or video will be allowed for all other matters, but the Court must be notified in advance of your appearance. Parties may elect to appear in person and must comply with any applicable requirements regarding social distancing, use of face masks, etc. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-sheri-bluebond |
| Honorable Julia W. Brand | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
In-person or ZoomGov, depending on the matter. Parties must check Judge Brand’s Procedures Regarding Phone/Video Appearances on the website. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-julia-w-brand |
| Honorable Scott C. Clarkson | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-scott-c-clarkson |
| Honorable Ronald A. Clifford III | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
In-person appearances required for pretrial conferences. All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio and video (unless Judge Clifford otherwise specifies that in-person appearance is required). |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-ronald-clifford-iii |
| Honorable Mark D. Houle | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by telephone through the toll-free AT&T conference line, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-mark-d-houle |
| Honorable Wayne Johnson | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
In-person or via CourtCall, depending on the matter. Parties must check Judge Johnson’s Procedures Regarding Phone/Video Appearances on the website. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-wayne-johnson |
| Honorable Victoria S. Kaufman | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
All other matters can be attended by ZoomGov audio or video (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing). |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-victoria-s-kaufman |
| Honorable Sandra R. Klein | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-sandra-r-klein |
| Honorable Robert N. Kwan | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-robert-n-kwan |
| Honorable Geraldine Mund | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-geraldine-mund |
| Honorable Magdalena Reyes Bordeaux | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-magdalena-reyes-bordeaux |
| Honorable Barry Russell | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
In-person appearances are required unless otherwise stated in the tentative ruling. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-barry-russell |
| Honorable Deborah J. Saltzman | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) |
All other matters can be attended by ZoomGov audio and video (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing). |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-deborah-j-saltzman |
| Honorable Erithe A. Smith | ZoomGov (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing) | ZoomGov (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing) |
All other matters can be attended by ZoomGov audio and video (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing). |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-erithe-smith |
| Honorable Maureen A. Tighe | In person appearances required (unless otherwise ordered by the Court) | ZoomGov (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing) |
All other matters can be attended by ZoomGov audio and video (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing). |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-maureen-tighe |
| Honorable Scott H. Yun | In-person appearances required | In-person appearances required |
All other matters can be attended in-person or by ZoomGov audio or video. |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-scott-h-yun |
| Honorable Gregg W. Zive | http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-gregg-w-zive | |||
| Honorable Vincent P. Zurzolo | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) | In-person appearances required, except video “for good cause in compelling circumstances” (FRCP 43(a)/FRBP 9017) |
For live auctions held in court, all persons making bids must attend in person. Appearances at all other hearings can be made in person or by ZoomGov audio, not video (unless notice is given for an in-person hearing). |
http://www.cacb.uscourts.gov/judges/honorable-vincent-p-zurzolo |