Can I have a witness testify live from locations off the courthouse premises?
In an effort to help reduce inconvenience to witnesses and the expense of litigation, the Court Administration Office can facilitate receiving remote testimony using high-speed transmission lines. It is technically possible to transmit live testimony to television sets located in courtrooms at the main courthouse from many locations, even outside the U.S. The service can be used for jury or non-jury cases, and hearings. This takes careful advance planning and may depend on the facilities where the remote witness is located. Litigants seeking to use this service should file a motion with the court to confirm availability of the equipment and to review any legal objections to the procedure.
