If you do not already have a ZOOM account, you must create one by going to www.zoom.us, click on the box [Sign Up, It’s Free], and follow the prompts to create your free account.
BEFORE the remote court proceeding begins, you should take the following steps:
Check your internet or phone connection.
Charge your device, and if using a smart phone, make certain that you have enough minutes.
Use earbuds or headphones with a microphone, if you can.
Use a quiet place where no one will interrupt you.
Have your papers ready, including notes for what you may want to tell the judge.
Set your camera at eye level. If using your phone, prop it up so you can look at it without holding it.
You will be muted upon entry into the virtual courtroom. Before speaking, unmute yourself, pause before speaking, in case there is any audio or video lag, state your last name so that the court knows who is speaking. When finished make sure that you mute yourself.
Remember that a remote hearing is still an official court hearing. Plan ahead, pay attention, and follow all instructions from the court.
FOR THE COURT HEARING - open Zoom on your computer, tablet, or smart phone, and a dialog box will request a meeting number. Each judge or courtroom has a specific meeting number. There will be no password.
Judge's Name
Courtroom No
Meeting ID No.
Colosimo
111
213 267 5321
Pilmer
112
876 832 0000
Krentz
113
994 062 2796
Accardi
114
597 629 5422
Gleason
115
225 539 5458
McAdams
116
789 684 5871
In the box “Your Name”, you should enter your full name as it appears in the court documents. This will help the judge identify you. In the event your name is not recognized from the court file, you might not be admitted into the meeting room until the Judge is able to identify you.
Your face should appear on the screen of your device, and you must then select “Join with Video”, and then select “Join with Computer Audio”, or if using a smart phone, the message may say “Call Using Internet Audio”.
Participants will initially be in a waiting room pending admittance to the hearing by the court. Once connected, all participants are automatically placed in a virtual waiting room. Please be patient. You will need to remain in the waiting room until the judge brings you into the virtual courtroom.
It is important that each person appear at the time scheduled. If you appear too early, you may remain in the waiting room until your scheduled time. If you appear late, then your case may have already been addressed without you being present.
If you lack video capability, you may still appear via Zoom by calling 1-312-626-6799. You will still be required to enter the judge’s specific meeting ID. Please note that your full phone number may not be displayed, the judge and other participants may only see the last three digits of the number.
If you are disconnected during the hearing, you should attempt to reconnect following the above procedure.
If you are unable to connect remotely, or become disconnected during the remote hearing and are unable to reconnect, call the Circuit Clerk’s office at 630-553-4183. You should be able to speak to someone who will advise the judge of your inability to connect. Appearing remotely is a privilege, not a right. If technical difficulties prevent you from connecting to a meeting, or from hearing or being heard during a remote appearance, the judge may elect to treat you as if you failed to appear in court.
Individuals with disabilities should contact the Court Disability Coordinator at 630-553-4208 for assistance with appearing remotely.
