Judges and Judiciary,
Technology
Jan. 25, 2023
In person or virtual? Confusion arises in some courts
The ubiquitous video conferencing software was a huge help in keeping courts running during the pandemic. But with restrictions easing another problem has emerged: confusion over whether hearings are remote or in person.
It turns out there are worse things than telling a judge, “I am not a cat.”
Senior U.S. District Judge William B. Shubb wasn’t amused on Monday when attorneys on one side of a case didn’t show up in his Sacramento courtroom — apparently because they thought the hearing was going to be held remotely.
“If there is some suggestion I am going to take this on Zoom, they are mistaken,” Shubb said. “I’m not going to do ...
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