Donald C. Nugent

Judge Specific

Courtroom Technology

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If, however, a witness would otherwise be unavailable to testify in person, permission may be sought from the Court and may be granted if the request is justified by sufficient cause. Courtroom Technology Any party that wishes to familiarize themselves with the presentation equipment and other technology available for use in the courtroom prior to…

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Judge Specific

Presentation Procedure

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Prior to trial, counsel for the parties are also directed to complete the following: 1. In the event that demonstrative evidence, such as models or sketches, are intended to be used at trial, counsel are ordered to exchange this evidence no later than two (2) days prior to the date of trial. 2.

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Courtwide

Civil Remote Testimony

In federal district-court civil proceedings, testimony is ordinarily taken in open court; remote contemporaneous testimony requires good cause in compelling circumstances and appropriate safeguards.

For good cause in compelling circumstances and with appropriate safeguards, the court may permit testimony in open court by contemporaneous transmission from a different location.

Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 43(a), Testimony in Open Court ↗

Courtwide

Criminal Recording And Broadcasting

Federal district courts may not permit courtroom photography or broadcasting during criminal judicial proceedings unless a statute or another federal rule provides an exception.

Except as otherwise provided by a statute or these rules, the court must not permit the taking of photographs in the courtroom during judicial proceedings or the broadcasting of judicial proceedings from the courtroom.

Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53, Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited ↗

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Presentation Procedure

Civil Remote Testimony

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Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 43(a), Testimony in Open Court

Federal Rule of Criminal Procedure 53, Courtroom Photographing and Broadcasting Prohibited