Remote Appearance Only via the Written Order Approving It — Division CC-N
Summary
Judge Flower: Zoom/telephonic appearance happens only upon request and approval, with the Zoom or phone number issued IN THE WRITTEN ORDER approving the remote appearance — plus the standard no-reschedule rule for failed connections and an absolute cross-noticing ban.
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"A zoom number or telephone number will be provided by the Judicial Assistant in the written order approving the remote appearance." / "DO NOT EXPECT THE COURT TO RESCHEDULE YOUR HEARING BECAUSE YOU OR A WITNESS DOES NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE ZOOM CONNECTION." / "Motions unilaterally cross-noticed will not be heard and may be denied without" prejudice
- Official source
- CC-N Civil Procedures 2025 (Judge Flower) — PDF
- Source health
- Healthy · checked July 7, 2026
- Effective date
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- Last verified
- July 5, 2026Live fetch + sha256 of official PDF — 2026-07-05
Reviewer note: Verified against the live official PDF on 2026-07-05. 30-day recheck scheduled.
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