Chouteau County District Court, Montana Document Format Requirements

CRITICAL

All participants in a video conference must be able to see, hear, and communicate with one another simultaneously.

All participants must be able to see, hear, and communicate with each other simultaneously.

CRITICAL

People appearing electronically must follow the Court’s verbal orders, including directions about microphones, background noise, and speaking turns.

All persons appearing via electronic means shall follow the Court’s verbal Orders during the proceedings, including but not limited to muting microphones, reducing background noise, and waiting for their turn to speak.

CRITICAL

Proposed orders submitted through the e-filing system must be in word.doc format.

All proposed Orders submitted through the e-filing system shall be word.doc format.

CRITICAL

Video quality must allow participants to observe one another’s demeanor and nonverbal communications.

Video quality must be adequate to allow participants to observe each other's demeanor and nonverbal communications.

CRITICAL

Video-conference participants must be able to see, hear, and otherwise observe physical evidence and exhibits, using video, facsimile, or another method.

All participants must be able to see, hear and otherwise observe any physical evidence or exhibits presented during the proceeding, either by video, facsimile, or other method.

INFO

An Omnibus Hearing may be conducted by telephone or video conference with the Court’s approval.

Omnibus Hearing may be conducted by telephone conference or video conference upon approval by the Court.

INFO

Electronic signatures are accepted under Rule 11 of the Montana Rules of Civil Procedure.

Electronic signatures are accepted pursuant to Rule 11, Mont. R. Civ. Pro.

INFO

The Court may conduct proceedings in civil actions by videoconference on its own motion or on a party’s motion.

The Court, upon its own motion or upon motion of the parties, may conduct proceedings in civil actions by videoconference.