Practical Guidance regarding Video Hearings
Apr 23, 2020, 14:22 PM
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Many court hearings are currently being conducted by telephone or video link. This guide provides useful tips and advice on preparing for and attending a video hearing.
What information will the Court need before my video hearing?
- You will need to provide the Court with your e-mail address. The day before the hearing the Court will e-mail you a web link to join the video hearing.
- If you have instructed a Solicitor, your Solicitor will provide the Court with your preferred e-mail address (if this isn’t the e-mail address which your Solicitor has on their file for you, then you should let your Solicitor know in advance of the hearing date).
What can I do to prepare for my video hearing?
- The Court will usually conduct the video hearing using Skype for Business. You must download Skype for Business software on the device you will use to join the hearing. Skype for Business is free to download. Check this step by step guidance on how to download it for your device.
- Make sure that your device is fully charged, and you are connected to the internet in order to avoid being cut off during the hearing.
- Think ahead about where you will sit during the video hearing. You will need a quiet private space where you will not be disturbed during the hearing. Also, make sure that you sit somewhere where you cannot be overheard, especially if you live with children who are the subject of the proceedings.
- Make sure that your video background is clear. You should sit somewhere that doesn’t contain pictures, posters etc., on the wall.
- Make sure that you dress appropriately for the hearing. This means smart dress. Although the hearing is being conducted by video it is still a court hearing and isn’t any less important or serious in nature than if the hearing were being conducted in person.
How do I join my video hearing?
- Join as a guest
- Wait in the Skype lobby until the Chairperson invites you into the hearing
- Stay on mute with your video off until you are asked to speak or turn the video on
If you require technical support to join a video hearing you can call the Court’s audio and video hearing support line on 0330 8089405.
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