It is ordered by the presiding judge of the appellate division that all oral argument will be conducted by Zoom videoconference. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.885(b)(1)(A).)

It is further ordered by the presiding judge of the appellate division that all parties will appear for oral argument by Zoom videoconference. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.885(b)(2)(B).) Persons appearing remotely shall ensure that their remote location affords the required level of privacy for the proceeding. Instructions to appear via remote technology for videoconferences in the appellate division are posted on the court’s website at https://www.occourts.org/media-relations/covid/PublicRemoteHearingInstructionsAppellate.pdf. All statutory confidentiality requirements apply to remote appearances. No party will be charged any fee to participate in oral argument by videoconference.

Oral argument is open to the public. (See Cal. Rules of Court, rule 8.885(b)(2)(C).) Public access procedures are posted on the court’s website at https://www.occourts.org/media-relations/covid/PublicRemoteHearingInstructionsAppellate.pdf.

Photographing, broadcasting, video recording, audio recording, electronic recording, filming, and streaming of court proceedings, whether in person or remote, is prohibited except as expressly authorized by California Rules of Court, rule 1.150, Local Rule 180, and Administrative Order 21/12.

This order is effective immediately and will remain in effect until otherwise ordered by the presiding judge of the appellate division or superseded by local rule.

THIS ORDER IS EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY.

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