Before the Day
Preparation Checklist
Gather these items and prepare your space ahead of time.
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What to Expect
How a Remote Proceeding Works
A visual walkthrough of what happens before, during, and after.
1 Week Before
Prepare
Confirm date, time, and platform
Install and update the meeting app
Request an interpreter if needed
Run the tech checker on this site
1 Day Before
Verify
Re-test camera, mic, and internet
Charge your device fully
Lay out professional attire
Write down backup phone numbers
30 Min Before
Set Up
Close all other applications
Set up in your quiet, well-lit space
Have ID and documents ready
Put phone on Do Not Disturb
10 Min Before
Join
Click the meeting link
Wait in the lobby for the host
Verify your name displays correctly
Test audio one more time
During
Participate
Stay muted when not speaking
Look at the camera when talking
Speak clearly, pause before answering
Ask for breaks on the record
After
Follow Up
Wait for the host to end the session
Do not discuss testimony with others
Follow instructions from your attorney
Keep documents secure
During the Proceeding
Etiquette & Best Practices
Practical tips — not legal advice — to help everything run smoothly.
Mute When Not Speaking
Keep muted until it's your turn. Even breathing can disrupt the record.
Look at the Camera
Eye contact means looking at the lens, not the screen.
Speak Clearly & Pause
Measured pace. Brief pause before answering.
Don't Talk Over Others
Wait for the other person to finish completely.
Silence All Devices
Phone on DND. Close notifications.
No Unapproved Notes
Don't read from notes unless permitted.
Stay Seated & Visible
Remain on camera. Request breaks on the record.
Be Professional
Treat it exactly like an in-person appearance.
If Things Go Wrong
Emergency Backup Plan
Technical problems happen. A plan keeps them from derailing the proceeding.
Write These Down Before You Start
Dial-in phone number from your invite
Host / coordinator phone number
Wi-Fi password (if not your home network)
Meeting ID and passcode on paper
Language Access
Need an Interpreter?
If English is not your primary language, you may be entitled to an interpreter at no cost.
Contact the scheduling coordinator or your attorney as soon as possible to request interpreter services. Do not wait until the day of the proceeding. Most courts and deposition providers can arrange certified interpreters in advance.
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Request an interpreter early — ideally at least 5 business days before your proceeding.
How to Request
1. Contact the scheduling coordinator or your attorney
2. Specify the language you need
3. Confirm the interpreter is booked at least 5 business days in advance
4. On the day, the interpreter will join the same video call
Know Your Rules
Jurisdiction Resources
Remote proceeding rules vary by state and court.
Technology Check
Test Your Setup
Run live tests on your camera, microphone, speakers, internet, and meeting platform.