UTCR 24.070

(1) Unless the court orders otherwise, a petitioner in custody shall appear by

simultaneous electronic transmission.

(2) Unless the court orders otherwise, if petitioner is not in custody, or is released from

custody while the petition is pending, petitioner shall immediately notify the court, and

petitioner shall appear at scheduled hearings and trial in person, at the courthouse.

(3) Counsel may appear in person at the courthouse or by remote means in accordance

with ORS 138.622.

(4) Public access to the proceedings shall be provided at the circuit court in which the

petition is pending, and the proceeding shall be deemed to take place at that location.

(5) Unless otherwise ordered by the court, all witnesses, except original trial counsel,

appellate counsel, and law enforcement officers, must appear at the circuit court in

which the petition is pending.

(6) Any party requiring the services of a court interpreter for a hearing or trial must

request a court interpreter in accordance with UTCR 7.070 and any Supplementary

Local Rule enacted pursuant to that section. If a party fails to comply with

UTCR 7.070 or any Supplementary Local Rule enacted pursuant to that section, the

party is responsible for obtaining court-certified interpreter services at the party’s own

expense.