E.D.N.C. Local Civil Rule 83.10

(a) Video Teleconferencing.

If a party or nonparty needs to use video teleconference (“VTC”) technology

for a hearing or trial, the party or nonparty shall file a motion seeking leave

of court for use of the technology no later than 14 days prior to the scheduled

proceeding. If the court allows the motion, the party or nonparty shall submit

a VTC Request Form (available from the clerk) to the court no later than 7

days before the scheduled proceeding.

(b) Training.

If a party or nonparty needs any type of courtroom technology other than

VTC for a hearing or trial, including but not limited to any audio equipment,

video equipment, document presentation system, and jury evidentiary

recording system, the party or nonparty must notify the case manager and

request training from the court’s information technology staff for the person

or persons who will be operating the courtroom technology. Unless excepted

by the clerk, no later than 7 days before the scheduled proceeding, the party

or nonparty must file a certification provided by the court’s technology staff

that the required training has been completed.