To request a virtual arraignment: Only available as a request for Continuance on your first setting arraignment hearing. Domestic violence related cases and non-payable housing and animal cases are not eligible for a virtual option.  

To attend a virtual hearing: Download WebEx app to use hearing links or you may use the phone numbers. Virtual hearing links and phone numbers are answered only during scheduled virtual hearings.

1. Find the courtroom for your virtual hearing. Click the link or dial phone number. Enter the meeting number for your courtroom. If using the phone enter ## after the meeting number.
2. Wait times may be 1 hour or longer just like attending court in-person. Several cases are scheduled.
3. To observe virtual hearing judges either allow you to observe by using the courtroom link and/or phone number or by showing the hearing on that courtroom's YouTube channel. 
4. Follow virtual court etiquette. No recording without permission.  

Video In-Custody Docket Link. Phone: +1-408-418-9388 or +1-844-487-0491. When prompted enter: Meeting Number: 2488 206 1910. To observe use the link or dial in. 

• Monday-Friday 9AM to 11AM: Video hearings involving people in custody (jail)

Courtroom links for other virtual hearings

Judge Martina Peterson (Div. 208) Courtroom A (VA) Virtual Hearing Link, Phone: 1-408-418-9388 or 1-844-487-0491. When prompted enter: Meeting Number: 187 159 0839. To observe use the link or dial in. 

• Virtual arraignment docket Wednesdays 1:30PM to 3:30 PM
• Virtual attorney status docket Thursdays 9AM to 11AM

Judge Shayla Marshall (Div. 205) Courtroom B (VB) Virtual Hearing Link to attend hearing online. Number to attend by phone +1-408-418-9388 or +1-844-487-0491. When prompted enter Meeting Number: 187 303 7340. To observe go to the DiV. 205 YouTube Channel. 

• Virtual arraignment docket Thursdays 1:30PM to 3:30PM

Judge Todd Wilcher (Div. 209) Courtroom C (VC) Virtual Hearing Link to attend hearing online. Number to attend by phone +1-408-418-9388 or +1-844-487-0491. When prompted enter Meeting Number: 187 301 8712. To observe use the link or dial in. As of Nov. 6, 2023: Courtroom VI hearings also use the VC link or phone number.

• Mondays 10 AM to 11 AM; 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Virtual Housing Court
• Tuesdays 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Virtual Housing Court
• Wednesdays 10 AM to 11 AM; 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM Virtual Housing Court
• Thursdays 11 AM  to 2:30 PM Virtual Housing Court

• No virtual dockets currently scheduled

Judge Courtney Wachal (Div. 203) Courtroom E Domestic Violence Court. All hearings are IN-PERSON Only.

• No virtual hearings.

Judge Michael Heffernon (Div. 202) Courtroom F (VF) Virtual Hearing Link, Phone: 1-408-418-9388 or 1-844-487-0491. When prompted enter Meeting Number: 187 587 8290. To observe use the link or dial in.

• Virtual attorney status docket Fridays 9AM to 11AM

Judge Katherine Emke (Div. 206) Courtroom G (VG) Virtual Hearing Link, Phone: 1-408-418-9388 or 1-844-487-0491. When prompted enter Meeting Number: 187 718 4901. To observe use the link or dial in.

• Virtual attorney status docket Mondays 9AM to 11AM

Judge Anne LaBella (Div. 207) Courtroom H (VH) Virtual Hearing Link, Phone: 1-408-418-9388 or 1-844-487-0491. When prompted enter Meeting Number: 187 064 5708. To observe use the link or dial in.

• No virtual dockets currently scheduled

As of Nov. 6, 2023: If you are looking for Courtroom (VI) Link, use the Courtroom VC Link or phone number.

What happens if I miss my scheduled virtual hearing?  

If the prosecutor at the virtual hearing requests a bond revocation and the judge finds you are a danger and/or a flight risk, a warrant may be issued.

Technology for Virtual Court Appearances

• You will need internet access with microphone and camera to appear by video, or just the microphone capability to appear by audio only.  
• You must download the WebEx meeting app to attend the virtual hearing online. If you have not already installed it, you will be prompted to do so. Just follow the instructions that will appear on the screen. WebEx may ask for your name and valid e-mail address during installation. How to join a WebEx meeting.
• Breakout Rooms: During the meeting, you may be placed in a separate room of the virtual court appearance to talk with prosecutors or other court personnel, then brought back in front of the Judge

Tips for Virtual Court Appearances

• Dress in a soft solid color.  If a tie is worn, use a solid color tie.
• When speaking, remember to look directly at the webcam, not at the screen.
• Position the camera at your eye level or slightly above eye level.
• Be mindful of what is behind you, choose a solid neutral wall if possible.
• Check the lighting.
• Speak one at a time and pause prior to speaking in case there is any audio/video lag.
• Mute yourself when not speaking to avoid potential background noise. Test your connection and WebEx setup with a test meeting.

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