[DV_listserv] Judge appearing remotely in trial? URGENT

[Domestic Violence issues]

Looking for some FAST help for Ryan in Harney County.  Ryan is in the hearing NOW, but getting email.  Please include him directly in the response.

Hearing is happening this  on a VRO hearing (bench trial) in Harney county.  Pros filed motions for wits to appear remotely, defense objected, motions were denied.  Witnesses have driven from Coos Co to Harney and are there for the hearing - but the judge now intends to appear remotely, saying that the motions were only re: witnesses.

Judge wants to go forward with the hearing- everyone else in the courtroom, judge on video.  Defense is objecting.  Anyone run into something like this?  Any basis that the hearing can't go forward?

THANK YOU!

Sarah Sabri (she/her/hers)
Domestic Violence Resource Prosecutor
Sr. Assistant Attorney General | Criminal Justice Division
Oregon Department of Justice
2250 McGilchrist St. SE Ste. 100
Salem, OR 97302

Main: 503.378.6347 | Desk: 503.934.2024 | Fax: 503.373.1936

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