Remote Appearances

Please file Notice of Remote Appearance (RA-010) with the Appeals Division to request a remote appearance in an Appellate Division hearing. On page 3 of the form, please read the "Instructions for Giving Notice of Remote Appearance.”
 

Anyone intending to appear remotely must provide notice to all other parties by the deadlines stated in California Rules of Court, rule 3.672.  Notice may be provided orally, electronically, or by giving the other parties this form in a way to ensure it is received by the applicable deadline. The requesting party must tell the court this was done by either filing a separate proof of service, or by completing the Declaration of Notice section on page two of the RA-010 Notice of Remote Appearance. 

Information on completing the form: 

On page 1, the following must be addressed:

• Complete top left corner of document. 
• Be sure to include a telephone number, a mailing address and an email address on your document, as the appeals clerk may need to reach out directly to the party if there are questions or a short mailing time for an order to be sent.

• In Section 1, a box must be checked indicating the role, and the name of the person who intends to appear remotely must be filled out.
• In Section 2, either box "a" or "b" must be checked.
  
  • If box "b" is checked, the hearing information, including the hearing date, must be completed. 
• In section 3, choose the type of appearance requested, either video conference or audio/telephonic only. 
• In section 4, complete this section only if applicable.
• In section 5, on page 2 check box if applicable, then enter the date, type or print the name of the party, and sign the document.

On page 2, the “Declaration of Notice” must be completed, or a separate proof of service must be completed and submitted with the RA-010 form. 

• Complete the applicable sections for parties served, methods, and dates. 
• Under “I declare under penalty of perjury under the laws of the State of California that the foregoing is true and correct”:  complete the date, type or print your name, and then sign the form. 
   

E-filing is not available for appeals or appeal related documents. Documents must be sent to the attention of the Appeals Division, PO Box 1098, Modesto, CA 95353-1098, or they may be brought to the Appeals Division at 1100 I Street, Window 9, Modesto, CA or deposited into the drop box in that location.

Please visit the websites for the Fifth District Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of California for remote appearance information specific to each court.
 

VCourt and UDC Remote Appearances

Remote hearings in Civil and Probate matters, through October 30th, 2026, are conducted using VCourt, a telephonic appearance system. You can obtain more information regarding VCourt appearance by clicking here to visit the VCourt information page. All telephonic appearances, through October 30th, 2026, in civil and probate cases must be scheduled using VCourt, which you can register for by clicking here, or by clicking the “Schedule or Cancel Appearance” button at the bottom of this page. Telephonic appearances cannot be scheduled by phone. If you experience any issues with VCourt, you must contact VCourt directly.

Remote appearances, on or after November 2nd, 2026, will be conducted using UDC, a digital courtroom appearance system. You can obtain more information regarding UDC appearances by clicking here to visit the UDC information page. All telephonic appearances, on or after November 2nd, 2026, in civil and probate cases must be scheduled using this link or by clicking the “Schedule or Cancel Appearance” button at the bottom of this page. 

This Court waives notice of parties appearing remotely for Case Management Conferences, Law and Motion hearings, and Ex Parte hearings. Therefore, a Notice of Remote Appearance (Form RA-010) should not be filed for these appearances.

Hearings for Which Telephonic Appearances Are Not Allowed

Telephonic appearances are generally authorized under California Rules of Court, rule 3.670. However, as specified in Rule 3.670(e), telephonic appearances are generally not permitted for the following matters:

• Trials, hearings, and proceedings where witnesses are expected to testify (including small claims and unlawful detainer hearings)
• Hearings on temporary restraining orders
• Mandatory settlement conferences
• Trial management and trial issue conferences
• Hearings on motions in limine
• Hearings on petitions to confirm the sale of property under the Probate Code
• Persons ordered to appear in an order or citation issued under the Probate Code

To request Zoom links for hearings, send an e-mail to criminalzoomrequests@stanct.org .

Zoom links are for counsel and pro per parties who have prior authorization to appear via Zoom. If you are represented by an attorney, you must contact your attorney with your request. When emailing, please provide the case number.

To request a remote appearance in a family law matter, please complete and file the Request for Remote Appearance forms RA-010 and RA-020.  If your request is approved, the RA-020 form will indicate "Granted" and will include the telephone number for the department where you are scheduled to appear. On the date and time of your appearance, dial the provided number and wait for your case to be called. This is the direct line into the courtroom.

Please note that telephonic appearances cannot be scheduled by phone.

Remote appearances in Juvenile proceedings are governed by both local court rules, the California Rules of Court, Rule 3.672, and Welfare and Institutions Code section 679.5.

Dependency (WIC §300)

Proceedings in Dependency court may be conducted in whole or in part through remote technology at the discretion of the Judicial Officer for all hearings. Remote appearances at contested hearings must be expressly granted by the court and agreed to by all parties.

Juvenile Justice (WIC §602)

Proceedings in Juvenile Justice may be conducted in whole or in part using remote technology. A minor has the right to be physically present at any juvenile justice proceeding and has the right, subject to an express waiver, to the physical presence of defense counsel. If the minor is physically present in court, defense counsel shall be physically present absent exceptional circumstances and an express waiver from the minor.

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If remote appearances are permitted in the case, the attorneys and/or District Attorney will provide the Zoom links to the parents and other relevant parties.

Telephonic appearances must be requested by phone. To contact the Turlock Clerk’s Office, call 209-530-3100, then select option 6, followed by option 3. When requesting a telephonic appearance, please provide the following information:

• All parties' first and last names (or the name of the authorized agent, if applicable)
• The requesting party's role (plaintiff or defendant)
• Hearing date
• Premises address (for unlawful detainer cases)
• A direct telephone number (no phone tree numbers or extensions)

Telephonic appearances will not be approved for the following hearing types or if the requesting party needs an interpreter:

• Court Trials (UD)
• OEX hearings (SC or UD)
• Return on Bench Warrant (SC or UD)
• Order to Show Cause hearings (SC or UD)

There are no fees associated with telephonic appearances for hearings held in Department 19.

When you call to request a telephonic appearance, the clerk may be able to inform you if your request has been granted. If the clerk cannot provide immediate approval, you will be called back with the decision.

If your telephonic appearance is approved, you must be available to receive the court's call on the hearing date between 8:30 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. The court will contact you as soon as possible, but please note that cases involving parties physically present will be heard before those appearing telephonically. The caller ID will display the call as coming from Campbell, CA.

Setting the First Hearing

Arraignment appointments are scheduled by appointment through Calendly.
After selecting your case type and choosing a date and time, you will be asked a series of 10 questions.  The last question will ask, “Would you like to appear via Zoom?”  If you wish to appear via Zoom, answer "YES".  The Zoom link will be sent to the email address you provided—please verify that the email is correct before submitting your request.  Your request will be automatically approved.

After the Hearing is Set
If your hearing is already scheduled, or if the hearing is not an arraignment, you can request to appear via Zoom by emailing Traffic.Requests@stanct.org or by calling (209) 530-3100, option 1.
The clerk will forward your request to the courtroom for approval.
It is your responsibility to follow up with the Court (via email or phone) to confirm if the request was granted.

On the Day of the Hearing

• If your request was approved, the Zoom link will be sent to the email address you provided to the Court.
• The link will be sent when the court is ready to call your case, not before the scheduled hearing date and time.