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RA-015Mandatory

Opposition to Remote Proceeding at Evidentiary Hearing or Trial

California · Judicial Council of California · Effective January 1, 2022

This form is used to tell the court and other people that you do not want a court hearing or trial to happen by phone or video. It is also used if you want another person or witness to appear in person instead of remotely.

The court describes it as: Tells the court and other parties that you want to appear at a court proceeding in person, rather than by telephone or video, or that you want another party or witness to appear in person and why. Explains, at page 2, how and when to use the form, including deadlines.

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Where this fits in a case

Hearing

Stage: Hearing

This form is used when a court has set a trial or an evidentiary hearing (a hearing where someone can testify under oath) to happen remotely, or if someone has told the court they plan to appear remotely.

Either party may file.

Official instructions

How-to guides published by the court for this form.

Common questions

What is this form for?
This form is used to explain to the court and other parties why a remote appearance or remote testimony should not be allowed at a trial or evidentiary hearing.
Who should file this form?
Parties who are opposing a remote appearance or testimony can file this form.
Are there deadlines for filing?
The form mentions different deadlines depending on how much notice parties have about the hearing or trial date.

Revision history

No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 9, 2026. The current version took effect January 1, 2022.

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