Get Ready
Before the Day

Preparation Checklist

Gather these items and prepare your space ahead of time.

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Documents & ID

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Government-issued photo ID ready
Documents or exhibits you were asked to bring
Meeting link, dial-in number, and any passcodes
Contact info for the host or scheduling coordinator

Your Space

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Private, quiet room with a closeable door
Clean, neutral background behind you
Good front-facing lighting on your face
Device on a stable surface — not handheld

Technology

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Device charged or plugged in
Meeting app installed and updated
Camera, mic, and speakers tested
Backup plan: hotspot, second device, or dial-in

Personal

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Professional attire — as you would in person
Glass of water within reach
Phone on silent / Do Not Disturb
Others in the household in another room
What to Expect

How a Remote Proceeding Works

A visual walkthrough of what happens before, during, and after.

1 Week Before

Prepare

Confirm date, time, and platform
Install and update the meeting app
Request an interpreter if needed
Run the tech checker on this site
1 Day Before

Verify

Re-test camera, mic, and internet
Charge your device fully
Lay out professional attire
Write down backup phone numbers
30 Min Before

Set Up

Close all other applications
Set up in your quiet, well-lit space
Have ID and documents ready
Put phone on Do Not Disturb
10 Min Before

Join

Click the meeting link
Wait in the lobby for the host
Verify your name displays correctly
Test audio one more time
During

Participate

Stay muted when not speaking
Look at the camera when talking
Speak clearly, pause before answering
Ask for breaks on the record
After

Follow Up

Wait for the host to end the session
Do not discuss testimony with others
Follow instructions from your attorney
Keep documents secure
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