Virtual Hearings

Remote hearings, also known as virtual hearings, are court hearings that take place through a video conferencing system or platform. Generally, the court provides a link that you would use to join the hearing through your phone, computer, or tablet. You might be able to download it as an app or access it through a website URL.

Many states began to allow remote hearings when COVID-19 pandemic began and most courthouses shut down. However, in the years since the pandemic, many courts have continued to allow litigants to file documents electronically and conduct hearings remotely.