“Non-evidentiary proceeding means a judicial proceeding, including a conference, presided over by a judge, magistrate, auditor, or examiner, where neither testimony nor documentary or physical evidence will be presented, other than by stipulation by all parties.

Committee note: Consideration of documents attached to a motion or a response to a motion does not, itself, preclude a hearing on the motion from being deemed a “non-evidentiary proceeding.

“Participant includes a party, witness, attorney for a party or witness, judge, magistrate, auditor, or examiner, and any other individual entitled to speak or make a presentation at the proceeding.

“Remote electronic participation means simultaneous participation in a judicial proceeding or conference from a remote location by means of telephone, video conferencing, or other electronic means approved by the court pursuant to the Rules in this Chapter.

“Remote location means a place other than the courtroom or other physical location where a judicial proceeding or conference is to be conducted.

“Video conferencing means a proceeding conducted by the use of an interactive technology that sends video, voice, and data signals over a transmission circuit so that two or more individuals or groups can communicate with each other simultaneously using video monitors and related audio equipment.