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[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”4px|||||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text module_id=”home-top” _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”2rem” header_2_text_color=”#C6C6BA” header_2_font_size=”2.5rem” background_layout=”dark” text_font_size_phone=”1.7rem” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”2rem” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]Here\u2019s what you will need and what to expect before, during and after your proceeding, which will be held using the Virtual Justice platform.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” background_color=”#E7E7D7″ custom_margin=”0.75em||||false|false”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||3px|||”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.5.0″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.5.1″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_font=”|||on|||||” header_2_font_size=”2.5rem” header_2_font_size_tablet=”” header_2_font_size_phone=”2rem” header_2_font_size_last_edited=”on|phone”]<\/p>\n
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Desktop, laptop or tablet. PC\/Windows or Mac\/macOS. We recommend using headphones for high quality audio. Smart phones (Apple\/iOS or Android) are an option but have limited capabilities for viewing other participants.<\/p>\n
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Before Proceedings<\/h2>\n
Ensure that your client and other participants are prepared. <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Submit evidence<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Stage your background or use your own images for backgrounds<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Secure a quiet, private room.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Log in and test your connection 30 minutes before your hearing\u2019s start time. <\/strong><\/h3>\n
Wait to be called\/invited and click \u201cJoin.\u201d<\/strong><\/h3>\n
During Proceedings<\/h2>\n
Follow traditional procedures and order <\/span><\/h3>\n
Recording <\/span><\/h3>\n