Telephonic Appearances

Those parties wishing to participate in hearings telephonically must submit a request to appear telephonically to Frances Fredericks via e-mail at Frances_Fredericks@nysb.uscourts.gov. Such request must be submitted no later than 3:30 p.m. Friday preceding the calendar. The e-mail request must contain the following in order to be functioned upon:

1. Date and time of hearing,
2. Case name and number,
3. Appearing party's name and, if applicable, their client's name,
4. Client's role in the case (i.e. a creditor, party in interest, movant, opposing party, etc.), whether such party filed pleadings with respect to the subject hearing, and whether the party intends to present evidence telephonically,
5. Whether such appearing party wishes to utilize an active line (i.e. participate in the hearing) or a listen-only line.
6. Indicate that the request is consented to by all parties.

Upon approval of the request to appear telephonically, parties are directed to contact CourtCall at 310-342-0888 within 24hrs prior to the hearing date to register. CourtCall will not grant registration to any party that has not obtained prior authorization from Chambers.