Defines “appear,” “personally appear,” or “in the presence of” to include “interacting with another individual by means of communication technology” and allows for remote notarization. § 358.645 Remote Online Notary Public
Extends ability to electronically sign all filings and orders to all courts and case types, to extend not already authorized. Massachusetts Supreme Court Order Re Electronic Signatures of Judges and Clerks (Issued March 26, 2020)
Provides for remote administration of oaths at depositions, so long as officer can both see and hear the deponent via audio-video communication equipment or technology. Massachusetts Supreme Court Order for Administering Oaths at Depositions (Issued March 20, 2020)
Restricts courts to “emergency operations” through April 3, 2020. Maryland Court of Appeals COVID-19 Administrative Order (Issued March 16, 2020)
Provides for conduct of evidentiary and non-evidentiary proceedings by remote means. Maryland Court of Appeals Administrative Order Providing for Remote Proceedings (Issued June 18, 2018)
Provides that any person before whom a deposition is to be taken may administer oaths and take testimony remotely as long as that person can both hear and see the deponent via videoconference or other technology. Maine Supreme Court Executive Order on Remote Depositions and Oaths (March 25, 2020)
Provides that all civil and criminal jury trials shall be continued to no earlier than May 4, 2020. Until that day, courts may only conduct in-person proceedings to address emergency matters that cannot be resolved virtually. Details those criminal and civil matters that constitute emergencies. Supreme Court of Louisiana Order Requiring Closure of Louisiana Courts…
Extends April 6, 2020, order directing judges to conduct proceedings by remote conferencing to the extent possible. Provides that no civil or criminal jury trial shall commence in any state court before June 30, 2020. Supreme Court of Louisiana Order Extending Closure of Louisiana Courts (April 22 2020)
Provides for Indiana courts to use continuity of operations plans, permit appearances by telephone or video, and limit courtroom spectators. Indiana Supreme Court Administrative Order (Issued March 16, 2020)