A hearing conducted by video link rather than in a physical courtroom. The court decides the platform, and the parties must provide email addresses for participants in advance so the court can send out invitations.
In Plain English
A court hearing held over a video call instead of everyone meeting in person at a courtroom. The court sends you an email invite, and you join from your computer or phone.
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