* § 182.40 Approval by the chief administrator of the courts.

1. The appropriate administrative judge shall submit to the chief
administrator of the courts a written proposal for the use of electronic
appearance in his or her jurisdiction. If the chief administrator of the
courts approves the proposal, installation of an independent
audio-visual system may begin.

2. Upon completion of the installation of an independent audio-visual
system, the commission on cable television shall inspect, test, and
examine the independent audio-visual system and certify to the chief
administrator of the courts whether the system complies with the
definition of an independent audio-visual system and is technically
suitable for the conducting of electronic appearances as intended.

3. The chief administrator of the courts shall issue rules governing
the use of electronic appearances.

* NB Repealed September 1, 2025