Los Angeles Probate Court started a very convenient feature allowing people to appear in Court by Video Conference through a conferencing portal for which we have posted the instructions below:
Instructions on appearing by video: https://lacc.lacourt.org
Before you sign up: Have your case number handy, and the department number. Check your Notice of Hearing for that information. If you do not have the court case number, search for it and you can locate it by name here.
How to sign up for your court hearing:
Video Court hearings seem to be here to stay. To attend a court hearing in Los Angeles by video, you must register for the court hearing via the below link and follow the instructions.
Instructions on appearing by video: https://lacc.lacourt.org
You cannot enter the hearing earlier than the morning of the hearing day.
LaCourtConnect is not Zoom. It is connected to Microsoft Teams. Please make sure you have access to Microsoft Teams. Select your case type: For example, if you have a probate case, touch probate on the blue pad.
How much does it cost to appear in probate Court by remote conference?
There is no court charge for the remote attendance connection via Microsoft Teams.
What is more reliable in court appearance technology?
Not to anyone’s surprise, the old fashioned landlines are the most reliable tools for appearing in Court. Probate Judges are familiar with technical issues and are flexible with video conference technology problems that arise during hearings.
How to get access to the Court appearance link?
Sign up to appear by video in the Los Angeles Court: https://lacc.lacourt.org
Problems to anticipate and how to solve them:
You may get dropped off from the call or video. Dial back in. Be sure to have the Courtroom or department’s telephone number in case you need to let the Court Clerk know you were dropped off. You can get a list of courtrooms, location and departments and their telephone numbers here.
Do you need probate representation?
If you are a trustee, executor, conservator or guardian, you will need representation in Court. Call Mina Sirkin for an appointment to discuss your probate or trust case. 818.340.4479
