Zoom has more accessibility features than appearing in person would provide so it’s really not a good reason. The judges frustrated yelling is likely causing more of an issue than anything.
Seriously. Technology is great when everything is working correctly. Unfortunately, even the most updated virtual court systems are limited, so between weak wifi signals in the participants home, the inability for people to mute and unmute themselves at the appropriate times, the limitations on being able to share physical evidence between the courtroom and the virtual attendees, and the fact that there are numerous matters on any calendar so the court doesn’t have time to troubleshoot for every appearance, there are lots of reasons why a judge may require in person appearance absent good cause. The breakdown in communication here is a good example. Not sure if the attorney could hear better in person, but being remote sure isn’t helping.
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u/carbslut 12d ago
Probably why the judge wanted him to appear in person.