Judge tells Zoom participants to show full names or face bench‑warrant warnings

The court opened the July 14 internal calendar call by requiring remote participants to show their full first and last names in Zoom and by warning that failure to unmute when called could prompt bench‑warrant proceedings.

Judge Tammy Long Hayward said at the start of the session, “There are quite a few people on today's calendar, so it would be very, very helpful if your first and last name are on the screen. ... If I call your name and you're not able to unmute, then both of you will get a bench warrant because you're not effectively in court.” She instructed participants to use Zoom’s rename function and suggested watching a short how‑to video if they did not know how to rename themselves.

Throughout the calendar call, the judge repeatedly reminded participants that clients who have announced ready must appear in person at court on the trial date and that the court does not conduct jury trials by video. The judge also advised remote counsel on practical steps — for example, delivering clothing to the jail in advance to prepare an incarcerated defendant for court — and said that attorneys should use the chat function to provide contact information for scheduling evidence review appointments.

Court staff and attorneys used the calendar procedures, breakout rooms, and chat to coordinate pretrial conferences, video viewings and probation intake. The judge told participants she would reconvene for subsequent calendars on schedule and asked remote participants to remain muted unless called.

The reminders were given at multiple points in the call, including at the opening and again before the 11 a.m. calendar, reflecting the court's ongoing effort to manage a hybrid virtual/in‑person docket efficiently.