Can You Appear by Video if You Can't Make it to a Court Hearing
My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: oklahoma. I cannot afford an attorney at this time and i have court may 6 in tulsa to terminate parental rights. I live and work in Santa Cruz, California. I cannot take off in time for court. What can i do?
Re: Can I Appear in Court Via Video Proxy in Oklahoma
You can contact the court clerk to inquire as to the ability to attend telephonically or any other electronic means.
Re: Can I Appear in Court Via Video Proxy in Oklahoma
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Jeremiah Hinesley
My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: oklahoma. I cannot afford an attorney at this time and i have court may 6 in tulsa to terminate parental rights. I live and work in Santa Cruz, California. I cannot take off in time for court. What can i do?
Are you trying to avoid the TPR? Are you the party initiating?
Re: Can I Appear in Court Via Video Proxy in Oklahoma
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Jeremiah Hinesley
My question involves child abuse or neglect in the State of: oklahoma. I cannot afford an attorney at this time and i have court may 6 in tulsa to terminate parental rights. I live and work in Santa Cruz, California. I cannot take off in time for court. What can i do?
Call the court ASAP. You don't have much time. You generally have to file a written motion and get the consent of the judge far enough in advance so the phone connection can be arranged.
If the court won't allow it and you don't show up, then you lose whatever it is that you don't want to lose.
Re: Can I Appear in Court Via Video Proxy in Oklahoma
If this is a CPS case, you might be able to get appointed counsel. But if you are risking losing your parental rights, YOU NEED TO SHOW UP IF YOU STILL WANT THE CHANCE TO BE A PARENT TO YOUR CHILDREN.