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CHIEF JUDGE CHRISTOPHER M. ALSTON |
* All evidentiary hearings, trials, and other matters involving live testimony will be held in person in Seattle.
PLEASE NOTE: Effective May 1, 2024 all matters set on a Port Orchard or Everett calendar will be combined and heard remotely via ZoomGov.
| 2024 MOTION DATES | ||||
| May | 1 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| May | 15 | 2024 | @ 1:30 p.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| June | 11 (Tuesday) | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| July | 2 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| July | 17 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| August | 7 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| August | 21 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| September | 4 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| October | 2 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| October | 16 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| November | 6 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| November | 20 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
| December | 4 | 2024 | @ 9:30 a.m. | Ch 7, 13 |
*** Last updated April 1, 2024
Judge Alston will hold blended Port Orchard and Everett motion calendars (Chapters 7, 12, 13 and Adversary cases) the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, unless noted otherwise.
Calendars start at 9:30 a.m. and will be held via ZoomGov, unless noted otherwise.
Judge Alston will set the format for evidentiary hearings and trials (e.g., by ZoomGov or in person) by order on a case-by-case basis.
ALL PLEADINGS MUST BE FILED WITH THE CLERK'S OFFICE IN SEATTLE.
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
700 Stewart Street, Ste 6301
Seattle, WA 98101
If parties do not have access to the appropriate technology to appear via video, please contact Judge Alston’s Courtroom Deputy at Morgan_Brannon@wawb.uscourts.gov
The hearing information listed in the upper right-hand corner of the pleadings, per LBR 9013-1(d)(1)(B), should state “via ZoomGov” as the location.
Port Orchard matters: In ECF, the hearing should be set using “portozoom” as the hearing location.
Everett matters: In ECF, the hearing should be set using “evtzoom” as the hearing location.
A Notice of Motion, per LBR 9013-1(c), should state the place of hearing as “via ZoomGov” and include the ZoomGov access information.
ZOOMGOV Video Guide
JOIN ZOOMGOV MEETING
https://www.zoomgov.com/j/1606844370?pwd=VkpOZktDalNiNzZ2S2RLbTZHU1A1QT09 (link is external)
Meeting ID: 160 684 4370
Passcode: 804281
One tap mobile
+16692545252,,1606844370# US (San Jose)
+14154494000,,1606844370# US (US Spanish Line)
Dial by your location
+1 669 254 5252 US (San Jose)
+1 415 449 4000 US (US Spanish Line)
+1 669 216 1590 US (San Jose)
+1 551 285 1373 US
+1 646 828 7666 US (New York)
+1 646 964 1167 US (US Spanish Line)
Find your local number: https://www.zoomgov.com/u/ad2zlHPOQ0 (link is external)
NOTES
Please do not attempt to record this session. It is prohibited.
Please set your Zoom user name to show your first and last name only: Jane Doe, John Doe…(this will make it easier for the judge to identify parties)
If you are disconnected from the session and can’t rejoin, email the judge’s Courtroom Deputy at: Morgan_Brannon@wawb.uscourts.gov
Please join this Zoom session 15 mins prior to the scheduled start of the hearing.
CONNECTING TO THE SESSION
If attending this meeting via Video: Select the “Join ZoomGov Meeting” link to join the session.
If attending this meeting via Phone-only (no video) (Judge’s approval required prior to hearing):
Cell phone users: Select one of the “One tap mobile” (San Jose) options listed below to connect
Landline users: Dial one of the “Dial by your location (San Jose)” numbers listed below > Enter the “Meeting ID” when prompted > Press # when prompted for your “Personal Meeting ID”
TIPS FOR SUCCESS
Choose a quiet location without distractions.
Choose an area with good light, but not too much bright light behind you.
For better sound quality, use a headset with built-in mic (or make sure you are close to your microphone).
Turn off apps that have built-in sounds, minimizing background noise.
Check and confirm, in advance of the hearing, that you have a working camera and microphone on your device.
If you run into technical issues or have questions, send email to: curtis_udy@wawb.uscourts.gov