LCrRLJ  3.4
                         PRESENCE OF THE DEFENDANT

(a)  When Necessary

          (1)  Pre-trial Hearings.  The assigned Judge will determine if a
          Pre-trial hearing shall be scheduled after the arraignment.  The
          parties shall confer in good faith prior to the Pre-trial or
          readiness hearing in an attempt to reach an agreed disposition.
          The defendant shall be required to attend the Pre-trial hearing
          unless excused by the Court.  Failure to attend may result in
          issuance of a bench warrant and/or forfeiture of any bond.

 (d) Video Conference Proceedings

          (2)  Approval of the assigned Judge must be obtained in advance
          to conduct by video conference such proceedings as provided for
          by CrRLJ 3.4 (d)(2).