The U.S. Bankruptcy Court, District of South Carolina, offers a variety of electronic options for court attendance and evidence presentation. Procedures for use of electronic courtroom technology may vary between judges. Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

Attorneys are responsible for testing all media and equipment in the assigned courtroom well in advance of the hearing date.

The legal community is invited to learn more about the Bankruptcy Court's electronic courtrooms and courtroom technology. For more information about this technology including tours, demonstrations, and testing sessions, contact Courtroom Services personnel.

• Charleston Courtroom

  The Charleston courtroom is a full-service courtroom that provides audio teleconferencing, video conferencing, video evidence presentation, and hearing impaired and assisted listening capabilities. Video monitors in the courtroom provide viewing capabilities to all parties present in the courtroom.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7 is available to assist with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

  • Video Conferencing - options are available to participants who can connect with a device that has both a microphone and a camera. Many newer computers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones meet these requirements. It is recommended to use a separate microphone and/or headset to obtain the best audio quality.

  • Video Evidence Presentation - available for use at the podium. A HDMI adapter is required to connect your device to the Video Evidence Presentation equipment. It is recommended that parties provide their own adapter.

  • Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening - devices are available on an as-requested basis. Contact Courtroom Services personnel for details and scheduling use of these devices.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services personnel for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

     

• Columbia Courtroom 304 (Historic Courtroom)

  The Columbia Courtroom 304 provides audio teleconferencing, video conferencing, video evidence presentation, and hearing impaired and assisted listening capabilities. The judge, deputy clerk, and law clerks view video appearances and presentations via video monitors on the bench and at their respective workstations. Wall-mounted video monitors provide viewing capabilities to all parties present in the courtroom.

  • Audio Teleconference Courtroom Services personnel is available to assist with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

  • Video Conferencing - options are available to participants who can connect with a device that has both a microphone and a camera. Many newer computers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones meet these requirements. It is recommended to use a separate microphone and/or headset to obtain the best audio quality.

  • Video Evidence Presentation - available for use at the podium. An HDMI adapter is required to connect your device to the Video Evidence Presentation equipment. It is recommended that parties provide their own adapter.

  • Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening - devices are available on an as-requested basis. Contact Courtroom Services personnel for details and scheduling use of these devices.

• Columbia Courtroom 318

  The Columbia Courtroom 318 offers audio teleconferencing and hearing impaired and assisted listening capabilities.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services personnel is available to assist with connecting to an Audio Teleconference. Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact Courtroom Services for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

  • Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening - devices are available on an as-requested basis. Contact Courtroom Services personnel for details and scheduling use of these devices.

• Greenville Courtroom

  The Greenville courtroom offers audio teleconferincing and hearing impaired and assisted listening capabilities.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services personnel is available to assist with connecting to an Audio Teleconference. Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact Courtroom Services for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

  • Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening devices are available on an as-requested basis. Contact Courtroom Services personnel for details and scheduling use of these devices.

• Additional Resources
  • Guide to Video Adapters
  • Requirements for Connectivity

    Recent versions of most operating systems are acceptable for devices connecting to the Court's presentation equipment. Devices must support either a VGA or HDMI connection. If your device does not have a VGA or HDMI connection, you may require an adapter. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 regarding the availability of adapters and to schedule media and equipment testing. Advance approval by the presiding judge is required.

  • What is Not Provided by the Court for Video Evidence Presentation

    While the court offers a vast array of equipment for use, there are some items and services that are not provided. Should you require equipment such as a DVD player or Document Camera, you may contact Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval to utilize your own equipment in the courtroom and to schedule media and equipment testing in advance of the hearing date.

    Items the court cannot provide include:

    • Images or diagrams of the courtrooms
    • Loaning of equipment for off-site purposes
    • Document camera, VHS, CD or DVD devices
    • Interpreting Services/Remote interpreting (if you need these services, contact Courtroom Services personnel
    • File storage
    • USB flash media
    • Annotation services
    • Laser pointers