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, option 1 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 To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 .

• Charleston Courtroom

  The Charleston courtroom is a full-service courtroom that provides Audio teleconferencing, Video Conferencing, Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening capabilities, and Video Evidence Presentation. There are video monitors in the courtroom which provide viewing capabilities of presentations to all parties present in the courtroom.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 can assist you with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

  • Video conferencing options are available to participants that can connect with a device that has both a microphone and a camera. Many newer computers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones will meet these requirements. The court does suggest using a separate microphone and/or headset to obtain the best audio quality.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 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 To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for details and scheduling use of these devices.

  • Video Evidence Presentation is available for use at the podium. To connect your device to the Video Evidence Presentation equipment, you will need either a VGA or HDMI adapter. You are encouraged to provide your own adapter but if you don't have one, Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 may be able to assist. Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

• Columbia Courtroom 304

  The Columbia Courtroom 304 offers Audio teleconferencing and Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening capabilities.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 can assist you with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 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 To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for details and scheduling use of these devices.

• Columbia Courtroom 318

  The Columbia Courtroom 318 provides Audio teleconferencing, Video Conferencing, Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening capabilities, and Video Evidence Presentation. The judge, deputy clerk, and law clerks view video via video monitors on the bench and at their respective workstations. There are wall-mounted video monitors providing viewing capabilities to all parties present in the courtroom.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 can assist you with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

  • Video conferencing options are available to participants that can connect with a device that has both a microphone and a camera. Many newer computers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones will meet these requirements. The court does suggest using a separate microphone and/or headset to obtain the best audio quality.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 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 To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for details and scheduling use of these devices.

  • Video Evidence Presentation is available for use at the podium and counsel tables. To connect your device to the Video Evidence Presentation equipment at the podium, you will need either a VGA or HDMI adapter. Video Evidence Presentation from the counsel table accommodates only a VGA adapter. You are encouraged to provide your own adapter but if you don't have one, Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 may be able to assist. Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

• Columbia Courtroom 218

  The Columbia Courtroom 218 is a full-service courtroom that provides Audio teleconferencing, Video Conferencing, Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening capabilities, and Video Evidence Presentation.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 can assist you with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

  • Video conferencing - Video Conferencing options are available to participants that can connect with a device that has both a microphone and a camera. Many newer computers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones will meet these requirements. The court does suggest using a separate microphone and/or headset to obtain the best audio quality.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 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. This courtroom provides the addtional option of listening to court via Hearing Aid Connectivity. Contact Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for details and scheduling use of these devices.

  • Video Evidence Presentation is available for use at the podium and the counsel table. To connect your device to the Video Evidence Presentation equipment at each location, you will need either a VGA or HDMI adapter. You are encouraged to provide your own adapter but if you don't have one, Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 may be able to assist. Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

• Columbia Courtroom 204

  The Columbia Courtroom 204 provides Audio teleconferencing and Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening capabilities

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 can assist you with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 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. This courtroom provides the addtional option of listening to court via Hearing Aid Connectivity. Contact Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for details and scheduling use of these devices.

• Spartanburg Courtroom

  The Spartanburg courtroom is a full-service courtroom that provides Audio teleconferencing, Video Conferencing, Hearing Impaired and Assisted Listening capabilities, and Video Evidence Presentation. The judge views video via a video monitor on the bench. There are video monitors in the courtroom which provide viewing capabilities to all parties present in the courtroom.

  • Audio Teleconference - Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 can assist you with connecting to an Audio Teleconference.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

  • Video conferencing options are available to participants that can connect with a device that has both a microphone and a camera. Many newer computers, tablets, laptops and mobile phones will meet these requirements. The court does suggest using a separate microphone and/or headset to obtain the best audio quality.

    Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 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 To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for details and scheduling use of these devices.

  • Video Evidence Presentation is available for use at the podium and counsel tables. To connect your device to the Video Evidence Presentation equipment at the podium, you will need either a VGA or HDMI adapter. To connect your device to the Video Evidence Presentation equipment at the counsel tables, you will need a VGA adapter. Note that Video Evidence Presentation from the counsel tables provides video only. It will not provide sound. You are encouraged to provide your own adapter but if you don't have one, Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 may be able to assist. Refer to the Chamber Guidelines for presiding judge requirements. Contact  Courtroom Services To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1 for information on obtaining presiding judge approval and to schedule media and equipment testing.

• 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 To Contact Courtroom Staff, call 803-765-5436, option 7, option 1
    • File storage
    • USB flash media
    • Annotation services
    • Laser pointers