# Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 209: Rule 209. Virtual Attendance of Witnesses and of Attorneys

> Arizona · Court rules · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R209

## Section

- **Citation:** Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 209
- **Heading:** Rule 209. Virtual Attendance of Witnesses and of Attorneys
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Court rules
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Court Rules / Rules of Procedure for the Juvenile Court / Part II. Delinquency / 1. Delinquency Scope and Procedures / Rule 209

## Text

(a) At Adjudication Hearings. All witnesses must personally appear for adjudication hearings unless the court, after considering the juvenile's constitutional right of confrontation, orders otherwise. (b) At Other Proceedings. For proceedings other than adjudications, a party may request the court to permit witness testimony or an attorney's appearance by virtual means. Unless the court orders otherwise, the request must be in writing.

## Nearby sections

- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 201 Rule 201. Scope of the Delinquency Rules](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R201.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 202 Rule 202. Referral; Diversion](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R202.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 203 Rule 203. Content of a Delinquency Petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R203.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 204 Rule 204. Filing a Delinquency Petition](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R204.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 205 Rule 205. Notice to Appear; Service; Failure to Appear](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R205.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 206 Rule 206. Appointment of Attorney for a Juvenile](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R206.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 207 Rule 207. Attorney's Appearance and Withdrawal](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R207.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 208 Rule 208. The Juvenile's Attendance at Court Proceedings; Competence; Restraints](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R208.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 209 Rule 209. Virtual Attendance of Witnesses and of Attorneys](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R209.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 210 Rule 210. Disclosure](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R210.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 211 Rule 211. Subpoenas](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R211.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 212 Rule 212. Computation of Time in a Delinquency Case](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R212.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 213 Rule 213. Speedy Justice](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R213.md)
- [Ariz. R. P. Juv. Ct. 214 Rule 214. Victim's Rights](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/SRULES_AZ_ARJP_R214.md)

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