Rule 1.1. Definitions

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Definitions.

As used in these rules:

(A)

“Appear,” “appearance,” or “in person” mean the physical or remote presence of

an individual.

(B)

“Attendance” means the physical or remote presence of an individual.

(C)

“Open court” includes a court proceeding open to the public in person or by remote

access to the live proceeding.

(D)

“Personally” means the physical or remote presence of an individual except as

provided by Civ.R. 4.1 through 4.5 and Civ.R. 45.

(E)

“Remote presence” means the presence of a person who is using live two-way video

and audio technology.

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