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(A) The trial court shall view the property in all claims, unless waived by stipulation of the parties. The parties to the suit or claim, may attend the viewing by the court at a time scheduled by the court. (B) When the property or improvements acquired are to be removed, razed or obliterated prior to trial, any party may make a request to the presiding judge of the court of claims or an administrative justice of the supreme court of the judicial department in which the property is located, that a trial judge or justice be assigned to view the subject premises prior to removal or demolition. When practicable the judge or justice viewing property shall be assigned to the trial.