Judge Bateh holds civil hearings via Zoom unless BOTH parties request in-person (or the Court requires it), with courtesy copies three days out and voluminous pleadings by physical delivery.
Florida > Fourth Judicial Circuit > Duval County > Duval County Court > Division CC-C (Judge Michael I. Bateh)
"Currently hearings are being conducted via ZOOM unless both parties request to appear in person or the Court requires in person appearance." / "Courtesy copies of motions and memoranda should be delivered to the Court at least three days before a scheduled hearing in the matter."
Reviewer note: Verified against the live official PDF on 2026-07-05. 30-day recheck scheduled.
1 verbatim requirement published by Palm Beach Division FC on remote appearance policy.
Judge Hooi does not usually allow hybrid hearings (one side in person, one virtual); if both sides prefer, everyone may appear in person instead; emergencies route through the clerk to a judge-entered handling order.
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