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Judge Nealis puts Zoom risk on the parties: anyone whose connection fails may be deemed absent from the hearing, and the division warns in capitals — DO NOT EXPECT THE COURT TO RESCHEDULE because you or a witness lacked an adequate connection.
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"Anyone who appears via zoom but fails to maintain an adequate internet connection may be considered absent from the hearing. DO NOT EXPECT THE COURT TO RESCHEDULE YOUR HEARING BECAUSE YOU OR A WITNESS DOES NOT HAVE AN ADEQUATE ZOOM CONNECTION."
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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