Judge Aho allows telephonic appearance without a motion when opposing counsel doesn't object — but only ONE line transfers into the hearing room, so multiple phone attorneys must arrange a single conference call, and the caller initiates to the JA.
Florida > Fourth Judicial Circuit > Duval County > Circuit Civil Division CV-I (Judge Marianne Aho)
"Only one line may be transferred into the Hearing Room, so multiple attorneys appearing by phone must arrange one conference call to include all others." / "A Motion to Appear Telephonically is not required to be submitted to the Court." / "The Court allows attorney(s) to appear telephonically if opposing counsel has no objection."
Reviewer note: Verified against the live official source 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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