6 verbatim requirements published by Palm Beach Division JS on remote appearance policy.
Palm Beach County, Fifteenth Judicial Circuit — Division JS only. Divisional instructions change without notice; the division page is the controlling text. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →ALL HEARINGS ARE LIVE, unless a motion for remote appearance has been granted
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Most hearings set for 30 minutes or less are conducted by Zoom in CV-A; the setting order/notice prevails. Telephonic appearance is allowed if opposing counsel doesn't object — request it when scheduling.
In CV-B the parties agree whether attendance is Zoom or in person; hybrid is permitted, and the Notice of Hearing must state Hearing Room 701 with the division's published Zoom ID (275-150-7351).
In CV-C, appearing by Zoom is a privilege (log in five minutes early; Court hosts); presenting testimony remotely — any hearing or non-jury trial, any length — requires a written motion showing good cause under Rule 2.530(b)(2).