Katie L. Dearing

Division CV-B permits technology in trial presentations but requires counsel to set it up in advance and coordinate technical issues before trial or hearing.

The Court allows parties to utilize technology in their trial presentations. Counsel is responsible for having any technology set-up and ready to use

Duval courtrooms support digital trial evidence through displays, HDMI, Smart Boards, evidence carts, document projectors, and jury-box monitors; counsel may request equipment or training and should bring backup materials.

courtrooms feature traditional and modern technology ... large screen "Smart Board" or an All-in-One Evidence Cart with Document Projector

Electronic media and still-photography coverage is allowed in Florida public trial and appellate proceedings under Rule 2.450's equipment and conduct standards, always subject to the presiding judge's control of decorum, distractions, and fair administration.

Subject at all times to the authority of the presiding judge to: (i) control the conduct of proceedings before the court; (ii) ensure decorum and prevent distractions; and (iii) ensure the fair administration of justice in the pending cause, electronic media and still photography coverage of public judicial proceedings in the appellate and trial courts of this state shall be allowed