Michael Deen

Judge Deen permits PowerPoint in opening or closing if a hard copy is filed and the presentation is disclosed under the demonstrative-aid deadlines.

If a Power Point presentation is to be used in opening statements or closing arguments, a hard copy must be filed with the Clerk to create an appellate record.

Ninth Circuit civil parties may arrange remote appearances through the judicial assistant, subject to the assigned judge's individual procedures.

Counsel or unrepresented parties may arrange, through the Judicial Assistant, to appear remotely at any hearing.

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