Michael I. Bateh at a glance
- Current role
- County Judge
- Court
- Duval County Court
- Jurisdiction
- Florida · State
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- Active
Michael I. Bateh
County Judge · Duval County Court
Biography
Professional career
- Before joining the bench, Bateh held the role of Assistant Public Defender for the Fourth Judicial Circuit from 2009, later becoming Division Chief of the Capital Crimes Unit and assigned to the Homicide Unit He also practiced law in private practice (Marks Gray, 2006–2007; sole practitioner, 2007–2009)
- Nonpartisan judge of the Duval County Court in Florida’s Fourth Judicial Circuit, assigned to Division C of the County Court
Education
Additional information
- Bateh has served on the Jacksonville Bar Association Board of Governors, chaired the Florida Bar Grievance Committee, and advised the University of North Florida Pre‐Law Program.
- He is also active in community service, including mentorship, mock trial competitions, and volunteer work with local organizations
Applicable Court Rules & Procedures
Media And Still Photography
Statewide
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 allowedFlorida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗
Published courtroom rules
Shared court rules
Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Duval County Court
Scope is limited to the court class in the source claim. Shared court context only; case-type restrictions, exceptions, later amendments and case orders apply. This is not a personal preference or a complete rules inventory.
Official source ↗ · Collected 2026-07-26Sources
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Biography sources checked July 26, 2026.
Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster
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View Florida Judicial Branch circuit court administration official judicial roster ↗Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage
Statewide source · HTML · Source checked July 26, 2026
View Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.450, Media and Still Photography Coverage ↗