Court Hearings on Zoom

For information about meeting times and participation please contact the Judicial Assistant.
Phone: (941) 861-7970
Email: Judicial Assistant

Judge Curley's Zoom Video Conference Access Information

UPDATED 8/20As a result of the COVID-19 outbreak, there are limitations currently in place on in-person court appearances at the 12^th Judicial Circuit. ALL parties scheduled before Judge Curley shall appear by Zoom Video or Audio Teleconferencing until further notice unless specifically instructed otherwise. Judge Curley will be the host of the Zoom proceeding. There are no fees to attend by Zoom, it is free and easy to use! All hearings will be digitally recorded. 

In order to participate in the hearing by Zoom Video or Audio (Phone), please follow the instructions below:

OPTION #1: TO APPEAR BY ZOOM VIDEO:

1. DOWNLOAD the free Zoom app on your smartphone or computer at https://www.zoom.us prior to your hearing date. MAKE SURE YOU DOWNLOAD THE APP BEFORE YOUR HEARING!

2. BE SURE TO OBTAIN THE MEETING ID AND PASSWORD for the date and time of your hearing. ENTER the Meeting ID and Password to get into the hearing.

3. Once you connect, please WAIT to be checked in. You may be placed in a “waiting room” and on mute until your hearing begins. Please be aware that other hearings may be proceeding at the same time.

OPTION #2: TO APPEAR BY ZOOM AUDIO (PHONE):

No camera? No problem! The Zoom platform allows individuals to appear via telephone if they do not have an available camera. On the date and time of your hearing, just CALL one of the phone numbers provided in the information below. Then ENTER your Meeting ID and Password to get into the hearing. Once you connect, please WAIT as you may be placed on mute or silent until your hearing begins.

- Call Nos: 786-635-1003 or 646-558-8656

PROBLEMS CONNECTING TO YOUR HEARING? If you have problems connecting to a hearing, immediately notify your attorney.  

If you can, please try to “name” yourself before entering the Zoom hearing with your first and last name.

Judge Curley has enabled the "waiting room" feature on the Zoom platform. Please understand that on some hearing days, the Court issues the same credentials for multiple hearings, and when you sign on you may join in the middle of another hearing. Please keep your microphone muted until you are addressed and able to join your hearing. If you need to move around prior to your hearing, kindly stop your video feed until your hearing begins.

***PLEASE BE IN A QUIET ROOM OR AREA WHEN APPEARING FOR YOUR HEARING***