How to join Polk County virtual courtrooms—and what to keep an eye on
This practical guide explains how to connect to Polk County’s virtual courtrooms (10th Judicial Circuit), outlines the main access methods, and offers tips for smooth participation. It also summarizes recent local crime reporting that may provide useful context for observers, reporters and practitioners.
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.
Quick overview of access options – Video links and audio-only telephone bridges are both in use. The court posts judge- and division-specific entry points on its website. – Every virtual courtroom uses a specific URL and/or a conference bridge with an assigned ID; use the exact entry shown on your court notice.
Before you join – Confirm the correct courtroom link or telephone ID for your case well before the scheduled start. Court pages are the authoritative source. – Test your camera, microphone and connection on the platform the court uses. Join early to work out any issues. – Have a photo ID and the case number handy; you may be asked to identify yourself. – Request accommodations ahead of time if you need them—see the contact information below.
Requesting accommodations Call the Administrative Office of the Courts at (863) 534-4686 to request interpreters, captioning, assistive listening devices or other supports. Submit requests within the timeframe specified in your court notice so the court can arrange appropriate assistance.
Security and procedural notes – Identify yourself when you join and follow any on-screen prompts. – Mute your microphone unless you’re speaking. Use a neutral, non-distracting background. – Do not record, stream or take screenshots unless the judge specifically authorizes it. Sharing conference links or IDs on public social media may violate court rules—keep them private.
Polk felony divisions: how to join Who: defendants, attorneys, witnesses and public observers assigned to a Polk felony division. Where: the judge-specific virtual room listed on the court’s roster page. Why: division-specific rooms route participants to the correct calendar and reduce confusion.
Steps: 1. Verify the correct link and hearing time on the courthouse page. 2. Join early and test audio/video. Courts may remove disruptive participants. 3. Be ready to verify your identity and case number if asked. 4. Observe courtroom etiquette: mute when not speaking, avoid interruptions and don’t record without permission. 5. Call (863) 534-4686 ahead of time to arrange disability accommodations.
Phone-only hearings and bridge etiquette Many hearings offer an audio-only option via the county’s primary phone bridge: +1 863-225-4022. Each judge or division uses a specific conference ID—keep the correct ID handy and do not post it publicly. If you call in, join from a quiet location, identify yourself at the start, and mute when you’re not addressing the court.
Judge roster and telephone conference IDs Below are the judge-specific telephone bridge details listed on the court pages. Use the judge’s assigned entry point for that case.
- – Harb — +1 863-225-4022, ID 774 965 140# – Rafool — +1 863-225-4022, ID 521 688 437# – Carpanini — +1 863-225-4022, ID 390 998 397# – Denmark — +1 863-225-4022, ID 353 288 792# – Ramirez — +1 863-225-4022, ID 935 269 797# – Combee — +1 863-225-4022, ID 942 566 207# – G. Hill — +1 863-225-4022, ID 597 535 347# – Abdoney — +1 863-225-4022, ID 517 212 575# – Pincket (specialty courts/guardianship) — +1 863-225-4022, ID 375 680 677#
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.0
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.1
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.2
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.3
- – Feb. 11, 2026: Reporting on arrests tied to an investigation of online child exploitation; prosecutors reviewing charges. – Feb. 8, 2026: Arrests for alleged possession of child pornography and an incident where an officer was assaulted during an arrest attempt; law enforcement coordinating with victim services. – Feb. 5, 2026: A case connected to a pedestrian death returned to the calendar following an indictment. – Jan. 29, 2026: A sting operation led to charges against four men for alleged online solicitation of minors, based on digital forensic leads.
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.4
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.5
Who needs this Whether you’re a journalist, attorney, witness, defendant or member of the public, remote hearings have a few quirks. Knowing the right links, dial-in numbers, IDs and etiquette helps hearings run on time and keeps the record clear.6