Judges

Hardee County First Appearance Hearings will utilize the dedicated Hardee First Appearance Virtual Courtroom link and will take place as follows, except during jury trial weeks:
Monday at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom A
Tuesday at 1:15 p.m. in Courtroom B
Wednesday at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom A
Thursday at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom B
Friday at 8:30 a.m. in Courtroom A

***First Appearance Hearings during jury trial weeks will take place at 8:30 a.m. each day***

***Weekend and Holiday First Appearance hearings are heard by the Circuit Wide Duty Judge. Consult Court Administration at the Polk County Courthouse for scheduling.***

• To appear via video, click the link below.
  Click here to join Hardee Virtual Courtroom A
• Admin Order 1-61.1: Uniform Procedures And Requirements For Electronically Submitting Proposed Orders Through Caps