Judges›Palm Beach County
August A. Bonavita
County Judge · Palm Beach County Court
Current assignment
County Criminal — Division C
Provenance
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- Last verified
- July 5, 2026
30-day recheck scheduled with the source monitor.
Verified rules for this judge's division
Defendant Required at Plea Conferences and Case Dispositions #2 — Division C
Judge Bonavita requires the defendant's presence at all plea conferences and second case dispositions; jury trials own Tuesdays/Wednesdays at 8:15 a.m.
Remote Hearings by Written Motion, Served, 3 Business Days Ahead — Division C
Judge Bonavita grants remote appearance only on a written motion filed with the Clerk and served on all opposing parties at least three business days before the hearing; short motions file with a Notice of Hearing plus a CAD-email courtesy copy.
Transport Orders by 3 PM the Business Day Before — Division C
Judge Bonavita: defense counsel must submit Orders to Transport no later than 3 PM on the last business day before the scheduled hearing.
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