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Katie L. Dearing

Circuit Judge · Fourth Judicial Circuit Court

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High confidence· verified July 5, 2026

Current assignment

Circuit Civil — Division CV-B (Duval)

Judicial assistant: Sandra Powell

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Last verified
July 5, 2026

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Verified rules for this judge's division

Courtesy CopiesDuval County · Judge Katie L. Dearing

Courtesy Copies 3 Days Ahead; 20+ Pages May NOT Be Emailed — Division CV-B

Judge Dearing wants courtesy copies of motions and memoranda three days before hearing; anything over 20 pages including attachments is barred from email and must arrive by hand, U.S. Mail, or delivery service.

High confidence· verified July 5, 2026Div. CV-B Policies & Procedures — § V Courtesy Copies
Remote / Zoom HearingsDuval County · Judge Katie L. Dearing

Hybrid Zoom by Party Agreement; Notice Must Name Hearing Room 701 — Division CV-B

In CV-B the parties agree whether attendance is Zoom or in person; hybrid is permitted, and the Notice of Hearing must state Hearing Room 701 with the division's published Zoom ID (275-150-7351).

High confidence· verified July 5, 2026Div. CV-B Policies & Procedures — §§ on hearings & VIII Proposed Orders

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