Chief Judge Crawford has authorized the cancellation of all court proceedings in Seminole and Brevard Counties effective Noon, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024.
A decision will be made Thursday regarding Friday proceedings.Stay informed by following us on Facebook or X (Twitter). You may also call (321) 637-5700 in Brevard or (407) 665-4945 in Seminole.

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Serving the Citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties

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Seminole Traffic Court

Currently, only Seminole County Courts hold Civil Traffic Infraction hearings in person, with the option to appear via video conference for any party. All virtual hearings are now held using Zoom. 

Why we use MS Teams in the 18th Circuit

Microsoft Teams is an excellent platform for conducting virtual events. The 18th Circuit only uses MS Teams for its hearings.

MS Teams

Why the 18th Circuit only uses MS Teams

 

  • Teams is easy to use and is cross platform capable
  • Teams is better for maximizing court hearings
  • Teams has more advanced meeting collaboration features, including private meetings
  • Teams provides a Structured workspace
  • Teams provides more flexible and interactive meetings with breakout rooms
  • Teams is better for On-the-go communication
  • Teams ties in with the courts Cloud system and Office Suites
  • Teams has more advanced security and compliance and encryption
  • Teams allows for more file storage, including all recorded hearings
  • Teams allows easy scheduling of hearings for all parties via computer, smart devices, etc.
  • Teams also allows for phone calls into the meetings

Download Free Teams app for Computer

If you need teams on your desktop/laptop computer, click button below to download the free MS Teams application.

Download for Desktop

Download Free Teams app for Mobile Device

If you need teams on your mobile device, i.e. iphone, tablet, etc., click button below to download the free MS Teams application.

Download for Mobile

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO APPEAR VIRTUALLY IN SEMINOLE

NOTICE: All Civil Traffic Hearings on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday afternoons with the Civil Traffic Hearing Officer have moved to the Seminole Civil Courthouse, at 301 N Park Ave, Sanford, FL 32771.

Parking information: Park in the public parking lot on the east side of the building on Hood Ave.  Do Not Park in the City of Sanford Hall parking lot, or you will receive a parking citation.

Seminole County Courts still hold Civil Traffic Infraction hearings in person, with the option to appear via video conference for any party.  

Instructions to appear virtually:

To appear via video conference on Zoom, you will need to have an electronic device with an internet connection. You may use a smartphone, iPad/tablet, or webcam/built-in camera with sound and video. You may also need to install the Zoom app before the conference begins if directed to do so once you click the hearing link below.

To join the hearing via Zoom, please use the address below to join the hearing at the scheduled time listed in the notice.  

HEARING LINK: https://fl18.org/traffic

IMPORTANT: Please Review the Following Before Joining the Virtual Hearing

    • Enter your full name when joining the meeting.
    • Keep your microphone muted unless your case is being addressed.
    • When your case is called, please turn on your camera and unmute your microphone.