Reserving A / V Equipment

There are a number of audio/visual devices available for use in the courthouses of the Eighth Judicial Circuit.  This equipment is provided at no cost to attorneys and pro se parties - but with some obligations.  Please see below.

Equipment Available

  • TV VCR/DVD Carts: These are carts with a TV and VCR/DVD player on them.
  • NOMAD Evidence Presentation Carts: These devices include: LCD Projector, Document Camera with Whiteboard, VCR/DVD Player, BOSE Speakers, VGA & audio hookup for your laptop, onboard computer (running Windows XP and Office 2003) with wireless keyboard and mouse.  The onboard computers have Windows Media Player and VLC Media Player installed for playing video files.

NOMAD 

The NOMADs are available for use in Alachua, Bradford and Levy Counties.  Please note that the Levy NOMAD has no onboard computer - you will need to bring a laptop to present any computer-based information such as Powerpoint presentations.

Caveats

  • We ask that you reserve the equipment well in advance.  We have a limited number of devices availabile - if you do not reserve one in advance, one might not be available for you.
  • Please take the time to familiarize yourself with the equipment, especially the NOMADs.  Arrange for a training prior to the court event if you have not used one before.
  • Do not expect help from Court Technology staff during the trial or court event.  We do not have the staff available to operate the equipment for you.
  • Please try out your presentation beforehand to ensure compatability. If you are bringing in evidence on a CD, DVD, VHS or laptop, please arrange to come by and try to make sure it works on our equipment.  Technical support issues are not pleasantly resolved in open court.
  • Any proprietary media format (i.e. some law enforcement in-car camera footage or medical imaging files) will need to be tested beforehand as they have not proven to always play reliably on our equipment.

How to Reserve Equipment

  • Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center: Please contact Court Technology Help Desk at (352) 264-7077 or cthelp@circuit8.org to reserve a NOMAD or TV VCR/DVD Cart.
  • Alachua County Criminal Justice Center: Please contact Court Technology Help Desk at (352) 264-7077 or cthelp@circuit8.org to reserve a NOMAD.  Please contact Pam Clemons at (352) 264-7029 or clemonsp@circuit8.org to reserve a TV VCR/DVD Cart.
  • Baker County: Please contact Tammy Crawford at (352) 259-0277 to reserve a TV VCR/DVD Cart.
  • Bradford County: Please contact Robin West at (904) 966-6239 or westr@circuit8.org to reserve a NOMAD or TV VCR/DVD Cart.
  • Gilchrist County: The NOMAD and TV VCR/DVD Cart are already in the courtroom. 
  • Levy County: Please contact Brandi White at (352) 486-5458 or whiteb@circuit8.org to reserve a NOMAD or TV VCR/DVD Cart.
  • Union County: The TV VCR/DVD Cart is already in the courtroom. Please check with the bailiff.