Hon. Kathleen J. Kroll — Judicial Procedures
Juvenile Division
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
Courtesy Copies
All motions, notices of hearing, and supporting documents must be provided to the Court via U.S. Mail prior to hearings.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Starting Sep 1, 2024, most Juvenile Division dependency and delinquency hearings will be held in person. Certain parties (e.g., incarcerated individuals, out-of-state parties) may appear via Zoom with court approval.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Parties requesting remote appearance must file a motion at least three (3) days prior to the hearing and notify the Judicial Assistant. The moving party must also submit a proposed order with court Zoom details.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit all proposed orders via the Online Services (OLS) system. Ensure multiple case numbers are uploaded separately and include a complete service list with names and emails.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Special Set Hearings
All Juvenile Division hearings must be specially set through the Judicial Assistant. Provide motion details, time estimate, and coordinate with all parties. Mail materials for the judge's review 5 days before the hearing.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
To schedule a Juvenile Division hearing, contact the Judicial Assistant with case details. Copy opposing counsel on all communications and coordinate before confirming a hearing time.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Emergency Motions
For emergency matters, file your motion pursuant to Administrative Order 3.206. Email a copy to the Judicial Assistant for review, and include any special case law or memoranda for the judge.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Other
Include the division's static Zoom information in all notices of hearing and orders, unless the case involves TPR or adoption.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Memoranda of law or special case law should be sent to the judge's office at least five business days before the hearing.
Verified Jun 9, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Rebecca Ricker
Phone
(561) 355-4378Courtroom
3A
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Palm Beach County judges
- Hon. April BristowCounty Criminal
- Hon. Ashley ZuckermanCounty Criminal
- Hon. August BonavitaCounty Criminal
- Hon. Bradley HarperJuvenile Division
- Hon. Carolyn BellCircuit Civil
- Hon. Caryn SipersteinCircuit Civil
