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Rules that apply here (county → circuit → statewide)
Judge Jessica M. Marra — Division 45 procedures (Domestic Violence)
Division 45 procedures before Judge Jessica M. Marra (Domestic Violence, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Michael J. Orlando — Division JC procedures (Juvenile Delinquency)
Division JC procedures before Judge Michael J. Orlando (Juvenile Delinquency, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Elaine A. Carbuccia — Division 40 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 40 procedures before Judge Elaine A. Carbuccia (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Alberto Ribas, Jr. — Division JO/32/JJ Guidelines (17th Circuit, Broward)
Judge Alberto Ribas, Jr. — Division JO/32/JJ Guidelines (17th Circuit, Broward)
Judge James R. Harris — AI disclosure/certification mandate (Division 42) [PREEMPTED]
Division 42 (Judge James R. Harris) published an AI-use disclosure/certification requirement. Preempted eff. 6/15/2026 by Rule 2.515(d)(2) + AOSC26-12; still posted as of 7/5/2026.
Judge Jose Izquierdo — Division JQ/34/JK procedures (Juvenile Dependency (JQ/34/JK))
Division JQ/34/JK procedures before Judge Jose Izquierdo (Juvenile Dependency (JQ/34/JK), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Michael A. Usan — Division FP procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony FP))
Division FP procedures before Judge Michael A. Usan (Circuit Criminal (Felony FP), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo — Division FB procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FB procedures before Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Keathan B. Frink — Division 12 procedures (Circuit Civil (Administrative Judge))
Division 12 procedures before Judge Keathan B. Frink (Circuit Civil (Administrative Judge), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Alberto Ribas, Jr. — Dependency Divisions JO/32/JJ Procedures (17th Circuit, Broward)
Judge Alberto Ribas, Jr. — Dependency Divisions JO/32/JJ Procedures (17th Circuit, Broward)
Judge Lauren M. Alperstein — AI disclosure/certification mandate (Division 35) [PREEMPTED]
Division 35 (Judge Lauren M. Alperstein) published an AI-use disclosure/certification requirement. Preempted eff. 6/15/2026 by Rule 2.515(d)(2) + AOSC26-12; still posted as of 7/5/2026.
Judge James R. Harris — Division 42 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 42 procedures before Judge James R. Harris (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez — Division FO procedures (Foreclosure Operations)
Division FO procedures before Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez (Foreclosure Operations, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge David A. Haimes — Division 07 procedures (Circuit Civil — Complex)
Division 07 procedures before Judge David A. Haimes (Circuit Civil — Complex, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Martin S. Fein — Division FT procedures (Circuit Criminal (Administrative Judge))
Division FT procedures before Judge Martin S. Fein (Circuit Criminal (Administrative Judge), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Ari Abraham Porth — Division FZ procedures (Circuit Criminal — Felony Mental Health)
Division FZ procedures before Judge Ari Abraham Porth (Circuit Criminal — Felony Mental Health, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Marina Garcia-Wood — Division 11 procedures (Circuit Civil — Foreclosure)
Division 11 procedures before Judge Marina Garcia-Wood (Circuit Civil — Foreclosure, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Michael Lynch — Division FA procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FA procedures before Judge Michael Lynch (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Francis Viamontes — Division FO procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony FO))
Division FO procedures before Judge Francis Viamontes (Circuit Criminal (Felony FO), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Kathleen E. Angione — Division 71 procedures (North Satellite (71/NA))
Division 71 procedures before Judge Kathleen E. Angione (North Satellite (71/NA), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Ellen Feld — Division 83 procedures (West Satellite (83/WA))
Division 83 procedures before Judge Ellen Feld (West Satellite (83/WA), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Elijah H. Williams — Division JA procedures (Juvenile Delinquency (Chairperson))
Division JA procedures before Judge Elijah H. Williams (Juvenile Delinquency (Chairperson), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez — Division 08 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 08 procedures before Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Lauren M. Alperstein — Division 35 procedures (Unified Family (Family Chairperson))
Division 35 procedures before Judge Lauren M. Alperstein (Unified Family (Family Chairperson), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Natasha DePrimo — Division 61J procedures (Probate (61J))
Division 61J procedures before Judge Natasha DePrimo (Probate (61J), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.