Duval County, FL
All 159 county-scoped rules
Every published instrument scoped to Duval County, newest effective date first. 1,022 circuit-wide and 636 statewide instruments also apply here — search all three layers together. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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4th Cir. — Judge Tatiana Salvador: courtroom procedures
37 verbatim requirements published by Judge Tatiana Salvador (Division CR-E).
4th Cir. — Judge Thomas M. Beverly: courtroom procedures
9 verbatim requirements published by Judge Thomas M. Beverly (Division PR-B).
4th Cir. — Judge Virginia Norton: courtroom procedures
27 verbatim requirements published by Judge Virginia Norton (Division CV-D).
4th Cir. — Judge W. Collins Cooper: courtroom procedures
1 verbatim requirement published by Judge W. Collins Cooper (Division JV-C/JV-D).
4th Cir. — Judge Waddell Wallace: courtroom procedures
57 verbatim requirements published by Judge Waddell Wallace (Division CV-A).
All Trial Counsel AND Defendant Physically Present at Final Pre-Trial — Division CC-H
Judge Eckley-Moulder's courtroom policies (court starts 9:30 sharp): at the Final Pre-Trial, all trial counsel and the defendant must be physically present, phones silenced, and no recording without media clearance.
Bad Zoom Connection = Absent; the Court Will NOT Reschedule — Division CC-E
Judge Nealis puts Zoom risk on the parties: anyone whose connection fails may be deemed absent from the hearing, and the division warns in capitals — DO NOT EXPECT THE COURT TO RESCHEDULE because you or a witness lacked an adequate connection.
Bail Motions Need Evidence — Unsworn Statements Don't Count — Division CR-H
Division CR-H (Judge Branham per roster) treats pretrial detention as strictly evidentiary, citing authority in the procedures themselves: unsworn statements of counsel are not evidence (Moeller), detention motions need sworn support, bail motions must track § 903.046/Rule 3.131 factors, and renewed motions must show changed circumstances (Magbanua).
Cancel by Phone With Opposing Counsel on the Line — the JA Must Confirm — Division CV-I
Judge Aho: only the party who set a hearing may cancel it — by calling the Court with opposing counsel's office on the line (or e-mail copying them) — and an e-filed Notice of Cancellation is NOT sufficient; the JA must confirm.
Case-Law Binders Arrive 5 Days Early — Division CC-J
Judge Derke: courtesy copies of motions and memoranda three days out — but any BINDER containing case law must reach the Court at least five days before the hearing; civil hearings run on Zoom unless parties opt in-person.
Civil Hearings Default to Zoom Unless Both Parties Opt Out — Division CC-C
Judge Bateh holds civil hearings via Zoom unless BOTH parties request in-person (or the Court requires it), with courtesy copies three days out and voluminous pleadings by physical delivery.
Civil on Zoom by Default; Pro Se Addresses Belong on the Service List — Division CC-O
Judge Nelson conducts all civil hearings via Zoom unless a party requests in person, and requires the unrepresented party's mailing address on every proposed order's service list, with conformed copies provided.
Civil Orders Within 10 Days; Remote Requests 5 Days Ahead — Division CC-A
Judge Ferguson's civil side: proposed orders with agree-or-disagree cover letters within ten days of hearing, remote-appearance requests at least five days before, and all hearing materials three business days out.
Court Starts at 10:00 A.M. — the Latest Bell in the Courthouse — Division CC-J
Judge Derke opens criminal court at 10:00 a.m. (uniquely late for Duval), takes agreed passes by e-mail until 1:30 p.m. the day prior, and allows Zoom under Rule 3.116 when a party cannot appear.
Courtesy Copies 3 Business Days; Continuance Signed by the Party — Division CC-L
Judge Michelle Kalil (civil/small claims, FSC template, mod. Jan. 20, 2026): courtesy copies of motions and memoranda three business days out, binders with case law by physical delivery, and continuance motions signed by the requesting party per Rule 2.545(e).
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.
Courtesy Copies AND Binders Five Days Early — Division CC-P
Judge Brady doubles the courtesy window: motions, memoranda, and any case-law binders must reach the Court at least five days before the hearing.
Courtesy Copy in 2 Business Days — Motions Presumed Ready at Filing — Division CR-F
Division CR-F (Judge Salem per roster): substantive motions get a courtesy copy to chambers within TWO business days (the tightest window in the felony wing), are presumed hearing-ready when filed, and the Court will self-calendar a pretrial to set the hearing if no date is forthcoming.
Courtroom 202 Dress Code — Violators Barred Until Their Case Is Called — Divisions JV-C/JV-D
Judge W. Collins Cooper enforces the same granular conduct and dress code as his juvenile-wing colleague — phones fully off, no sagging, shirts tucked, no hats or pajamas, no R.I.P./drug shirts — with violators excluded from the courtroom until their case is called.
Courtroom 204 Dress Code — Violators Barred Until Their Case Is Called — Divisions JV-A/JV-B
Judge Michael Kalil enforces a detailed conduct and dress code (no sagging pants, shirts tucked, no hats/bonnets/do-rags, no pajamas, no R.I.P. or drug-related shirts, phones fully off) — violations mean exclusion from the courtroom until the case is called.
Criminal Calendar Starts at 1:30 P.M. — Division CC-B
Judge Moran runs her criminal calendar in the AFTERNOON — promptly at 1:30 p.m. — with the 1:00 p.m. day-prior pass deadline and no FPT waiver.
Criminal Passes Need 72 Hours; Court Starts 9:00 Sharp — Division CC-I
Judge Lanigan's criminal side (the Division I policies effective Jan. 1, 2024): court starts promptly at 9:00 a.m., agreed pass requests reach the JA at least 72 HOURS before the requested date, and the defendant's FPT appearance is never waived.
Cross-Noticing Absolutely Prohibited; Criminal Passes Need 72 Hours — Division CC-E
Judge Nealis bans cross-noticing outright — unilaterally cross-noticed motions will not be heard and may be denied without prejudice — and criminal pass requests must reach the JA a full 72 hours before the requested date.
Defendant's Presence at Final Pretrial Can NEVER Be Waived — Division CR-C
Judge Sacks: waivers of an in-custody defendant's appearance need prior Court approval and must be written and filed — and there is no waiver, ever, of the defendant's appearance at the Final Pre-Trial Conference.
Discovery Hearings Are Never Removed From the Calendar — Division CV-F
Judge Daniel's signature rule: a discovery-issue hearing (compel, sanctions, protective order) stays on calendar even if the dispute resolves — counsel must appear in person and explain why the motion was filed; only complete settlement of the case removes it.
Docket Called in Order: Out-of-Custody, Then Female Inmates, Then Male — Division CR-E
Judge Salvador announces her morning docket in a fixed order — out-of-custody defendants, female inmates, male inmates — and forbids parking a defendant in the holding cell while waiting for opposing counsel.
Emergency Hearings Need the Three-Part Motion — Division CC-F
Judge Lee requires a detailed emergency motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the presentation time needed — the FSC-template standard now appearing across 2026 division procedures.
Every Case Goes to Mediation; Special Magistrates Encouraged for Speed — Division CV-G
Judge Sharrit refers ALL cases to mediation (exceptions only by leave) and openly encourages Special Magistrates under Rule 1.490(b) to beat the hearing-time bottleneck.
Every Plea in Writing on the Division Forms — Full Disposition Documented — Division CR-B
Judge Kite requires all pleas and speedy-trial waivers in writing on the jud4.org felony forms, with every condition and expectation documented on the form and record; deferred sentence dates or furloughs need advance Court approval.
Exigent Calendar Requests DENIED After 2 P.M. — Division CR-A
Judge Hutton: add/remove requests go in 2 business days ahead; anything within 24 hours is exigent-only and is DENIED unless submitted to the JA by 2 p.m. before the next court date.
Filed Motions Are Presumed Trial-Ready; Sidebar Window 8:30–8:50 — Division CR-A
Judge Hutton assumes any substantive motion (suppress, dismiss, stand your ground) is ready for hearing THE MOMENT it is filed — courtesy copy to the JA within 3 business days, authorities e-mailed 2 business days before argument; sidebars happen in the 8:30–8:50 a.m. window.
Fourth Cir. — Bruce Anderson: Exhibits & evidence
1 verbatim requirement on exhibits & evidence.
Fourth Cir. — Bruce Anderson: Judge preferences
2 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — CIRCUIT-WIDE: Discovery
1 summarised requirement on discovery.
Fourth Cir. — CIRCUIT-WIDE: Judge preferences
3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — CIRCUIT-WIDE: Judge preferences
3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Eric Roberson: Deadlines
1 summarised requirement on deadlines.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Eric Roberson: Judge preferences
1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — Judge James Nealis: Deadlines
1 summarised requirement on deadlines.
Fourth Cir. — Judge James Nealis: Hearings
1 summarised requirement on hearings.
Fourth Cir. — Judge James Nealis: Remote appearances
1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Jeb Branham: Judge preferences
2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Kevin Blazs: Deadlines
1 summarised requirement on deadlines.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Kevin Blazs: Judge preferences
2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Michael A. Kalil: Judge preferences
1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Michelle Kalil: Continuances
1 summarised requirement on continuances.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Michelle Kalil: Judge preferences
1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Scott Mitchell: Judge preferences
1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Scott Mitchell: Remote appearances
1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.
Fourth Cir. — Judge Shayla Lee: Continuances
1 summarised requirement on continuances.