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Joni M. Emling

Child Support Hearing Officer · Fifth Judicial Circuit Court · Hernando County, Florida

High confidence· verified August 3, 2026

verified requirements: 873; verified requirements
rule deadlines: 6; rule deadlines
sources cited: 7; sources cited
reviewed insights: 0; reviewed insights
verified rulings: 0; verified rulings

Verification profile

High · 867
Medium · 6
Low · 0
Unverified · 0

Report generated September 4, 2026 · benchpath.ai/reports/judge/joni-m-emling-5th

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01 Division & assignment

No current assignment on record.

Chambers & practice notes

Child Support Hearing Officer serving Hernando AND Lake counties (Rule 12.491 DOR dockets; H-2025-56-C ¶15 oversight by Judge Eineman). Assistant: Kari Myers — Hernando 352-540-3876; Lake 352-253-1611.

Verified 2026-08-03: the 5th's own county judiciary pages render name-only rosters, and a search of the site's WordPress media library found no portrait record titled with this judge's name. No published portrait found — recorded, not guessed.

Verified 2026-08-03: the 5th's own county judiciary pages render name-only rosters with no biography prose. A court fact, not a harvest gap.

Captured verbatim from the court's own published pages and orders during circuit verification. Chambers practices change without notice — confirm anything time-critical with the judicial assistant. Procedural information only; not legal advice.

02 Live Case-Type Intelligence Scan

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03 Division intelligence

Appellate exposure

Appeals from this courtroom go to the Fifth District Court of Appeal (Daytona Beach).

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That court's published bench (11): Adrian G. Soud, Brian D. Lambert, Eric J. Eisnaugle, F. Rand Wallis, Harvey L. Jay, James A. Edwards, Joe Boatwright, John M. Harris, John MacIver, Paige Kilbane, Scott Makar

Jurisdiction per § 35.043, Fla. Stat. (six-district alignment eff. Jan. 1, 2023).

05 Procedural requirements (873)

06 Deadline table

07 Ruling intelligence

No verified ruling summary yet — summaries publish only after human review of a real opinion/docket corpus. The live scan at the top of this report covers what public sources hold today.

08 Source appendix (7)

5th Circuit — circuit5.org official site (AOs, judge pages, procedures)Healthychecked September 4, 2026
Federal Court Practice Committee Guide (The Florida Bar) — court-designatedHealthychecked September 2, 2026
Florida Courts — State Courts SystemHealthychecked September 4, 2026
Florida Courts E-Filing PortalHealthychecked September 4, 2026
M.D. Fla. — Middle District of FloridaHealthychecked September 3, 2026

09 Recent change events

August 17, 2026Monitor could not safely verify the registered source.
August 13, 2026Monitor could not safely verify the registered source.
August 6, 2026Monitor: content changed at M.D. Fla. — Middle District of Florida. Review before republishing dependent rules.
August 6, 2026Monitor: content changed at 5th Circuit — circuit5.org official site (AOs, judge pages, procedures). Review before republishing dependent rules.
August 6, 2026Monitor: content changed at Florida Courts — State Courts System. Review before republishing dependent rules.
August 5, 2026Monitor: content changed at S.D. Fla. — Southern District of Florida. Review before republishing dependent rules.

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5th Cir. — Judge Amber Thomas: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Amber Thomas — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from Judge Amber Thomas's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Ann Melinda Craggs: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Ann Melinda Craggs — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

12 verbatim requirements from Judge Ann Melinda Craggs's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Barbara Kissner-Kwatkosky: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Barbara Kissner-Kwatkosky — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from Judge Barbara Kissner-Kwatkosky's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Barbara-Jo Bell: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Barbara-Jo Bell — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from Judge Barbara-Jo Bell's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Brad King: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Brad King — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

17 verbatim requirements from Judge Brad King's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Bruce E. Carney: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Bruce E. Carney — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from Judge Bruce E. Carney's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Carla R. Pepperman: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Carla R. Pepperman — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

15 verbatim requirements from Judge Carla R. Pepperman's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Carol Falvey — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

41 verbatim requirements from Judge Carol Falvey's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Charles L.W. Helm: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Charles L.W. Helm — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

5 verbatim requirements from Judge Charles L.W. Helm's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Dan R. Mosley: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Dan R. Mosley — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

46 verbatim requirements from Judge Dan R. Mosley's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr. — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.'s published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Don Barbee — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

44 verbatim requirements from Judge Don Barbee's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Donald E. Scaglione: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Donald E. Scaglione — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

62 verbatim requirements from Judge Donald E. Scaglione's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Edward C. Spaight: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Edward C. Spaight — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

155 verbatim requirements from Judge Edward C. Spaight's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Emily Curington: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Emily Curington — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from Judge Emily Curington's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Erin Daly — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

308 verbatim requirements from Judge Erin Daly's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Jason J. Nimeth: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Jason J. Nimeth — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

96 verbatim requirements from Judge Jason J. Nimeth's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Jason L. Smith: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Jason L. Smith — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from Judge Jason L. Smith's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Kristie M. Healis: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Kristie M. Healis — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

18 verbatim requirements from Judge Kristie M. Healis's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Kurt E. Hitzemann: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Kurt E. Hitzemann — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from Judge Kurt E. Hitzemann's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

25 verbatim requirements from Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Lisa Herndon — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

20 verbatim requirements from Judge Lisa Herndon's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Lori Cotton: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Lori Cotton — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

16 verbatim requirements from Judge Lori Cotton's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Paul L. Militello: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Paul L. Militello — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from Judge Paul L. Militello's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Robert E. Landt: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Robert E. Landt — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

12 verbatim requirements from Judge Robert E. Landt's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Robert Kyle Lambert: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Robert Kyle Lambert — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from Judge Robert Kyle Lambert's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Robert W. Hodges: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Robert W. Hodges — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from Judge Robert W. Hodges's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Sarah J. Jones: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Sarah J. Jones — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from Judge Sarah J. Jones's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Shanae L. Pickens: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Shanae L. Pickens — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from Judge Shanae L. Pickens's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Stacy M. Youmans — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

61 verbatim requirements from Judge Stacy M. Youmans's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Stephen E. Toner: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Stephen E. Toner — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

14 verbatim requirements from Judge Stephen E. Toner's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Steven G. Rogers: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Steven G. Rogers — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from Judge Steven G. Rogers's published procedures.

5th Cir. — Judge Thomas P. Thompson, III: courtroom proceduresHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., procedures published by Judge Thomas P. Thompson, III — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

16 verbatim requirements from Judge Thomas P. Thompson, III's published procedures.

Chief Judge Merritt (Hernando): in-person PTC before trial; courtesy copies after e-filing; pro se files through the clerkHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Daniel B. Merritt Jr. official profile (circuit5.org)

Attorneys may appear in person or by Zoom for many matters, but attorneys AND defendants must appear in person at the pretrial conference immediately preceding trial; courtesy copies only after e-filing; self-represented parties file through the clerk, not chambers; interpreters requested in advance; probate/guardianship dates through the clerk.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide civil: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide civil: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide civil: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide civil: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide civil: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide civil: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Circuitwide: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Amber Thomas: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Amber Thomas: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Amber Thomas: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Amber Thomas: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Amber Thomas: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Ann Melinda Craggs: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Ann Melinda Craggs: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Barbara Kissner-Kwatkosky: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Barbara-Jo Bell: ContinuancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on continuances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Barbara-Jo Bell: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Barbara-Jo Bell: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Barbara-Jo Bell: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Barbara-Jo Bell: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Barbara-Jo Bell: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Benjamin M. Boylston: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brad King: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian M. Toti: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian Welke: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 verbatim requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian Welke: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian Welke: Exhibits & evidenceHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 verbatim requirements on exhibits & evidence.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian Welke: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian Welke: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

9 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Brian Welke: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Bruce E. Carney: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carla R. Pepperman: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carla R. Pepperman: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carla R. Pepperman: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carla R. Pepperman: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carla R. Pepperman: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 4, 1, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

7 verbatim requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: HearingsHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 1, 3, 4, 5) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

9 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Carol Falvey: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 2) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Cary F. Rada: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Cary F. Rada: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Cary F. Rada: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Cary F. Rada: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Chad J. Monty: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Chad J. Monty: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Chad J. Monty: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Chad J. Monty: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Chad J. Monty: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Charles L.W. Helm: ContinuancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on continuances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Charles L.W. Helm: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Dan R. Mosley: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Dan R. Mosley: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Dan R. Mosley: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Dan R. Mosley: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

5 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Dan R. Mosley: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.: FilingHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on filing.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 2, 3, 4, 1) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

6 verbatim requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: Exhibits & evidenceHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 3, 2) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on exhibits & evidence.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: HearingsHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 2) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

11 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Don Barbee: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Donald E. Scaglione: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Donald E. Scaglione: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Donald E. Scaglione: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Donald E. Scaglione: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Edward C. Spaight: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Edward C. Spaight: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Edward C. Spaight: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

5 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Edward C. Spaight: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Edward C. Spaight: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Edward C. Spaight: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Emily Curington: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: ContinuancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on continuances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: Exhibits & evidenceHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on exhibits & evidence.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Erin Daly: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge George L. Singeltary II: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Heidi Davis: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Heidi Davis: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Heidi Davis: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Heidi Davis: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge James R. Baxley: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge James R. Baxley: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge James R. Baxley: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge James R. Baxley: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason J. Nimeth: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason J. Nimeth: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason J. Nimeth: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason J. Nimeth: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

6 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason J. Nimeth: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason J. Nimeth: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason L. Smith: ContinuancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on continuances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason L. Smith: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason L. Smith: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason L. Smith: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason L. Smith: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jason L. Smith: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jennifer Bass: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jennifer Bass: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jennifer Bass: Exhibits & evidenceHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on exhibits & evidence.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jennifer Bass: FilingHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on filing.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jennifer Bass: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Jennifer Bass: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Joel D. Fritton: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Joel D. Fritton: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Joel D. Fritton: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Joel D. Fritton: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kristie M. Healis: ContinuancesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on continuances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kristie M. Healis: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kristie M. Healis: Emergency motionsHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on emergency motions.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kristie M. Healis: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kristie M. Healis: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified July 24, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kurt E. Hitzemann: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kurt E. Hitzemann: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

5 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kurt E. Hitzemann: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Kurt E. Hitzemann: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge LeAnn Mackey-Barnes: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 4) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 verbatim requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 3, 5) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

5 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lisa Herndon: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lori Cotton: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lori Cotton: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Lori Cotton: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Mary P. Hatcher: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Mary P. Hatcher: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Mary P. Hatcher: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Michael Takac: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Michael Takac: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Michael Takac: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Michael Takac: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Paul L. Militello: ContinuancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on continuances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Paul L. Militello: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Peter M. Brigham: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge R. Gregg Jerald: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert E. Landt: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert E. Landt: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

5 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert E. Landt: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert E. Landt: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert Kyle Lambert: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert Kyle Lambert: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert Kyle Lambert: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert Kyle Lambert: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert Kyle Lambert: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert Kyle Lambert: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert W. Hodges: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert W. Hodges: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert W. Hodges: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert W. Hodges: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Robert W. Hodges: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Sarah J. Jones: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Sarah J. Jones: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shanae L. Pickens: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shanae L. Pickens: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shanae L. Pickens: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shanae L. Pickens: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shelby D. Senn: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shelby D. Senn: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shelby D. Senn: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

5 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Shelby D. Senn: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: ContinuancesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 6) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on continuances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 12) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: HearingsHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 4) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stacy M. Youmans: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 4, 7, 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stephen E. Toner: FilingHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on filing.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stephen E. Toner: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Stephen E. Toner: Remote appearancesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on remote appearances.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Steven G. Rogers: DeadlinesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on deadlines.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Steven G. Rogers: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Steven G. Rogers: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Thomas P. Thompson, III: DiscoveryHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 12-13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 verbatim requirement on discovery.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Thomas P. Thompson, III: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 13) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

4 summarised requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Thomas P. Thompson, III: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit (pp. 5, 3) — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

3 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Thomas P. Thompson, III: MediationHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

2 summarised requirements on mediation.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Thomas R. Eineman: Judge preferencesHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on judge preferences.

Fifth Cir. — Judge Timothy McCourt: HearingsHigh confidence· verified August 4, 2026

Fifth Judicial Circuit — captured and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

1 summarised requirement on hearings.

Hernando AO H-2025-59-A: Duty Judge Assignment (eff. Jan. 1, 2026)High confidence· verified July 26, 2026

AO H-2025-59-A (5th Cir., Hernando Cty., eff. Jan. 1, 2026)

Hernando duty-judge assignment order effective January 1, 2026; the circuit also posts a Hernando weekly duty schedule page. Weekend first-appearance duty is separate (see H-2025-56-C).

Judge Barbee (Hernando) Standing Order — Circuit Civil (eff. June 18, 2026): 10-page memos, 10-day responses, email-only schedulingHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Standing Order for Circuit Civil Cases — Judge Barbee (eff. June 18, 2026)

Paperless chambers: no paper/mailed submissions absent prior approval; all hearing requests to dcbcivil@circuit5.org (phone requests get no response); responses + memoranda due 10 days from receipt of motion; court defers ruling 5 days when a reply is requested; 10-page memo cap; motions ordinarily decided on the papers (hearing request must accompany the motion with a time estimate); electronic evidence 2 business days ahead; proposed orders no more than 24 hours before or within 5 days after hearing; follow up after 45 days without a ruling.

Judge Barbee (Hernando) Standing Order — Guardianship (eff. June 18, 2026): 10-page memos, 2-business-day evidenceHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Standing Order for Guardianship Cases — Judge Barbee (eff. June 18, 2026)

Guardianship-docket standing order mirrors the civil order's core limits: 10-page legal-memorandum cap absent permission and electronic evidence at least 2 business days before hearings/trials.

Judge Barbee (Hernando) Standing Order — Probate (eff. June 18, 2026): 12-month completion, 1-business-day evidenceHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Standing Order on Probate Practice — Judge Barbee (eff. June 18, 2026)

Probate matters should be completed within 12 months of letters of administration (Fla. Prob. R. 5.400(c)); electronic evidence for all evidentiary hearings due at least one full business day ahead; petitions to admit a lost/destroyed will require a hearing.

Judge Bass (Marion FC): motion filed first; 7-day coordination window; 45-minute temporary-relief hearingsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Jennifer Bass official profile (circuit5.org)

The motion must be filed before scheduling; if a party does not respond to offered dates within 7 days the court schedules without further coordination; evidentiary hearings in person in Courtroom 5B; temporary-relief hearings capped at 45 minutes; pretrial statements 10 days before pretrial; physical exhibits + index 2 business days ahead; Word-format orders.

Judge Bell (Hernando county): materials 1 week ahead (10-page email cap); 24-hour cancellationsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Barbara-Jo Bell official profile (circuit5.org)

Hearing materials due at least one week in advance — submissions over 10 pages by mail, 10 pages or fewer by email; cancellations e-filed no later than 24 hours before hearing; matters within five business days are emergency-handled with a courtesy copy.

Judge Boylston (Lake family/juvenile): remote only for non-evidentiary matters ≤15 minutesHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Benjamin M. Boylston official profile (circuit5.org)

Non-evidentiary matters of 15 minutes or less may be heard remotely; longer and evidentiary matters are in person (Courtroom 1C).

Judge Brigham (Marion Felony W): PMBcalendar scheduling; uniform motion-practice + MIL materialsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Peter M. Brigham official profile (circuit5.org)

Scheduling requests go to the PMBcalendar address; the profile links the uniform motion-practice order and motion-in-limine materials for Division W.

Judge Carney (Citrus county criminal): docket-first scheduling; portal .docx orders without cover lettersHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Bruce E. Carney official profile (circuit5.org)

A motion must be filed and visible on the docket before hearing time is requested; proposed orders are submitted through the e-portal in .docx format, no cover letters required. Rule 2.550 calendar-conflict resolution document linked.

Judge Cotton (Marion county): trials and finals in person; Zoom evidence 2 days ahead; 10-day pro se noticeHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Lori Cotton official profile (circuit5.org)

Small-claims pretrials, jury/non-jury trials, rent matters and final judgments are in person (many others hybrid); Zoom-proceeding evidence due at least 2 days ahead; pro se parties get at least 10 days' notice; editable Word proposed orders.

Judge Craggs (Marion FJ): 5-date maximum, cross-notice ban, 48-hour evidence in PDF + hard copy, Word-only ordersHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

General Procedures for Judge Ann Melinda Craggs (2026)

Pleading must be filed before hearing time; a maximum of five dates are offered; hearings need not be coordinated with pro se parties when notice allows; cross-noticing without approval is prohibited; proposed orders are NOT accepted through the e-portal — email Word versions to the JA; Zoom/in-person documentary evidence must be emailed as PDF AND hand-delivered 48 hours ahead; audio-video requests follow Rule 2.530.

Judge Curington (Lake county criminal): plea, plea-in-absentia and transport forms postedHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Emily Curington official profile (circuit5.org)

The profile supplies plea, plea-in-absentia and inmate-transport forms and instructions; no separate comprehensive procedure document exists.

Judge Daly (Sumter civil): OnceHub ≤1 hour, Zoom ≤30 minutes, 48-hour Zoom materials, 5-business-day remote requestsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Erin Daly official profile + standing Zoom order + DACMS/MPO standing order (circuit5.org)

Hearings of one hour or less schedule through OnceHub (instructions PDF posted); non-evidentiary hearings ≤30 minutes generally proceed by Zoom under her standing Zoom order (materials 48 hours ahead); general hearing evidence 5 days ahead; trial continuances within 14 days of learning grounds; remote-appearance motions at least 5 business days ahead; DACMS + motion-practice standing order (3/2025) and stipulated-plan approval order (DOCX) posted.

Judge Eineman (Hernando family): TREcalendarrequest scheduling; practices document (rev. Nov. 13, 2025)High confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Judge Eineman Judicial Practices and Procedures (rev. Nov. 13, 2025) + profile

Hearing requests to TREcalendarrequest@circuit5.org with case name/number, motion and time; Judicial Practices & Procedures document (last modified 11/13/2025) covers communications, scheduling, remote appearance, orders, courtesy copies, emergencies, exhibits, pretrial and trial settings; courtesy-copies and pretrial-scheduling standing orders posted (2017); H-2010-04 applies.

Judge Falvey (Citrus): General Procedures — OnceHub scheduling, 45-day motions in limine, foreclosure deadlinesHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

General Procedures for Judge Carol A. Falvey (2026) + official profile

Hearings ≤1 hour through OnceHub with three proposed dates; motion must be filed first; Zoom link goes in the notice; no cross-noticing without chambers authorization; foreclosure judgments + original note/mortgage 15 business days ahead; case law ≤5 pages by email; MIL due 45 days before trial with 5-business-day responses — untimely or unconferred MILs deemed abandoned.

Judge Fritton Standing Order (am. June 11, 2024): 10-page memos, 10-day responses, 48-hour case law, criminal Zoom ≤30 minHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Standing Order — Judge Joel D. Fritton (amended June 11, 2024)

Applies to all matters assigned to Judge Fritton: email scheduling via sjones@circuit5.org with time-set-aside stated in the notice; motions filed before scheduling; proposed orders digital by email EXCEPT probate through the e-portal; case law <15 pages by email ≥48 hours ahead; interpreters via online form 7 days ahead; meet-and-confer certification in extension/discovery motions; 10-page memo cap; 10-day responses (silence = unopposed); criminal proceedings in person with Zoom only for non-evidentiary pretrial matters ≤30 minutes; criminal continuances e-filed ≥5 days ahead; family cases follow C-2007-22-B and A-2020-1.

Judge Hatcher (Sumter family/probate): notify after e-portal acceptance; 3-day processing; 4-day interpreter requestsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Mary P. Hatcher official profile (circuit5.org)

Chambers should be notified after a filing is accepted through the e-portal (not before it appears on the docket); allow three business days for chambers to process hearing submissions; interpreter requests at least four business days ahead; editable-Word proposed orders.

Judge Healis (Citrus felony): continuances 3 days ahead, jury instructions Friday 5 p.m., Word-only ordersHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Kristie M. Healis official profile (circuit5.org)

Written continuance motions ≥3 days before the proceeding; docket add/remove requests within 24 hours are emergencies; plea-and-waiver courtesy copies 3 days before arraignment; motions must appear on the docket before scheduling; jury instructions due by email the Friday before trial at 5:00 p.m.; proposed orders by email in .docx only (no PDFs).

Judge Helm (Sumter felony): hearing requests state case, time and motion; cancellations need proof of resolutionHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Charles L.W. Helm official profile (circuit5.org)

A hearing request must identify the case, requested time and motion, followed by a notice of hearing; a cancellation request requires proof that the matter has been resolved or otherwise removed from the docket.

Judge Herndon (Marion civil): 1-hour Zoom threshold, 20-day responses, 5-day replies, 15-page cap, MIL 15 daysHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Judge Herndon Policies and Procedures (2025) + Differentiated Civil CM and Motion Practice Order

Non-evidentiary matters ≤1 hour may proceed by Zoom (longer in person); opposition memoranda due within 20 days of service; replies within 5 days of receipt; 15-page motion-memo cap; motions in limine 15 days before trial; case law/exhibits 5 business days ahead; Word orders by email (not the portal).

Judge Herndon DCMO: generative-AI face-of-filing disclosure clause [PREEMPTED June 15, 2026 — still posted]High confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Judge Herndon DCMO (posted Feb. 2025) vs. AOSC26-12 + AO A-2026-13-A

Judge Herndon's live differentiated civil case-management and motion-practice order retains an all-caps clause requiring generative-AI use in a pleading or motion to be noted on its face. Since June 15, 2026, AOSC26-12 bars local AI-disclosure mandates and the circuit's own A-2026-13-A §2.D disclaims any such requirement — the clause is preempted but remains posted (a judge-level holdout, like the model clause in A-2024-59).

Judge Hitzemann (Hernando county): email .docx orders copied to all; pro se orders need 5-day service clauseHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Kurt E. Hitzemann official profile (circuit5.org)

Proposed orders emailed in .docx with all parties copied; any order involving a self-represented party must include a clause requiring service and proof of service within five days.

Judge Hodges (Marion civil): Zoom ≤30 minutes, virtual materials 5 business days ahead, no binders, discovery motions decided on papersHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Judge Hodges 2026 Procedures + DCMO + motion-practice order (circuit5.org)

120-day DCMO or stipulated CM plan per SC2023-0962 + A-2024-59; hearings via cmatthews@circuit5.org with meet-and-confer confirmation; Zoom typical for hearings ≤30 minutes — in-person required over 30 minutes without prior approval; agreed/unopposed orders in Word with cover letter; competing orders flagged and sent immediately; no binders/notebooks; virtual-hearing materials 5 business days ahead; discovery motions (Rules 1.280–1.390) ordinarily decided without hearing.

Judge Jerald (Marion FG): maximum 7 proposed dates; document failed coordinationHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

R. Gregg Jerald official profile (circuit5.org) + M-2025-62-B

Scheduling correspondence may identify no more than seven proposed dates and must document conflicts when coordination fails; Division FG carries DV/dating-violence DR cases, a third of repeat/stalking/sexual-violence injunctions, after-hours injunctions and ALL risk-protection orders.

Judge Jones (Lake county criminal): 5-business-day notice; 10 days + proof for pro se; no early final ordersHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Sarah J. Jones official profile (circuit5.org)

At least five business days' notice required; service on a self-represented party should give at least 10 days with proof of service; proposed final judgments/orders should not be submitted before the hearing.

Judge Kissner Kwatkosky (Marion Felony X): posted proposed-order + hearing-request instructionsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Judge Kissner instructions (circuit5.org, May 2026)

Division X publishes separate instructions for submitting proposed orders and for requesting hearings (both May 2026).

Judge Lambert (Citrus): online scheduling ≤1 hour; color-coded foreclosure calendarHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Robert Kyle Lambert official profile (circuit5.org)

Hearings of one hour or less are scheduled through the profile's online process; longer matters require contacting chambers. The calendar distinguishes 15-minute foreclosure dates from contested matters, CMCs and status conferences by color.

Judge Landt (Marion county civil): file with the clerk — never email the judge; all parties on every emailHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Robert E. Landt official profile (circuit5.org)

Documents for judicial review must be filed with the Clerk of Court, not emailed to the judge; email correspondence must include all attorneys of record and pro se parties or no action will be taken.

Judge Mackey-Barnes (Marion county): conferral before scheduling; 20-day discovery responses, 5-day replies; 120-day CM planHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

LeAnn Mackey-Barnes official profile (circuit5.org)

The motion must be filed and required conferral completed before hearing time is requested; pro se parties get at least 10 days' notice; materials 2 days ahead; discovery-motion responses within 20 days and replies within 5; civil case-management plan/order within 120 days.

Judge McCourt (Marion Felony Z): hearing materials 10 days aheadHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Timothy McCourt official profile (circuit5.org)

Hearing materials should reach chambers at least 10 days before the hearing.

Judge Militello (Sumter county criminal): continuance motion + proposed order 3 business days ahead; in-person criminalHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Paul L. Militello official profile (circuit5.org)

A continuance motion with proposed order should be submitted at least three business days before the proceeding; criminal proceedings are in person (some civil matters may be hybrid).

Judge Monty (Lake small claims/traffic): 10 calendar days' notice; proof of service for pro se partiesHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Chad J. Monty official profile (circuit5.org)

Hearings require 10 calendar days' notice; proof of service is required when a party is self-represented.

Judge Mosley (Lake civil): materials 5 days ahead; in-person evidentiary hearings with hard-copy evidenceHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Dan R. Mosley official profile (circuit5.org)

Case law and hearing materials to chambers at least five days before hearing; evidentiary proceedings in person with hard-copy evidence; agreed proposed orders may be emailed in editable format.

Judge Nimeth (Lake): email-only scheduling; court will not print virtual-hearing evidenceHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Jason J. Nimeth official profile (circuit5.org)

Hearings scheduled by email only (never phone), all parties copied with case, county, motion and total time; failed coordination requires a motion memorializing the history; evidence for virtual hearings must be physically delivered — the court will not print it; proposed orders emailed in editable Word after opposing review; electronic materials 10 days / binders 1 week ahead.

Judge Pepperman (Lake county civil): Zoom is the default, subject to judicial discretionHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Carla R. Pepperman official profile (circuit5.org)

Most matters are handled by Zoom, with the judge retaining discretion to require in-person appearance.

Judge Pickens (Marion FK/dependency): subject-line rule, copy all parties, camera-on for remote, 10-day materialsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Shanae L. Pickens official profile (circuit5.org)

All written communication by email with party names + case number in the subject line; every correspondence copied to all parties/attorneys; hearing materials 10 days ahead; remote participants need working camera/microphone/speaker with camera on; proposed orders through the e-portal in .docx with required signature/service codes.

Judge Rogers (Marion Felony Y): dedicated hearing-request procedures + 2026 trial and COP calendarsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Judge Rogers hearing requests and procedures + calendars (circuit5.org)

Hearing requests follow the posted procedures PDF (official filename typo 'haring'); 2026 pretrial/trial schedule and change-of-plea dates posted separately.

Judge Senn (Sumter county civil/small claims): motion first; special set for testimony or exhibits; in person by defaultHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Shelby D. Senn official profile (circuit5.org)

A motion must be filed before a hearing request; testimony, exhibits and oral argument require a specially set hearing; proceedings are in person unless a written order authorizes remote appearance; .docx proposed orders.

Judge Singeltary (Citrus): email scheduling copied to all parties; failed coordination requires a motionHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

George L. Singeltary II official profile (circuit5.org)

Scheduling requests must be by email with all parties copied, stating case, county, motion and total time requested; when dates cannot be coordinated, the requesting party files a motion memorializing the attempts.

Judge Smith (Hernando county): materials 1 week ahead; 24-hour cancellationsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Jason L. Smith official profile (circuit5.org)

Hearing materials due at least one week in advance with the 10-page email/mail threshold; cancellations e-filed no later than 24 hours before hearing.

Judge Spaight (Citrus county civil/probate): 10-day electronic case law, DACMS standing order, no cross-noticingHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Edward C. Spaight official profile + DACMS standing order (circuit5.org)

No cross-noticing without chambers permission; electronic case law/memoranda ≥10 days before hearing (physical ≥1 week); advance evidence submission only for virtual proceedings; portal .docx proposed orders; county-civil DACMS standing order posted; profile directs AI compliance per the circuit's current AI authority (A-2026-13-A).

Judge Takac (Lake): CM order imposes detailed evidence-disclosure requirements — non-compliant evidence excludedHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Michael Takac official profile (circuit5.org, corrected slug michael-g-takac)

Before trial or any dispositive evidentiary hearing a case-management order sets specific, detailed requirements for disclosing ALL evidence to the other parties and the Court; failure to comply results in exclusion. Hearing requests use a 7-item email format to ssutton@circuit5.org.

Judge Thomas (Citrus county): .docx-only proposed ordersHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Amber Thomas official profile (circuit5.org)

Proposed orders must be DOCX; WordPerfect, Word 97 and PDF submissions are rejected. The linked sample proposed order contains Seminole County text — a posted-form anomaly to avoid copying.

Judge Toner (Hernando): in-person Courtroom E; remote appearance needs written motion 15 days aheadHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Stephen E. Toner official profile (circuit5.org)

Proceedings are in person in Courtroom E (Room 432) unless remote appearance is separately approved — a remote-appearance request requires a written motion and hearing at least 15 days before the proceeding; pro se motions through the clerk.

Judge Toti (Lake family): >15-minute and evidentiary matters in person; no remote evidenceHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Brian M. Toti official profile (circuit5.org)

Hearings longer than 15 minutes and all evidentiary proceedings are held in person; remote evidence is not accepted.

Judge Welke (Lake): noon-Monday PNC cutoff, 2:30 p.m. transport deadline, no remote evidence, probate orders by U.S. Mail onlyHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Brian Welke official profile (circuit5.org)

Time-certain PNC appointments close at noon the Monday before (noon Friday if Monday is a holiday); sentencing strictly in person; inmate transport requests by 2:30 p.m. the day before; remote evidence never accepted — evidentiary hearings in person; exhibits exchanged 2 days ahead and notebooks 5 days ahead; probate proposed orders by U.S. Mail only, held 10 days pending documentation then destroyed; equipment requests 1 week ahead; ADA requests 7 days ahead.

Judge Youmans (Marion): secured hearing time divided equally, 48-hour notice rule, 7/14-day continuances, 5-business-day exhibitsHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Judge Youmans Judicial Practices and Procedures 2026 (eff. Apr. 21, 2026)

Marion's Administrative Judge (eff. 6/15/2026) publishes a 16-page practices document (eff. 4/21/2026): hearings cannot exceed secured time (split equally); Zoom typical for non-evidentiary matters ≤1 hour; notice of hearing must be filed within 48 hours of confirmation or the slot is released; continuances 7 days (hearings) / 14 days (trials) ahead; remote-appearance requests 10 days ahead; proposed orders within 10 days after hearing; case law 5 days ahead; electronic-hearing exhibits 5 business days ahead.

Lake AO L-2025-60-D: Circuit Judge Assignments (eff. June 22, 2026)High confidence· verified July 26, 2026

AO L-2025-60-D (5th Cir., Lake Cty., eff. June 22, 2026)

Allocates Lake circuit work in quarters: Baxley/Davis/Rada/Welke each take 1/4 criminal (incl. Ryce, excl. death penalty) + 1/4 death penalty + 1/4 non-jury civil (incl. foreclosure) + 1/4 probate; Mosley 1/2 civil jury; Nimeth and Takac 1/4 civil jury + 1/4 family each; Boylston and Toti 1/4 family each plus juvenile/DV/guardianship/mental-health splits; specialty courts assigned by name; child-support add-on to county Judge Jones eff. Feb. 2, 2026.

Lake AO L-2025-61: County Judge Assignments (eff. Jan. 1, 2026)High confidence· verified July 26, 2026

AO L-2025-61 (5th Cir., Lake Cty., eff. Jan. 1, 2026)

Lake county-court split: Curington and Jones 1/2 county criminal each; Monty small claims + civil traffic; Pepperman county civil + ordinances + noncriminal infractions; first appearances quartered among the four.

Marion AO M-2025-62-B: Circuit Judge Assignments (eff. June 15, 2026) — Youmans becomes Administrative JudgeHigh confidence· verified July 26, 2026

AO M-2025-62-B (5th Cir., Marion Cty., signed Apr. 30, 2026, eff. June 15, 2026)

Controls Marion circuit assignments: felony designations W-Brigham / X-Kissner Kwatkosky / Y-Rogers / Z-McCourt; DR designations FC-Bass / FG-Jerald / FJ-Craggs / FK-Pickens; civil thirds (incl. forfeitures, bond validations, eminent domain, trust/estate litigation) to Herndon, Hodges and Youmans; King takes all probate/guardianship/Baker/Marchman/juvenile; and the Administrative Judge role passes to Judge Youmans effective June 15, 2026.

Marion Circuit Civil Standing Order: motion practice — 15-page cap, 5-day replies, motions in limine 15 days before trial termHigh confidence· verified July 19, 2026

Standing Order Establishing Motion Practice Procedures in Circuit Civil Cases in Marion County (June 24, 2022)

County-wide standing order (signed by Judge Hodges as Administrative Judge, June 24, 2022) establishing motion-practice procedures in ALL Marion circuit-civil cases: 15-page memo cap absent permission; replies within 5 days of receipt of the opposing memorandum; Rule 1.380 motions need good-faith certification; motions in limine resolved without hearing unless argument is granted and must be filed at least 15 days before the trial term; non-compliance risks striking, stay, dismissal or default.

Circuit

5th Cir. — About The Fifth Judicial CourtHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., About The Fifth Judicial Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., About The Fifth Judicial Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25.

5th Cir. — Amber ThomasHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., Amber Thomas — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Amber Thomas — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25.

5th Cir. — Americans with Disabilities (ADA) ServicesHigh confidence· verified July 25, 2026

5th Jud. Cir., Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Services — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Americans with Disabilities (ADA) Services — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25.

Statewide

Allen C. Winsor (N.D. Fla.) — Practice Preferences (Federal Court Practice Committee Guide)High confidence· verified August 26, 2026

Practice preferences Allen C. Winsor provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Amanda Arnold Sansone (M.D. Fla.) — Practice Preferences (Federal Court Practice Committee Guide)High confidence· verified August 26, 2026

Practice preferences Amanda Arnold Sansone provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Anne Conway (M.D. Fla.) — Practice Preferences (Federal Court Practice Committee Guide)

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Deadlines: trigger, period, and citation
Deadline	Trigger	Period	Citation
Mail service +5 days	Service by mail	5 calendar days after	Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.514
Final hearing within 15 days	Temporary injunction issued	15 calendar days after	Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.610; § 741.30, Fla. Stat.
Financial affidavit 45 days	Service of initial pleading	45 calendar days after	Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.285
Notice of appeal 30 days	Rendition of final order	30 calendar days after	Fla. R. App. P. 9.110
MSJ response 40 days after service of motion	Service of MSJ	40 calendar days after	Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.510(c)(5) (as amended)
MSJ hearing: earliest date 10 days after response deadline	MSJ response deadline	10 calendar days after	Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.510(c)(6) (as amended)

Periods compute under Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.514 — confirm the holiday calendar for this courthouse.

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Joni M. Emling

01 Division & assignment

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02 Live Case-Type Intelligence Scan

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03 Division intelligence

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06 Deadline table

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