County Civil R: Unilateral Notices Need 45 Days and a Detailed Account of Your Efforts

High confidence· verified July 22, 2026Case ManagementJudge Colleen O'Brien, Judicial Practices and Procedures (13th Jud. Cir., Hillsborough County)

Summary

Judge O'Brien applies the same 45-day unilateral-notice standard as County Civil L — available only for lack of cooperation, with the notice detailing the efforts made to agree. Cross-noticing is prohibited.

Applies to

Applies in Judge Colleen O'Brien's County Civil Division "R," Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County). Judges Saba (Division L) and O'Brien (Division R) publish materially identical unilateral-notice provisions.

Source of truth

Unilateral notices of hearing may be set with a minimum of 45 days notice and only due to a lack of cooperation. The notice of hearing must describe, in detail, the efforts made to reach an agreement on the hearing date. A single letter, email or ultimatum is insufficient.

Official source: 13th Cir. — Judge O'Brien (County Civil R) Judicial Practices & Procedures — PDF
Source health: Healthy · checked September 4, 2026
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