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Judge Smith's practices PDF (mod. Jan. 14, 2026): ALL CASES ARE IN PERSON, discovery-related motions are filed within 10 days after discovery was due, and out-of-custody pleas include a scanned fingerprint card in the filing.
Florida > Thirteenth Judicial Circuit > Hillsborough County > County Criminal Division A (Judge Matthew A. Smith)
"Other Scheduling Procedures: ALL CASES ARE IN PERSON." / "should be filed within 10 days after the date Discovery is due." / "fingerprints, a scanned copy of the prints must be filed as well."
Reviewer note: Cross-model verified 2026-07-05. 30-day recheck scheduled.
10 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Margaret R. Taylor's published division procedures.
Judge Taylor (under the shared County Criminal Standing Pretrial Order): continuance motions for in-custody defendants must be filed at least 48 hours before the court date to cancel jail transport, and all pleas are in person absent a pre-approved plea in absentia.
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