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Judge Murphy's first-appearance and emergency division runs on a hard 11:59 a.m. day-before deadline. Anything filed after noon the day before is stricken absent emergent circumstances, and multi-case motions must be filed in every case.
Applies in Judge J. Logan Murphy's First Appearance / Emergency Division "O," Thirteenth Judicial Circuit (Hillsborough County). Schedules shift for holidays and conflicts — confirm with the judicial office or the Clerk for a given week.
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Unlock free →The motion and notice of hearing must be filed by 11:59 a.m. on the day before the hearing for the motion to be set on the docket. Except in emergent circumstances, motions or notices filed after noon on the day before the hearing will be stricken.
Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
Judge Alijewicz requires every motion for attorney's fees and/or costs to attach a document detailing time records — no records, no fee award.
Judge Corlew bars informal contact: every communication with the Court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, with copies furnished to all parties — and no calls to the JA to schedule or cancel UMC.