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18 verbatim requirements extracted from judge-jeffrey-w-hendriks__Judge-Hendriks-Division-Practices-and-Procedures-Accessible.pdf, across 6 topics.
Nineteenth Judicial Circuit (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie). Check the order's own effective and rescission dates before relying on it. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
HEARING TIME & ARGUMENT LIMITS • A. Communications with the Judicial Office • Method of Communication: Division E-mail All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to slcjudge3@circuit19.org, the dedicated division e-mail account. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested). Judicial E-mail All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by • e-mail to slcjudge3@circuit19.org. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – 2- Hour Hearing Requested). Telephone All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by telephone call to 772-462-1957. The judicial office does not accept text messages. Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from e-mail service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone call to 772-462-1957. The judicial office does not accept text messages. • • Scheduling Hearings: Hearings must be requested by e-mail to slcjudge3@circuit19.org. Hearings may also be requested by contacting the judicial assistant at 772-462-1957. • Notice of Hearing: A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time. All notices of hearing must contain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540. • Submission Deadlines: The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than 2 business days before the hearing. • Order of Proceedings: Matters will be heard in the order in which they appear on the docket. Matters involving parties represented by counsel will generally be heard before other matters. Matters involving in-custody defendants will generally be heard before other matters. • Continuance Procedure: Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e). Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial • Administration 2.545(e). • Cancelling Hearings: You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant. Inmate Transport: It is the attorney’s responsibility to advise the judicial assistant by email if any inmate needs to be transported or appear via Zoom for court at least two (2) business days prior to the court date. It is the responsibility of the Defendant and attorney to ensure the Defendant’s presence. • • Platform Used: The court uses ZOOM for remote appearances. • Platform Meeting ID#: 876.640.6089. (No password required) • Requirements: Requests for remote appearance must be submitted 3 days prior to the hearing. Any person appearing remotely must be in a private location that is quiet and free from distractions. Under no circumstances will a participant be permitted to appear remotely from a moving vehicle. Any person appearing remotely must dress and behave • professionally in the same manner as if physically present in the courtroom. Any person appearing remotely must enable the person’s camera when joining the proceeding and keep the camera turned on until instructed otherwise by the court. Any person appearing remotely must mute the person’s microphone when joining the proceeding and keep the microphone turned off until instructed otherwise by the court. If a witness appears remotely, the party calling the witness must ensure the witness has a functioning camera and microphone and has tested the internet connection before the hearing. The oath will be administered in accordance with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530. • D. Submission of Orders and Judgments • Format: All proposed orders may be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant. All proposed orders must be printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant. • Submission Method: All proposed orders must be submitted to the court by e-mail to SLCJudge3@circuit19.org. All proposed orders must be submitted to the court by the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service may submit proposed orders to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivered to the judicial office. • Deadline for Submissions: Proposed orders must be submitted no later than 3 days after any hearing. • • Submission Method: Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court by e-mail to SLCJudge3@circuit19.org. Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court by the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. Self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service may submit courtesy copies to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to the judicial office. Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than 2 days before any hearing or trial. E. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters • Requirements: If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation. • Scheduling: If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing will be scheduled unilaterally by the court. All parties shall make themselves available for the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances. • F. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings • Submission Method: Hand-deliver all printed exhibits to the clerk of court. • Format: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial. • Deadline for Submissions: Electronic exhibits must be submitted 3 days before the evidentiary proceeding. G. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences • Case Management Conference (CMC): Any party may request a CMC when a case requires. The court strongly encourages the early use of CMCs in more complex cases, multiple-party litigation, or any case that might benefit from court intervention. Unless excused by the court in advance, all CMCs are mandatory for attorneys and self-represented litigants. Parties represented by counsel are not required to appear at a CMC. • • Interpreter Requests: If an interpreter is needed for a hearing or trial, please contact www.circuit19.org/court-interpreters. Information on interpreters’ services can be found on the circuit’s website. • Mobile Presentation Station Request/Court Technology: The 70” touch screen display is made available to attorneys appearing before a Judge or Magistrate of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit on a first come - first serve basis. It is the responsibility of the attorney using the device to connect/disconnect the equipment and return it to its original location after use. Reservations must be made a least 5 days in advance of a court hearing, but not more than 3 weeks prior to the hearing. For and A.V . Request contact AV-Request@circuit19.org. For technical assistance contact email CourtSupport@circuit19.org or phone number 772-807-4390. COURTESY COPIES • Table of Contents A. Communications with the Judicial Office ................................................................................ 1 B. Scheduling Procedures .................................................................................................................. 3 C. Remote Appearance ........................................................................................................................ 5 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments ..................................................................................... 6 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents ........................................................... 6 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ...................................................................................... 7 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings ......................................................................................... 8 H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences ........................................................................................ 8 I. Setting Case for Trial ...................................................................................................................... 9 J. Forms .................................................................................................................................................. 9 K. Other Division Procedures ............................................................................................................ 9 • • When Required: The court does not require the submission of courtesy copies. • Format: Courtesy copies may be submitted in PDF/a format. Courtesy copies may be submitted in Word format. Courtesy copies must be submitted in three-hole punched binders printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper. CASE MANAGEMENT • • Status Conference: Any party may request a status conference when a case requires. • Requirements: Any request for a CMC or status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference. • • Scheduling: If the court grants the request for a CMC or status conference, the moving party must schedule the CMC or status conference MOTION CALENDAR • The uniform motion calendar is scheduled 3 months in advance. REMOTE & VIRTUAL APPEARANCES • C. Remote Appearance • Remote Appearance Procedure: The court maintains a hybrid virtual courtroom, allowing parties to appear either in person or remotely, as provided by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530. Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion. PROPOSED ORDERS • Petitions to Expunge/Seal : Petitions to Expunge/Seal must include whether there is an objection from the State in the petition and must be filed in the court file. After the petition is filed in the court file submit the petition, certificate of eligibility, affidavit, and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Court at SLCJudge3@circuit19.org. The Court will not receive a copy of the Petition and other documents unless you submit them to that
Table of Contents A. Communications with the Judicial Office ................................................................................ 1 B. Scheduling Procedures .................................................................................................................. 3 C. Remote Appearance ........................................................................................................................ 5 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments ..................................................................................... 6 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents ........................................................... 6 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ...................................................................................... 7 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings ................................................................
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