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23 verbatim requirements extracted from judge-leatha-d-mullins__2026-OC-Delinquency-Procedures.pdf, across 4 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.
Verbatim from the order, captured 2026-07-24; whitespace normalised only. No OCR was used anywhere in this chain. HEARING TIME & ARGUMENT LIMITS • A. Communications with the Judicial Office • Method of Communication: OCJudge2@Circuit19.org (Email is the preferred method of communication and will be responded to promptly). The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 CJ 001234 – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested.) Phone contact is also permitted at the phone number listed above. • B. Scheduling Procedures • A motion must be e-filed via the e-portal before requesting a hearing. This includes detention reviews and restitution hearings. Attach a copy of filed motion when requesting a hearing. All requests for hearing should be directed to OCJudge2@circuit19.org. All parties should be copied on all emails to the Court. When submitting documents to the Court via email, be sure to state the child’s last name and case number(s) in the subject line of your e-mail. This makes it easily searchable. If you are not permitted to use the child’s last name, please use the child’s initials instead. • • Detention Hearings: 9:00 a.m. each day, unless otherwise notified/posted on the Court’s online calendar. A copy of the detention paperwork is to be e -mailed directly to Judge Mullins, with a copy to her Judicial Assistant. All detention paperwork, including weekend detentions that are set for detention reviews must be e-mailed to Judge Mullins for review. When another Judge is covering detention hearings all paperwork • Page 3 of 8 is to be e-mailed to that particular Judge, their Judicial Assistant and Juvenile Clerk’s Office. On days that no juveniles are being transported from the detention center, it is the responsibility of the DJJ Court Liaison to ensure that the Court has the original detention packet(s). If a written plea of not guilty has been filed prior to detention hearing, the attorney nor the child need to appear for detention hearing. If the case is called, it will be noted that the written plea of not guilty has been filed. • • JRs/Status Reviews – vs- VOPs: Generally, JRs/Status Reviews will not be conducted in lieu of a VOP hearing. • • PDRs/Comp Evals: A copy of the filed PDR/Comp Eval and any supporting documents for disposition must be provided to the Court via email to the Judicial Assistant at least 3- business days in advance of the disposition date. • Continuance Procedure: Unopposed Motions to Continue should be e- filed and a copy, along with a proposed order (in WORD format) forwarded to the Judicial Assistant at OCJudge2@circuit19.org. The proposed order must reflect the date the matter is being continued from and the date the matter is being continued to (all dates are set forth on the Court’s online calendars). If you do not have a copy of a signed order of continuance before Docket Call, you and your client must appear in person. Last minute continuances on all matters will not be granted except for extraordinary circumstances. All other continuances must be submitted to the Court at least three (3) full business days in advance of the day the matter is currently set before the Court. No blank Orders will be accepted. Do not assume that if an unopposed motion is filed, that an order granting will be forthcoming. The parties are not excused unless an Order Granting is e-filed and served. Counsel should not contact the JA asking if an Order has been entered/granted. This information can be found on the Clerk’s docket. Such emails will not be responded to. It is imperative that up- to-date e-service/mailing addresses are provided to the Court for service. The SA, PD and DJJ will be served via their designated e-portal service addresses. • Cancelling Hearings: If a special set hearing is cancelled, an email to • • All delinquency hearings shall be in person with the exception of the detention center and the jail. • • Zoom Appearance: Zoom appearance is permitted as long as counsel gets approval from the Court at least 2 business days prior to the hearing from the judge’s office. • • Technology Needs: The attorney is responsible for providing the Zoom link to his or her client or witness and must be prepared with digital copies of evidence if necessary for the hearing. • • Deadline for Submissions: 5-business days prior to the scheduled hearing. • • When Required: Any materials that you would like the judge to consider prior to a hearing, including case law, memoranda of law, or evidence agreed to by opposing counsel, may be emailed to OCJudge2@circuit19.org in advance of the hearing and copied to opposing counsel. The Court does not require a formal memorandum to be submitted and highlighted cases or an outline of caselaw is permissible. • • Requirements: If an emergency situation arises, counsel may request that a hearing be set on short notice. The body of the motion must contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances constituting the emergency as well as the substance of the motion. The motion must be emailed to the Court (OCJudge2@circuit19.org) before a hearing will be set. • • Scheduling: The Court will review the motion and, if it is determined an emergency exists, the JA will contact counsel to set the hearing. Please do not contact the JA for a status, the emergency motion will be responded to timely, as is possible. • G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings • Submission Method: OCJudge2@circuit19.org • Format: Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format – counsel should contact Clerk for proper form. 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. Exhibits must be labeled in the format required by the Clerk of Court. • Deadline for Submissions: Evidence may be submitted during the hearing or trial. If the parties agree that the Court may view evidence prior to a hearing (such as a video or transcript), such evidence may be emailed to the Court in advance of the hearing and copied to opposing counsel at OCJudge2@circuit19.org. The Court will make its best efforts to review any agreed evidence submitted in advance as to make efficient use of time during the hearing. H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences • Case Management Conference. The Court holds regular docket calls in lieu of case management conferences. If a specific case management conference is requested, then such request can be made via email at OCJudge2@circuit19.org. • Status Conference: Any party may schedule a status conference when a case requires one. • Page 6 of 8 • Other Procedures Relating to Pretrial Procedures and Conferences: It is the attorney’s responsibility to advise the JA (OCJudge2@circuit19.org) if an inmate/defendant/child needs to be transported for a hearing or Docket Call at least 24 hours prior to the hearing. It will be the responsibility of the defendant and attorney to ensure the defendant’s presence at future hearings, as the Clerk will not provide reminder cards. I. Setting Case for Trial • • Interpreter Requests: If an interpreter is needed for a hearing or trial, please contact Court Administration. Visit the Circuit website for further information: Court Interpreters - Circuit19 • ZOOM BEHAVIOR DO: CONNECT EARLY: Appear for your hearing 10 minutes early. You will be in the virtual waiting room until you or your case is called. IDENTIFY YOURSELF: Rename yourself on Zoom to show your actual name. DRESS APPROPRIATELY: All participants must be fully dressed in proper courtroom attire—no pajamas, sunglasses or hats. ACT AS IF YOU WERE AT THE COURTHOUSE: Behave as if you were attending Court in person. The same rules that apply to a live hearing in the courtroom apply to virtual hearings. BE PREPARED: Have pen and paper readily accessible to write down important dates, times, and information regarding your case. You may also want a calendar to coordinate future Court appearances. SPEAK TO THE CAMERA: When speaking, try to look directly at the webcam, not the screen. Position your camera at eye level and be mindful of what is behind you (as it will be visible to everyone). BE ALONE: Remain seated in one quiet space, without anyone else present. If someone walks in, identify them immediately. STAY MUTED: Mute yourself when you are not speaking to avoid background noise. STAY QUIET: Participants should speak one at a time and pause prior to speaking in the event that there is video/audio lag. PRACTICE: Become familiar with & practice Zooming prior to your hearing. Learn to connect your audio and check your lighting. To testify, you must appear by both VIDEO AND AUDIO so be familiar with both functions. PROPOSED ORDERS • • Take and Holds/Take into Custody (TICOs): When submitting an affidavit/proposed order for a TICO, e-file the Affidavit/Supporting Document via the e- portal. After efiling through the e-portal, email a copy of the filed affidavit/supporting document along with the proposed order to OCJudge2@circuit19.org. TICOs will be processed subject to the Court’s availability. DO NOT file the unsigned TICO. • • Format: All Proposed Orders must be submitted in WORD format. • Page 7 of 8 for review before filing the request/supporting documentation through the e-portal. File all supporting documentation, including the completed State Attorney Letter through the e-portal. Submit a copy of the filed progress report and State Attorney Letter via e-mail to OCJudge2@circuit19.org along with a proposed order named with a searchable name. If you are not permitted to use the child’s last name, please use the child’s initials instead. COURTESY COPIES • A. Communications with the Judicial Office ................................................................................ 1 B. Scheduling Procedures .................................................................................................................. 2 C. Remote Appearance ........................................................................................................................ 4 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments ..................................................................................... 4 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents ........................................................... 4 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ...................................................................................... 5 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings ........................................................................................ 5 H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences ........................................................................................ 5 I. Setting Case for Trial ...................................................................................................................... 6 J. Forms .................................................................................................................................................. 6 K. Other Division Procedures ............................................................................................................ 6 • Page 5 of 8 • Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies are preferred be delivered to the court 3-business days before any evidentiary proceeding, or as soon after that as is practicable. REMOTE & VIRTUAL APPEARANCES • • Platform Meeting ID#: Meeting ID: 339 747 0884 Link: https://zoom.us/j/3397470884 (see attached for complete Zoom information)
A. Communications with the Judicial Office ................................................................................ 1 B. Scheduling Procedures .................................................................................................................. 2 C. Remote Appearance ........................................................................................................................ 4 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments ..................................................................................... 4 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents ........................................................... 4 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ...................................................................................... 5 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings ..................................................................................
Reviewer note: Document sha256: 3d1f024979b1a9f927775e5fc180659539f0c6cc64e45d84c6b9933460baedcf. One rule per order rather than per topic, so an order's requirements stay together. Published during the completeness pass.
1 verbatim requirement published by Palm Beach magistrate 01 on hearing time & argument limits.
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