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21 verbatim requirements extracted from judge-leatha-d-mullins__2026-OC-Substance-Abuse-Mental-Health-RPOs-Jimmy-Ryce-Procedures-1.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 OS 001234 – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested.) Phone contact is also permitted at the phone number listed above. • B. Scheduling Procedures • Court Schedule: All hearings will be scheduled by the Court by Court order and served on the Respondent, if applicable. • 1. Online Calendar: a. Log on to https://slccjis.stlucieco.gov/attorney_calendar You must register to obtain your user id and password on the site; any issues relating to your login and/or use of the online calendar should be directed to: circuit19.org). b. Click on case Scheduling; c. Enter County, Judge Mullins’ name, month & year in drop down fields; d. Click Available Hearing Time: View button and a screen will open showing all available hearing times – keep in mind hearing time may go quickly and multiple dates should be coordinated in case the first date is no longer available. Hearing time cannot and should not be reserved; e. Choose available dates/time slot. f. The Case Type is the Full Name of the Motion(s) being set for hearing (M to Compel, M for Mediation, CMC; etc.); the Case Number is 25OSXXXXA & 25OSXXXA (enter all case numbers as needed); the style is Petitioner v Respondent—you must add the full name (First and Last) of the parties. g. Any issues relating to your login and/or use of the online calendar should be directed to: circuit19.org). • Submission Deadlines: 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. Do not assume that if you have filed a memorandum or response • that the Judge will review it, it must be emailed to OCJudge2@circuit9.org with the case number and date of the hearing so that the Judge may have sufficient time to review. • Order of Proceedings: Matters will be heard in the order they appear on the docket unless a special request is made to be called first, last etc. • Continuance Procedure: 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, no later than Noon the day prior to the hearing date. • Cancelling Hearings: Signed stipulations along with proposed orders must be emailed to OCJudge2@circuit19.org. • • MOTIONS TO WITHDRAW-Rule 2.505 (f) (1) Fla. R. Jud. Admin.: The motion must contain the client’s last known address, phone number, including area code and e-service address (if available). If not available, the motion must state, not available. Additionally, the motion must set forth the next court date or that there are no future court dates. If set for trial, the motion must state the date of trial. If a consent by the client has been filed and referenced in the Motion to Withdraw, a hearing is not req uired. You may submit a copy of the motion and consent with a proposed order in WORD. Please be sure that you follow the Court’s posted procedures for submitting proposed order to this office OCJudge2@circuit19.org. Note: If the consent is obtained after the motion has been filed, you must file an amended motion referencing the consent. • • ZOOM VIDEO: Uniform Motion Calendars, Case Management Conferences and Non-Evidentiary Hearings are via Zoom Video (see Zoom Information below), unless otherwise directed by the Court. • • IN-PERSON: Attendance at all Trials and Evidentiary Hearings are in- person. • • 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 held at 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 • • GOOD FAITH CERTIFICATE: Notices of Hearings and Ex-Parte Motions MUST contain a GOOD FAITH CERTIFICATION, stating the following, “I certify that prior to filing this motion, I discussed the relief requested in this motion by [method of communication and date] with the opposing party and [the opposing party (agrees or disagrees) on the resolution of all or part of the motion] OR [the opposing party did not respond (describing with particularity all of the efforts undertaken to accomplish dialogue with the opposing party prior to filing the motion)].” • • 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. COURTESY COPIES • A. Communications with the Judicial Office ............................................................................................. 1 B. Scheduling Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 3 C. Remote Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 4 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments .................................................................................................... 5 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents ............................................................................ 5 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ................................................................................................... 5 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings ................................................................................................... 6 H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences ..................................................................................................... 6 I. Setting Case for Trial ............................................................................................................................. 6 J. Forms ..................................................................................................................................................... 6 K. Other Division Procedures .................................................................................................................... 7 • • 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) • • Requirements: : If you wish to appear remotely, you must file a motion and remote appearances must be in accordance with Rule 2.530. PROPOSED ORDERS • • Format: All Proposed Orders must be submitted in WORD format.
A. Communications with the Judicial Office ............................................................................................. 1 B. Scheduling Procedures .......................................................................................................................... 3 C. Remote Appearance .............................................................................................................................. 4 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments .................................................................................................... 5 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents ............................................................................ 5 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ................................................................................................... 5 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings ..........
Reviewer note: Document sha256: a1afdd6ff53ab6d143d5e79efd7f0d9e012494a0ac497ca9f39bec508528e4b1. One rule per order rather than per topic, so an order's requirements stay together. Published during the completeness pass. | Title normalised 2026-07-26 for readability; the court's own asset name was "19th Cir. — judge-leatha-d-mullins__2026-OC-Substance-Abuse-Mental-Health-RPOs-Jimmy-Ryce-Procedures-1.pdf: published requirements". Only the display title changed — the requirement text, source URL and hash are untouched.
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