5 verbatim requirements on judge preferences.
Twentieth Judicial Circuit — Judge Shannon H. McFee only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
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Unlock free →Beginning on March 16th, 2021, ALL proposed orders must be submitted electronically via the Florida Courts E-FILING PORTAL. A grace period of thirty (30) days will follow March 16th, 2021, during which period the submission of proposed paper orders will continue to be accepted by delivery to Judge McFee or Judge Lisa Porter. This grace period ends April 16th, 2021, ALL Proposed Orders (with very few exceptions) must be submitted through the Florida Courts E-Portal.
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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.