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31 verbatim requirements from Civil Procedures.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/getContentAsset/aa7166fe-be7b-403f-8a0a-d9339a76d094/135b97c9-84fa-4e82-b956-0fbccec4aa1f/CC-A-Civil-Procedures.pdf?language=en, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • All communications to the judicial oflice must be submitted by e-mail to mstottf(r coi.net ' , . • The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g.,2024 DR 0O1234 SC - Doe v. • All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge frorrr initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of all parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by larv. • All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by 1 -- 1 of 7 -- 1aw. • All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. • All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or party if unrepresented. • The Court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three (3) business days before the hearing. 2 -- 2 of 7 -- • A request for continuance must be submitted at least {ive (5) days prior to the scheduled court date. • 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 • Notification of cancellation must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with a copy to opposing counsel. • Cancellation of a hearing MUST be confirmed with and by the Judicial Assistant. [Other Schedullng Proceduresl: • Requests to use communication technolog, for an appearance must be made by motion. a Requirements: • Counsel must submit a request for remote appearance to the Court no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing. • All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter either (i) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement 3 -- 3 of 7 -- identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order. • All consent Orders shall include the word "Consent" or "Agreed" in the caption of the proposed Order. • Proposed orders must be submitted to the Court via e-mail with copies to all parties. • Proposed orders must be submitted within ten (lO) days after any hearing. [Other Procedures Relatlng to Submission of Orders aDd • Courtesy copies shall be submitted via electronic submission. • If voluminous, parties must place courtesy copies on a flash drive and deliver to the Court with permission for the Court to destroy because these copies have been filed with the Clerk. • If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a dc,tailed motion setting forth the following must be fi1ed: • All parties shall make themselves available for the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances. 4 -- 4 of 7 -- • Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of the Court in paper format. • A11 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 triai. • Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: 'Petitioner/ Plairrtiff 1 ' or 'Respondent/ Defendant A.' • All exhibits must be received in chambers three (3) days before the evidentiary proceeding. • Any request for a status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference. • If the Court agrees that a status conierence is required, the moving party may scheciule the status conference by emailing the Judicial • The parties shall complete all information in the form, including the desired mediator and trial date, and submit it as an e-mail attachment to the judge's Judicial • Any disagreements on 5 -- 5 of 7 -- mediators or trial dates shall be included in the email along with each party's recommendation. • If the case settles, the parties shall immediately notify the Court, in writing, so that it may be removed from the trial calendar. • Accol4nqgfqlq! Request Form - Duval and Clav to access the form, that must be submitted to the ADA Coordinator at (904) 255-1695 (or 711
All communications to the judicial oflice must be submitted by e-mail to mstottf(r coi.net ' , .
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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.