12 verbatim requirements from Civil Procedures.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/getContentAsset/d6b175fe-a10f-482c-be3f-e7f461f332ac/135b97c9-84fa-4e82-b956-0fbccec4aa1f/CC-D-Civil-Procedures_2023.pdf?language=en, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • The Motion must appear on the docket prior to requesting hearing times. • DO NOT assume the hearing is automatically removed from the Court calendar. • Cancellation of a hearing MUST be confirmed by the Judicial Assistant. • However, voluminous pleadings (more than 20 pages, including attachments) must not be emailed. • Any binders containing case law shall be received by the Court at least 5 days prior to the hearing. • If there is an unrepresented party involved in the case not using e-Portal, the party presenting the proposed Order, shall be responsible for providing a copy to the • Proposed Orders without a hearing may be submitted to the Court in Microsoft Word or through the e-portal which must be copied to all opposing counsel/unrepresented parties. • A courtesy copy of the motion, joint stipulation, etc. related to the proposed Order must be provided. • The Motion must state that opposing counsel/unrepresented party has been provided with the same materials being provided to the Court and whether: • The service list on the Order must contain e-filing addresses for opposing counsel/unrepresented parties. • If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail a conformed copy to the opposing party. • All consent Orders shall include the word “Consent” or “Agreed” in the caption of the proposed Order. -- 2 of 2 --
The Motion must appear on the docket prior to requesting hearing times.
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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.