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26 verbatim requirements from Foreclosure Procedures.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/getContentAsset/b796f1af-0f24-45aa-8939-cbf00344e220/135b97c9-84fa-4e82-b956-0fbccec4aa1f/FC-E-Policies-and-Procedures-FINAL.pdf?language=en, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • All communications with the Court must be submitted to the Foreclosure Case Management Office by email at DuvalFC@coj.net. • The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 • All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from 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 law. • All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. • Unsolicited Communications: • All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. • All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or pro se parties utilizing E-Portal unless an ex-parte communication is authorized by law. • All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of • Once a hearing is set, it may NOT be cancelled without the consent of the Court. • If you do not receive an email confirming the cancellation, please try contacting the Foreclosure Case Management • Do NOT assume the hearing is removed by filing a notice of cancelation, notice of dismissal, etc. • All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement 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. • Deadline for Submissions: • Proposed orders must be submitted within ten (10) days after any hearing. • Counsel shall serve a copy of this Order, by regular mail, to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and shall file a certificate of service in the court file. • If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: • All parties shall make themselves available for an emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances • Motions to Cancel Sales: • Motions (and emergency) to Cancel Sales shall be provided at the earliest possible time to allow adequate time for review and action. -- 4 of 7 -- • Exhibits must be submitted to the Foreclosure Case Management Office in paper format. • 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 non-jury trial. • Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: “Petitioner/Plaintiff 1” or “Respondent/Defendant A”. • Exhibits not received in evidence must be labeled in the following format: “Petitioner/Plaintiff” or “Respondent/Defendant” (based upon how the parties are identified in the operative pleadings) followed by a distinct consecutive alphabet letter for each exhibit (e.g., “A”, “B”, “C”). • Exhibits received in evidence must be labeled in the following format: “Petitioner/Plaintiff” or “Respondent/Defendant” (based upon how the parties are identified in the operative pleadings) followed by a distinct consecutive number for each exhibit (e.g., “1”, “2”, “3”). • Deadline for Submissions: • Additional motions may NOT be added without approval from the Foreclosure Case Management Office. • A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (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 • All counsel shall immediately notify this Court in the event of settlement or dismissal and shall submit a stipulation for an order of dismissal. • Counsel shall also notify the Court of any pending hearings that will be canceled as a result of the settlement. • Accommodation Request Form - Duval and Clay to access the form, that must be submitted to the ADA Coordinator at (904) 255-1695 (or 711 Florida Relay Service); or at 501 West Adams Street, Room 6204, Jacksonville, FL 32202; or
All communications with the Court must be submitted to the Foreclosure Case Management Office by email at DuvalFC@coj.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.