4 verbatim requirements from Fourth Circuit administrative order 1974-06.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from Fourth Circuit administrative order 1974-06 as published by the Duval County Clerk, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • The Clerk of the County Court shall provide a minimum of two (2) deputy clerks, one of whom shall be experienced in Summary Procedure cases, for each session of Summary Procedure • At the time of Summary First Appearances, the Clerk shall have noted on the trial calendar the following notations: • Pursuant to Rule 7.050(2)(c) the Clerk shall provide immediate assistance, if requested, to any non-represented litigant in the preparation of any papers to be filed in this action. • Summary First Appearances, the Clerk shall enter a default on behalf of the plaintiff as directed by the Court.
The Clerk of the County Court shall provide a minimum of two (2) deputy clerks, one of whom shall be experienced in Summary Procedure cases, for each session of Summary Procedure
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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.