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8 verbatim requirements from Fourth Circuit administrative order 2013-01.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from Fourth Circuit administrative order 2013-01 as published by the Duval County Clerk, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • That the Fourth Judicial Circuit shall adopt the following policy to protect the rights of potential deaf jurors to serve on a jury pursuant to the ADA: l . • The Fourth Judicial Circuit shall give primary consideration to the accommodation requested by a deaf or hard of hearing juror; • A deaf or hard of hearing juror shall not be removed prior to voir dire solely due to deafness (unless removal is sought by the juror, or removal is not based on Florida • To ensure compliance with § 40.013 (5), Florida Statutes, and to prevent unauthorized dismissal or excuse, all questioning as to a deaf juror’s disability, needed accommodations, and all other inquiries as to qualification must be done on the record in consult with the deaf juror; • Both the evaluation of the juror under these circumstances and the J udge’s findings must be put on the record and performed in consult with such juror; • When a deaf juror is unable to articulate to the Court which accommodation or auxiliary aid is needed to provide effective communication due to unfamiliarity with either technology or the support services available, the Court shall contact the Circuit • B This Administrative Order shall be in effect immediately and remain in effect full force and effect unless and until otherwise ordered by the Court. • C This Administrative Order shall be recorded by the Clerk of the Court, in the Official
That the Fourth Judicial Circuit shall adopt the following policy to protect the rights of potential deaf jurors to serve on a jury pursuant to the ADA: l .
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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.