3 verbatim requirements published on the circuit's Public Records Requests page.
Fourth Judicial Circuit (Duval, Clay, Nassau). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.jud4.org/court-services/public-records-requests, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Pursuant to Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, any person may request access to judicial branch records that are in the possession and control of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. “Requests for access to judicial branch records shall be in writing” and should be directed to: • Shannon Shaw, Court Counsel, via email at ShawS@coj.net Duval County Courthouse 501 West Adams Street, Suite 7212 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Your request must contain “sufficient specificity” so that we can “identify the requested records” however, the “reason for the request is not required to be disclosed.” Please be sure to include your contact information, including an email address if possible, so that we may contact you regarding your request. • Acceptable forms of payment include a personal check or a cashier’s check; however, we do not accept cash.
Pursuant to Rule 2.420 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, any person may request access to judicial branch records that are in the possession and control of the Fourth Judicial Circuit. “Requests for access to judicial branch records shall be in writing” and should be directed to:
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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.