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41 verbatim requirements from the procedure documents published under "CV-D Judge Virginia B. Norton".
Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from the documents linked under "CV-D Judge Virginia B. Norton" on https://www.jud4.org/ex-parte-dates-judge-s-procedures/duval-judges, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • If materials for the hearing are collectively over 20 pages, please have a binder delivered to the courthouse no later than two (2) weeks prior to the hearing. -- 1 of 5 -- 2 • Moving/Requesting party must: a Complete Trial Set Memorandum form located in hearing room and on the Court’s Website. • Should a telephonic appearance be requested by an out- of-town attorney, the JA must be notified in advance of the hearing. • Additionally, the attorney appearing by telephone is required to provide a courtesy copy of the • Only one line may be transferred into the Hearing Room, so multiple attorneys appearing by phone must arrange one conference call to include all others participating. • However, any large documents (more than 30 pages, including attachments) must NOT be emailed. • DO NOT assume the hearing is automatically removed from the Court’s calendar. • If you do not receive a telephone call or email confirming the cancellation, please try contacting the Judicial Assistant again. • Cancellation of a hearing MUST be confirmed with and by the J.A. • Counsel shall only send memoranda to the Judge which has been served on opposing counsel. • If there is an unrepresented party involved in the case not using e-Portal, the proposed Order must be submitted to the • Further, the party presenting the proposed Order, shall be responsible for providing addressed, stamped envelopes for parties not using the e-Portal; • The proposed Order service list must contain E- filing addresses for opposing counsel/unrepresented party. • If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, -- 3 of 5 -- 4 counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver to the Court an addressed, stamped envelope. • HEARING, whether submitted to the Court in writing or via email as contemplated supra, MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER INDICATING: • All counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the cover letter, including any proposed Order, at the same time provided to the Court. • If counsel does not have an email address for an unrepresented party, counsel must mail or hand deliver the proposed Order and letter to the Court consistent with the instructions above. • Court with a cover letter, 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 letter must state that opposing counsel/unrepresented party has been provided with the same materials being provided to the Court and whether opposing counsel/unrepresented party agrees with the language of the proposed Order. • The service list on the Order must contain e-filing addresses for opposing counsel/unrepresented parties. • If counsel does not have an email address for an unrepresented party, counsel must mail or hand-deliver the proposed • If an unrepresented party does not receive efilings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver to the Court an addressed, stamped envelope for that party. -- 4 of 5 -- 5 • All consent Orders shall include the word “Consent” or “Agreed” in the caption of the proposed Order. • Only one line may be transferred into the Hearing Room, so multiple attorneys appearing by phone must arrange one conference call to include all others. • An Order for Non-Jury Trial must be submitted to the Court after scheduling the non-jury trial. • 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 • 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 cancellation, 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. • 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 matters must be properly coordinated and noticed for hearing.
If materials for the hearing are collectively over 20 pages, please have a binder delivered to the courthouse no later than two (2) weeks prior to the hearing. -- 1 of 5 -- 2
Reviewer note: Page sha256: a8e70ab94dc6af2d448a0aced7dd9edd3f06b98067c2c2d2a2cad89942b6704f. Requirements taken from the judge's own procedure documents' text layers.
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.