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40 verbatim requirements from the procedure documents published under "CV-F Judge James H. Daniel".
Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from the documents linked under "CV-F Judge James H. Daniel" on https://www.jud4.org/ex-parte-dates-judge-s-procedures/duval-judges, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to jprather@coj.net. • The subject line must contain the case number, style (case name), and relevant matter. • 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 email 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 Judicial Assistant again. • Do NOT assume the hearing is removed by filing a notice of cancelation, notice of dismissal, etc. • Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of the Court 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 trial. • Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: “Petitioner/Plaintiff 1” or “Respondent/Defendant • All exhibits must be received in chambers three (3) days before the evidentiary proceeding. -- 4 of 8 -- • Counsel must submit a request for remote appearance to the Court no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing. • If permission is granted to appear remotely for an evidentiary hearing, the parties appearing remotely must provide the court with their evidentiary exhibits no later than two businesses days before the hearing. • Remote Appearance Not Permitted: • 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. -- 5 of 8 -- • F Trial Set Memorandum no later than 14 days prior to the date of the CMC. • The parties shall complete all information on the form, including the desired mediator and trial date, and submit it as an e-mail attachment to the judge’s Judicial Assistant. • Disagreements on mediator, trial date, or deadlines: • A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled trial date. • Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and • 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. • 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. • Please do not submit a proposed order with “proposed” in the caption. • 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. • 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 • Even if the issue is resolved the attorneys/parties are required to come in-person before the Judge to explain the reason(s) for the filed motion and the necessity of it to be placed on the Judge’s calendar. • 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 hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or pro se parties utilizing E-Portal unless an ex-parte communication is authorized by law. • 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 consent Orders shall include the word “Consent” or “Agreed” in the caption of the proposed Order. • Deadline for Submissions: • 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. • All parties shall make themselves available for an emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances. • Motions to Cancel Sales:
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to jprather@coj.net.
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.