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2 verbatim requirements from the procedure documents published under "Judge W. Collins Cooper - JVC & JVD".
Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval County. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from the documents linked under "Judge W. Collins Cooper - JVC & JVD" on https://www.jud4.org/ex-parte-dates-judge-s-procedures/duval-judges, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Judge Cooper (Courtroom 202) Courtroom Conduct and Dress Code • All cell phones must be completely turned off (unless approved) • No talking while court is in session • No food, drinks or chewing gum (water is permitted) • No sunglasses on top of head • Must sit up straight • No sleeping • No reading of books, papers or iPad in courtroom except pertaining to case • No shorts (Unless school uniform or program) • No tank tops / spaghetti straps -- 1 of 2 -- • No flip flops or slides • No mid-driff showing shirts / tops • No hats, bonnets or do-rags • No political, memorial, R.I.P, profane or drug related t-shirts (memorial shirts approved by Judge) • No one piece full bodysuits or pajamas • No sweatpants • All pants must be worn on the waist (not sagging) and all shirts must be tucked in.
Judge Cooper (Courtroom 202) Courtroom Conduct and Dress Code • All cell phones must be completely turned off (unless approved) • No talking while court is in session • No food, drinks or chewing gum (water is permitted) • No sunglasses on top of head • Must sit up straight • No sleeping • No reading of books, papers or iPad in courtroom except pertaining to case • No shorts (Unless school uniform or program) • No tank tops / spaghetti straps -- 1 of 2 -- • No flip flops or slides • No mid-driff showing shirts / tops • No hats, bonnets or do-rags • No political, memorial, R.I.P, profane or drug related t-shirts (memorial shirts approved by Judge) • No one piece full bodysuits or pajamas • No sweatpants
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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.