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44 verbatim requirements from the procedure documents published under "Judge Lester Bass".
Fourth Judicial Circuit, Nassau County. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from the documents linked under "Judge Lester Bass" on https://www.jud4.org/ex-parte-dates-judge-s-procedures/nassau-judges, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to acollie@coj.net. • The subject line of the email must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 – Doe v. • All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. • Ex parte Communications: • 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. • Unsolicited Communications: • All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. • Prior to a final hearing in an uncontested dissolution of marriage case, one party must provide the following: • All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or opposing party if unrepresented. • The party requesting a hearing on any pending motion shall contact the Judicial Assistant with all other parties on the line or by email at acollie@coj.net. • Any request for a CMC must articulate the reason(s) for the CMC. • The party seeking the default judgment must have filed proof of service or an affidavit of diligent search prior to the hearing. • The opposing side must be noticed for all default final hearings. • Service by Publication: • Parties shall meet and confer prior to the filing of motions. • In the event that a motion is required, the party filing the motions shall indicate that the parties met and conferred, and no resolution was reached or that the other party was unable to be contacted after due diligence. •Motions for Contempt: • All motions seeking to hold an opposing party in contempt of Court shall be held in person. • Pursuant to Rule 12.615(b), the notice must contain the following language: “FAILURE TO APPEAR AT THE HEARING MAY • Rule 12.380, the moving party must fully comply with First Administrative Order 88-2. •Adoption: • Adoption hearings must be coordinated with the Judicial Assistant. • The Court must receive all materials (printed or otherwise) for a hearing no later than three (3) business days before the hearing. • Order of Proceedings: • A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date. • Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by • Notification of cancellation must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with a copy to opposing counsel. • Cancellation of a hearing MUST be confirmed with and by the Judicial • Motions to set for trial and motions to set hearings for more than one hour shall be set with the Court during ex parte hours. • The parties shall complete the form, and submit it as an e-mail attachment to the Judicial Assistant at least 24 hours prior to the ex-parte hearing. • If the case is settled, the parties shall immediately notify the Court, in writing, so that it may be removed from the trial calendar. • Motions for rehearing and/or reconsideration must be filed with the Clerk and a copy e-served to the Judge’s Assistant. • Court no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing. • Technology Needs: • 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. • The title of proposed Orders shall designate the particular motion heard, such as “Order Denying Wife’s Motion to Dismiss” or “Order Granting Husband’s Motion for Contempt,” etc. • If the last page contains only the date line and/or Judge’s signature line, it must have the title of the Order and the case number on it also. • Submission Method: • Unless otherwise provided by the Court, all proposed Orders must be submitted within five (5) business days after any hearing. • Other Procedures Relating to Submission of Orders and Judgments: • Courtesy copies shall be submitted via electronic submission. • If voluminous, parties must place courtesy copies on a thumb drive and deliver it to the Court with permission for the Court to destroy as these copies have been filed with the Clerk. • Deadline for Submissions: • Courtesy copies must be delivered to the Court at least three (3) days prior to the hearing with copies provided to all other parties at the same time. -- 5 of 7 -- • 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 the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances. • Other Procedures Relating to Emergency and Other Urgent Matters: • If seeking an ex parte hearing without notice of hearing, you must state an adequate reason why the other party should not be given notice. • All such motions must be verified/sworn by the movant & signed by counsel, if applicable. • There shall be no ex parte communication outside the motion concerning this request. • Documentary exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of the Court in paper format. • I do not suffer from any physical or mental disabilities to the degree that I am incapable of understanding this agreement; the nature of the proceedings against me; or assisting my lawyer in my behalf. • If the issue of personal property is not settled prior to final hearing, each party shall submit to the Court a list of assets sought by each party stating the specific description of such asset, the nature of the party’s -- 3 of 6 -- 4 interest, the amount of the debt encumbering any asset (i.e., lien balance), and the fair market value or present balance of such asset. • Counsel shall discuss all witnesses and testimony prior to final hearing for agreement on admission without objection of introductory, cumulative, and uncontroverted testimony, which can be read into record at final hearing. • Subscribers will receive an email notification and non-‐subscribers will receive a welcome email upon approval. In forma pauperis, or proof of indigence signed by the court within last 12 months Signed letterhead from a professional you are working with stating scholarship need Government aid statement/award letter (housing, medical, food, utility assistance etc.) *Benefits must be current and court documents must be within the calendar year*
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to acollie@coj.net.
Reviewer note: Page sha256: 32db7da1667990c347de6241f9ad5626a0f1920b56e7a90b475e6276af80798f. 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.