2 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Barbara Kissner-Kwatkosky — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25.
Fifth Judicial Circuit (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.circuit5.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/05/judge-kissner-requesting-a-hearing.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • If your client is incarcerated, you must include whether you want the Defendant • Once date/time is confirmed by our office, party requesting hearing shall file Notice of Hearing. -- 1 of 1 --
If your client is incarcerated, you must include whether you want the Defendant
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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.