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6 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Edward C. Spaight — 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/2026/06/standing-order-for-injunction-cases-judge-spaight-2.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • This standing order shall apply to all injunction cases (domestic violence, stalking, and repeat/dating/sexual violence) assigned to Judge Edward C. • Ex parte relief (having only one side of the story) is “antithetical to precious due process rights” and must be entered with care. • If you would like to make additional allegations that occurred between the time of filing and the hearing, you must submit a supplemental petition and have a copy served on the respondent. • If you would like a child to testify “in camera” (privately with the judge) you must file a motion, provide a copy to the judicial assistant, and request hearing time. • Photos, text messages, or other evidence must be printed in a format that you can hand them to the judge. • Photos or videos must be downloaded onto a USB drive for submission into evidence.
This standing order shall apply to all injunction cases (domestic violence, stalking, and repeat/dating/sexual violence) assigned to Judge Edward C.
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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.