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FloridaFifth Judicial CircuitCitrus CountyJudge Carol Falvey

Judge Falvey (Citrus): General Procedures — OnceHub scheduling, 45-day motions in limine, foreclosure deadlines

High confidence· verified July 19, 2026Judge PreferencesGeneral Procedures for Judge Carol A. Falvey (2026) + official profile

Summary

Hearings ≤1 hour through OnceHub with three proposed dates; motion must be filed first; Zoom link goes in the notice; no cross-noticing without chambers authorization; foreclosure judgments + original note/mortgage 15 business days ahead; case law ≤5 pages by email; MIL due 45 days before trial with 5-business-day responses — untimely or unconferred MILs deemed abandoned.

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Any and all Motions in Limine from any party must be filed no later than forty-five (45) days before trial unless extended by this Court.
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Healthy · checked July 21, 2026
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July 19, 2026fable5-livefetch-2026-07-20

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