Judge Nutt wants proposed jury instructions at least one business day before trial; morning calendar runs Monday–Thursday 8:30 a.m. for matters of 10 minutes or less, motion filed first.
Florida > Fifteenth Judicial Circuit > Palm Beach County > Criminal Division W (Judge James Nutt)
"At least one business day prior to trial, please submit proposed jury instructions." / "Morning Calendar is held Monday thru Thursday at 8:30 a.m. for matters taking 10 minutes or less." / "Please file your Motion first."
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10 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Margaret R. Taylor's published division procedures.
Judge Taylor (under the shared County Criminal Standing Pretrial Order): continuance motions for in-custody defendants must be filed at least 48 hours before the court date to cancel jail transport, and all pleas are in person absent a pre-approved plea in absentia.
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