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50 rules for “Motion for Continuance”
Judge Daly (Sumter civil): OnceHub ≤1 hour, Zoom ≤30 minutes, 48-hour Zoom materials, 5-business-day remote requests
Hearings of one hour or less schedule through OnceHub (instructions PDF posted); non-evidentiary hearings ≤30 minutes generally proceed by Zoom under her standing Zoom order (materials 48 hours ahead); general hearing evidence 5 days ahead; trial continuances within 14 days of learning grounds; remote-appearance motions at least 5 business days ahead; DACMS + motion-practice standing order (3/2025) and stipulated-plan approval order (DOCX) posted.
Judge Militello (Sumter county criminal): continuance motion + proposed order 3 business days ahead; in-person criminal
A continuance motion with proposed order should be submitted at least three business days before the proceeding; criminal proceedings are in person (some civil matters may be hybrid).
Judge Youmans (Marion): secured hearing time divided equally, 48-hour notice rule, 7/14-day continuances, 5-business-day exhibits
Marion's Administrative Judge (eff. 6/15/2026) publishes a 16-page practices document (eff. 4/21/2026): hearings cannot exceed secured time (split equally); Zoom typical for non-evidentiary matters ≤1 hour; notice of hearing must be filed within 48 hours of confirmation or the slot is released; continuances 7 days (hearings) / 14 days (trials) ahead; remote-appearance requests 10 days ahead; proposed orders within 10 days after hearing; case law 5 days ahead; electronic-hearing exhibits 5 business days ahead.
Judge Fritton Standing Order (am. June 11, 2024): 10-page memos, 10-day responses, 48-hour case law, criminal Zoom ≤30 min
Applies to all matters assigned to Judge Fritton: email scheduling via sjones@circuit5.org with time-set-aside stated in the notice; motions filed before scheduling; proposed orders digital by email EXCEPT probate through the e-portal; case law <15 pages by email ≥48 hours ahead; interpreters via online form 7 days ahead; meet-and-confer certification in extension/discovery motions; 10-page memo cap; 10-day responses (silence = unopposed); criminal proceedings in person with Zoom only for non-evidentiary pretrial matters ≤30 minutes; criminal continuances e-filed ≥5 days ahead; family cases follow C-2007-22-B and A-2020-1.
Judge Healis (Citrus felony): continuances 3 days ahead, jury instructions Friday 5 p.m., Word-only orders
Written continuance motions ≥3 days before the proceeding; docket add/remove requests within 24 hours are emergencies; plea-and-waiver courtesy copies 3 days before arraignment; motions must appear on the docket before scheduling; jury instructions due by email the Friday before trial at 5:00 p.m.; proposed orders by email in .docx only (no PDFs).
Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez — Division 08 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 08 procedures before Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Corey Amanda Cawthon — Division 61 procedures (South Satellite (61/SC))
Division 61 procedures before Judge Corey Amanda Cawthon (South Satellite (61/SC), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge David A. Haimes — Division 07 procedures (Circuit Civil — Complex)
Division 07 procedures before Judge David A. Haimes (Circuit Civil — Complex, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Deborah Carpenter-Toye — Division MM procedures (County Criminal (Chairperson))
Division MM procedures before Judge Deborah Carpenter-Toye (County Criminal (Chairperson), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Ellen Feld — Division 83 procedures (West Satellite (83/WA))
Division 83 procedures before Judge Ellen Feld (West Satellite (83/WA), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Francis Viamontes — Division FO procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony FO))
Division FO procedures before Judge Francis Viamontes (Circuit Criminal (Felony FO), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Jeremy I. Franker — Division 62 procedures (South Satellite (62/SB))
Division 62 procedures before Judge Jeremy I. Franker (South Satellite (62/SB), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo — Division FB procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FB procedures before Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Martin S. Fein — Division FT procedures (Circuit Criminal (Administrative Judge))
Division FT procedures before Judge Martin S. Fein (Circuit Criminal (Administrative Judge), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Natasha DePrimo — Division 61J procedures (Probate (61J))
Division 61J procedures before Judge Natasha DePrimo (Probate (61J), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Phoebee Francois — Division MD procedures (County Criminal)
Division MD procedures before Judge Phoebee Francois (County Criminal, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Lissette De La Rosa — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade) [2163-83]
Judge Lissette De La Rosa — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade)
Judge Ritamaria Gonzalez Cuervo — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade) [2171-351]
Judge Ritamaria Gonzalez Cuervo — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade)
Judge Natalie Moore — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade) [1136-75]
Judge Natalie Moore — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade)
Judge Gina Beovides — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade) [1100-73]
Judge Gina Beovides — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade)
Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade) [1006-21]
Judge Ariana Fajardo Orshan — Courtroom Procedures & Requirements (11th Circuit, Miami-Dade)
Judge Brett Szematowicz — Practice Preferences (Pinellas County Criminal, Section F)
Practice preferences before Judge Brett Szematowicz (Pinellas County Criminal, Section F, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Elizabeth Zuroweste — Practice Preferences (Pinellas County Criminal, Section ADV/P)
Practice preferences before Judge Elizabeth Zuroweste (Pinellas County Criminal, Section ADV/P, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Kathleen T. Hessinger — Practice Preferences (Pinellas County Criminal, Section ADV/P)
Practice preferences before Judge Kathleen T. Hessinger (Pinellas County Criminal, Section ADV/P, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Robert Dittmer — Practice Preferences (Pinellas County Criminal, Section L)
Practice preferences before Judge Robert Dittmer (Pinellas County Criminal, Section L, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Theodora C Komninos — Practice Preferences (Pinellas County Traffic, Section T)
Practice preferences before Judge Theodora C Komninos (Pinellas County Traffic, Section T, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge John Carassas — Practice Preferences (Pinellas County Civil, Section 42)
Practice preferences before Judge John Carassas (Pinellas County Civil, Section 42, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Julie L. Sercus — Practice Preferences (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section C)
Practice preferences before Judge Julie L. Sercus (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section C, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Pat Siracusa — Practice Preferences (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section T)
Practice preferences before Judge Pat Siracusa (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section T, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Amy M. Williams — Practice Preferences (Pinellas Circuit Civil, Section 11)
Practice preferences before Judge Amy M. Williams (Pinellas Circuit Civil, Section 11, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Christopher LaBruzzo — Practice Preferences (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section I)
Practice preferences before Judge Christopher LaBruzzo (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section I, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Joseph A. Bulone — Practice Preferences (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section D)
Practice preferences before Judge Joseph A. Bulone (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section D, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Philip J. Federico — Practice Preferences (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section M/Q)
Practice preferences before Judge Philip J. Federico (Pinellas Circuit Criminal, Section M/Q, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Anne Wansboro — Practice Preferences (Pasco County Criminal, Section 15/18/19)
Practice preferences before Judge Anne Wansboro (Pasco County Criminal, Section 15/18/19, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Patrick Moore — Practice Preferences (Pasco County Civil, Section S/U/W)
Practice preferences before Judge Patrick Moore (Pasco County Civil, Section S/U/W, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Joshua Riba — Practice Preferences (Pasco Circuit Criminal, Section 4)
Practice preferences before Judge Joshua Riba (Pasco Circuit Criminal, Section 4, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Mary M. Handsel — Practice Preferences (Pasco Circuit Criminal, Section 3)
Practice preferences before Judge Mary M. Handsel (Pasco Circuit Criminal, Section 3, 6th Circuit). Verbatim: scheduling/JAWS, hearing format, materials deadlines, proposed orders.
Judge Gabrielle N. Sanders-Morency — Division 71-H procedures (Osceola County Criminal)
Division 71-H procedures before Judge Gabrielle N. Sanders-Morency (Osceola County Criminal, 9th Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Andrew L. Cameron — Division 83 procedures (Orange County Criminal)
Division 83 procedures before Judge Andrew L. Cameron (Orange County Criminal, 9th Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Sonia Henriques McDowell — Division 12 procedures (Orange Circuit Criminal)
Division 12 procedures before Judge Sonia Henriques McDowell (Orange Circuit Criminal, 9th Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Heather L. Higbee — Division 2 procedures (Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health)
Division 2 procedures before Judge Heather L. Higbee (Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health, 9th Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge John E. Jordan — Division 40 procedures (Orange Circuit Civil)
Division 40 procedures before Judge John E. Jordan (Orange Circuit Civil, 9th Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson — Division 31 procedures (Orange Domestic Relations)
Division 31 procedures before Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson (Orange Domestic Relations, 9th Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Mark S. Blechman — Division 1 procedures (Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health)
Division 1 procedures before Judge Mark S. Blechman (Probate/Guardianship/Mental Health, 9th Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
AM 23-C — Uniform Average Time Standards for hearings
Circuit-civil hearing-availability standards: motion calendars ~2 weeks from request; 15-30 min special sets within 45-60 days; longer special sets scale.
Judge Kenneth L. Gillespie — Division 62J procedures (Probate (Administrative Judge))
Division 62J procedures before Judge Kenneth L. Gillespie (Probate (Administrative Judge), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Kevin P. Tynan — Division 36 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 36 procedures before Judge Kevin P. Tynan (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Marlon J. Weiss — Division 41 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 41 procedures before Judge Marlon J. Weiss (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Barbara R. Duffy — Division FD procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FD procedures before Judge Barbara R. Duffy (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Ernest A. Kollra, Jr. — Division FF procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FF procedures before Judge Ernest A. Kollra, Jr. (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.