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Shari Africk-Olefson · Circuit 17 · Broward

Scarce availability of hearing slots is a challenge for all of us. Significant causes include Counsel setting a hearing without first properly attempting to resolve the matter, and last minute cancellations. In one 2022 study, over forty percent (40%) of hearings revealed to be cancelled. As a courtesy to other Counsel and litigants, before setting a hearing, the Motion must properly be filed, the parties must have meaningfully conferred to resolve it as required by Local Rule 10(A), and cancellations must comply with the procedures reflected herein. As a courtesy to the Court and others, parties who intend to cancel a hearing are requested to do so as soon as possible but in no event later than 9:00am EST the business day before the hearing. You must email the Division if you cancel a hearing; we do not receive Notices of Cancellation that you may file. Failure to appear without properly noticing cancellation may result in your Motion being deemed abandoned. Repeat violations may be sanctioned. Courtesy Copies and Exhibits For all Trials and for SS hearings involving lengthy documentation, the Court requires an organized binder, with indexed courtesy copies not later than 9:00am EST the prior business day for a hearing and three (3) business days prior to a Trial. Courtesy copies are to be hand delivered with a cover letter. All opposing Counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied. Exhibits for evidentiary hearings or Trials that are agreed to by both sides should be marked as “Agreed.” Exhibits that are opposed should clearly be marked as such. Exhibit labels may be obtained at the 4th floor, Clerk’s Civil Division for all evidentiary hearings or Trials. All Exhibits that the parties plan to utilize shall be uploaded in the Supporting Documents section of the online filing system and available in CMS for the Court by 9:00am EST the business day before your hearing or Trial, or by such other date as may be established by the UTO, PTO or other Order of the Court. Exhibits should be labeled for identification purposes utilizing the title of the party, in alphabetical Order, and a brief description of the Exhibit; for example “Plaintiff’s Exhibit A – Photo of Car.” If you want exhibits to be entered into evidence, the In-Court Clerk will need to have her own set of physical hard copies in advance. Please contact the Evidence Room at least three (3) business days in advance of the date needed in order to retrieve Exhibits from evidence. First, contact: Evidence Manager at 954-831-5505. If unavailable, then contact the main number for the Evidence Room at 954-831-5539. Counsel(s) and pro se litigants shall make every effort possible to file a Joint Index with Exhibits. See Administrative Order, 2020-42-GEN. Case Management Conference (CMC) Monday through Thursday @ 8:45am to 9:30am EST held via Zoom. If your pleadings are closed, please email the Division the month and number of days the parties want Trial by 9:00am EST the business day before your CMC and, in most instances, we can cancel your CMC. If you do not believe your CMC is needed, simply email us before 9:00am the business day before your CMC and the Judge will make a determination. CMC’s may not be canceled or reset without advance Court approval. Appearance is mandatory. On failure to appear for a CMC, the Court may dismiss the action, strike the pleadings, limit proof or witness, or take any other appropriate action. Counsels and pro se litigants are expected to inform the Court at CMC about any and all barriers to timely Trial, pleadings closing or reclosing, and anticipated timeframes including pending Motions. Each pre-judgment case must either have a CMC set or closed pleadings; It is the Plaintiff’s responsibility to insure the pleadings in its case are closed (

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Shari Africk-Olefson · Circuit 17 · Broward

See Administrative Order 2014-32 CIU; AO 2021-50-CIV; please follow this link and read it in its entirety before filing an emergency Motion. https://www.17th.flcourts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/ 2014-32-civ_amended.pdf After reading Administrative Order 2014-32 CIV; AO 2021-31 CIV, if you determine the emergency is “a matter that will result in irreparable harm, death, or result in a manifest injury if immediate relief is not afforded” you must fill out Form A, and follow the steps. In accord with the Administrative Order, non-compliance may be sanctioned. Please email the Division immediately about your Emergency Motion once it has been e-filed. Be sure to put *EMERGENCY* in the subject line. For any e-filed TRUE EMERGENCY, a courtesy copy of the Motion for Emergency Hearing shall be submitted to the Court for review. In the event that the Court is not in session, such requests should be submitted by Counsel to Court Administration (20th Floor). The Motion should indicate how much hearing time will be needed and include any supporting information which will help the Judge determine if the matter is an emergency. A proposed Order must be supplied. After the Judge has reviewed the Motion, she will give instructions to the JA about setting the Motion for hearing. The JA will then contact you with regard to the Judge’s determination. Trials Pre-Trial Order (PTO) Approximately one (1) month before your Calendar Call, the Court will enter a PTO. The PTO reflects all requirements for your Joint Pretrial Stipulations which both the UTO and PTO require to be fully finalized and filed by ten (10) days before Calendar Call. PTO requirements are strictly enforced. Please see the sample PTO provided for you here as a courtesy – Appendix 1. Parties are expected to be fully compliant with the UTO and PTO by the time they appear for Calendar Call. Pre-Trial Conference (PTC) Held via Zoom or In-Person during CMC, UMC or SS If, after meaningfully conferring as per Local Rule 10(A), the parties in your case cannot fully agree on all components of your Joint Pre-Trial Stipulations and resolve all exhibit, witness and deposition designation objections (and witnesses appearing via video), all disputed Jury Instruction and Verdict Form language and all pending Motions (collectively, Compliance), or if the case appears to be non-compliant with UTO or PTO, the parties must set, or the Court may sua sponte set, a PTC to occur prior to Calendar Call. Compliance requirements that cannot be resolved via conferral, may be addressed on UMC, in chambers, or by Special Magistrate as desired by the parties. If, after appearing at Calendar Call, the case still reveals to be non-compliant, the Court may set a PTC post Calendar Call. PTC’s may be required to be in person and, particularly if sanctions are a possibility, client attendance may be required. Calendar Call (CC) Monthly held via Zoom at 10:00am EST; See CC and Trial Schedule attached. Attendance at CC is mandatory. The Court invests significant time preparing for CC beginning in advance with the entry of PTOs. You must be in full compliance with the UTO and PTO by CC. Oftentimes, cases with upcoming Trials are prioritized for various purposes, including allocating scarce hearing times. For these reasons, and as required by the UTO, all Motions to Continue and Notices of Conflict or Unavailability must be filed and heard before CC. The Court will not entertain any requests to continue, conflicts, or unavailability at CC; CC is only for purposes of verifying your preference for Trial week 1, 2, or 3, which we will try to accommodate as a courtesy. If you have not already filed a Notice of Conflict or Unavailability or been granted a Motion to Continue by the time you appear for CC, you are presumed to b

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John B. Bowman · Circuit 17 · Broward

Page 5 Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings Page 6 Pretrial Procedures and Conferences Page 7 Setting Case for Trial Page 7 Division Forms Page 8 Other Division Procedures Page 8 - Requests for Substitution of Counsel - Motions for Continuance - Motion to Compel Depositions ______-Motions for Reconsideration _________- Case Management conferences PROCEDURE A: COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE Email communication is limited. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE, PLEADINGS, PROPOSED ORDERS or SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, THEY WILL NOT BE READ OR RECEIVED. If you have any questions only (other than procedural questions), please email us at div02@17th.flcourts.org or agranata@17th.flcourts.org and remember to also copy the opposing party. (If your email omits opposing side, you will not receive a response).This will help ensure a prompt response. Before sending your email, make sure to obtain the other party's email address as required by Florida law, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Florida Rules for Judicial Administration. It is important to note that court personnel are not allowed to relay ex-parte information to the Court. You may reach Judge Bowman’s Judicial Assistant at (954) 831-6362. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE, PLEADINGS, PROPOSED ORDERS or SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, THEY WILL NOT BE READ OR RECEIVED. ALL HEARINGS and TRIALS MUST BE COORDINATED BY THE PARTIES, OR WILL BE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE - NO EXCEPTIONS. IF PARTIES CANNOT AGREE TO COORDINATE - THE COURT WILL INTERVENE. CONTACT OUR OFFICE with the opposing side @ 954-831-6362 should you need ASSISTANCE. ALL of our dates are available via CMS. We have no wait list. For sooner dates, YOU have to check CMS frequently for cancellations. COURT ORDERED HEARINGS ARE JUST THAT - COURT ORDERED. WE DO NOT CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING: RECEIPT OF ANY MATERIALS SENT TO OUR OFFICE, HEARINGS, PENDING ORDERS AND PROCEDURES. The Court requires all parties to behave in an ethical, courteous, cooperative and professional manner at all times. The Court further requires full compliance with Administrative Order I-94-O-1 along with all applicable Administrative Orders, Local Rules, etc. All 2027 Trial Orders - trial periods are subject to change at any time - please monitor your emails for effective communication regarding the same. APPELLATE PROCEDURES: Judge Bowman serves as Chair of the Appellate Division. There are no hearings for appellate matters unless ordered by the Court. All motions are decided on the papers. Matters to be brought before the Court’s attention must be filed with the clerk by appropriate motion and providing electronic courtesy copies by email to appeals@17th.flcourts.org. DO NOT call or email judges, judicial assistants or staff counsel to request a status report regarding a pending appellate proceeding. PROCEDURE B: HEARING PROCEDURES HOW DO I GET A HEARING? STEP 1: FILE YOUR MOTION WITH THE CLERK. Judge Bowman will not permit any motion to be set for hearing without it first being filed with the clerk. STEP 2: CONSULT WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL. IT IS MANDATORY that all parties consult regarding availability of each attorney. Users may log on at the same time to see the Court’s schedule of available times when selecting the date and time for a hearing. NON-RESPONSIVE ATTORNEYS: If you have tried in good faith to coordinate a hearing, and have not received a response from opposing counsel within two full business days of your contact, you may contact the JA to assist in the setting of the hearing. Parties using self-scheduling MUST certify they consulted with all other parties in obtaining the hearing time in the notice of hearing. STEP 3: PROCEED WITH ON-LINE SCHEDULING. To Register: ON-LINE SCHEDULING please log on to: www.17th.flcourts.org All

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Tanya Davis Wilson · Circuit 9 · Orange

Page 1 of 11 GUIDELINES & PROCEDURES Judge Tanya Davis Wilson Ninth Judicial Circuit – Orange County Circuit Civil Division 34 Judicial Assistant: Tammy Edwards Phone: (407) 836-0568 Email: 34orange@ninthcircuit.org Address: 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, Florida 32801 Chambers: 1735, 17th Floor Hearing Room: 17B Courtroom: 18-B In Order to assist counsel, the litigants and the Court, the following Guidelines and Procedures are hereby adopted for Circuit Civil Division 34 in Orange County, Florida when practicing before Judge Tanya Davis Wilson. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE • Method of Communication: ALL communications to the judicial office MUST be submitted by e-mail to 34orange@ninthcircuit.org. Division 34 emails sent to the Judicial Assistant’s personal email will go unanswered and will be deleted. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested.) • Ex parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. • Unsolicited Communications: Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. • E-Filing Portal Contact Information: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e- mail account registered for electronic service. -- 1 of 11 -- Page 2 of 11 HOW TO SCHEDULE A HEARING 1. Complete the mandatory meet and confer process outlined in the Ninth Judicial Circuit Administrative Order No. 2012-03-01. Counsel with full authority to resolve the matter shall confer before scheduling the hearing on the motion to attempt to resolve or otherwise narrow the issues raised in the motion, and include a Certificate of Compliance in the Notice of Hearing filed with the Court. Review Exhibit A in the Administrative Order. Any failure to comply with the “meet and confer” requirement will result in either the Court cancelling the scheduled hearing, or the Judicial Assistant not providing hearing time to the parties. 2. Determine which type of hearing you need. There are 3 types of hearings available: A. Ex Parte: defined as a purely uncontested matter and/or non- evidentiary matters which are very brief (5 minutes) B. Short Matters: defined as a contested matter that requires less than 10 minutes of the Court’s time and is non-evidentiary C. Contested Hearings 3. For Ex parte and Short Matters Hearings These hearings are held Monday through Thursday at 8:45 a.m. Agreed upon and uncontested matters will be handled first, followed by short contested matters. If no matters remain pending at 9:00 a.m., ex parte/short matters will close. Types of motions suitable for hearing at short matters are simple motions to dismiss, to strike affirmative defenses, for more definite statement, to amend pleadings, short discovery motions, protective orders, objections to CMEs, Motion for Summary Judgment after Default, Motions f [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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John B. Bowman · Circuit 17 · Broward

John B. Bowman Circuit Court Judge Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida Div02@17th.flcourts.org UPDATED: 04/26 Broward County Courthouse 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 15-135/Courtroom 15-165 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 954-831-6362 CIVIL DIVISION (02) PROCEDURES (Revised April, 2026) Chambers 15135 Courtroom 15165 WELCOME TO BROWARD CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION 02. WE ARE COMMITTED TO WORKING WITH YOU AND ASSISTING YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS YOU MAY HAVE. Table of Contents (Procedures) Communications with the Judicial Office Page 2 Hearing Procedures Page 3 Remote Appearance Page 4 Submission of Orders and Judgments Page 5 Courtesy Copies Page 5 Emergency and Other Urgent Matters Page 5 Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings Page 6 Pretrial Procedures and Conferences Page 7 Setting Case for Trial Page 7 Division Forms Page 8 Other Division Procedures Page 8 - Requests for Substitution of Counsel - Motions for Continuance - Motion to Compel Depositions ______-Motions for Reconsideration _________- Case Management conferences PROCEDURE A: COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE Email communication is limited. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE, PLEADINGS, PROPOSED ORDERS or SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, THEY WILL NOT BE READ OR RECEIVED. If you have any questions only (other than procedural questions), please email us at div02@17th.flcourts.org or agranata@17th.flcourts.org and remember to also copy the opposing party. (If your email omits opposing side, you will not receive a response).This will help ensure a prompt response. Before sending your email, make sure to obtain the other party's email address as required by Florida law, the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, and the Florida Rules for Judicial Administration. It is important to note that court personnel are not allowed to relay ex-parte information to the Court. You may reach Judge Bowman’s Judicial Assistant at (954) 831-6362. PLEASE DO NOT EMAIL CORRESPONDENCE, PLEADINGS, PROPOSED ORDERS or SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, THEY WILL NOT BE READ OR RECEIVED. ALL HEARINGS and TRIALS MUST BE COORDINATED BY THE PARTIES, OR WILL BE SUBJECT TO CANCELLATION WITHOUT NOTICE - NO EXCEPTIONS. IF PARTIES CANNOT AGREE TO COORDINATE - THE COURT WILL INTERVENE. CONTACT OUR OFFICE with the opposing side @ 954-831-6362 should you need ASSISTANCE. ALL of our dates are available via CMS. We have no wait list. For sooner dates, YOU have to check CMS frequently for cancellations. COURT ORDERED HEARINGS ARE JUST THAT - COURT ORDERED. WE DO NOT CONFIRM THE FOLLOWING: RECEIPT OF ANY MATERIALS SENT TO OUR OFFICE, HEARINGS, PENDING ORDERS AND PROCEDURES. The Court requires all parties to behave in an ethical, courteous, cooperative and professional manner at all times. The Court further requires full compliance with Administrative Order I-94-O-1 along with all applicable Administrative Orders, Local Rules, etc. All 2027 Trial Orders - trial periods are subject to change at any time - please monitor your emails for effective communication regarding the same. APPELLATE PROCEDURES: Judge Bowman serves as Chair of the Appellate Division. There are no hearings for appellate matters unless ordered by the Court. All motions are decided on the papers. Matters to be brought before the Court’s attention must be filed with the clerk by appropriate motion and providing electronic courtesy copies by email to appeals@17th.flcourts.org. DO NOT call or email judges, judicial assistants or staff counsel to request a status report regarding a pending appellate proceeding. PROCEDURE B: HEARING PROCEDURES HOW DO I GET A HEARING? STEP 1: FILE YOUR MOTION WITH THE CLERK. Judge Bowman will not permit any motion to be set for hearing without it first being filed with the clerk. STEP 2: CONSULT WITH OPPOSING COUNSEL. IT IS MANDATORY that all parties cons

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N. Hunter Davis · Circuit 17 · Broward

N. HUNTER DAVIS CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE SEVENTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT STATE OF FLORIDA BROWARD COUNTY COURTHOUSE 201 SOUTHEAST SIXTH STREET CHAMBERS No.WW-16-127 FORT LAUDERDALE, FLORIDA 33301 GIGI JIMÉNEZ JUDICIAL ASSISTANT (954) 831-7763 div14@17th.flcourts.org DIVISION PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL DIVISION 14 Revised April 7, 2025 I. Locations and Hybrid Proceedings a. Physical Locations b. Virtual Locations for Zoom Videoconferencing c. Can I appear by Zoom? 1. YES (with exceptions) 2. NO (with exceptions) 3. Instructions for Non-Participating Observers on Zoom 4. Notice that all Participants May be Audio and Video Recorded II. Communications with the Court and Court Personnel III. Weekly Dockets and Hearing Types IV. Uniform Motion Calendar (“UMC”) a. General Provisions b. Scheduling c. Cancellations V. Case Management Conferences (“CMC”) a. General Provisions b. Scheduling Trial c. Cancellation when all Parties Agree to Trial Setting d. Mandatory Appearance VI. Special-Set Hearings VII. Calendar Call & Trial a. Scheduling - In the Normal Course b. Scheduling - Special Settings c. Conduct of Calendar Call d. Presumption of Readiness e. Motions in Limine, Notices of Intent, and Stipulations f. Conduct of Trial 1. Use of Exhibits 2. Proposed Jury Instructions VIII. Emergencies IX. Motions Practice a. General Provisions b. Motions to Compel c. Motions to Withdraw d. Motions for Rehearing or Reconsideration e. Motions to Disqualify the Court f. Motions for Summary Judgment g. Motions to Close File and Final Order of Dismissal for Settled Cases X. Proposed Orders a. General Provisions b. Competing Orders Not Accepted c. Do Not Submit Orders in Advance of Hearings XI. Cancellations XII. Interpreters APPENDIX - A - CALENDAR CALL DATES AND TRIAL PERIODS I. LOCATIONS AND HYBRID PROCEEDINGS a. Physical Locations. The drop-off mailbox for Judge Davis’ chambers, No. WW-16-127, is located in the hallway near the elevator bank on the 16th floor of the West Wing. Division 14 hearings are held in Courtroom No. WW-16-155, located on the sixteenth floor of the West Wing of the Broward County Central Courthouse, 201 Southeast Sixth Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301. b. Virtual Locations (Zoom videoconferencing). For remote appearances, via the Division FB Zoom Meeting ID 277-567-705, Courtroom 16-155 is equipped with a camera system and other technology to allow viewing of each court session. Our direct zoom link is below: https://17thflcourts.zoom.us/j/277567705 Attorneys must join the online meeting under a user-name which indicates their status, such as “Attorney John Smith,” “Jane Baker, Counsel for Mary Jones,” “Robert Miller, Esquire,” or a name indicating a title such as APD, ARCC, ASA, ASP, AAG or similar title. Any person attempting to join the zoom meeting under a blank or non-descript user-name such as “iPhone4” or “zoomuser1” or anyone using an inappropriate, nonsensical or false name WILL NOT BE ADMITTED. See also instructions for Non-Participating Observers Paragraph I.(c)2. below. c. Can I appear by Zoom? 1. YES (unless specifically directed to appear in person by the Court) The following matters may generally be heard remotely, unless the Court has made physical appearance mandatory for cause: UMC hearings, CMC hearings, Calendar Call hearings, as well as most, but not necessarily all, other brief, non-evidentiary matters are appropriate for remote appearances by Counsel. However, please note: as a matter of fairness, priority will generally be given to parties appearing in-person; the Court will begin calling Counsel appearing online only after all in-person matters have been addressed. 2. NO (unless specifically authorized by the Court) The following matters generally must be heard in-person, with Counsel and the Defendant physically

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Fabienne E. Fahnestock · Circuit 17 · Broward

FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida Katarzyna Zielinski, Judicial Assistant Broward County Courthouse Chamber WW-14125 Courtroom WW-14175 201 S.E. 6th Street #159 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301-3303 (954) 831-7336 div18@17th.flcourts.org JUDGE FABIENNE E. FAHNESTOCK’S PROCEDURES FOR CIVIL DIVISION 18 (Revised as of March 23, 2026) **Please watch the 17th Judicial Circuit’s presentation regarding the recent amendments to the Rules of Civil Procedure and new Case Management Orders HERE Communications Please use the following methods to communicate with Division 18: Email: Div18@17th.flcourts.org Hand Deliveries: WW14125 Mailing Address: Broward County Courthouse, Chambers WW14125 201 S.E. 6th Street Fort Lauderdale FL, 33301 Zoom information: https://17thflcourts.zoom.us/j/598494885 Meeting ID: 598 494 885 All participants must identify themselves by first and last name, and their video must be turned on during the hearing. Any participants joining Zoom via phone numbers must mute or unmute themselves by press *6 on their phone. Hearing Procedures All hearings are to be set online using the 17th Circuit’s Case Management System (CMS). Unless otherwise ordered, uniform motion calendar hearings (“UMC”) set on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, and all case management conferences (“CMC”) will be by video conference (Zoom). Zoom sign-on instructions are attached as Exhibit A. Please include the Zoom instructions in your Notice of Hearing. If your hearing is by Zoom, do not designate the courthouse address as the hearing location. All UMC hearings set on a Thursday shall be in person only. Thursday in person UMC hearings may NOT be unilaterally set. If an interested party is not available to attend the hearing in person, the motion shall be reset for a zoom hearing on a Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday. All trials and special set hearings shall be in person. Special set hearings may only be cancelled with the permission of the presiding judge. The Court no longer accepts hard copies of motions and related papers UNLESS your hearing materials collectively exceed fifty (50) pages. All motions and related papers must be uploaded as Supporting Documents or delivered to chambers at least five (5) business days before the scheduled hearing. Instructions for uploading Supporting Documents are attached as Exhibit B. Instructions for hyperlinking case law are attached as Exhibit C. At a minimum, please “bookmark” your submissions. Uniform Motion Calendar begins at 8:30 am. Cases will be called on a first come, first served basis. Please mute your microphone and turn on your video upon entry to the hearing. Unmute your microphone and turn on your video to speak. Your video must be turned on during your hearing. The microphone and video control settings are in the lower left corner of your screen. Please do not email courtesy copies of motions, pleadings or case law unless instructed to do so by the Court. Motions - Page and Other Limitations Motion - Generally Hearings Scheduling a Case for Trial Trial Evidence Electronic Agreed Orders and Judgements Exhibit A -Zoom Sign on Instructions Exhibit B - Uploading Supporting Documents via CMS Exhibit C - Hyperlinking Case Law & Supporting Documents Exhibit D - Electronic Calendar Call Form 1. Motions - Page and Other Limitations. [Back] (a) In a motion or other application for an order, the movant shall include a concise statement of the relief requested, a statement of the basis for the request and citation to legal authority in support of the request. Motions set on motion calendar shall not exceed five (5) pages and motions scheduled for special set hearing shall not exceed ten (10) pages. All motions and responses shall be double-spaced with margins not less than o

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Michele Towbin Singer · Circuit 17 · Broward

F Michele Towbin-Singer Circuit Court Judge Circuit Civil Division Seventeenth Judicial Circuit Court of Florida Broward County Courthouse 201 S.E. 6th Street #214 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 831-7825 Judge Michele Towbin Singer CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE Judicial Assistant: Amanda Abrams Chambers: WW15125 // Courtroom: WW15170 Division (21) E-mail: div21@17th.flcourts.org or aabrams@17th.flcourts.org CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION (21) PROCEDURES REVISED DECEMBER 2025 PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE PROCEDURES BEFORE CONTACTING CHAMBERS ALL HEARINGS including Uniform Motion Calendar, Case Management, Lack of Prosecution, and Special Set Hearings and Calendar Call will be held through ZOOM Video Conference, unless the parties email the JA to advise that the parties want to appear in person. The parties MUST email the JA at least 24 hours (not including weekends and court holidays) prior to the hearing to advise they would like to appear in person or as a hybrid (both in person & zoom). ____________________________________________________________ COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE The Court or JA cannot accept ex-parte communications or provide you with legal advice. An ex-parte communication occurs when a party to a case, or someone involved with a party, talks or writes to or otherwise communicates directly with the judge about the issues in the case without the other parties' knowledge. You must include all parties involved when communicating with the Court. If you need the contact information, please refer to www.BrowardClerk.org for specific case information. Table of Contents: 1. Clerk of Court 32. Settled/Stipulation of Dismissal 2. CMS 33. Notice of Cancellations (UMC/Special Set Hearings) 3. E-Filing Portal 34. Supporting Documents 4. Supporting Documents 35. Hearing Materials 5. Uniform Motion Calendar 36. Special Set Hearings 6. Self-Represented (Pro Se) Parties 37. Motion for Summary Judgment 7. Pro Se Registration Form 38. Scheduling Order Attorney Fees & Costs 8. Online Scheduling 39. Motions for Rehearing/Reconsideration 9. Unilaterally Set Online Hearings 40. Ex-Parte Communications 10. Limits on the Number of Cases 41. Ex-Parte Motions 11. Add on to an Existing Hearing 42. Petition for Approval of Minor Settlement 12. Uniform Case Management 43. Writ of Bodily Attachment 13. Emergency Motions 44. Motions to Withdraw 14. Zoom Information 45. Motions for Continuances 15. As to the Use of Technology 46. Motions for Default Final Judgment 16. Calendar Calls 47. Evidentiary Hearings 17. Jury Trials/Backup Trials 48. Notice of Hearing 18. Backup Trials 49. Orders 19. Court Reporters 50. Consolidation Orders 20. Motions in Limine 51. Transfer Order 21. Expert Challenges (Daubert) 52. Confidential Paperwork for the Judge to Review 22. Using Zoom in Trial 53. In Camera Inspection of Supporting Documents 23. Exhibits for Non-Jury Trials/Evidentiary Hearings 54. Confidential Pleadings 24. Notice for Trial 55. Removal of Servicing Parties from State Portal 25. Electronic Equipment in the Courtroom 56. Appellate Division 26. How to upload a Video to CMS 57. Communications with Chambers 27. Trial Evidence 58. Lack of Prosecution 28. Trial Order Errors 59. Case Management Conferences 29. Case is Rolled Over or Reset 60. Setting of Case Management by Parties 30. Case is Taken off the Trial Docket 61. Trial Docket Schedule 2025 - 2027 31. Pre- trial Stipulation Issues 1. CLERK OF COURT: For questions regarding any civil matters, please send an email to circuitcivileclerk@browardclerk.org. Any questions will be answered through that email address. ______________________________________________________________________ 2. CMS: If you encounter technical difficulties submitting an order or uploading documents to CMS, or any other problem please send

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Evan Frayman · Circuit 6 · Pinellas

Page 1 of 14 Judicial Procedures and Instructions (last modified 8/19/2025) Evan G. Frayman, Circuit Judge Kristen Nagle, Judicial Assistant Contact Information Address: Pinellas County Courthouse 315 Court Street, Room 413 Clearwater, FL 33756 Telephone: 727-464-3636 E-mail: section15@jud6.org Table of Contents A. Communications with the Judicial Office.........................................................1 B. Scheduling Procedures......................................................................................3 C. Remote Appearance ..........................................................................................6 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments...............................................................7 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents.......................................9 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ............................................................10 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings..............................................................10 H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences ..............................................................11 I. Setting Case for Trial ......................................................................................13 J. Forms ..............................................................................................................13 K. Other Division Procedures ..............................................................................13 A. Communications with the Judicial Office • Method of Communication:  Division E-mail The preferred method of communication to the judicial office is by e- -- 1 of 14 -- Page 2 of 14 mail to section15@jud6.org, the dedicated division e-mail account. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 DR 001234 SC - Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested).  Telephone Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from e-mail service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone call to 727- 464-3636. The judicial office does not accept text messages. • Ex parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. • Unsolicited Communications: Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these procedures and instructions. Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court. • E-Filing Portal Contact Information:  All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts E- Filing Portal, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.  All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered -- 2 of 14 -- Page 3 of 14 for electronic service. • Response to Inquiries:  The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.  The judicial assistant strives to substantively respond to all inquiries within one business day. If the jud [Excerpt — full preferences at the official source link.]

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James H. Daniel · Circuit 4 · Duval

Page 1 of 8 Updated April 29, 2026 J UDGE J AMES H. D ANIEL DIVISION CV-F DUVAL C OUNTY C OURTHOUSE , C HAMBERS 736 501 West Adams Street, Suite 7271 Jacksonville, Florida 32202 J ENNIE P RATHER , J UDICIAL ASSISTANT Phone: (904) 255-1240 jprather@coj.net J UDICIAL PRACTICES AND P ROCEDURES INTRODUCTION Rule 1.010 of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and the Rules of Judicial Administration encourage the speedy, just and inexpensive determination of every action, and impose on the trial court the duty to monitor and manage the docket in order to achieve this goal. To that end, these policies and procedures are published to assist counsel and/or pro se parties appearing in Division FC-F by addressing routine questions and issues that arise while litigating and trying cases. These procedures will be revised/updated periodically. They are not intended to relax or supplant the Florida Statutes, the Florida Rules of Court, local rules of Court, administrative orders, case specific court orders, the Rules Regulating Florida Bar (including, without limitation, the Rules of Professional Conduct), or any other substantive or procedural law (collectively, the “Applicable Law, Rules and Procedures”). All Applicable Law, Rules, and Procedures are intended to prevail, unless expressly stated otherwise. -- 1 of 8 -- Page 2 of 8 Updated April 29, 2026 Table of Contents A. Communications with the Judicial Office…………………………3 B. Scheduling Procedures…………………………………….…….....4 C. Courtesy Copies………………………………………………….…4 D. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings……………………………..4 E. Remote Appearance……………………………………..…...……..5 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters……………………….…...5 G. Initial Case Management Conferences…………………….…...…6 H. Setting Case for Trial……………………………….………….…..6 I. Submission of Orders and Judgments……………………………..7 J. Other Division Procedures……………………………………….7-8 -- 2 of 8 -- Page 3 of 8 Updated April 29, 2026 A. Communications with the Judicial Office • Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to jprather@coj.net. The subject line must contain the case number, style (case name), and relevant matter. (Example: 2025 CA 001234 – ABC v. 123 – 30-minute hearing request) • Ex parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of all parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. • Unsolicited Communications: Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court. Parties may only contact the judicial office according to these practices and procedures. • E-Filing Portal Contact Information: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the email account registered for electronic service. • Response to Inquiries: The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice. -- 3 of 8 -- Page 4 of 8 Updated April 29, 2026 B. Scheduling Procedures • Scheduling Hearings: Hearings will only be set on motions/petitions already filed with the Clerk of Court. All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or pro se parti [Excerpt — full procedures at the official source link.]

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Christy C. Collins · Circuit 9 · Osceola

1 | P a g e DIVISION 22 B JUDICIAL PRACTICES AND PROCEDURES (last modified 04/23/2026) Christy C Collins, Judge Katie Morgan, Judicial Assistant Contact Information Judge Jon B. Morgan Courthouse Mailing Address: 2 Courthouse Sq. Kissimmee FL 34741 Suite: 6215 Telephone: 407-742-2556 E-mail: 22osceola@ninthcircuit.org Table of Contents A. Communications with the Judicial Office .......................................... 2 B. Scheduling Procedures .................................................................. 3-6 C. Remote Appearance ....................................................................... 6-7 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments............................................ 7-8 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents .......................... 8 F. Submission of Orders related to: Probate/ Guardianship / Mental Health)…………9 G. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters ............................................... 9 H. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings .............................................9-10 I. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences ................................................10 J. Other Division Procedures .......................................................... 11-12 -- 1 of 12 -- 2 | P a g e A. Communications with the Judicial Office • Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to 22osceola@ninthcircuit.org. The subject line must contain the relevant matter, case number, and case name (e.g., 2-Hour Hearing Requested -2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe.) • Ex parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex-parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law Unsolicited Communications: Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. • E-Filing Portal Contact Information: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service. • Response to Inquiries: The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice or to interpret documentations. The Judicial Assistant makes every effort to respond to all inquiries. Due to the high volume of cases assigned to each division, and the high volume of emails received daily, it may take a few days before an email can be addressed. We -- 2 of 12 -- 3 | P a g e ask for your patience, and we advise that there is no need for “follow up emails”. When the judicial assistant is out of the office, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and an alternate contact for immediate assistance. • Other Communication Procedures: Please remember the Judge’s office cannot receive EX- PARTE communications from anyone. You MUST always copy ALL parties on ANY and ALL e-mails, correspondence and/or communications with this office. Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be a public record subject to disclosure. B. Schedu [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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Michael Deen · Circuit 9 · Orange

Last Updated February 9, 2026 Page 1 of 11 State of Florida Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida MICHAEL DEEN CIRCUIT JUDGE Circuit Civil COUNTIES OF ORANGE AND OSCEOLA ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE Hearing Room/Chambers 14th Floor Courtroom 18B 39orange@Ninthcircuit.org 407-836-6004 HENRIETTA COFFEE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT PROCEDURES FOR JUDGE MICHAEL DEEN ORANGE CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION 39 IN ORDER TO ASSIST COUNSEL, THE LITIGANTS AND THE COURT, THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES, PROCEDURES, PRACTICES AND EXPECTATIONS ARE HEREBY ADOPTED FOR THE CIRCUIT CIVIL DIVISION 39 WHEN PRACTICING BEFORE JUDGE MICHAEL DEEN. TABLE OF CONTENTS A. HOW TO GET AN ORDER 1. No Hearing (Rulings in Chambers) 2. Hearings 3. Virtual Procedures 4. Emergency Hearings and Time- Sensitive Hearings 5. Short Matters 6. Foreclosure Cases 7. Discovery Motions 8. Motions in Limine (“MIL”) 9. Hearing Materials 10. Exhibits 11. Proposed Orders B. GETTING READY FOR TRIAL 1. Setting Cases for Trial. 2. Pretrial Conferences. 3. Trial Priority Order C. SETTLEMENT OR RESOLUTION D. TRIALS 1. Location. 2. Courtroom Decorum. 3. Electronics in the Courtroom 4. Trial Briefs. 5. Voir Dire. 6. Opening and Closing. 7. Exhibits. 8. Demonstrative Aids. 9. Objections. -- 1 of 11 -- Last Updated February 9, 2026 Page 2 of 11 A. GETTING AN ORDER 1. NO HEARING: Ruling in Chambers a. There are many matters that the Court will rule on without a hearing. This includes Motions to Dismiss, for Rehearing, to Compel, in Limine, and many others. b. How to get a Ruling in Chambers: 1) Agreed Motions: If the motion is agreed to, or unopposed, counsel may simply email the filed motion along with a proposed order. The proposed order must state in the title that it is an agreed order and otherwise comply with the requirements of Section A(11) of these Procedures. 2) Contested Motions: The moving party shall file the motion and the non-moving party shall file a written response. After both the motion and response are filed (or if no response is filed as addressed in paragraph 3 below), the moving party shall email the filed materials to chambers requesting a ruling in chambers. 3) If No Response is Filed: If the non-moving party refuses to submit a response to the motion or otherwise does not respond to the movant within three days, the moving party shall submit two proposed orders: (a) a proposed order addressing the relief requested in the motion; and (b) a proposed order compelling a written response within ten (10) days. 4) Upon receipt of contested motions, the Court will determine whether a hearing is necessary. If a hearing is required, the Court will advise the parties to coordinate hearing time in accordance with Section A.1. If a hearing is not necessary, the Court will issue a ruling in chambers. 2. HEARING b. First, stop…do you really need a hearing? It takes longer to get an order and requires more from you. Many matters will be considered in chambers (see above). If you need a hearing, keep reading. c. Prior to scheduling a hearing, the motion(s) must be filed and visible on the docket. True Ex Parte motions (e.g., motions for injunctive relief without notice, motions in execution on a judgment) still must be filed and visible on the docket to be acted on by the Court. d. Coordination of Hearings. All counsel must comply with Admin. Order 2012-03-01’s mandatory “meet and confer” requirements before securing hearing time.1 1) Hearing times must be cleared with opposing counsel and pro se parties, and good faith cooperation is expected of all counsel, their staff, and pro se parties. All counsel, their staff, and pro se parties have an obligation to respond promptly to scheduling inquiries. 2) Coordination o [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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Diego M. Madrigal III · Circuit 9 · Orange

Page 1 of 15 STATE OF FLORIDA Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida DIEGO M. MADRIGAL III KEILA RAMIREZ Circuit Judge Judicial Assistant 37Orange@ninthcircuit.org ORANGE COUNTY COURTHOUSE 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 1125 Orlando, Florida 32801 Hearing Room 1100.01 / Courtroom 18-C REVISED AND EFFECTIVE January 12, 2026. D IVISION 37 P ROCEDURES The following Guidelines are hereby adopted for those practicing in the Circuit Civil Division 37 in Orange County, Florida before Judge Diego M. Madrigal III. -- 1 of 15 -- Page 2 of 15 A. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE ……......……… P.3 B. MOTIONS……………………...……..………………………….………………… P.4 1. General 2. Motions Requiring Hearing Time 3. Videoconference Appearances 4. Motions Not Requiring Hearings 5. Motions in Limine 6. Emergency Hearings 7. Motions to Withdraw as Counsel 8. Case Management Conferences 9. Hearing Materials C. ORDERS AND RULINGS ……………………………...…………….………. P.9 1. Proposed Orders D. PRETRIALS………………………….…. …..……………………………….… P.10 1. Setting Case for Trial 2. Continuances 3. Pretrial Conferences E. SETTLEMENTS AND RESOLUTION………….………………………… P.11 F. TRIALS……………………………………………………………………………P. 12 1. Location. 2. Courtroom Decorum. 3. Electronic Devices 4. Trial Briefs. 5. Voir Dire. 6. Opening Statement and Closing Argument. 7. Exhibits. 8. Demonstrative Aids. 9. Objections. 10. Jury Instructions 11. Jury Deliberations -- 2 of 15 -- Page 3 of 15 A. COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE • Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to 37Orange@ninthcircuit.org. The subject line must contain the relevant matter, case number, and case name (e.g., 2-Hour Hearing Requested -2024 CA 001234 O – Doe v. Doe.) • Ex parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. • Unsolicited Communications: Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. • E-Filing Portal Contact Information: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service. • Response to Inquiries: • The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice or to interpret and documentations. • The Judicial Assistant makes every effort to respond to all inquiries. Due to the high volume of cases assigned to each division, and the high volume of emails received daily, it may take a few days before an email can be addressed. We ask for your patience, and we advise that there is no need for “follow up emails”. • Other Communication Procedures: Please remember the Judge’s office cannot receive EX-PARTE communications from anyone. You MUST always copy ALL parties on ANY and ALL e-mails, correspondence and/or communications with this office. -- 3 of 15 -- Page 4 of 15 B. MOTIONS 1. GENERAL a. Mandatory Meet and Confer: Before even filing a motion, parties must comply with the requirements of Florida Rule of C [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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Margaret H. Schreiber · Circuit 9 · Orange

STATE OF FLORIDA Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida Margaret H. Schreiber Michelle “Shelly” Mears Circuit Judge Judicial Assistant Counties of Orange and Osceola 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 2030 Orlando, Florida 32801 Hearing Room 2000.02 / Courtroom 19 B 35orange@ninthcircuit.org 407-836-2036 DIVISION 35 PROCEDURES The following Procedures1 are hereby adopted for Circuit Civil Division 35 in Orange County, Florida before Judge Margaret H. Schreiber Please periodically review the Procedures for updates (REVISED AND EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025) 1 These Procedures are minimum standards. All counsel must be familiar with and abide by the Rules Regulating The Florida Bar and the Guidelines for Professional Conduct promulgated by the Trial Lawyers Section of The Florida Bar and adopted by the Conference of Circuit Judges. Copies of each of these documents may be obtained from The Florida Bar and/or are available on-line on its website http://www.floridabar.org. In addition, counsel must be aware of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Courtroom Decorum Policy promulgated on February 11, 2003 and Amended September 2014. (See http://www.ninthcircuit.org. -- 1 of 17 -- Page 2 of 17 A. HEARINGS 1. Setting of Hearings 2. Videoconference Appearance 3. Cooperation of Counsel/Unilateral Setting of Hearings 4. Emergency and Time-Sensitive Hearings 5. Ex Parte and Short Matters 6. Foreclosure Cases 7. Discovery Motions 8. Motions in Limine (“MIL”) 9. Hearing Materials, Exhibits, Legal Memoranda 10. Limitation on Hearings 11. Orders and Rulings of the Court 12. Hearings on Motions for Rehearing, Reconsideration, or New Trial B. SETTING OF TRIALS 1. Setting Cases for Trial 2. Continuance of Trials 3. Pretrial Conferences C. SETTLEMENT OR RESOLUTION 1. Notice of Settlement D. TRIALS 1. Location and Times 2. Courtroom Decorum 3. Cell Phones, Communication Devices, and Cameras 4. Trial Briefs 5. Voir Dire 6. Opening Statement and Closing Argument 7. Exhibits 8. Demonstrative Aids 9. Objections 10. Experts 11. Jury Instructions 12. Jury Deliberations -- 2 of 17 -- Page 3 of 17 A. HEARINGS 1. Setting of Hearings a. Determine which type of hearing you need: (i) Ex Parte: defined as a purely uncontested matter and/or non-evidentiary matter which is very brief (5 minutes); (ii) Short Matter: defined as a non-evidentiary contested matter that requires less than 10 minutes to hear; or (iii) Contested: defined as a contested matter that will require more than 10 minutes, or which is an evidentiary hearing. b. Ex Parte and Short Matter hearings are not scheduled with the Judicial Assistant, but must be coordinated with opposing counsel. You must email the NOH to the JA at 35orange@ninthcircuit.org to be added to the schedule and receive confirmation that your case has been added to the list. c. Contested hearing times may be obtained by using the aiCalendar system: Circuit Civil Division 35 - 9th Judicial Circuit Court Calendar. Detailed instructions regarding the setting of hearings appear on the aiCalendar page: d. Prior to scheduling a hearing, the motion(s) must be filed and visible on the docket. True Ex Parte motions (e.g., motions for injunctive relief without notice, or for execution on a judgment) still must be filed and visible on the docket to be acted on by the Court. -- 3 of 17 -- Page 4 of 17 e. All counsel must comply with Admin. Order 2012-03’s mandatory “meet and confer” requirements before securing hearing time. The Certificate of Compliance for the setting of a hearing is in addition to the Certificate of Conferral required by Rule 1.202(b), Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, which must be contained in the motion. f. Matters requiring more than fifteen (15) m [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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Kevin B. Weiss · Circuit 9 · Orange

1 GUIDELINES AND PROCEDURES Judge Kevin B. Weiss Orange County Circuit Civil Court Division 36 Judicial Assistant: Jonathan Rosado Phone: (407) 836-2354 Email: 36orange@ninthcircuit.org Address: Orange County Courthouse 425 North Orange Ave., Orlando, FL 32801 Chambers: 2020 Hearing Room: 20A Courtroom: 10A UPDATED JANUARY 7, 2026 In order to assist counsel, the litigants and the Court, the following guidelines, procedures, and practices are hereby adopted for Circuit Civil Division 36 in Orange County, Florida when practicing before Judge Kevin B. Weiss. - EX-PARTE /SHORT MATTERS AS WELL AS ALL OTHER HEARINGS WILL BE HELD VIRTUAL VIA WEBEX AND/ OR IN PERSON IN HEARING ROOM 20-A. WEBEX: https://ninthcircuit.webex.com/meet/36orange Meeting code : 2338 820 0950 Or join by phone: +1-904-900-2303 Access code: 2338 820 0950 WebEx Video Instructions: Five minutes before the hearing, all participants should connect to the video conference. At the time of the hearing, the judge will connect to the video conference. Video Conference Note: You will be entering a virtual waiting room before the hearing. Your name must appear on screen. The judge will admit you to the hearing when the hearing begins. Please keep your microphone on mute until it is your turn to speak. MANDATORY MEET AND CONFER PROCESS: Please review and comply with Ninth Judicial Circuit Administrative Order No. 2012-03-01 before scheduling a hearing on a motion, in order to attempt to resolve or otherwise narrow the issues raised in the motion. Any Notice of Hearing filed with the Court must include a Certificate of Compliance as set forth in Exhibit A of the -- 1 of 8 -- 2 Administrative Order. The Judicial Assistant will not schedule hearings where the movant has failed to comply with the “meet and confer” requirement. Failure to include the requisite Certificate of Compliance in the notice of hearing will result in cancellation of the scheduled hearing. EX PARTE AND SHORT MATTERS: The Court will hold ex parte and short matters hearings Monday through Thursday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Ex parte hearings are uncontested or agreed matters, typically five (5) minutes or less. Short matters are non-evidentiary contested matters requiring ten (10) minutes or less and include simple motions to dismiss, strike affirmative defenses, for more definite statement, to amend pleadings, short discovery motions, protective orders, objections to CMEs, summary judgment after default, foreclosure summary judgments, scheduling issues, etc. The Court will not hear evidentiary hearings at short matters. These hearings are not scheduled with the Judicial Assistant, but must be coordinated with opposing counsel on a date that Judge Weiss is available. Please refer to the DIVISION CALENDAR, online for available/unavailable dates. The attorney noticing the hearing must provide at least five (5) days’ notice to the opposing party. Counsel and parties shall appear for ex parte and short matters via Webex or in-person in Hearing Room 20A at the Orange County Courthouse. Courtesy Copies Required: An electronic courtesy copy of the motion and notice of hearing (with the WEBEX LINK or in-person information) must be provided to the judge at least two (2) business days before the hearing. Failure to do so may result in the hearing not being held. Courtesy copies (in .pdf or Word format) of the motion and notice of hearing shall be provided by email to 36orange@ninthcircuit.org. The email is to include the case number, style and date/time of the hearing. HEARINGS OTHER THAN EX PARTE/SHORT MATTERS: All available hearing time is listed on the division calendar. • Please utilize the website : http://www.ninthcircui [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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Curt Jacobus · Circuit 18 · Brevard

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES — CIVIL PROCEDURES, Division L, Judge Curt Jacobus (index of the division's governing documents, each published on the official policies page): Judge Curt Jacobus Civil Policies and Procedures · Standing Order P&P Division L · Professionalism Handbook + Definition/Creed/Oath + Expectations + Guidelines of Professional Conduct · TFB Best Practices Guide Remote Proceedings · Trial Conduct and Courtroom Decorum Policy · Civil Discovery Handbook · Standing Order Discovery Division L · Order Regarding CME (without Exhibit stamp) · Standing Order on HIPAA (with Exhibit A signed) + HIPAA Protected Order · Standing Order on ESI (with Exhibit A signed) + Stipulation on ESI · Agreed CMO Evidentiary Hearing Template · Procedures for Setting Daubert-Type Hearings · Pleading/Scheduling Non-Default MSJ Hearings · Procedures for Settlement or Dismissal of Cases + Agreed CMO Regarding Settlement · Guidelines for Approval of Minor's Settlement · Standing Order Post-Accident Surveillance Video · Standing Order MILs · Standing Order Withdrawal/Substitution of Counsel · Procedure re Costs and Award of Attorney Fees · Standing Order re Closing Argument (Civil) · Pre-trial Conference Checklist + Pre-trial Conference Order. Other procedures: JACS Policies and Procedures; Short Matters Policies and Procedures. [Extracted from the browser-rendered official page 2026-07-10; each document downloadable (Word/PDF) at the source link.]

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Alane Laboda · Circuit 20 · Lee

1 Judicial Practices and Procedures (last modified September 29, 2025) Alane C. Laboda, Judge Kathleen Schneider, Judicial Assistant Contact Information Mailing Address: 1700 Monroe Street, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Physical Address:1700 Monroe Street, Courtroom 4-O, Fort Myers, FL 33901 Telephone: (239) 533-2744 Fax: (239) 485-2587 E-mail: LabodaPleadings@ca.cjis20.org Table of Contents A. Communications with the Judicial Office................................................................................ 1 B. Scheduling Procedures .................................................................................................................. 3 C. Remote Appearance ........................................................................................................................ 7 D. Submission of Orders and Judgments ................................................................................... 10 E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents ......................................................... 10 F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters .................................................................................... 11 G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings....................................................................................... 12 H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences ...................................................................................... 13 I. Setting Case for Trial .................................................................................................................... 13 J. Forms ................................................................................................................................................ 13 K. Other Division Procedures .......................................................................................................... 14 A. Communications with the Judicial Office • Method of Communication: ☐ Division E-mail ☐ All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to LabodaPleadings@ca.cjis20.org, the dedicated division e-mail account. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 24 CA 001234 – Doe v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested). -- 1 of 14 -- 2 ☐ Telephone ☐ Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from e-mail service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone call to (239) 533-2744. The judicial office does not accept text messages. • Ex parte Communications: ☐ All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. • Unsolicited Communications: ☐ Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court. • E-Filing Portal Contact Information: ☐ All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts E- Filing Portal, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. ☐ All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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Joshua M. Hawkes · Circuit 2 · Leon

1 POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PREFERENCES For civil cases assigned to Judge Joshua Hawkes Judicial Assistant, Robyn Fricchione - FricchioneR@leoncountyfl.gov SECTION 1 – INTRODUCTION The Rules of Judicial Administration encourage the speedy, just, and inexpensive resolution of cases, and impose on the trial court the duty to monitor and manage the docket in order to achieve this goal. The following policies and procedures, which shall apply to all cases assigned to Judge Joshua Hawkes. SECTION 2 – MOTION PRACTICE 2.1 – Form and Content – All motions and responses, unless made orally during a hearing or trial, shall be in writing, state with particularity the grounds therefore and the relief sought, and cite all authorities relied upon or shall be accompanied by a memorandum of law (except those listed in 2.8). • Copies of reported cases are not necessary to be filed or forwarded. The Court prefers to look at cases on Westlaw. • A complete and substantive proposed order shall be included in all motions and responses forwarded to chambers. This helps both the parties and the Court to focus on the salient issues presented in the motion. • Proposed orders should not be filed. • Exhibits shall be filed in one PDF, with separation sheets, and not as individual exhibits. To the extent the exhibit is too large to file as one PDF, separate volumes are permissible. Again, do not file Exhibit 1, and under a separate filing Exhibit 2, etc. They do not get labeled appropriately and slow down the Court’s review. Multiple exhibits in one PDF should be numbered as one document with the separation sheets also numbered, such that a citation to a page number in the exhibit packet matches the page number in the PDF. 2.2 – Summary Judgment Motions – Any motion for summary judgment shall contain a short concise statement of the material facts as to which the moving party contends there is no genuine issue to be tried. The statement shall be supplemented by an appendix which shall contain copies of the appropriate affidavit(s), portions of depositions, specific interrogatories and answers thereto, specific admissions, or other document of record relied upon to establish the material fact. Citation to the documents contained in the appendix should be provided in the statement of undisputed facts (see above on how to file an exhibit packet). The party opposing a motion for summary judgment shall, likewise, file and serve a response containing a short and concise statement of the material facts as to which it is contended there exists a genuine issue to be tried, with an appendix in the same format set forth above. All material facts set forth by the moving party that are not addressed by the statement in opposition will be deemed admitted. It is generally counter productive to either party’s position to present the Court with a large volume of -- 1 of 6 -- 2 factual materials. Such a filing suggests to the Court that the party has not thoroughly analyzed its case. A focused presentation which establishes the party’s position is much more likely to be persuasive to the Court. Example: Movant’s Statement of Facts: 1. Green Acres is a vacant property located at 123 Main Street. (App’x at 3) 2. John Smith owns Green Acres. (App’x at 4) Respondent’s Opposing Statement of Material Facts: 1. Green Acres is a vacant property located at 123 Main Street. Admitted that Green [Excerpt — full document at the official source link.]

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