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Howard Coates, Jr.
Circuit JudgepublishedFIFTEENTH Judicial Circuit · Palm Beach County · Circuit Criminal — Div. V
Division procedures — 0 requirement card(s)
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Practice rules & preferences (3)
ported from the BenchPath card libraryJudge-specific practice cards — page limits, proposed-order formats, hearing mechanics — with the verification metadata exactly as recorded in that system (never upgraded here).
Courtesy Copy of Every Speedy-Trial Demand — Division V
Deadlines & Time ComputationV — Criminal Division Vhigh confidenceProvide the Court a courtesy copy of every filed demand for speedy trial or notice of expiration. Be prepared at any status check to advise when speedy runs. Never set a hearing unilaterally — coordinate with the Judicial Assistant; motions over 15 minutes need a time request in a cover letter.
15th Jud. Cir., Criminal Division V Divisional Instructionsofficial source ↗
Proposed Orders Filed BEFORE the Hearing — Division V
Proposed OrdersV — Criminal Division Vhigh confidenceSubmit proposed orders electronically through the OLS system before the hearing — including orders on Motions to Withdraw — in Word format. E-Service registration is required.
15th Jud. Cir., Criminal Division V Divisional Instructionsofficial source ↗
Out-of-Custody Defendants Appear In Person for Core Events — Division V
Remote / Zoom HearingsV — Criminal Division Vhigh confidenceDefendants not in custody must be physically present for plea conferences, arraignments, calendar calls, motion hearings, and trials. For case dispositions or status checks, in-person or Zoom appearance is acceptable.
15th Jud. Cir., Criminal Division V Divisional Instructionsofficial source ↗
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