James Shenko

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Judge James R. Shenko’s Civil Division P ro cedu res
Judge James R. Shenko
Circuit Court Judge
Lee County Justice Center
1700 Monroe Street
Fort Myers, FL 33901
Courtroom 4-G
Phone: 239-533-9154
ATTORNEYS: Please read and follow the Standards of Professional Courtesy and Conduct for
Lawyers Practicing in the Twentieth Judicial Circuit found at the 20th Website Local Rules and
Standards of Professionalism regarding motions are strictly enforced. Any motions not in full
compliance with these rules may not be heard.
Motions or other court p r oceedin gs not scheduled pursuant to the procedures set forth b elow
will be cancelled by the Judicial Assistant without no tice.
JACS Log-On Information for scheduling civil motions: For first time users, click the “Schedule
Time Slots” link, enter your Florida Bar number for both the user ID and password, select Judge
Shenko, and then click “Log in”. If you are able to log in, the system will give you the opportunity
to set a password of your choice. If you are unable to successfully log in, send an e-mail with your
Florida Bar number to JACSLee@ca.cjis20.org. NOTE: Attorneys appearing pro hac vice do not
have the ability to schedule online via JACS and should contact the Judicial Assistant to secure a
hearing date and time after it has been coordinated.
SCHEDULING HE AR INGS
 All hearings 45 minutes or less can be scheduled online through Judicial Automated
Calendaring System (“JACS”). JACS can be accessed online at JACS Online Available
timeslots range from 5-30 minutes. Enter the case in the following format: 2 digit year,
division, and the case number (e.g. -20CA1234)
 Scheduling a 30 – 45 minute hearing:
Parties may search the live JACS calendar for example: 2 - 3 15 minute time slots, 3
– 10 minute time slots, 6 – 5 minute time slots, or 4 – 5 minute time slots with 2 - 10
minute time slots, and all time slots must be consecutive. Parties may confer and
once a date is agreed upon, one person may contact the JA to then convert the time
slots and schedule the hearing onto the docket, a confirmation number will be
provided for the notice of hearing.
For hearings 1 hour or longer, will be held in person, submit a request in writing
to the Judge with the motion attached for which you are requesting extended
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hearing time. Upon the Judge’s review and approval of the request, the Judicial
Assistant will contact you with special set hearing dates.
No Multiple non-consecutive blocks of time will be allowed to be scheduled on any one
day for a case.
Motions for Rehearing or R econ si d e r a tion MUST be reviewed by Judge Shenko
before they may be scheduled for hearing, IF the Judge so directs.
Request for a Status Hearing, a motion and request MUST be reviewed and
submitted to Judge Shenko before scheduling a status hearing on the docket.
When scheduling hearings, schedule enough time to present your argument as well as
opposing counsel or self-represented party(ies). Judge Shenko holds attorneys and self-
represented parties to the time that they have reserved. The time allotment that you choose
will be divided by the number of parties involved in your case. The time allotted to each
party includes direct and cross-examination of witnesses, any opening statements and
closing or other arguments.
ZOOM:
For hearings 45 minutes or less set on the Motion Calendar, you may use the following information for
ZOOM:
Meeting ID: 309 868 7244 with No Passcode
Or, to call into ZOOM: 1-786-635-1003
http://zoom.us/j/3098687244
Parties may appear in person if access to Zoom is not an option. Any parties or attorneys that wishes to
attend a hearing via ZOOM will be responsible for t

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