Michael A. Robinson

INVITATION AND INSTRUCTION TO JOIN HIS HEARING DOCKETS VIA ZOOM CONFERENCE

PARTIES ARE REQUIRED TO UTILIZE THE ONLINE ELECTRONIC SCHEDULING SYSTEM FOR THE 17TH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT “CASE MANAGEMENT SYSTEM” TO SCHEDULE MOTION CALENDAR, SPECIAL SET HEARINGS, SCHEDULING CASES FOR TRIAL (CALENDAR CALL) AND UPLOADING E-ORDERS

ALL JURY TRIALS ARE HELD IN COURTROOM WW#14150

DO NOT ask the judicial assistant to get involved in the scheduling of unilaterally online hearings. The CMS system was created so that both parties can coordinate the hearings. The judicial assistant is not an arbitrator of your scheduling disputes. Set a hearing on UMC.
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LIMITS ON THE NUMBER OF CASES:
Judges have limits on the number of cases that can be scheduled using the Online Scheduling System. If you are unable to schedule your matter on a specific date, it is likely because the docket is full and there are no additional time slots available. Please schedule on an alternate date.
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To comply with the Local Rule 10(A), every party setting a motion for hearing shall execute the following certification:
I hereby certify that,
1. I have made a good faith attempt to resolve this matter prior to my noticing this motion for hearing, and
2. The issues before the Court may be heard and resolved by the court within five (5) minutes.
Parties cannot add-on to an existing UMC hearing unless AGREED to by all parties. Add-ons will only be heard within the allotted time, both sides get equal time. No more than two motions may be noticed for a case on UMC.
Any person scheduling a motion calendar shall set the same a minimum of five (5) days in advance of the hearing. Self-Represented parties may obtain permission to utilize the Online Scheduling System. Prior to setting any matter on uniform motion calendar, the party or parties noticing the motion shall attempt to resolve the matter by direct communication with all parties, and shall also certify a good faith attempt to resolve or narrow the issues contained in the motion. Direct communication means by oral or written communication, including by telephone, in person, email, or text messaging.
All time requirements regarding the scheduling of hearings shall be governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, or Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, as applicable.
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SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS:
Even if you have not scheduled the hearing, you can upload the documents through “SUPPORTING DOCUMENT” as long as your name is on the service list.
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SELF-REPRESENTED (“Pro Se”) PARTIES:
If you represent yourself, any requests you are making of the Judge need to be filed with te Clerk of Court and delivered or emailed to chambers. The Judicial Assistant is not a lawyer and handles scheduling only, therefore, do not call and ask for advice on what to file or how to prepare anything. On some matters, you may be able to go to the Clerk of Court’s office on the fourth floor and they can help you with their forms.
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Pro Se REGISTRATION FORM:
If you represent yourself you can register for CMS by going to: www.17th.flcourts.org.
1. Self Help
2. Court Management System Help
3. CMS Manuals
4. New User
5. Pro se Registration Form
Fill out the request form and, when accepted, you can view and schedule hearings.
For Hearings Requiring Court Reporters and Interpreters:
Parties who desire a Court Reporter will make the necessary arrangements with the Court Reporter to appear by ZOOM at all hearings.
The Court Reporter will announce his or her presence.
Any witness(es) or interpreters will announce their presence, the attorneys must ensure a person authorized to give oaths is present.
GENERAL DIVISION PROCEDURES
1. Motions - Page and Other Limitations.
2. Motions – Generally.
3. Hearings.
4. Scheduling a case for Trial
5. Special Set Hearing Dockets.
6. Trial Dockets 2026
7. Trial Evidence.
8. Suspension Dates and Court Holidays.
9. Electronic Agreed Orders and Judgments.
1. Motions - Page and Other Limitations.
(a) In a motion or petition 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, statutory and case law, in support of the motion. Motions set on motion calendar shall not exceed four (4) pages and motions scheduled for special set hearing shall not exceed ten (10) pages. Font size shall not be less than 12 points.
(b) Each party opposing a motion or petition may file a response that includes citation to legal authority, statutory and case law i