Virginia B. Norton

JUDGE VIRGINIA B. NORTON DIVISION CV-D
501 WEST ADAMS STREET, ROOM 7038
Hearing Room 703
Jacksonville, FL 32202
Alexis Gainers, Judicial Assistant
Email: Againers@coj.net
Phone #: 904-255-1300
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DATES & TIME can be obtained from the JA Alexis Gainers via
email: Againers@coj.net
Please be sure to add all parties to the email, as well as the
amount of time needed for the hearing.
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Please visit the Court Website (http://www.jud4.org/Ex-
ParteProcedures-and-Dates.aspx) frequently to confirm that
changes have not been made.
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These procedures are not all inclusive. If you cannot find a
topic that answers your questions, please email the J.A.
DIVISION PROCEDURES
Setting Hearings: Hearings may be set by contacting the Judicial
Assistant. Please schedule hearings via e-mail. Please include all
(including pro se) interested parties in the e-mail when requesting
dates and include the amount of time you are requesting for your
hearing. The JA will not be able to resolve disputes regarding when a
matter should be placed on the calendar. PLEASE DO NOT ASSUME
THE HEARING IS AUTOMATICALLY SCHEDULED UNTIL YOU
RECEIVE CONFIRMATION FROM THE JA. If materials for the
hearing are collectively over 20 pages, please have a binder
delivered to the courthouse no later than two (2) weeks prior to
the hearing.
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Setting A Case For Trial: (1) File a Motion to Set Case for Trial
(whether jury or non-jury) when case is at issue. (2) Complete a Trial
Set Memorandum. (3) Choose and agree on a Trial date. (4) Email the
Motion to Set, Trial Set Memo, and agreed upon Trial date to JA.
1. Moving/Requesting party must:
a Complete Trial Set Memorandum form located in
hearing room and on the Court’s Website.
Stamped, addressed envelopes are only needed if
there are pro se parties involved.
2. Should a telephonic appearance be requested by an out-
of-town attorney, the JA must be notified in advance of
the hearing. Additionally, the attorney appearing by
telephone is required to provide a courtesy copy of the
Notice of Hearing to the JA so the JA can be aware of the
incoming call. Only one line may be transferred into
the Hearing Room, so multiple attorneys appearing
by phone must arrange one conference call to
include all others participating.
Preparing Trial Order: The Judicial Assistant will prepare the first trial
order, which includes the Pre-Trial Conference date and the Mediator’s
name. If the trial is continued, it is the responsibility of the
Plaintiff’s attorney to prepare any Amended Trial Orders.
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****IF A CASE SETTLES, IMMEDIATELY CONTACT THE
JUDICIAL ASSISTANT TO REMOVE FROM THE TRIAL
DOCKET. ****
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Emergency Motions: The original motion should be properly filed with
the Clerk. The Court requires a copy for review to be delivered to the
office either by hand delivery, or email. However, any large documents
(more than 30 pages, including attachments) must NOT be emailed.
Each request will be reviewed by the Court to determine whether it is
deemed an emergency. The JA will contact the attorney(s) if it is
necessary to set a hearing.
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A. Cancellation of Hearings: Only the party setting a
hearing may cancel it. You may email the Judicial Assistant and copy
opposing counsel notifying the Judicial Assistant of the cancellation.
B. DO NOT assume the hearing is automatically removed from
the Court’s calendar. If you do not receive a telephone call or email
confirming the cancellation, please try contacting the Judicial Assista

[Excerpt — full procedures at the official source link.]