Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Broward County
Court-Level Rules, Filing Procedures & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy
Motion
- 1 copy • Email • Upon Filing
Motion For Rehearing
- 1 copy • Email • Upon Filing
Notice Of Change Of Plea
- 1 copy • Email • Upon Filing
Adjournments
- Trial continuances will be considered only for good cause on a written motion filed prior to calendar call, with compliance with party-consent rules (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460; Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e)).
- Disputes regarding a trial date must be set on the Court's uniform motion calendar.
Request must include
- Resolved Uniform Motion Calendar matters must be cancelled online the same way they were set, when possible by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
- Special set hearings may not be cancelled absent agreement on the merits or court approval; resolved matters must be cancelled online as soon as possible and otherwise by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
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Page & Word Limits5 rules
Motions are limited to 4 pages if set on motion calendar and 10 pages if set for special set hearing.
Motions set on motion calendar shall not exceed four (4) pages and motions scheduled for special set hearing shall not exceed ten (10) pages.
Motion Calendar Motion
4 pages
Special Set Motion
10 pages
A motion seeking relief from the page limits may not exceed 2 pages.
A motion requesting relief from the page limitation shall not exceed two (2) pages, specify what efforts have been made to comply with the page limitation, specify the length of the proposed filing and not include any attachments.
Motion Requesting Relief From Page Limitation
2 pages
Responses are limited to 3 pages for motion calendar matters and 7 pages for special set matters.
A response to a motion calendar matter shall not exceed three (3) pages and a response to a special set matter shall not exceed seven (7) pages.
Motion Calendar Response
3 pages
Special Set Response
7 pages
The movant's statement of material facts may not exceed 12 pages.
The statement shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.
Statement Of Material Facts
12 pages
The opposing statement of material facts may not exceed 12 pages.
The opposing statement of material facts shall not exceed twelve (12) pages.
Opposing Statement Of Material Facts
12 pages
Document Format Requirements9 rules
All motions and responses must be double-spaced with at least one-inch margins and a font size of at least 12 points.
All motions and responses shall be double-spaced with margins not less than one inch. Font size shall not be less than 12 points.
Video depositions must be edited before trial; muting (turning down) the audio during playback to exclude testimony is not permitted.
Video depositions must be edited prior to trial. "Turning down" the audio to exclude testimony while the video is playing, will not be permitted.
PDF submissions containing more than one item must be bookmarked.
If there is more than one item in your pdf, please "bookmark" your PDF submission.
All trial exhibits must be reviewed and marked prior to the beginning of trial.
Pursuant to the Uniform Pretrial Order, please review and mark all trial exhibits prior to the beginning of trial.
Exhibits offered for identification must be labeled by letter, and exhibits admitted into evidence must be labeled by number.
Exhibits for identification are by letter. Exhibits in evidence are by number.
Uploaded orders must not duplicate header and footer content because CMS inserts that content automatically.
Do not duplicate content that is provided by “Insert Header” and “Insert Footer.” This will be added by CMS.
All documents in the combined PDF must be OCR'd (text-searchable) or hyperlinks cannot be created.
Make sure all documents are OCR’d or you will not be able to create Hyperlinks.
The motion, cases, and/or supporting documents must be bookmarked within the combined PDF.
Bookmark the motion, cases and/or supporting documents
Hyperlinks created in the brief must use the 'Go to a page view' link action and be associated with the corresponding bookmark.
Under Link Action you must choose “Go to a page view.”
Document Filing Requirements31 rules
A separate motion must be filed for each individual case number, including the new law charge and VOP case numbers.
A motion shall be filed for each individual case number, including the case number for the new law charge and VOP (if applicable).
Document Type
Motion
Motions must state the facts with specificity, list all of the defendant's cases, the charges for each case, and the legal reason for custody; boilerplate motions are not allowed.
Motions shall state with specificity the facts related to the defendant's charge and shall list all the defendant's cases, the charges associated with each case, and the legal reason why the defendant is in custody. No "boilerplate" motions will be allowed.
Document Type
Motion
For agreed in-custody pleas, defense counsel must file a notice of change of plea that clearly indicates the terms of the plea.
If defense counsel and the State have agreed upon a plea for an in-custody defendant, defense counsel shall file a notice of change of plea. The notice shall clearly indicate the terms of the plea.
Document Type
Notice Of Change Of Plea
Counsel must certify a good-faith attempt to resolve the issue with opposing counsel; if contact was unsuccessful, counsel must certify at least three contact attempts plus a follow-up email.
Counsel shall certify that they have contacted opposing counsel and made a good-faith attempt to resolve the issue. However, if counsel represents they have been unable to speak to opposing counsel he/she must certify they have attempted to contact him/her at least three (3) times, and also sent a follow-up email asserting they attempted to contact them.
Document Type
Motion
A hearing where the defendant's presence has been waived or is not required will not be scheduled unless a written motion has been filed.
No hearing will be set without a written motion filed.
Document Type
Written Motion
Defense counsel must file the notice of change of plea and clearly indicate the terms of the plea in it.
Defense counsel shall file the notice of change of plea. Defense counsel shall clearly indicate the terms of the plea.
Document Type
Notice Of Change Of Plea
A motion seeking relief from the page limits must state the efforts made to comply and the length of the proposed filing, and may not include attachments.
A motion requesting relief from the page limitation shall not exceed two (2) pages, specify what efforts have been made to comply with the page limitation, specify the length of the proposed filing and not include any attachments.
Document Type
Motion Requesting Relief From Page Limitation
Reply memoranda and further memoranda are prohibited unless the Court grants leave.
No party shall file any reply or further memorandum directed to the motion or response allowed in (a) and (b) unless the Court grants leave.
Document Type
Reply Memorandum
Every motion must include a concise statement of the relief requested, the basis for the request, and citation to supporting legal authority.
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.
Document Type
Motion
The opposing statement must repeat each numbered paragraph of the movant's statement and detail the response or opposition after each paragraph.
A responding party’s opposing statement of material facts must specifically respond to each statement in the movant’s statement by setting forth each of the individually numbered paragraphs contained in the movant’s statement and after each paragraph, detail respondent’s response or opposition.
Document Type
Opposing Statement Of Material Facts
The movant must file its statement of material facts as a separate filing from the summary judgment motion.
The moving party shall file a statement of material facts as a separate filing from a motion for summary judgment.
Document Type
Statement Of Material Facts
A motion for summary judgment must identify each claim or defense (or part thereof) on which summary judgment is sought.
Civ. P. 1.510 (a ) a party moving for summary judgment shall identify each claim or defense - or part of each claim or defense on which summary judgment is sought.
Document Type
Motion For Summary Judgment
Each material fact must be in an individually numbered paragraph with a specific pin-cite to page/paragraph/line numbers of the cited exhibit; general exhibit citations are not permitted.
Each material fact in the statement that requires evidentiary support shall be set forth in an individually numbered paragraph and supported by a specific citation. This specific citation shall reference pages (and paragraph or line numbers, if applicable) of the cited exhibit(s). When a material fact requires evidentiary support, a general citation to an exhibit, without a page number or pin-cite, is not permitted.
Document Type
Statement Of Material Facts
Summary judgment motions must be supported or opposed with a statement of material facts.
Pursuant to the Florida Supreme Court’s amendment to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.510 effective May 1, 2021, parties moving for summary judgment must support or oppose the motion with a statement of material facts.
Document Type
Motion For Summary Judgment
Every exhibit referenced in a summary judgment motion or statement of material facts must be on the docket, and referenced deposition transcripts must be complete with all exhibits.
Each exhibit referenced in the motion for summary judgment and/or in the statement of material facts must be filed on the docket. Exhibits which have already been filed on the docket need not be refiled. If a deposition transcript is referenced, a complete copy must be filed which includes all exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibits
Every exhibit referenced in a summary judgment response or opposing statement must be on the docket, with complete deposition transcripts including all exhibits.
Each exhibit referenced in the response to the motion for summary judgment and/or in the opposing statement of material facts must be filed on the docket. Exhibits which have already been filed on the docket need not be refiled. If a deposition transcript is relied upon, a complete copy must be filed which includes all exhibits.
Document Type
Exhibits
Motions for attorney fees and costs must state whether entitlement has been agreed to or determined, after which the Court will issue a scheduling order for the amount.
In your Motion, please state whether or not entitlement has been agreed to or determined. Once entitlement has been determined, the Court will issue a scheduling order regarding the determination of the amount. See s. 4 (f).
Document Type
Motion For Attorney Fees
Quiet title and partition actions must include an affidavit or certified copy of the deed relied upon.
Quiet Title and Partition actions require an affidavit or certified copy of the deed upon which you rely.
Document Type
Quiet Title Or Partition Action
Reply statements of material facts are not permitted on summary judgment.
A reply statement of facts is not permitted.
Document Type
Reply Statement Of Facts
Motions for default final judgment must attach the complaint portion stating the specific dollar amount with the AOI; a hearing may not be required if a specific dollar amount was pled.
A hearing may not be required if you have pled a specific dollar amount in the complaint. Please include a copy of that portion of the complaint that states the specific dollar amount with your AOI.
Document Type
Motion For Default Final Judgment
Hearing supporting documents must include the motion and all related papers, plus the complaint for motions to dismiss and the discovery request (if not part of the response) for discovery matters.
Upload the motion and all related papers as Supporting Documents to the hearing. For motions to dismiss, include the complaint. For discovery matters, include the request if it is not part of the response.
Document Type
Hearing Supporting Documents
Orders and judgments after hearing must state the date of hearing and the type of motion.
The order or judgment must contain the date of hearing and type of motion.
Document Type
Order Or Judgment After Hearing
For discovery extension-of-time requests, ex parte motions may not be used; the motion must be attached as a supporting document.
If there has been a request for an extension of time, an ex parte motion may not be utilized. Attach the motion as a supporting document.
Document Type
Discovery Motion
Competing orders must be accompanied by a cover letter, uploaded as a Supporting Document, stating that there are competing orders.
Please include a cover letter, as a Supporting Document, stating that there are competing orders.
Document Type
Competing Order
If the opposing party objects to the motion, the objection must be clearly indicated within the motion.
If the opposing party objects to the motion, this must be clearly indicated within the motion.
Document Type
Motion
Notices of hearing for Zoom hearings must include the Court's Zoom instructions (Exhibit A).
If your hearing is by Zoom, please include the zoom instructions in your Notice of Hearing. Zoom instructions are attached as Exhibit A.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
The proposed order granting withdrawal must include the client's address, email address, and phone number in its body.
In the body of the proposed order granting withdrawal please include the client's address, email address and phone number.
Document Type
Proposed Order Granting Withdrawal
The responding party may file an opposing statement of material facts; failure to respond may result in the movant's facts being deemed undisputed.
The responding party may file an opposing statement of material facts which responds to the moving party’s statement of material facts. Failure to respond may result in the court considering the moving party’s facts as undisputed.
Document Type
Opposing Statement Of Material Facts
A hearing is required for default final judgment relief beyond well-pled liquidated damages, including attorney fees and other unliquidated damages.
If you are seeking any relief beyond well-pled liquidated damages a hearing is required, Minkoff v. Caterpillar Financial Services Corp., 103 So.3d 1049 (Fla. 4th DCA 2013). Attorney fees and other unliquidated damages will require a hearing.
Document Type
Motion For Default Final Judgment
Calendar call is conducted via the e-calendar system and parties must complete the emailed form instead of appearing via Zoom; non-compliance with the Uniform Trial Order's Joint Pretrial Stipulation requirements may result in an in-person status conference before trial.
*Until this division is assigned to someone, calendar call to be conducted via e-calendar system. Parties will need to complete the form when it is emailed to them instead of appearing for calendar call via ZOOM. If you have not complied with the Uniform Trial Order regarding the requirements of Joint Pretrial Stipulation you may be invited to an in person status conference prior to trial to discuss your non-compliance.
Document Type
Calendar Call Form
Only actually agreed orders and judgments may be submitted as agreed, and the agreement must be referenced in the body of the document.
Only orders and judgments that are agreed to may be submitted as an agreed order or agreed judgment. Please reference the agreement in the body of the document.
Document Type
Agreed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The notice of change of plea must be e-filed with the Clerk's office.
The notice shall be e-filed with the Clerk's office and sent by email to the opposing party and the Division Judge.
Page 2 | SPECIFIC PROCEDURES RELATED TO IN CUSTODY CHANGE OF PLEAS
A copy of the motion must be e-filed with the Clerk's office.
A copy of the motion must be e-filed with the Clerk's office and sent by email to the opposing party and the Division Judge.
Page 2 | Motion procedures for in-custody defendants
Hard copies of motions and related papers are not accepted; all must be uploaded as Supporting Documents to the hearing (instructions in Exhibit B).
The Court does not accept hard copies of motions and related papers. All motions and related papers must be uploaded as Supporting Documents to the hearing. Instructions for uploading Supporting Documents are attached as Exhibit B.
Page 2 | 2. Motions - Page and Other Limitations
Motions must be scheduled on CMS with the motion and all related papers uploaded as Supporting Documents, or the hearing may be cancelled.
Please schedule the motion on CMS. Upload the motion and all related papers as Supporting Documents to the hearing. For motions to dismiss, include the complaint. For discovery matters, include the request if it is not part of the response. If you fail to schedule the motion on CMS or fail to upload Supporting Documents, your hearing may be cancelled.
Page 5 | 4. Hearings
When parties disagree on the language of an order, competing orders must be uploaded to CMS at the same time.
If parties disagree regarding the language of the order, then upload competing orders to CMS at the same time.
Page 9 | 10. Electronic Orders and Judgments
For motions seeking to exceed page limits, proposed orders may be uploaded to CMS, the motion must be uploaded as a supporting document, and no hearing is required.
Proposed orders on motions requesting leave to exceed the page limitation may be uploaded to CMS for the Court's consideration. Upload the motion as a supporting document for the Court's review. A hearing is not required on the Motion.
Page 2 | 2. Motions - Page and Other Limitations
Duplicate orders must not be submitted by mail.
Please do not submit duplicate orders by mail.
Page 9 | 10. Electronic Orders and Judgments
For hearings not yet scheduled, the hearing must be set and the motion uploaded through CMS (Court Management System) with a date both parties agree on, the case number with matching case style, the motion to be heard, an attachment with its category selected, and both Terms and Conditions boxes checked.
For hearings that have not been scheduled ● Log in to CMS (Court Management System) ● Click on New Event ● Select the Category Type ● Pick a date Both Parties agree on ● Enter Case Number – Make sure Case Style Matches ● Type in the Motion that is set to be Heard ● Click - Add Attachment ● Once the Attachment has uploaded- Select the Category the document falls under ● Check off both boxes for the Terms and Conditions listed at the Bottom
Page 12 | Uploading Supporting Documents via CMS
Documents uploaded via CMS for scheduled hearings must have been previously e-filed.
Please make sure all documents have been previously E filed
Page 12 | Uploading Supporting Documents via CMS
For hearings already scheduled, supporting documents must be uploaded through CMS by locating the hearing event on the calendar and attaching previously e-filed documents with the correct document category selected.
For hearings that have been scheduled ● Log in to CMS (Court Management System) ● Click on the Calendar Tab ● Select the Show Events by Case Tab ● Type in the case number ● Enter a date range for when the hearing was set or enter the exact date ● Choose the Event for which the Documents go ● Once the Event has been chosen, Click Add Attachment ● Select the File from the Computer drive (DESKTOP or A SAVED FOLDER ON YOUR COMPUTER) ● Please make sure all documents have been previously E filed ● Once the Document has been Selected, Select the Document Category ● Click Save
Page 12 | Uploading Supporting Documents via CMS
Proposed and agreed orders may be uploaded electronically via the court's CMS, with supporting documents attached as appropriate.
Proposed and Agreed Orders may be uploaded via CMS. Please attach Supporting Documents as appropriate.
Page 9 | 10. Electronic Orders and Judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Summary judgment motions must be heard prior to 45 days before calendar call.
MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGEMENT MUST BE HEARD PRIOR TO 45 DAYS BEFORE CALENDAR CALL.
Page 3 | 3. Motions – Generally
Within 24 hours of filing a summary judgment motion, the movant must separately file an index of cited exhibits naming each exhibit and its docket entry.
Within twenty-four (24) hours of filing a motion for summary judgment, the movant shall separately file an index of the cited exhibits which names each exhibit and references the docket entry at which that exhibit may be found. (*Show name of document and date filed.)
Page 3 | 3. Motions – Generally
Within 24 hours of filing a summary judgment response, the responding party must separately file an index of cited exhibits naming each exhibit and its docket entry.
Within twenty-four (24) hours of filing a response to the motion for summary judgment, the responding party shall separately file an index of the cited exhibits which names each exhibit and references the docket entry at which that exhibit may be found. (*Show name of document and date filed.)
Page 4 | 3. Motions – Generally
If no hearing date consistent with the Uniform Trial Order can be secured, the motion will be heard during the week of calendar call and the response is due no later than 20 days before calendar call.
In the event the movant is unable to secure a hearing date consistent with the requirements set forth in the Uniform Trial Order, the Court will hear the motion during the week of calendar call. The responding party must submit a response no later than twenty (20) days prior to calendar call.
Page 4 | 3. Motions – Generally
Deposition designations for the case in chief must be served no later than 15 days before Calendar Call.
No later than 15 days prior to Calendar Call, each party shall serve his, her or its designation of depositions, or portions of depositions, each intends to offer as testimony in his, her or its case in chief.
Page 8 | 8. Trial Evidence
Objections to an opposing party's counter designations must be served no later than Calendar Call.
No later than Calendar Call, each party shall serve his, her or its objections to counter designations served by an opposing party.
Page 8 | 8. Trial Evidence
Counter (fairness) designations, together with objections to the original designations, must be served no later than 5 days before Calendar Call.
No later than 5 prior to Calendar Call, each opposing party shall serve his, her or its counter (or "fairness") designations to portions of depositions designated, together with objections to the depositions, or portions thereof, originally designated.
Page 8 | 8. Trial Evidence
All trial exhibits must be provided to the in-court clerk by 9:30 a.m. on the morning of the first day of trial.
The parties should provide all exhibits to the in-court clerk by 9:30 a.m. the morning of the first day of the trial.
Page 8 | 8. Trial Evidence
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Documents or exhibits for a hearing must be provided to the Division Judge and opposing party no later than 2 days before the hearing, except for the State's access to criminal history and judicial notice of the court file.
In the event counsel intends to introduce documents or exhibits, they must be provided to the Division Judge and opposing party no later than two (2) days prior to the hearing date. However, this shall not prohibit the State from accessing a defendant's criminal history during the hearing, nor shall it prevent the Judge from taking judicial notice of the court file.
Page 1 | GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR IN-CUSTODY DEFENDANTS
Counsel must provide witness names and contact information to opposing counsel no later than 2 days before the hearing and must notify the witnesses who will testify.
It is the responsibility of counsel to provide witness names and contact information to opposing counsel no later than two (2) days prior to the hearing date. Counsel shall be responsible to notify any witnesses to be called to testify at the hearing.
Page 1 | GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR IN-CUSTODY DEFENDANTS
A copy of the notice of change of plea must be sent by email to the opposing party.
The notice shall be e-filed with the Clerk's office and sent by email to the opposing party and the Division Judge.
Page 2 | SPECIFIC PROCEDURES RELATED TO IN CUSTODY CHANGE OF PLEAS
A copy of the motion must be sent by email to the opposing party.
A copy of the motion must be e-filed with the Clerk's office and sent by email to the opposing party and the Division Judge.
Page 2 | Motion procedures for in-custody defendants
Under Marsy's Law, the State is responsible for notifying the victim so the victim is afforded the opportunity to be heard at the hearing.
Pursuant to Fl. Const. Art. 1 §16, "Marsy's Law," the State is responsible for notifying the victim so the victim is afforded the opportunity to be heard at the hearing.
Page 2 | Motion procedures for in-custody defendants
For motions to withdraw without client consent under Rule 2.505, the client must be noticed with both the motion and the notice of hearing.
If you do not have client consent in accordance with Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Adm. 2.505 please notice the client with both the motion and the notice of hearing.
Page 2 | 3. Motions - Generally
Approved electronic orders are served through the E-portal to registered e-service parties' email addresses (plus any manually added addresses) and will not be mailed.
CMS will send the approved electronic order to the E-portal for service by the portal to all registered eservice parties’ email addresses and any additional email addresses added manually by the filer or Judge. Electronic orders will not be mailed.
Page 9 | 10. Electronic Orders and Judgments
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of the notice of change of plea must be sent by email to the Division Judge.
The notice shall be e-filed with the Clerk's office and sent by email to the opposing party and the Division Judge.
Page 2 | SPECIFIC PROCEDURES RELATED TO IN CUSTODY CHANGE OF PLEAS
A copy of the motion must be sent by email to the Division Judge.
A copy of the motion must be e-filed with the Clerk's office and sent by email to the opposing party and the Division Judge.
Page 2 | Motion procedures for in-custody defendants
A copy of a motion for attorney fees and costs must be provided to the Judicial Assistant so a scheduling order can be issued.
Please provide the JA with a copy of your Motion so that a Scheduling Order may be issued.
Page 4 | 3. Motions – Generally
When a motion for rehearing is e-filed, a copy must be emailed to Division 04 (see AO 2022-5-Gen).
Motions for Rehearing. Please see AO 2022-5-Gen. Please email a copy to Division 04 when the Motion is e-filed.
Page 2 | 3. Motions - Generally
Filing Bundling Requirements
Add-on motions may not be added to a scheduled hearing without Court approval, updated CMS scheduling information, and notice to opposing parties, and no additional time will be allocated.
Parties may not add "add on" motions without Court approval, an update of the CMS scheduling information and notice to the opposing parties. No additional time will be allocated.
Page 5 | 4. Hearings
The brief, case law, and supporting documents must be combined into a single PDF, arranged in order, as preparation for hyperlinking.
Create Combined PDF of brief, case law and supporting documents in order.
Page 13 | Exhibit C - Hyperlinking Case Law & Supporting Documents
After trial, the parties must file the closing paperwork promptly and cancel any future hearings.
Please file the closing paperwork promptly and cancel any future hearings.
Page 7 | 5. Scheduling a case for Trial
For cross-motions for summary judgment, the Court may order consolidated statements of material facts, and parties may jointly move for consolidated statements before filing.
In the event that cross motions for summary judgment are filed, the Court may order the parties to submit a consolidated statement of material facts and responses as appropriate. If cross motions are anticipated, the parties may jointly move for an order to file consolidated statements prior to filing the motions for summary judgment.
Page 4 | 3. Motions – Generally
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions for rehearing must not be set for hearing unless the Court instructs the party to do so.
Do not set for hearing unless told to do so by the Court.
Page 2 | 3. Motions - Generally
Counsel must meet and confer in person, by Zoom, or by phone before setting any hearing on CMS; email conferral is insufficient unless it results in an agreed order.
All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel. Prior to setting a hearing on CMS, counsel must meet and confer regarding the matter to be set and the hearing date. The meet and conferral must be in person, by Zoom or by phone. Email conferral is not sufficient unless it results in an agreed order.
Page 5 | 4. Hearings
Attorney fee hearings will not be scheduled until the party has complied with the attorney fee scheduling order.
An attorney fee hearing will not be scheduled until there has been compliance with the attorney fee scheduling order. (See s. 3 (e)).
Page 6 | 4. Hearings
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial continuances will be considered only for good cause on a written motion filed prior to calendar call, with compliance with party-consent rules (Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460; Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e)).
In accordance with the Uniform Pretrial Order, continuances will only be considered for good cause on written motion prior to calendar call. Also, please comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 and Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Adm. 2.545 (e) regarding party consent.
Page 2 | 3. Motions - Generally
Special set hearings may not be cancelled absent agreement on the merits or court approval; resolved matters must be cancelled online as soon as possible and otherwise by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
In accordance with Local Rule 10A special set hearings may not be cancelled absent an agreement on the merits or court approval. If your matter is resolved, please cancel your hearing online in the same manner in which it was set. Please cancel as soon as possible so that someone else may use the time slot. Otherwise, please cancel by 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the hearing.
Page 6 | 4. Hearings
Resolved Uniform Motion Calendar matters must be cancelled online the same way they were set, when possible by 3:00 p.m. the day before the hearing.
If your matter is resolved, please timely cancel your hearing online in the same manner in which it was set. When possible, please cancel by 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the hearing.
Page 5 | 4. Hearings
Disputes regarding a trial date must be set on the Court's uniform motion calendar.
Most cases will be set for trial at the initial case management conference. Any disputes regarding a trial date are to be set on the Court's uniform motion calendar.
Page 6 | 5. Scheduling a case for Trial
Chambers Communication Rules
Counsel must contact the Division Judge's judicial assistant to be placed on an in-custody docket and must provide a working phone number and email address.
Counsel must contact the Division Judge's judicial assistant to be placed on an in-custody docket. The Division Judge's judicial assistant will provide counsel with the information to participate in the hearing. Counsel must provide a working phone number and email address.
Page 1 | GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR IN-CUSTODY DEFENDANTS
When setting a hearing, counsel must give the Division Judge's judicial assistant a good-faith estimate of the anticipated hearing length.
When setting the hearing, counsel shall provide the Division Judge's judicial assistant with a good-faith estimate of the length of time anticipated for the hearing.
Page 1 | GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR IN-CUSTODY DEFENDANTS
Out-of-jurisdiction bond and change-of-plea matters are heard by Judge Andrew Siegel and must be set through Sabrina Albert at Salbert@17th.flcourts.org.
These matters will be heard by Judge Andrew Siegel, and shall be set through Sabrina Albert at Salbert@17th.flcourts.org.
Page 2 | SPECIFIC PROCEDURES RELATED TO BOND ISSUES & PLEAS FOR IN-CUSTODY DEFENDANTS FROM OTHER JURISDICTIONS
If a case settles before the trial date, the scheduling party must immediately email Division 04 and cancel all future hearings.
If a case is settled, prior to the trial date, the scheduling party MUST immediately provide email notification to Division 04 and cancel all future hearings.
Page 2 | 3. Motions - Generally
To set a hearing over 30 minutes, parties must email Division 04 with conferral details, time requests from both sides, preferred dates, attorney email addresses, and the motion with all attachments.
For hearings, over 30 minutes please e-mail Division 04 with: (1) The date of your conferral. (2) The manner of your conferral – in person or by phone. (3) Who participated in the conferral? (4) Whether the matter is time sensitive or is entitled to a statutory preference. (5) The amount of time requested by the moving party. (6) The amount of time requested by the non-moving party. (7) A list of preferred dates. (8) The correct email address for each attorney. (9) A copy of the motion with all attachments.
Page 5 | 4. Hearings
Counsel must notify the Division Judge's judicial assistant in advance if an interpreter is needed so arrangements can be made.
If an interpreter is needed, advise the Division Judge's judicial assistant in advance so arrangements can be made assuring the attendance of the interpreter.
Page 4 | SPECIFIC PROCEDURES RELATED TO HEARINGS WHERE DEFENDANT'S PRESENCE HAS BEEN WAIVED OR IS NOT REQUIRED
Counsel must call or email Judge Coleman's judicial assistant, Tyrone Kintchen, at (954) 831-5835 / tkintchen@17th.flcourts.org to schedule a negotiated plea appointment.
To make an appointment, counsel for the defendant shall call Judge Coleman's judicial assistant, Tyrone Kintchen, at (954) 831-5835 (tkintchen@17th.flcourts.org).
Page 4 | Change of plea procedures for out of custody defendants
Appointments for open pleas or Motions for Downward Departure must be coordinated between the Division judge's judicial assistant and Judge Coleman's judicial assistant, Tyrone Kintchen, at (954) 831-5835 / tkintchen@17th.flcourts.org.
To make an appointment for an open plea or Motion for Downward Departure the time shall be coordinated between the Division judge's judicial assistant and Judge Coleman's judicial assistant, Tyrone Kintchen, at (954) 831-5835 (tkintchen@17th.flcourts.org).
Page 4 | SPECIFIC PROCEDURES RELATED TO OPEN PLEAS & MOTIONS FOR DOWNWARD DEPARTURE
Hearings requiring 30 minutes or less must be set online, and parties may not contact the JA to set or confirm such hearings or to seek an earlier date.
Special Set Hearings for up to 30 minutes may be set online. Please do not contact the JA to set a hearing requiring 30 minutes or less or to confirm a hearing that has been set. If you would like an earlier date, please continue to check for cancellations.
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During this period the Court prefers that all communications to Division 04 be made via email to div04@17th.flcourts.org (phone: (954) 831-0608).
It is the Court's preference that any communication to this office during this time be via email. Division email: div04@17th.flcourts.org Phone: (954) 831-0608
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Difficulties with Online Scheduling should be reported by email to calendar@17th.flcourts.org.
If you have any difficulty with Online Scheduling, please email calendar@17th.flcourts.org.
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Cases not reached on the trial docket roll to the next available docket, and parties should email Division 04 if no roll-over order is received within 10 days after the end of the trial period.
If your case is not reached on the trial docket, you will be placed on the next available trial docket. If you have not received such an order 10 days after the end of the trial period, email Division 04.
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Technical questions about the Online Scheduling System or e-order submission should be emailed to the JIS Department at calendar@17th.flcourts.org.
If you have technical questions or need assistance with the Online Scheduling System or with the submission of e-orders, please e-mail the JIS Department at calendar@17th.flcourts.org
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