Judge Curt Jacobus
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Exhibits
- Hand Delivery
- On The Day Of The Hearing Or Trial
Amended Notice Of Hearing, Cross Notice Of Hearing
Court-wideMotion
Court-wide- Within 10 Days After Service
Adjournments
- Counsel and self-represented parties coordinating or scheduling proceedings must comply with the cited Professionalism Handbook guidelines on scheduling, continuances, and extensions of time.
- For a complex motion or issue, opposing counsel may request additional response time within the stated five-calendar-day period; the request must certify good faith, explain the reason, state the exact number of days sought (no more than 10 additional calendar days), and receive Court confirmation and a ruling before it is allowed.
- Case Management Order deadlines are strictly enforced unless changed by court order; before an Actual Trial Period is issued, parties may submit an agreed extension order if it does not affect remaining deadlines or the Projected Trial Period, and may seek amendment under Rule 1.200(e)(3) if it does.
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Document Format Requirements12 rules
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The proposed order submission shall include the proposed order itself, which must be a Microsoft Word document, in the .docx format, with 1” margins, with no unnecessary formatting
DOCX
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Any hearing notebooks, legal memorandums or briefs must be provided to the Court in electronic .pdf format.
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before the Honorable Curt Jacobus, a Judge of this Court, via Microsoft Teams. https://fl18.org/curtjacobus The Judge requires a VIDEO appearance and court attire.
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Identifications should be marked as letters, starting with A, B, C, D, … etc. Should the exhibits exceed Z, they will need to be marked as AA, AB, AC, AD, … etc.
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The mark may be placed anywhere on the exhibit, must be easily visible and legible; most are placed on the bottom right.
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Exhibits may be in folders, binders, boxes, or whatever makes them easy to locate and organize.
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The signature code (JJJJ and AAAA) must be on its own line. It can be left, center, or right justified. It cannot be "fully" justified. There can be no characters, spaces, or tabs before or after the signature code.
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a cover letter, which must be submitted in .pdf format.
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After the proposed Order and cover letter have been submitted through the e-Portal, the submitting party must email to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org a copy of the proposed Order (as a “Word” document)
Summary: The emailed copy of the proposed Order must be a Word document.
Word Perfect
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The party objecting to the proposed order shall also present a “redline” version of the proposed order to the Court, in Microsoft Word format and using the “Track Changes” function
Word Perfect
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Attorneys must pre-mark the evidence for identification purposes
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Highlighting pertinent sections of case law and bookmarking sections of Motions and exhibits in the PDF file provided to the Court is encouraged and appreciated.
Document Filing Requirements31 rules
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The Notice of Hearing must include a Certificate of Compliance in the Exhibit A form stating either the outcome and unresolved issues or that Rule 1.202 conferral is not required.
e. Counsel who schedules the hearing shall include in the Notice of Hearing filed with the Court, a Certificate of Compliance (in the same form as attached hereto as “Exhibit A”) reflecting the outcome of the conferral as set forth herein. i. (“Exhibit A” – First Option) the conferral occurred but the parties were unable to reach an agreement (on all or part of the issues, identifying which issues remain unresolved. ii. (“Exhibit A” “Second Option”) that Conferral under Rule 1.202 is not required.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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Either prior to, or within 5 days after, scheduling an evidentiary hearing, the parties shall meet and confer to prepare an Agreed Case Management Order Regarding Evidentiary Hearing (a copy of which can be found on this Court’s website 5) and submit same to the Court for entry.
DocumentEvidentiary Hearing
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A movant seeking a ruling on a motion based only on written submissions must file the specified notice.
If a party in a civil action seeks a ruling on a motion based only on written submissions, the movant shall file a Notice of Request for Court to Consider Motion Based on Written Submissions without Hearing.
DocumentMotion
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A Notice of Hearing must state whether the hearing is virtual or in person, its date and time, reserved duration, evidentiary status, motion details, and hearing location or virtual appearance information.
The Notice of Hearing must contain the following information: i. Virtual or In-Person. ii. The date and time of hearing. iii. Amount of time reserved. iv. Evidentiary or non-Evidentiary. v. The name of the motion(s) to be heard; the date of filing of the motion(s); and the docket number of the filed motion(s) [not the e-portal filing number]. vi. The location of the hearing – the address of the Viera Courthouse, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, Viera, Florida 32940, for all in-person hearings. The notice must state for virtual hearings “Via Microsoft Teams,” and the Microsoft Teams address https://fl18.org/curtjacobus.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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If the hearing is an evidentiary hearing, the Notice must be titled as such: “Notice of Evidentiary Hearing.”
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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Proposed orders must use the specified DJMCA codes for the judge’s signature and signing date, and for the service date, service list, and Judicial Assistant’s signature.
DDDD is the code used for the date the Order is signed by the Judge; JJJJ is the code for the Judge's signature. For the Certificate of Service, MMMM is the code for the mailing/service date; CCCC is the code for the service list, and AAAA is the code for the Judicial Assistant's signature.
DocumentProposed Order
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Proposed Orders submitted via the e-Portal require "DJMCA" codes on proposed Orders. The DJMCA codes identify where to place electronic signatures, dates, and related information.
DocumentProposed Order
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All orders must include the stated provision requiring the Petitioner to mail the order to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed delivery certificate within five days of e-service.
All Orders must contain the following statement: ===== PAGE 16 ===== i. It is further ADJUDGED that within five days of the date of e-service on this Order, the Petitioner shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by Petitioner's counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
DocumentProposed Order
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The cover letter must identify the Order and hearing, confirm that opposing counsel or unrepresented parties received the same materials, and state whether all parties agree to its language.
The cover letter submitted with the proposed Order must include a statement indicating: i. What the Order is for (i.e., the case, the motion heard [including the Clerk’s document number], the date and time heard, the title of the Order, etc.); and ii. That all opposing counsel/unrepresented parties have been provided with the same materials being provided to the Court; and iii. Whether all parties have agreed to the language of the proposed Order.
DocumentCover Letter
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The email to the Judicial Assistant must include the case number and style, e-Portal filing or submission number, filing date, hearing date, and whether the opposing side objects.
After the proposed Order and cover letter have been submitted through the e-Portal, the submitting party must email to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org a copy of the proposed Order (as a “Word” document), and the body of the email must provide the case number/style, the e-Portal filing/submission number of the proposed Order, the date filed, the date of the hearing, and whether or not the opposing side has any objections to the proposed Order.
DocumentEmail
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The party objecting to the proposed order shall also present a “redline” version of the proposed order to the Court, in Microsoft Word format and using the “Track Changes” function, together with a transcript of the holding if a Court Reporter was requested by any party.
DocumentProposed Order
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If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
DocumentEmergency Motion
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A courtesy-copy cover letter or email message must identify the hearing for which the document is being furnished.
A courtesy copy of any document filed and not docketed must be provided to the Court via email to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org with a cover letter or email message identifying the hearing for which it is being furnished.
DocumentCourtesy Copy
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provide the clerk with an exhibit log notating the description of the evidence along with the referenced identification.
DocumentExhibit Log
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If entitlement has been found or if entitlement is not being contested, counsel seeking attorney fees and costs shall prepare the Order finding entitlement incorporating by reference Division L’s Procedures on Motion to Tax Costs and Award Attorney’s Fees found on the Court’s website.
DocumentOrder Finding Entitlement
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File a certificate signed by [Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s] counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
DocumentOrder
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Movant’s cover letter should appear substantially similar to Exhibit “D.” Movant should also include a proposed Order of the Order 7 on Motion Based on Written Submissions. Exhibit “E” is a sample form order which may be used.
DocumentCover Letter
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Exhibit A provides a certificate option stating that counsel conferred in good faith before the motion was noticed for hearing but could not reach agreement.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the undersigned, or (name of lawyer)_______________, a lawyer in my firm with full authority to resolve this matter had a substantive conversation in person or by telephone with opposing counsel, (name of lawyer) ____________, on (date)______________, in a good faith effort to resolve this motion before the motion was noticed for hearing, but the parties were unable to reach an agreement.
DocumentCertificate Of Compliance
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JACS sends email confirmations of hearings set and cancelled. These notifications do not take the place of a Notice of Hearing or Notice of Cancellation, as required. Counsel must issue a Notice of Hearing 2 or Notice of Cancellation, if allowed.
Summary: JACS notifications do not replace required hearing notices; counsel must issue a Notice of Hearing or, if allowed, a Notice of Cancellation.
DocumentHearing Notice
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If ordered to mediation, the party requesting the hearing must provide the Notice of Impasse or Partial Settlement to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.
DocumentHearing Request
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The Notice of Hearing shall contain a Certificate of Compliance (in a similar form as attached hereto as “Exhibit A.”)
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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vii. Certificate of compliance with Meet and Confer requirements [see Section B, Paragraph1 supra].
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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viii. ADA notice pursuant to Rule 2.540(c), Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. ADA ACCOMMODATIONS LANGUAGE: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Moore Justice Center, 2825 Judge Fran Jamieson Way, 3rd Floor, Viera, FL, 32940, 321- 633-2171, ext. 3, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711. More information can be found on the court’s website at https://flcourts18.org/americans-with-disability-act-compliance/
Summary: A Notice of Hearing must include the specified ADA accommodations notice.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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The INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH must include: 1) the date of the hearing, 2) the title of the motion, 3) date motion filed and its docket number.
DocumentProposed Order
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The TITLE must include: the word "Consent" or "Agreed;” and must include the subject and ruling of the Court, e.g., "Agreed Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Liability."
DocumentProposed Order
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The TITLE must include: the subject and ruling of the Court, e.g., "Order Granting Plaintiff's Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Liability."
DocumentProposed Order
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The INTRODUCTORY PARAGRAPH must include: 1) the matter came before the Court upon the agreement of the parties, 2) the motion’s title, 3) date motion filed and its docket number.
DocumentProposed Order
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The Plaintiff is required to file the Civil Case Management Track Designation Form at the time of the initial filing of the action along with the Complaint, Summons and Civil Cover Sheet.
DocumentInitial Filing
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The undersigned has enclosed a Proposed Order on [Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s] non-evidentiary motion.
Machine summary and details
DocumentRequest Letter
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For all remote/virtual hearings, the Notice must also contain the following language: "Any person wishing to attend this video hearing via Teams https://fl18.org/curtjacobus must have APPROPRIATE COURT ATTIRE.”
Summary: For every remote or virtual hearing, the Notice must include the specified court-attire language.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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I HEREBY CERTIFY that conferral on this Motion is not required under R. Civ. P. 1.202.
DocumentCertificate Of Compliance
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All proposed orders must be submitted through the proposed-order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
All proposed orders must be submitted to the court via the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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Page 16 | Section D – SUBMISSION OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENT
Competing Orders must not be submitted through the e-Portal unless the Court specifically directs otherwise.
Competing Orders are not to be submitted through the e-Portal unless the parties are specifically directed to do so by the Court.
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Page 18 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The opposing party or counsel has five calendar days after service of both the motion and notice to file its opposition argument and legal memorandum with citations of authority.
The opposing party/counsel shall have five (5) calendar days after being served both the motion and the notice to file their argument and legal memorandum with citations of authority in opposition to the relief requested.
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Page 8 | B – Scheduling Procedures
The Court must receive all hearing materials at least five business days before the hearing.
4. Submission Deadlines: The Court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than five (5) business days before the hearing.
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Page 13 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures
If the parties cannot agree on the form of an order accurately reflecting the Court’s ruling, each side must email its proposed order to the Court within seven days of the hearing and copy opposing counsel.
If the parties are unable to agree on the form of the order that accurately reflects the Court’s ruling, both sides shall present their respective proposed orders to the court for consideration within seven (7) days of the hearing, via email with copies to opposing counsel.
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Page 18 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Exhibits for remote evidentiary proceedings must be received in chambers three business days before the proceeding.
Exhibits for remote evidentiary proceedings must be received in chambers three business days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Page 22 | Section G – Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
If the designation form is missing at initial filing, the filing enters a 30-day correction queue; timely correction preserves the initial filing date, while failure to correct requires refiling.
Unless the Plaintiff files a completed Civil Case Management Track Designation Form at the time of the initial filing of the action, the Clerk will reject the initial filing, which will be placed in the correction queue for a period of thirty (30) days. If the Plaintiff files the completed Civil Case Management Track Designation Form within the thirty (30) day period, the Clerk will accept the filing, and the action will commence as of the date of the initial filing. If the Plaintiff fails to correct this within the time allotted, the action will not commence, and the Plaintiff will have to refile the action.
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Page 23 | Section I – Setting Case for Trial
The opposing party has five days after service to file its opposition argument and legal memorandum, including whether it elects to request a hearing.
The opposing party shall have five (5) days after being served to file their argument and legal memorandum with citations of authority in opposition to the relief requested, including an election to request a hearing.
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Page 34 | EXHIBIT C — A. WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT HEARING
When counsel is asked to prepare an order, it should be drafted and circulated to opposing counsel within three working days.
If counsel is asked to prepare an order, the order should be drafted and circulated to opposing counsel within three (3) working days
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Page 17 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
The Court may decline to consider hearing notebooks, legal memoranda, or briefs provided fewer than three business days before the hearing or for the first time during the hearing.
Hearing notebooks, legal memoranda or briefs provided to the Court less than three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing or for the first time during the hearing may not (in the Court’s discretion) be considered.
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Page 19 | Section E – Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
The notice identifies a date six days after service, and the Court may rule on the motion at any time thereafter without further notice or hearing.
On _____ [date 6 days after serving this notice], the Court may rule on the Motion at any time thereafter without further notice or hearing.
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Page 34 | EXHIBIT C — A. WRITTEN SUBMISSIONS WITHOUT HEARING
The request letter’s date must be at least six days after the motion is filed and served on opposing counsel or party.
Today’s date is [date at least 6 days after date of filing and service on opposing party/counsel].
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Page 37 | Exhibit E
Within 60 days after filing any motion, including one not requiring meet and confer, the movant must coordinate with opposing counsel and either submit a proposed agreed order or file a notice of hearing; otherwise, the motion or objection is deemed abandoned and denied.
For all motions filed, including the motions that do not require meet and confer, the moving party must timely seek a resolution to the motion. The moving party, within sixty (60) days from the date of filing of the motion, the movant must: 1) coordinate with opposing counsel, and 2) either (a) submit a proposed Agreed Order 8, or (b) file a Notice of Hearing. Otherwise, the Motion/Objection is deemed abandoned and denied.
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Page 10 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures
An order counsel is asked to prepare must be submitted to the Court within seven days of the hearing, with a copy to opposing counsel.
must be submitted to the Court within seven (7) days of the hearing, with a copy to opposing counsel.
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Page 17 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Service and Proof of Service Rules
If the Court permits a hearing cancellation, the moving party must immediately serve opposing counsel and any self-represented litigants with a notice of cancellation.
If the Court grants permission to cancel a hearing, the moving party must immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel(s) and any self-represented litigant(s).
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Page 13 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures
Within five days of e-service of the order, the Petitioner must send it by first-class U.S. Mail to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed certificate of delivery.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days of the date of e-service on this Order, the Petitioner shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by Petitioner's counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
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Page 16 | Section D – SUBMISSION OF ORDERS AND JUDGMENT
A copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel.
must be submitted to the Court within seven (7) days of the hearing, with a copy to opposing counsel.
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Page 17 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Copies of the redline proposed order and hearing transcript must be provided to opposing counsel or an unrepresented party.
Copies of any such “redline” version of the proposed order and hearing transcript shall be provided to opposing counsel/ unrepresented party.
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Page 18 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Each side must provide opposing counsel copies of its proposed order when emailing the Court if the parties cannot agree on the order’s form.
If the parties are unable to agree on the form of the order that accurately reflects the Court’s ruling, both sides shall present their respective proposed orders to the court for consideration within seven (7) days of the hearing, via email with copies to opposing counsel.
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Page 18 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Opposing counsel and unrepresented parties must receive the courtesy-copy materials by email, except that an unrepresented party without an email address must be sent them by mail.
All opposing counsel/unrepresented parties must be copied on the email or mailed to an unrepresented party who has not provided an email address.
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Page 19 | Section E – Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
A party seeking trial before the projected or actual trial date may file a motion to set the matter for trial and must serve the presiding judge with a copy.
5. Rule 1.440 Setting Action for Trial: If a party seeks a trial before the projected or actual trial date, any party may file a Motion to set the matter for trial and must serve a copy of the motion on the presiding judge.
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Page 25 | I – Setting Case for Trial
Within five days after e-service of the order, the specified party must mail a first-class, postage-paid copy to each self-represented party.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, the [Plaintiff/Defendant] shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid;
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Page 38 | Exhibit E
The designated party must mail the order to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed certificate of delivery within five days after eservice of the order.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, the [Plaintiff/Defendant] shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by [Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s] counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
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Page 39 | Exhibit F
The designated party must mail the order to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed certificate of delivery within five days after eservice of the order.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, [Plaintiff/Defendant] shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by [Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s] counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
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Page 40 | Exhibit G
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self- represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office — E-Filing Portal Contact Information
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office — E-Filing Portal Contact Information
Opposing counsel must be copied on the email to the Judicial Assistant.
Opposing counsel must be copied on the email to the JA.
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Page 17 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
For remote proceedings, an electronic copy of the exhibits must be emailed to all counsel or parties.
an electronic copy of the exhibits must be emailed to all counsel or parties
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Page 21 | Section G – Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
To bring a matter to the Court’s attention, file the proper motion with the Clerk of Court and copy all parties or counsel.
If you have a matter to bring to the Court’s attention, please file the proper motion with the Clerk of Court and copy all parties and/or counsel in the case with said motion.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A document filed but not docketed must be provided to the Court by email with a cover letter or message identifying the hearing; no courtesy copy is required for documents e-filed and docketed at least one week before the hearing.
The Court does not require a courtesy copy of any document that has been e-filed and documented by the Clerk of Court at least one week prior to the hearing date. Please be aware that it can take several days for filed documents to be docketed by the Clerk. A courtesy copy of any document filed and not docketed must be provided to the Court via email to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org with a cover letter or email message identifying the hearing for which it is being furnished.
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Page 19 | Section E – Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
For in-person proceedings, bring sufficient copies of pre-marked exhibits and an exhibit log for the Judge, Clerk, and opposing counsel on the day of the hearing or trial.
On the day of the hearing or trial, please bring sufficient copies of the pre-marked exhibits for the Judge, the Clerk, and opposing counsel, together with an exhibit log.
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Page 21 | Section G – Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
For remote proceedings, paper exhibits and an exhibit log must be delivered to chambers.
Paper exhibits, pre-marked for identification in the format described below, together with an exhibit log must be delivered to chambers
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Page 21 | Section G – Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The movant must comply with the mandatory meet-and-confer policy and certify compliance before scheduling a hearing, except for the listed motions and other motions under Rule 1.202(c).
c. In addition, this Court has established a mandatory meet and confer policy before scheduling hearings (except for motions for injunctive relief without notice; judgment on the pleadings; summary judgment; to permit maintenance of a class action, or other motions listed in Rule 1.202(c)). The movant must certify compliance with this policy as set out below.
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Page 3 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures, 1. Meet and Confer Requirement
Before filing a motion, the moving party must separately certify compliance with the conferral requirement, which requires a substantive verbal discussion between authorized counsel and a good-faith effort to resolve the motion.
a. Pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202, a moving party is required to separately certify it has complied with the conferral requirement prior to filing the motion. Failure to comply may result in sanctions. b. The term “confer” shall mean and require a substantive verbal conversation in person or by telephone/video conference (between counsel with full authority to resolve) and a good faith effort to resolve the motion without the need for hearing and does not include an exchange of ultimatums by fax, e-mail or letter; and does not include staff members performing the communications.
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Page 3 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures, 1. Meet and Confer Requirement
The attorney scheduling a hearing must arrange the conference, and opposing counsel must respond promptly to inquiries and communications.
d. It shall be the responsibility of the attorney who schedules the hearing to arrange the conference. Opposing Counsel must respond promptly to inquiries and communications.
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Page 4 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures, 1. Meet and Confer Requirement
If the Court is involved after unsuccessful contact attempts, it may issue a mandatory order requiring an in-person case management conference within 72 hours and may order sanctions.
THE COURT MAY (AND MORE THAN LIKELY WILL) ISSUE A MANDATORY ORDER TO APPEAR AND REQUIRE AN IN-PERSON CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE WITHIN 72 HOURS, AND SANCTIONS MAY BE ORDERED.
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Page 4 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures, 1. Meet and Confer Requirement
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
For a complex motion or issue, opposing counsel may request additional response time within the stated five-calendar-day period; the request must certify good faith, explain the reason, state the exact number of days sought (no more than 10 additional calendar days), and receive Court confirmation and a ruling before it is allowed.
If the motion or issue is complex, the opposing party/counsel may file a request within the five (5) calendar days that they in good faith need additional time to respond. The requesting party must certify the request is made in good faith with the reason for the extension, exactly how many extension days are needed (no more than 10 additional calendar days), must be presented to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org, and must obtain confirmation and ruling from the Court prior to the request being allowed.
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Page 9 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures
Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; the motion must comply with the applicable rule based on whether an Order Setting Trial has been entered and, absent good cause, be signed by the requesting party.
4. Continuances of Projected and Actual Trial Date: Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. If the case has not yet been set for trial, a Motion to Continue must comply with the requirements of Rule 1.200(e)(3) of the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. If an Order Setting Trial has been entered into the case, a Motion to Continue must comply with Rule 1.460. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Page 25 | I – Setting Case for Trial
Counsel and self-represented parties coordinating or scheduling proceedings must comply with the cited Professionalism Handbook guidelines on scheduling, continuances, and extensions of time.
When coordinating and scheduling hearings, depositions or other proceedings, all counsel and self-represented parties are required to comply with the Guidelines for Professional Conduct applicable to Scheduling, Continuances and Extensions of Time, as set forth in the 2022-2024 Professionalism Handbook published by the Florida Bar Standing Committee on Professionalism.
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Case Management Order deadlines are strictly enforced unless changed by court order; before an Actual Trial Period is issued, parties may submit an agreed extension order if it does not affect remaining deadlines or the Projected Trial Period, and may seek amendment under Rule 1.200(e)(3) if it does.
Deadlines in the Case Management Order must be strictly enforced unless changed by court order. a. Prior to issuance of an Actual Trial Period. Parties may submit an agreed order to extend a deadline if the extension does not affect the ability to comply with the remaining deadlines or the Projected Trial Period in the Case Management Order. If an extension affects a subsequent deadline or the Projected Trial Period, the Parties may seek amendment of the Case Management Order pursuant to Fla.R.Civ.P.1.200(e)(3).
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Page 24 | Section I – Setting Case for Trial
Chambers Communication Rules
After three good-faith attempts to contact opposing counsel without contact, counsel scheduling the hearing must email the Court and identify the dates, times, and methods of the attempts.
If counsel scheduling the hearing conducted three (3) good faith attempts, and no contact is made, then GET THE COURT INVOLVED. Counsel shall reach out to the Court by email, identify (the dates, times and how) the contact was attempted (i.e. 02/13/26 at 2:45 pm telephone; 09/18/25 at 9:15 am email).
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Page 4 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures, 1. Meet and Confer Requirement
A scheduled hearing may be cancelled only with court approval; the party seeking cancellation must email the Judicial Assistant and obtain permission and instructions.
ONCE HEARINGS ARE SCHEDULED, THE HEARINGS CANNOT BE CANCELLED WITHOUT COURT APPROVAL. IF YOU NEED TO CANCEL A HEARING, YOU MUST EMAIL THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT AT JEANNE.DEVEAU@FLCOURTS18.ORG AND OBTAIN PERMISSION AND INSTRUCTIONS.
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A request for more than one hour of hearing time must be made by email to the Judicial Assistant.
If you are requesting more than one (1) hour for your hearing, you must email the Judicial Assistant to request hearing time.
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After the submission period expires, the movant must email the Judicial Assistant a cover letter stating that the motion is ripe at least six days after the original notice, confirming compliance, and including the motion and any responsive filings; the letter should substantially resemble Exhibit D and should include a proposed order, for which Exhibit E is a sample.
Following expiration of the period allowed for these submissions, the movant shall email the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org a cover letter to the Court detailing that the motion is ripe for a decision (at least 6 days after the original notice has been sent), stating the movant’s compliance with this procedure, and including a copy of the motion, and any responsive filings filed by the opposing party. Movant’s cover letter should appear substantially similar to Exhibit “D.” Movant should also include a proposed Order of the Order 7 on Motion Based on Written Submissions. Exhibit “E” is a sample form order which may be used.
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An extension request must be presented by email to the Judicial Assistant at the stated address and requires Court confirmation and a ruling before it is allowed.
The requesting party must certify the request is made in good faith with the reason for the extension, exactly how many extension days are needed (no more than 10 additional calendar days), must be presented to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org, and must obtain confirmation and ruling from the Court prior to the request being allowed.
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Page 9 | Section B – Scheduling Procedures
When filing an emergency motion, the movant must email a copy of the filed motion to the Judicial Assistant.
Upon filing an Emergency Motion, the movant must email a copy of the filed Motion to JA at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org.
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Page 19 | Section F – EMERGENCY AND OTHER URGENT MATTERS
The judicial assistant may not provide legal advice.
b. The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.
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For hearings requiring more than one 15-minute slot, schedule consecutive slots and email the Judicial Assistant with the total hearing length and a request to consolidate them on the docket.
If you need more time (e.g., scheduling a hearing for 30 minutes), please locate consecutive 15-minute hearing time slots for the total time needed. Please schedule each time slot required for your hearing; then, email the JA at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org to advise of the total length of your hearing and request that the time slots be consolidated on the Court's docket.
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The judicial assistant strives to substantively respond within one business day and, if unable, will acknowledge the inquiry and provide an expected response time and alternate contact for immediate assistance.
3. Response to Inquiries: a. The judicial assistant strives to substantively respond to all inquiries within one business day. If the judicial assistant is out of the office, or unable to substantively respond within one business day, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and alternate contact for immediate assistance.
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Page 3 | 3. Response to Inquiries
Communications must comply with Canon 3, and the Court will not engage in or accept ex parte personal communications or correspondence about a case.
All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct. The Court CANNOT and WILL NOT engage in nor accept any ex parte personal communications or correspondence on a case.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
After coordinating availability with the opposing side, a self-represented party seeking a hearing must email the Judicial Assistant to request reservation of the agreed-upon time.
A pro se party who has coordinated availability with the opposing counsel/party and who wishes to schedule a hearing must email the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org to request that the Court reserve the agreed-upon hearing time.
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After submitting the proposed Order and cover letter through the e-Portal, the submitting party must email the Judicial Assistant a Word copy of the Order and include the specified case, filing, hearing, and objection information in the email body.
After the proposed Order and cover letter have been submitted through the e-Portal, the submitting party must email to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org a copy of the proposed Order (as a “Word” document), and the body of the email must provide the case number/style, the e-Portal filing/submission number of the proposed Order, the date filed, the date of the hearing, and whether or not the opposing side has any objections to the proposed Order.
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Page 17 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Hearing notebooks, legal memoranda, and briefs must be submitted to the Court by email with a cover letter.
Must be submitted to the court via email to jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org with a cover letter.
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Page 19 | Section E – Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
For remote proceedings, an electronic copy of the exhibits must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least three business days before the hearing or trial.
and to the Judicial Assistant at jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org at least 3 business days in advance of the hearing or trial.
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Page 21 | Section G – Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Email is the primary method of communicating with the judicial office, and each email must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in its subject line.
Communications to the judicial office should be submitted by e-mail to jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 05-2024-CA-001234-XXCA-BC – Doe v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested).
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Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The judicial office does not accept text messages.
The judicial office does not and cannot accept text messages.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Parties may contact the judicial office only in accordance with these procedures, and unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered.
Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Telephone contact with the judicial office is permitted for urgent matters, when instructed to call, when a self-represented litigant lacks ready email access, or when verbal communication is needed.
Although email is the primary method of communication, if you have an urgent matter, if you have been instructed to call the judicial office, if you are a self-represented litigant without ready access to email, or if you need to communicate verbally, you may contact the judicial office by telephone at (321) 617-7268.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
When the Court takes a matter under advisement, it will give the movants and nonmovants instructions and deadlines at the close of the hearing for emailing proposed Orders to the Court.
At the close of the hearing, the Court will give the movant(s) and nonmovant(s) specific instructions and deadlines for submitting proposed Orders to the Court via email.
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Page 18 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
The judge’s office phone number is (321) 617-7268.
Office: (321) 617-7268 | Email
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Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for hearing-scheduling needs.
Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for your scheduling needs.
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