Court Rules
Judge

Judge Jonathan A. Skinner

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Florida 18 Judicial Circuit (Brevard, Seminole)

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Amended Notice Of Hearing, Cross Notice Of Hearing

Court-wide
  • Email

Motion

Court-wide
  • Within 10 Days After Service

Notice Of Hearing

Court-wide
  • Email

Objection To Order Of Referral To General Magistrate

Court-wide
  • 1 copy • Email

Adjournments

  • Continuance requests must be made in writing.
  • For an Early Resolution continuance, contact the ER State Attorney; if there is no objection, include the new ER court date on the proposed Continuance Order submitted to the Judicial Assistant for signature.

Request must include

Proposed Rescheduled Date

Communication

Email

Chambers

eva.walls@flcourts18.org
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Chambers

+1 386-310-1754
Emergencies
Filters:

Document Filing Requirements7 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory

If no objection, the attorneys shall email the motion to the Judicial Assistant, copying the opposing party and including the language of no objection.

DocumentMotion

Judge Skinner Policies and Procedures County Criminal · p. 2|SecMotions
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory

The fingerprint card must be done by a law enforcement agency with an ORI number on the fingerprint card.

DocumentFingerprint Card

Judge Skinner Policies and Procedures County Criminal · p. 3|SecPleas
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory

If requesting a continuance, contact the ER State Attorney, and if no objection, the ER State Attorney will provide a new ER court date, and this date is required to be included on any proposed Continuance Order submitted to the Judicial Assistant for signature.

DocumentContinuance Order

Judge Skinner Policies and Procedures County Criminal · p. 3|SecEarly Resolution Hearings
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory

Plea in Absentia paperwork must be submitted to Judge Skinner’s Judicial Assistant prior to the scheduled court date.

DocumentPlea In Absentia Paperwork

Judge Skinner Policies and Procedures County Criminal · p. 3|SecPleas
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The parties will prepare an appropriate Order and forward it to the Judicial Assistant for signature.

DocumentMotion

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Judge Skinner Policies and Procedures County Criminal · p. 2|SecMotions
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?

The plea form must be notarized.

DocumentPlea Form

Judge Skinner Policies and Procedures County Criminal · p. 3|SecPleas
Filing Requirements

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?

Please include all case style information when emailing the Judicial Assistant (Case Number, Defendant’s Name, etc.)

DocumentEmail

Content & Formatting
Case Number
Judge Skinner Policies and Procedures County Criminal · p. 2|SecMotions

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

A request for a special remote appearance exception must be made by e-filing a motion with the Clerk and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the Court event.

Parties may request a special exception for TEAMS/remote appearances by E- Filing a Motion with the Clerk of Court and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours prior to the Court event.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | VIRTUAL/TEAMS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

Motions must be e-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection or input, and scheduled.

Motions must be E-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection/input, and scheduling.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | Motions

Motions and orders must not be submitted through E-Portal.

Motions and orders are not to be submitted through E-Portal.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | Motions

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A special remote appearance exception request must be made at least 48 hours before the Court event.

Parties may request a special exception for TEAMS/remote appearances by E- Filing a Motion with the Clerk of Court and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours prior to the Court event.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | VIRTUAL/TEAMS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

Service and Proof of Service Rules

The opposing side must receive a copy of each motion for objection or input.

Motions must be E-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection/input, and scheduling.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | Motions

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Continuance requests must be made in writing.

Continuances must be requested in writing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | Hearing times/JACS

For an Early Resolution continuance, contact the ER State Attorney; if there is no objection, include the new ER court date on the proposed Continuance Order submitted to the Judicial Assistant for signature.

If requesting a continuance, contact the ER State Attorney, and if no objection, the ER State Attorney will provide a new ER court date, and this date is required to be included on any proposed Continuance Order submitted to the Judicial Assistant for signature.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 3 | Early Resolution Hearings

Chambers Communication Rules

When there is no objection, attorneys must email the motion to the Judicial Assistant, copy the opposing party, and include language stating there is no objection.

If no objection, the attorneys shall email the motion to the Judicial Assistant, copying the opposing party and including the language of no objection.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | Motions

Attendance at the listed hearings, including motion hearings, is required in person unless the Court previously excused the attendee.

All Violation of Probation, Non-Jury Trial, Infraction Hearings, Order to Show Cause, Motion Hearings: Attendance is required in person unless previously excused by the Court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | All Violation of Probation, Non-Jury Trial, Infraction Hearings, Order to Show Cause, Motion Hearings

Email communications with the Judicial Assistant must include both parties.

Always include both parties in email communications with the Judicial Assistant.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 1 | Judicial Assistant

Emails to the Judicial Assistant must not contain legal argument or substantive discussion of case facts.

Please note that it is never appropriate to include legal argument or substantive discussion regarding facts in any case in emails to a Judicial Assistant.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 1 | Judicial Assistant

Motions and orders should be emailed directly to the Judicial Assistant, and the email should include the case style information, including the case number and defendant's name.

All motions and orders should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant directly. Please include all case style information when emailing the Judicial Assistant (Case Number, Defendant’s Name, etc.)

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | Motions

JACS is not used to coordinate or schedule hearings; contact the Judicial Assistant by email for assistance.

As hearing times are often set quickly, Judge Skinner does not use JACS for coordinating and scheduling hearings. Please contact Judicial Assistant, Eva Walls at: eva.walls@flcourts18.org for assistance.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 2 | Hearing times/JACS

For scheduling needs, contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant.

Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for your scheduling needs.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026

Page 1 | Scheduling Hearings

Requests to appear virtually may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and are reviewed by the Judge case by case.

Requests to appear virtually may be submitted via email to the Judicial Assistant and will be reviewed by the Judge on a case-by-case basis by the Judge.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | Mental Health Court

Email is the Court's preferred method of communication.

Email is the most effective way to communicate with the Court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Judicial Assistant

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 218 rules apply across Florida 18 Judicial Circuit (Brevard, Seminole). Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 90
  • Applies to
    Extradition waiver

    An extradition waiver must be written, executed before a judge, and state that the person consents to return to the demanding state.

  • Applies to
    Waiver of counsel

    If an indigent defendant wishes to waive counsel, a full Faretta inquiry may be conducted and the defendant must place the waiver of counsel on the record.

  • Applies to
    Probable cause arrest affidavit

    Probable-cause arrest affidavits for probation or community-control violations must include the specified supervision and case information; unsupported database assertions are insufficient.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    Email is the most effective way to communicate with the Court, but emails to a Judicial Assistant must not include legal argument or substantive discussion of case facts.

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    For additional information or assistance, contact the judicial assistant by email.

  • Contact
    Email to chambers

    Court approval is required to set a hearing over two hours, and pre-approval is required for a temporary relief hearing over one hour if mediation is incomplete; the request should be emailed to the Court with the motion and requested hearing duration.

Formatting

All 21

  • Exhibits must be pre-marked with stickers identifying the offering party, hearing date, and case number.

  • Each exhibit must be marked in sequence with an identifying letter.

  • Format
    PAPER

    For an in-person hearing, bring a hard copy of every exhibit intended to be offered into evidence.

Service

All 19

  • A release for failure to meet specified time periods requires a judge’s order and notice to the state; at daily first appearance hearings, receipt of the docket copy by the state attorney satisfies notice.

  • Applies to
    Arrest report and related documents
    Service
    Court service

    Booking officers must provide one copy of the arrest report and related documents to the arrested person at first appearance and deliver another copy to the clerk with the original.

  • Applies to
    Pretrial release forms and counsel affidavits
    Service
    Court service to clerk

    Pretrial release forms, appointment-of-counsel affidavits, and related documents must be delivered to the first appearance clerk.

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Common questions about Judge Jonathan A. Skinner's rules

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Jonathan A. Skinner?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. An unopposed motion emailed to the Judicial Assistant must include language stating there is no objection.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions

What must be included with plea in absentia paperwork filings before Judge Jonathan A. Skinner?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Plea in Absentia paperwork must be submitted to the Judicial Assistant before the scheduled court date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Pleas

How may parties contact Judge Jonathan A. Skinner's chambers?

Attendance at the listed hearings, including motion hearings, is required in person unless the Court previously excused the attendee.

View ruleSource: page 2, section All Violation of Probation, Non-Jury Trial, Infraction Hearings, Order to Show Cause, Motion Hearings

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jonathan A. Skinner?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuance requests must be made in writing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Hearing times/JACS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Jonathan A. Skinner?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. A request for a special remote appearance exception must be made by e-filing a motion with the Clerk and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the Court event.

View ruleSource: page 2, section VIRTUAL/TEAMS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

What filing deadlines does Judge Jonathan A. Skinner set?

A special remote appearance exception request must be made at least 48 hours before the Court event.

View ruleSource: page 2, section VIRTUAL/TEAMS/SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge Jonathan A. Skinner?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: the opposing party. The opposing side must receive a copy of each motion for objection or input.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge Jonathan A. Skinner

Email is the Court's preferred method of communication.

Emails to the Judicial Assistant must not contain legal argument or substantive discussion of case facts.

Email communications with the Judicial Assistant must include both parties.

Attendance at the listed hearings, including motion hearings, is required in person unless the Court previously excused the attendee.

A request for a special remote appearance exception must be made by e-filing a motion with the Clerk and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the Court event.

A special remote appearance exception request must be made at least 48 hours before the Court event.

Motions must be e-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection or input, and scheduled.

The opposing side must receive a copy of each motion for objection or input.

When there is no objection, attorneys must email the motion to the Judicial Assistant, copy the opposing party, and include language stating there is no objection.

An unopposed motion emailed to the Judicial Assistant must include language stating there is no objection.

The parties must prepare an appropriate order and forward it to the Judicial Assistant for signature.

Motions and orders must not be submitted through E-Portal.

Motions and orders should be emailed directly to the Judicial Assistant, and the email should include the case style information, including the case number and defendant's name.

Emails to the Judicial Assistant about motions and orders must include the case style information, including the case number and defendant's name.

JACS is not used to coordinate or schedule hearings; contact the Judicial Assistant by email for assistance.

Continuance requests must be made in writing.

Plea in Absentia paperwork must be submitted to the Judicial Assistant before the scheduled court date.

The Plea in Absentia form must be notarized.

The fingerprint card must be completed by a law enforcement agency and include an ORI number.

For an Early Resolution continuance, contact the ER State Attorney; if there is no objection, include the new ER court date on the proposed Continuance Order submitted to the Judicial Assistant for signature.

A proposed Continuance Order submitted to the Judicial Assistant for signature must include the new ER court date provided by the ER State Attorney if there is no objection.

Requests to appear virtually may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and are reviewed by the Judge case by case.

For scheduling needs, contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant.

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