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Judge Katie Jacobus

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Florida 18 Judicial Circuit (Brevard, Seminole)

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Case Law

  • Email
  • No Later Than Two Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding

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

Adjournments

  • A continuance request must show cause and be submitted by written motion at least 3 days before the scheduled court date.

Communication

Email

Chambers

sherry.tuttle@flcourts18.org
SchedulingEmergencies
Phone

Chambers

321-617-7268
Emergencies
Phone

Chambers

1-386-310-1754 (Toll) Phone Conference ID: 956 030 129#
Emergencies
Filters:

Document Format Requirements3 rules

Formatting

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

Orders submitted via the E-filing portal must be in the proper DJMCA code format.

Judge Katie Jacobus Policies and Procedures · Nov 2025 · p. 4|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Formatting

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

Courtesy copies should be in Word format.

Judge Katie Jacobus Policies and Procedures · Nov 2025 · p. 4|SecE. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Formatting

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

Orders submitted via email must be in Word format and include the signature and date line.

Required Format

Word Perfect

Judge Katie Jacobus Policies and Procedures · Nov 2025 · p. 4|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing Requirements

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

All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

Judge Katie Jacobus Policies and Procedures · Nov 2025 · p. 2|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the presentation time needed for each party.

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.

DocumentMotion

Judge Katie Jacobus Policies and Procedures · Nov 2025 · p. 4|SecF. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

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

Orders submitted via email must be in Word format and include the signature and date line.

DocumentProposed Order

Judge Katie Jacobus Policies and Procedures · Nov 2025 · p. 4|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Proposed orders may be submitted by email or through the E-filing portal.

Proposed orders can be submitted via email or the E-filing portal.

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

Page 4 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

File a motion with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a hearing time.

Motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts prior to requesting a hearing time from the court.

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

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.

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

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.

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Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must use Form 2.603 to update contact information 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.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

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

Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Courtesy copies must reach the court no later than two days before an evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before any evidentiary proceeding.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Email is the preferred method for submitting courtesy copies.

Email is preferred for the submission of Courtesy copies

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A continuance request must show cause and be submitted by written motion at least 3 days before the scheduled court date.

cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least 3 days prior to the scheduled court date by written motion.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Chambers Communication Rules

Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is legally authorized ex parte.

All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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

Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Request hearings by email to the Judicial Assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and include the motion, requested hearing time, and helpful scheduling information.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s judicial assistant at: sherry.tuttle@flcourts18.org. The scheduling party should e-mail the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing. The request should include a copy of the motion to be set, the amount of time, requested, and any additional information that would help facilitate the timely setting of the hearing.

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

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

To cancel a hearing, parties must file a notice with the clerk, email copies to the judicial assistant after filing, and secure a future date or contact the assistant.

Parties must file a notice of cancellation via the clerk of the court. Copies must be emailed to the judicial assistant once filed. Parties may not cancel a hearing without securing a future court date or contacting the judicial assistant.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

If the court finds an emergency, it will schedule the hearing unilaterally, and all parties must be available absent exigent circumstances.

If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing will be scheduled unilaterally by the court. All parties shall make themselves available for the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances.

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

Page 4 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters

Email is the preferred method of communication with the Judicial Assistant, and messages must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Method of Communication: The preferred method of communication for Division 11 is email. Please direct all emails to the Judicial Assistant, Sherry Tuttle. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 MM 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested).

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

Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Remote participants must tell the judicial assistant when they are logged in and ready, and should immediately report appearance-related issues.

It is the duty of the party appearing remotely to let the judicial assistant know that they are logged on and ready for the hearing. Additionally, parties appearing remotely should notify the judicial assistant immediately if they are having any issues related to their remote court appearance.

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

Page 3 | C. Remote Appearance

Emails concerning emergency or urgent matters should be sent to the judicial assistant at the listed address.

Emails regarding emergency or urgent matters should be directed to the Court’s judicial assistant at: Sherry.Tuttle@flcourts18.org

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

Page 4 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters

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

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

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Page 1 | How to sign up for a JACS Account

An alternate contact will be provided for urgent matters when the Judicial Assistant is out of the office.

When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an alternate contact will be provided for urgent matters.

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

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Requests to appear remotely must be emailed to the judicial assistant before the scheduled court date.

Requests to appear via the virtual courtroom must be made via email to the Court’s judicial assistant prior to the scheduled court date.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | C. Remote Appearance

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties must follow these procedures when contacting the judicial office.

Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Call the Judicial Assistant if an email has not received a timely response or an urgent matter needs immediate attention.

The judicial assistant is available via telephone if an email has been sent and there has not been a timely response or if there is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed immediately. The judicial assistant can be reached via phone at 321-617-7268

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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

If a party cannot connect, the backup telephone line may be used for emergency purposes only.

For emergency purposes only, if you cannot connect, the backup telephone line is 1-386-310-1754 (Toll) Phone Conference ID: 956 030 129#.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | C. Remote Appearance

Contact the Judicial Assistant if the desired docket is not listed in JACs.

If you don’t see the docket you are looking for within the JACs list, please get in touch with the Judicial Assistant.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | JACs Dockets & Calendars

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

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  • 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

All 37
  • 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 Katie Jacobus's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Katie Jacobus?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for case laws. Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

View ruleSource: page 4, section E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Katie Jacobus?

Judge Katie Jacobus' formatting rule includes file format word perfect and the source requires word format; the schema’s available word perfect value is used to represent the word file format.. Orders sent by email must be in Word format and include a signature and date line.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Katie Jacobus?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

View ruleSource: page 2, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Katie Jacobus?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Orders submitted by email must include a signature and date line.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

How may parties contact Judge Katie Jacobus' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Katie Jacobus' chambers. Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is legally authorized ex parte.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Katie Jacobus?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A continuance request must show cause and be submitted by written motion at least 3 days before the scheduled court date.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

Is electronic filing required before Judge Katie Jacobus?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Proposed orders may be submitted by email or through the E-filing portal.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Katie Jacobus?

File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

View ruleSource: page 2, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What rule applies to e-service for the court before Judge Katie Jacobus?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: the court. Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Complete rules summary for Judge Katie Jacobus

Contact the Judicial Assistant if the desired docket is not listed in JACs.

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

Email is the preferred method of communication with the Judicial Assistant, and messages must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is legally authorized ex parte.

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties must follow these procedures when contacting the judicial office.

An alternate contact will be provided for urgent matters when the Judicial Assistant is out of the office.

Remote participants must tell the judicial assistant when they are logged in and ready, and should immediately report appearance-related issues.

Call the Judicial Assistant if an email has not received a timely response or an urgent matter needs immediate attention.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must use Form 2.603 to update contact information whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.

Request hearings by email to the Judicial Assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and include the motion, requested hearing time, and helpful scheduling information.

File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

Serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

File a motion with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a hearing time.

A continuance request must show cause and be submitted by written motion at least 3 days before the scheduled court date.

To cancel a hearing, parties must file a notice with the clerk, email copies to the judicial assistant after filing, and secure a future date or contact the assistant.

Requests to appear remotely must be emailed to the judicial assistant before the scheduled court date.

If a party cannot connect, the backup telephone line may be used for emergency purposes only.

Proposed orders may be submitted by email or through the E-filing portal.

Orders sent by email must be in Word format and include a signature and date line.

Orders submitted by email must include a signature and date line.

Orders submitted through the E-filing portal must use the proper DJMCA code format.

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies must reach the court no later than two days before an evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies should be in Word format.

Email is the preferred method for submitting courtesy copies.

A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the presentation time needed for each party.

If the court finds an emergency, it will schedule the hearing unilaterally, and all parties must be available absent exigent circumstances.

Emails concerning emergency or urgent matters should be sent to the judicial assistant at the listed address.

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