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Judge

Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Florida 18 Judicial Circuit (Brevard, Seminole)

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Case Law

  • Before Hearing

Evidentiary Proceeding

Amended Notice Of Hearing, Cross Notice Of Hearing

Court-wide
  • Email

Motion

Court-wide
  • Within 10 Days After Service

Communication

Email

Chambers

theresa.goddard@flcourts18.org
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Chambers

+1 386-310-1754
Emergencies
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Document Format Requirements2 rules

Formatting

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

Any proposed orders not generated in Court must be submitted to the judicial assistant in WORD format within seven (7) days after any hearing.

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 3|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Formatting

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

Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerks in paper format.

Required Format

Paper

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 4|SecE. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings

Document Filing Requirements9 rules

Filing Requirements

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

The Notice of Hearing MUST include the document number of the motion (as shown on the register of actions) and the time reserved for the motion.

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 3|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Teams credentials, including the link for the virtual courtroom.

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 3|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Rule 2.540, Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin.

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 3|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

All parties shall make themselves available for the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances.

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 4|SecD. Emergency Hearings and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

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

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the Clerk, the Court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.

DocumentExhibits

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 4|SecE. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
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.

DocumentEmergency Hearing Motion

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 4|SecD. Emergency Hearings and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

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

Attorneys submitting motions for payment of costs must be current with accountings to the JAC.

DocumentMotion For Payment Of Costs

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 3|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

The Clerk of Court does not forward pro se motions to the Judge.

DocumentPro Se Motion

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 3|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

The Notice of Hearing must reflect the purpose of the status hearing (e.g., Status Hearing to address scheduling conflict, etc.).

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

Judge Naberhaus Policies and Procedures · p. 6|SecH. Other Division Procedures

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Motions to continue trial or a long hearing must be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

Motions to continue Trial or any long hearing shall be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Executed orders are filed through the e-filing portal for service upon the parties.

All executed orders will be filed through the e-filing portal for service upon the parties.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

The court must receive all evidentiary-hearing materials at least three business days before the hearing.

The court must receive all materials for evidentiary hearings no later than three (3) business days before the hearing.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after the judicial assistant confirms it.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

If a matter is resolved between the VOP Calendar Call and VOP Hearing, the Court must be notified at least 24 hours before the hearing.

If the parties reach resolution of a matter between the VOP Calendar Call and the VOP Hearing, notice of same must be provided to the Court at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.

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

Page 6 | G. VOP PROCEEDINGS

Proposed orders not generated in court must be submitted within seven days after the hearing.

Any proposed orders not generated in Court must be submitted to the judicial assistant in WORD format within seven (7) days after any hearing.

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Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Exhibits must be brought to court at least 15 minutes before the hearing for review and marking.

Exhibits shall be brought to court at least 15 minutes prior to the hearing to allow time for the opposing side to review then and to allow the Clerks to mark properly mark them.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | E. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings

Service and Proof of Service Rules

A notice of hearing must be served immediately after the judicial assistant confirms it.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

The opposing party must be copied on the cancellation email.

Ensure the opposing party is copied on the email.

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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Courtesy Copy Requirements

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

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

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

A courtesy copy may be brought to court or emailed to the judicial assistant before the hearing.

A courtesy copy can be brought to court or emailed to the Judicial Assistant prior to the hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

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

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

If the court determines an emergency exists, it will schedule the hearing unilaterally.

If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing will be scheduled unilaterally by the Court.

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

Page 4 | D. Emergency Hearings and Other Urgent Matters

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

VOP arraignments will not be continued.

VOP arraignments will not be continued.

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

Page 5 | G. VOP PROCEEDINGS

A motion to continue filed the day before a hearing will be addressed on the scheduled hearing date.

Any motions to continue filed the day before a set hearing will be addressed on the scheduled hearing date.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Continuances on the VOP Calendar Call docket will not be granted without good cause.

Continuances will not be granted absent good cause shown.

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Page 5 | G. VOP PROCEEDINGS

Chambers Communication Rules

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

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 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Hearing requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and should include the motion and requested hearing time.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to Theresa.Goddard@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 email request should include a copy of the motion and the requested amount of hearing time.

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

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A copy of the e-filed motion and the State’s response must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

Please email a copy of the e- filed motion and the State’s response to the Judicial Assistant.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

The e-filed motion, JAC’s response, necessary attachments, and proposed order must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

Please email a copy of the e-filed motion, JAC’s response, any other necessary attachments, and proposed order to the Judicial Assistant.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A defendant filing a pro se motion for early termination must send a copy to and contact the judicial assistant to schedule a hearing.

A defendant who files a pro se motion for early termination must send a copy to the Judicial Assistant and contact the Judicial Assistant to set it for hearing.

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

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by the stated practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

The judicial assistant must be contacted before canceling a hearing.

Please contact the Judicial Assistant prior to canceling any hearings.

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

Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Scheduling communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the judicial assistant, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

All communications to the judicial office regarding scheduling must be submitted by e-mail to the following: Theresa.Goddard@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

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.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account 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

A copy of the notice of hearing must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

A copy shall be sent via email to the Judicial Assistant.

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Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

If cancellation is granted, email the notice of cancellation as soon as it is known the hearing will not proceed.

If granted, please email a copy of your Notice of Cancellation as soon as you know the hearing is not going forward.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

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

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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

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  • 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

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  • 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 Michelle L. Naberhaus's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus?

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

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

Does Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. If the court determines an emergency exists, it will schedule the hearing unilaterally.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. Emergency Hearings and Other Urgent Matters

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus?

Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus' formatting rule includes submit to the judicial assistant in word format within seven days after any hearing.. Proposed orders not generated in court must be submitted to the judicial assistant in WORD format within seven days after the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A notice of hearing must state the motion's register-of-actions document number and the time reserved for the motion.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What must be included with emergency hearing motion filings before Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. 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.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. Emergency Hearings and Other Urgent Matters

How may parties contact Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus' chambers. The rule lists email Theresa.Goddard@flcourts18.org. Scheduling communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the judicial assistant, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

View ruleSource: page 2, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. VOP arraignments will not be continued.

View ruleSource: page 5, section G. VOP PROCEEDINGS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions to continue trial or a long hearing must be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What filing deadlines does Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus set?

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after the judicial assistant confirms it.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. A notice of hearing must be served immediately after the judicial assistant confirms it.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus

Scheduling communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the judicial assistant, with 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 authorized ex parte by law.

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by the stated practices and procedures.

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

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

Hearing requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and should include the motion and requested hearing time.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after the judicial assistant confirms it.

A notice of hearing must be served immediately after the judicial assistant confirms it.

A copy of the notice of hearing must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

A notice of hearing must state the motion's register-of-actions document number and the time reserved for the motion.

A notice of hearing involving a remote appearance must include the judicial Teams credentials and virtual courtroom link.

Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Rule 2.540.

A copy of the e-filed motion and the State’s response must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

A defendant filing a pro se motion for early termination must send a copy to and contact the judicial assistant to schedule a hearing.

The clerk does not forward pro se motions to the judge.

The e-filed motion, JAC’s response, necessary attachments, and proposed order must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

Attorneys submitting motions for payment of costs must be current with accountings to the JAC.

The court must receive all evidentiary-hearing materials at least three business days before the hearing.

The judicial assistant must be contacted before canceling a hearing.

Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.

A motion to continue filed the day before a hearing will be addressed on the scheduled hearing date.

Motions to continue trial or a long hearing must be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

Proposed orders not generated in court must be submitted to the judicial assistant in WORD format within seven days after the hearing.

Proposed orders not generated in court must be submitted within seven days after the hearing.

Executed orders are filed through the e-filing portal for service upon the parties.

If cancellation is granted, email the notice of cancellation as soon as it is known the hearing will not proceed.

The opposing party must be copied on the cancellation email.

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

A courtesy copy may be brought to court or emailed to the judicial assistant before the hearing.

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