Florida 18 Judicial Circuit (Brevard, Seminole) Chambers Communication Rules

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A copy of the e-filed motion and proposed order must be emailed directly to the judicial assistant.

A copy of the e-filed motion and proposed order is to be emailed to the JA directly.

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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.

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After coordinating a hearing with all appropriate parties, email the Judicial Assistant, copy the opposing side, and include the bullet-point information requested in the JACS instructions.

Once the hearing is coordinated with all appropriate parties, email the JA, copying the opposing side, with the bullet point information requested in the JACS instructions.

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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.

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For JAC motions, email the e-filed motion, JAC’s response, necessary attachments, and a proposed order 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.

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Request hearings by email to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and include the motion and requested hearing time.

Hearings must be requested by email to tatum.henry@flcourts18.org. The scheduling party should email 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.

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Attorneys or their assistants must email the judicial assistant to coordinate hearing times and include opposing counsel on court emails.

To schedule hearings the attorneys and/or their assistants must email the JA (carmen.reyes@flcourts18.org) to start coordinating hearing time (Always include the opposing counsel when emailing the court).

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To cancel a hearing, notify the Court by email or e-service to the judicial assistant and include a copy of the Notice of Cancellation.

When you need to cancel a hearing notify the Court by email or eservice the judicial assistant with a copy of the NOC.

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For a cancellation based on settlement or resolution of the hearing issue, advise the Judicial Assistant by email or telephone, file a Notice of Settlement, and email a copy to the Judicial Assistant as soon as possible.

If the cancellation is related to case settlement or resolution of the issue that was to be addressed at the hearing, please advise the Judicial Assistant by e- mail and/or telephone call that this is the basis for the requested cancellation, and file a Notice of Settlement, with a copy of same e- mailed to JA, as soon as possible.

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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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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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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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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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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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All parties must be copied on e-mails directed to the Judicial Office.

All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the Judicial Office.

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Request a hearing by e-mail or by properly filing a motion with the Judicial Assistant.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail or properly filed motion to the Judicial Assistant.

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When emailing the JA, copy the assigned Early Resolution Assistant State Attorney so they can confirm there is no objection and verify the court date.

You MUST copy the assigned Early Resolution Assistant State Attorney when you submit to the JA in email so that they may reply confirming there is no objection and can verify the court date.

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At least two working days before a video hearing, contact the Judicial Assistant by email to confirm participation, provide scanned copies of hearing documents, and provide email addresses for yourself and intended witnesses.

Contact the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Alexis Leclerc, by email at Alain.Harper@flcourts18.org, at least two working days before the hearing to: Confirm having arranged to participate in the video conference. Furnish the Judicial Assistant with scanned copies of any documents to be used or introduced into evidence at the hearing; and Provide the Judicial Assistant with an email address for yourself and any person you intend to call as a witness at the hearing.

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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.

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A copy of a filed motion to dismiss must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant within 20 days after filing.

If a Motion to Dismiss is filed, a copy of the Motion must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant within 20 days of filing.

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Email a copy of the Notice of Case Management Conference to the Judicial Assistant at the stated address.

A copy of the Notice of Case Management Conference must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant: Dawn.Stallworth@flcourts18.org

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Send a copy of the Notice of Hearing to the Judicial Assistant.

You must send a copy of your Notice of Hearing to the Judicial Assistant.

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A party who believes a motion is an emergency must email a copy to the judicial assistant for review, with the specified subject-line information.

If you feel that your motion is an emergency, you must email a copy of the motion to my Judicial Assistant (Dawn.Stallworth@flcourts18.org) with “Emergency Motion”, the case style, and the case number in the subject line, for the Court’s review.

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Digital copies of the evidence were emailed to the Court’s judicial assistant.

digital copies of the evidence were emailed to the Court’s judicial assistant

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After coordinating availability, a self-represented party must email the Judicial Assistant to reserve the agreed hearing time.

Once the pro se party has coordinated availability with the opposing counsel/party and are ready to schedule a hearing, they must email the Judicial Assistant at michelle.kolczynski@flcourts18.org to have the court reserve the agreed-upon hearing time.

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Hearing requests for more than two hours require Judicial Assistant approval by email with details.

Hearing time over two hours must be approved by the Judicial Assistant. Please send an email request, with details to michelle.kolczynski@flcourts18.org.

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Email communications to the judicial office must copy all parties unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law, and communications must comply with Canon 3.

• Ex parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized 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.

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To cancel a hearing, contact the Judicial Assistant and file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel.

• Cancelling Hearings: Contact the JA to cancel any hearings. You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel.

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For an emergency motion requiring a hearing within 24 hours, contact the judge’s judicial assistant by email and attach the motion; do not drop off or fax the motion to the judge.

13. EMERGENCY HEARINGS: DO NOT drop off or fax your emergency motion to the Judge. It will not be reviewed before the hearing. If you feel that your motion is an emergency and need the Judge to stop what they are doing to hold a hearing within 24 hours, contact Judge Recksiedler’s Judicial Assistant Vanessa.Lau@flcourts18.org, and attach your emergency motion for the Court’s review and determination.

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For a confidential settlement, documents must be emailed to the court’s JA before the hearing for in-camera review.

If the settlement is confidential, the documents need to be provided to the court via email to the court’s JA, prior to the hearing, to review in camera.

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All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the stated address.

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to stephanie.mcneal@flcourts18.org.

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All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless the communication is legally authorized to be 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.

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The Judicial Assistant must be contacted to cancel a hearing.

You must contact the JA to cancel a hearing.

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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.

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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.

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Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, including its restrictions on ex parte communications and communications outside the parties’ presence unless authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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For hearings longer than two hours, the moving party must confer with the opposing party on a separate email thread without the judicial assistant and notify the Court if they cannot agree on a date and time.

For hearings of more than 2 hours, the Court will provide available dates and times for the hearing. The moving party will confer with the opposing party, on a separate email thread that DOES NOT include the judicial assistant, to agree on a date and time for the hearing. If the parties are unable to agree on a date and time, the moving party shall so notify the Court and may request additional dates.

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Hearings longer than two hours must be scheduled by emailing the judicial assistant and copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Hearings of more than 2 hours must be scheduled by e-mailing the judicial assistant and copying opposing counsel and any self- represented litigant. To obtain hearing time from the judicial assistant, please email the following to the judicial assistant:

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Cancel a hearing by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel, any self-represented litigant, and the judicial assistant.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel, self-represented litigant, and the judicial assistant.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Represented defendants must communicate with the Court through counsel and must not email the judicial assistant directly.

Defendants with counsel must communicate to the Court through counsel only. DO NOT email the judicial assistant directly if you are represented by counsel.

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A party must file a motion before seeking hearing time and attach a copy of the filed motion to any scheduling email to the judicial assistant.

A party may NOT obtain hearing time through the judicial assistant without having first filed the motion needing to be set. Due to the delay in motions showing up on the clerk’s website, and the fact that the judicial office is not notified when a filing is submitted, a copy of the filed motion needs to be attached to any email to the judicial assistant when discussing the setting of a motion for hearing.

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Schedule fully negotiated pleas through the judicial assistant; the State and Defense must appear in person and have the scoresheet or plea paperwork signed and submitted to the clerk, or the Court may reset the plea.

Fully negotiated pleas must be scheduled through the judicial assistant, and both the State and Defense need to appear in person to proceed on the plea, including having the scoresheet or plea paperwork ===== PAGE 4 ===== signed and turned into the court clerk, or the plea may get unilaterally reset by the Court.

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Before filing a notice of cancellation, counsel must immediately email the judicial assistant to confirm that the scheduled time can be released.

You must notify the judicial assistant immediately via email to confirm that the time can be released before filing your notice of cancellation.

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If a case is resolved while future hearing time remains calendared, the party who set the hearing must immediately email the judicial assistant to confirm that the time can be released.

If a case gets resolved (i.e., the Defendant enters a plea or the State enters a nolle prosse) and future hearing time is still calendared, the party who initially set the hearing time shall notify the judicial assistant immediately via email to confirm that time can be released.

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Schedule summary judgment motions by contacting the Judicial Assistant by email.

Scheduling of motions for summary judgment needs to be set by contacting the Judicial Assistant through email.

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Evidentiary hearings may be scheduled only through the Judicial Assistant.

Scheduling of evidentiary hearings can only be set by the Judicial Assistant.

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Except for the stated motion categories and other provisions, a video appearance request and contact with the Judicial Assistant for instructions must be made at least five business days before the hearing; otherwise, the party or counsel must appear in person if video cannot be coordinated.

Except for motions for summary judgment, motions for attorney’s fees/costs, or as otherwise set out herein, a party and/or counsel may appear via video conferencing for a pretrial hearing. However, such a request must be made at least five (5) business days before the scheduled hearing. If unable to coordinate an appearance through video conferencing, said party and/or counsel shall appear in person. The party and party’s counsel - if any- shall contact the judicial assistant at (321) 637-5604 or by email at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing date for instructions as to the procedure to appear by video conference.

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Deliver legal memorandums, including any binders with exhibits or case law, to the Judge’s chamber at least ten business days before the hearing; late receipt may result in cancellation and resetting of the hearing.

All legal memorandums in support of a party’s position should be delivered to the Judge’s chamber no less than ten (10) business days prior to the actual hearing date. Receipt of memorandums (including binders containing exhibits and/or caselaw) outside the time period set forth above may result in the cancellation of the pretrial hearing, and resetting said hearing to a future date.

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Ex parte communication with the Civil General Magistrate is strictly prohibited.

Ex parte communication (any communication to the Civil General Magistrate without the other party’s presence or knowledge) is strictly prohibited.

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When sending email messages or correspondence to the Magistrate’s Assistant, you must copy the opposing party or attorney.

You must copy the opposing party or attorney when sending email messages or correspondence to the Magistrate’s Assistant.

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The scheduling attorney or party must immediately notify the Magistrate’s Assistant when a hearing is continued or cancelled so it can be removed from the docket.

If a hearing is continued or cancelled, it is the responsibility of the scheduling attorney/party to immediately advise the Magistrate’s Assistant that the scheduled hearing is continued or cancelled so that it is removed from the court’s docket.

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If a hearing is cancelled less than 24 hours before it is scheduled, the scheduling party or attorney’s office must both email and call the Magistrate’s Assistant.

Should a hearing be cancelled less than 24 hours prior to the hearing, the scheduling party and/or attorney’s office must email and call the Magistrate’s Assistant to advise the court of the cancellation.

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Pre-marked exhibits must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant as PDFs for documents and JPEGs for photographs.

Additionally, please email the Judicial Assistant all pre-marked exhibits in PDF format for documents or JPEG for photos.

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

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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.

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Hearings lasting 15 minutes or less must be scheduled through JACS.

Hearings of 15 minutes or less must be scheduled using the court’s online scheduling platform, JACS (Judicial Automatic Calendaring System).

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Requests for hearings longer than 15 minutes must be emailed to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Hearings of more than 15 minutes must be requested by e-mailing the judicial assistant and copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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When cancelling a hearing, immediately email the Judicial Assistant and immediately file a notice of cancellation.

If you are cancelling a hearing, you MUST immediately contact the JA via email to cancel the hearing and then immediately file a notice of cancellation.

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An order resulting from a hearing ruling must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at the stated address.

If you are submitting an Order resulting from a ruling made at a hearing, please email the Order (with NO CODES, complete with Done and Ordered and the Judge’s signature line) to the Judicial Assistant: lisa.walters@flcourts18.org

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

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

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To cancel a hearing, immediately notify the judicial assistant and cancel the hearing in JACS.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately, and also cancel the hearing in JACS.

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When the Court has reserved ruling, email the judicial assistant a cover letter and a WORD-format proposed order with a wet-signature line.

Proposed Orders when the Court has reserved ruling: Email the judicial assistant a cover letter and proposed order in WORD format with a signature line for a “wet” signature.

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When a rehearing or reconsideration motion is filed, the parties must email the Judicial Assistant, including opposing counsel, a copy of the motion and a proposed order with options to deny the motion or set it for hearing.

If a motion for rehearing/reconsideration is filed in a case, parties shall email the Judicial Assistant (including opposing counsel) a copy of the motion for the Court to review, along with a proposed order with a box to check for the Court to either deny the motion or to have the motion set for a hearing.

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Only the party that scheduled a hearing may cancel it, and the scheduling attorney must email the judicial assistant.

Only the party that scheduled the hearing may cancel the hearing. The attorney who scheduled the hearing must email the Judicial Assistant.

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If an emergency hearing is needed within 24 hours, email the Judicial Assistant and attach the emergency motion for the Court’s review.

If you feel that your motion is an emergency (An example of an emergency issue is a person “seriously” endangered) and need the Judge to stop what they are doing to hold a hearing within 24 hours, contact Judge Stacy’s Judicial Assistant at Anne.Brezina@flcourts18.org and attach your emergency motion for the Court’s review and determination.

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

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Questions and issues about the listed orders and case management, including discovery compliance, must be directed by email only to the Civil Case Manager, not the JA.

All questions or issues regarding the Case Management Order, Failure to Comply Order, Order to Compel Case Status, Order on Notice of Intent to Dismiss, or Order to Advance Cause in your case, or regarding case management in your case, including issues regarding discovery compliance, MUST be addressed via email only to the Civil Case Manager at DivisionFCM@flcourts18.org, not the JA.

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After conferring, parties must email the Judicial Assistant a certificate of compliance, the Petition or Motion’s Document ID, and the requested hearing length to obtain available dates.

Once the parties have had a meet and confer, they shall email the Judicial Assistant (providing a copy of the appropriate certificate of compliance (as stated above) to obtain available dates and times for hearing. The emailed request must reference the Petition or Motion (including the Document ID #), and how much time the parties are requesting. The Judicial Assistant will provide available dates.

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When coordinating with a pro se opposing party, the scheduling party must follow the specified two-day call procedure, and the hearing date must allow the stated notice period.

Pro Se Parties Only: If the opposing party is pro se and a telephone number is listed on any of their pleadings, the scheduling party must make two attempts on two different days to coordinate. A message must be left on both days requesting a return call by the end of that business day to coordinate the hearing. If, at the end of the second business day, the scheduling party does not receive a call-back, then the hearing may be set at least fourteen (14) days from the current date. If no phone number is listed in the Court file, then a hearing cannot be scheduled sooner than 30 days prior to the hearing date to allow sufficient time for notice.

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Only the scheduling party may cancel a hearing; if a hearing is continued or cancelled, the scheduling attorney must file an emergency Notice of Cancellation and email the Judicial Assistant so the hearing is removed from the docket.

Only the party who scheduled a hearing may cancel a hearing. IF A HEARING IS CONTINUED OR CANCELLED, IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE SCHEDULING ATTORNEY TO FILE A NOTICE OF CANCELLATION AND ADVISE THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT THAT THE SCHEDULED HEARING IS CONTINUED OR CANCELLED SO THAT IT IS REMOVED FROM THE COURT’S DOCKET. Notices of Cancellation must be filed as an emergency pleading and emailed directly to the Judicial Assistant helen.cope@flcourts18.org.

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Proposed orders relating to upcoming or completed hearings must be emailed to the Court at the specified address.

All proposed orders pertaining to upcoming hearings or as a result of a hearing that was held must be submitted to the Court by email to helen.cope@flcourts18.org.

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A party seeking an emergency hearing must email the motion to the Judicial Assistant.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed and sent to the Judicial Assistant via email: (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.

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These orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant in Microsoft Word.

These Orders are to be e-mailed in Microsoft Word to the Judicial Assistant at helen.cope@flcourts18.org.

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If 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; the Judicial Assistant will prepare an appropriate order.

If no objection, the attorneys shall email the motion to the Judicial Assistant, copying opposing party and including the language of no objection. The Judicial Assistant will prepare an appropriate Order.

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Motions and orders should be emailed directly to the Judicial Assistant.

All motions and orders should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant directly.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the law authorizes an ex parte communication.

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

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Email the JA a copy of the filed notice of cancellation when canceling a hearing.

Cancelling Hearings: You must contact the JA to cancel a hearing. You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant and email a copy to the JA.

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Requests involving media, video, USB, or audio must be coordinated through Court Technology and Court Administration.

Media, video, USB, or audio requests need to be coordinated through Court Technology and Court Administration.

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Emails to the judicial assistant must include the case style and case number in the subject line and a complete signature line with a phone number.

Please provide the case style and case number in the subject line when emailing the JA. We also need a complete signature line with a phone number.

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Contact the Judicial Assistant directly about emergency hearing requests, insufficient hearing availability, lengthy hearing requests, or cases needing special attention.

Please contact the JA directly if there is an emergency hearing request, insufficient available hearing times, a lengthy hearing time request, or a case that needs special attention.

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When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, any provided email or phone contact is for emergencies only.

If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email or phone number will be provided for emergencies only.

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After coordinating a hearing with all appropriate parties, email the Judicial Assistant, copy the opposing side, and provide the information requested in the JACS instructions.

Once the hearing is coordinated with all appropriate parties, email the JA, copying the opposing side, with the bullet point information requested in the JACS instructions.

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Notify the Judicial Assistant immediately to cancel a hearing, and only the party who scheduled it may cancel.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately. Only the party that scheduled the hearing may cancel the hearing.

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If the virtual-appearance motion is granted, immediately contact the Judicial Assistant so the docket can be updated.

If the Judge grants your Motion, you must contact the JA (collette.colegrove@flcourts18.org) immediately, so the docket can be updated.

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Do not contact the Judicial Assistant to ask for permission to appear virtually.

Please do not contact the JA and ask to appear virtually.

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Do not email the JA courtesy copies of proposed orders or notice that an order was e-filed.

DO NOT email the JA with “courtesy copies” of a proposed Order, or to notify the JA that a proposed Order was e-filed.

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Do not email the judicial assistant to ask about the status or signing of an order.

DO NOT email the JA and ask for the status and/or for the Order to be signed.

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+1 386-310-1754

If you cannot connect, use the backup telephone line for emergency purposes only.

For emergency purposes only, if you cannot connect, the backup telephone line is +1 386-310-1754 United States, Daytona Beach (Toll) Conference ID: 826 624 232#

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When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, the provided email or phone number may be used for emergencies only.

If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email or phone number will be provided for emergencies only.

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Do not email the judicial assistant to ask about the status or request that an order be signed.

DO NOT email the JA and ask for the status and/or for the Order to be signed.

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+1 386-310-1754

If you cannot connect to the virtual hearing, use the backup telephone line for emergencies only.

For emergency purposes only, if you cannot connect, the backup telephone line is +1 386-310-1754 United States, Daytona Beach (Toll) Conference ID: 826 624 232#

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Review applicable policies and procedures before contacting the judges’ chambers.

It is important to review any applicable policies and procedures before contacting the judges’ chambers.

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Requests for hearing time must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with a copy of the e-filed motion attached.

All requests for hearing time should be e-mailed with an attached copy of the e-filed document Motion to the Judicial Assistant, Tatum Henry (tatum.henry@flcourts18.org)

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Scheduling communications must be emailed to the judicial office at the stated address and include 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 tatum.reed@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 24CF12345 – State v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested)

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

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

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Email the e-filed motion and the State’s response to the judicial assistant; if the State objects, the State and Defense must coordinate the hearing time provided by the assistant.

Please email a copy of the e-filed motion and the State’s response to the Judicial Assistant. If the State objects, the Judicial Assistant will provide the hearing time for the State and Defense to coordinate.

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Parties may not argue over substantive or scheduling matters through the Court or Judicial Assistant’s inbox; a scheduling conflict may instead be placed on the Court’s calendar using five minutes of hearing time.

The parties shall not argue with one another through the Court or Judicial Assistant's inbox. In the event the parties have a conflict regarding the setting of a hearing or scheduling a matter, they may place the issue on the Court's calendar using 5 minutes of hearing time. The Court will not tolerate arguing over substantive matters and/or scheduling through email communications.

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Attorneys or their assistants must email the judicial assistant to coordinate hearing time and include the State’s Attorney when emailing the court.

To schedule hearings, the attorneys and/or their assistants must email the JA (carmen.reyes@flcourts18.org) to start coordinating hearing time (Always include the States Attorney when emailing the court).

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Do not blind-copy anyone on email communications with the Judicial Assistant.

The JA needs to know with whom she is communicating; please do not blind copy any other person using the “bcc” line.

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Phone

(321) 637-5305

Call the Judicial Assistant when necessary, including for lateness or delays, Microsoft Teams sign-on problems, accidents or urgent personal matters, or lack of computer access for email.

Telephone calls can be made to the Judicial Assistant Shannon Zeleniak at (321) 637-5305 if necessary. The Court acknowledges that although e-mail is preferred, some situations require phone calls. Notifications about an attorney or litigant running late or being delayed in another courtroom; having technology issues with Microsoft Teams sign-on; experiencing a car accident, medical issue, or urgent family matter; or suffering lack of access to a computer for emails, are all examples of situations warranting telephone calls.

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Phone

(321) 637-5305

If a call to the Judicial Assistant first reaches the Courthouse Receptionist, callers should identify whom they seek and why, give their name, case role, case number, and email address or telephone number.

Callers will likely first reach a Courthouse Receptionist when dialing the Judicial Assistant’s number. Simply state who you are calling for and why, your name and role in the case, the case number, and provide your email address and/or telephone number. If the Judicial Assistant is not immediately available to speak to you, the Receptionist will e-mail her this information.

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If the parties cannot select a hearing date and time on JACS, the scheduling party should email the Judicial Assistant and copy opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

If parties are unable to identify and mutually select a hearing date and time on JACS, the scheduling party should e-mail the Judicial Assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate scheduling the hearing.

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Self-represented parties should not use JACS and may request hearing time for motions already filed with the Clerk by emailing the Judicial Assistant.

Parties without attorneys should not use JACS. They may request hearing time on motions that have already been filed with the Clerk of Court by e-mailing the Judicial Assistant at Shannon.Zeleniak@flcourts18.org.

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There is no deadline for pre-hearing submissions, but the submitting party should email the Judicial Assistant one business day before the hearing to confirm receipt.

Judge Harrell does not impose a deadline for pre-hearing document submissions, including case law, which a party may wish her to review in advance. She will make time to read all materials submitted. She asks only that the submitting party e-mail the Judicial Assistant one business day before the subject hearing to confirm that the previously mailed, e-mailed, or hand-delivered materials were actually received by the judicial office, so the JA can be confident that all necessary materials are in the Judge’s hands.

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After consecutive portal rejection or deletion messages identifying a DJMCA formatting problem, the submitting party may email the document to the Judicial Assistant and must state that portal submissions failed and will not be attempted further.

However, if a submitting attorney is unsuccessful in obtaining an electronic signature through the portal and receives consecutive “rejection/deletion” messages from the Court noting a DJMCA formatting problem preventing the Court’s electronic signature, submitting parties should not hesitate to instead send the document as an e-mail attachment to the Judicial Assistant. That e-mail should contain a note that previous portal submissions were unsuccessful and are not being further attempted.

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For a scheduled Small Claims Pre-Trial Conference, email the Clerks one day in advance to obtain the docket number for check-in.

If you have a scheduled Small Claims Pre-Trial Conference, please e-mail the Clerks a day in advance to obtain your case’s docket number (on that day’s list, as opposed to the case number), so you can report it when checking in and enable the Court to quickly locate your case when called and speed the overall process.

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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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Parties may contact the Judicial Office only in accordance with these procedures, and the Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

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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You may cancel only hearings that you set yourself, not hearings set by opposing parties.

You can only cancel hearings that you yourself have set; you cannot cancel for opposing parties.

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Email the JA before appearing remotely so the JA can notify the court.

You will need to email the JA prior to inform them of a remote appearance, and so they may notify the court.

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A filing with the Clerk does not automatically reach the Court; counsel must notify the Court when seeking action on a filing.

Any filing with the Clerk does not automatically go to the Court. The only way the Court becomes aware of a filing is when counsel notifies the Court for action on the filing.

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Communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the listed address.

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to pattie.hardesty@flcourts18.org.

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

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

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Paralegals and legal assistants must consult their supervising attorney before contacting the Judicial Assistant.

If you are a paralegal or legal assistant, you must speak to your supervising attorney before contacting the Judicial Assistant.

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A copy of the amended hearing notice must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

An Amended Notice of Hearing must be prepared and filed through the e-filing portal immediately, and a copy must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

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Do not call the judicial assistant to request a hearing time unless the Court specifically directs you to do so.

DO NOT CALL THE JA TO REQUEST A HEARING TIME UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE COURT.

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A copy of an Amended Notice or Cross Notice of Hearing is emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

Amended Notices and/or a Cross Notice of Hearing are e-filed and that a copy is emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

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Unrepresented parties may email the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing after coordinating a date with the opposing party.

Only if you are not represented by an attorney, please email the judicial assistant to schedule a hearing once you have coordinated a date with the opposing party.

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Do not contact the Judicial Assistant for hearing time unless a pro se litigant cannot schedule through JACS or the Court specifically permits the contact.

DO NOT CONTACT THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT TO ASK FOR HEARING TIME UNLESS YOU ARE A PRO SE LITIGANT WHO HAS BEEN UNABLE TO SCHEDULE THE HEARING THROUGH JACS, OR THE COURT HAS SPECIFICALLY INDICATED THAT YOU MAY ASK THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT FOR HEARING TIME.

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Connection and equipment tests may be requested by email at least five days before the hearing.

The Judicial Assistant is available upon request to test your connection and equipment in advance. Please send a test request via email at least 5 days prior to your hearing.

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Do not email proposed orders to the Judicial Assistant unless specifically requested.

Do not email proposed orders to the JA unless specifically requested.

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All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized 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.

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When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email contact will be provided for emergencies only.

If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

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Direct a cross-notice request first to the party who scheduled the hearing; if the parties agree, contact the Judicial Assistant for approval.

Cross Noticing Hearings: Any requests to cross-notice a hearing should first be directed to the party who scheduled the hearing. If the parties agree, please then contact the Judicial Assistant for approval.

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A hearing cancellation notice should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, and all parties should be notified as soon as possible.

The notice should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at michelle.kolczynski@flcourts18.org and all parties notified of the cancellation as soon as possible.

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The Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice, and an email contact will be provided for emergencies only when the Judicial Assistant is out of the office.

• Response to Inquiries: The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice. If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

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While waiting for a Teams hearing, attempt to contact the judicial assistant by email rather than by phone.

** The Judicial assistant is available by email during the Teams videoconference hearings. Please attempt to email her rather than calling her while you are waiting for your hearing. **

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Phone

+1 386-310-1754

Use the listed backup telephone line only for emergencies when unable to connect to the hearing.

For emergency purposes only, if you cannot connect, the backup telephone line is +1 386-310-1754, United States, Daytona Beach (Toll) Conference ID: 106 812 844#

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Phone

(407) 665-4222

Trial questions, trial-status updates, and inquiries about case management, pretrial conferences, and trials should be directed to the case manager by phone or email.

Any questions regarding trial or informing the court of the trial status shall be directed to the CASE MANAGER Pamela Rincon (407) 665-4222, whose email is DivisionWCM@flcourts18.org. Contact her regarding: Case Managements, Pretrial Conferences, & Trials.

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Emails to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025-XX-001234-A– In Re: Doe v. Doe).

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If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email contact will be provided for emergencies only.

If the JA is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

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Contact the Judicial Assistant for available hearing dates and times, then email to confirm the coordinated hearing's date, time, and courtroom.

Please contact the JA to obtain available dates and times for hearing (stephanie.mcneal@flcourts18.org). Once the hearing has been coordinated with all appropriate parties, email the JA to confirm the date, time and Courtroom.

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After all examining committee reports are filed, contact the judicial assistant to schedule an incapacity hearing.

Once all examining committee reports have been filed, please contact the JA to schedule a hearing to determine incapacity.

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Phone

(407) 665-4227

A person needing disability accommodations must contact the ADA Coordinator at least 7 days before the scheduled court appearance; hearing- or voice-impaired persons may call 711.

Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Court Administration, 301 North Park Avenue, Sanford, FL 32771, telephone number (407) 665-4227 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

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Contact Court Administration if an interpreter is needed for a hearing or trial.

If an interpreter is needed for a hearing or trial, please contact Court Administration.

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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.

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Email communications with the Judicial Assistant must include both parties.

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

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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.)

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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.

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The judicial office does not accept text messages.

The judicial office does not accept text messages.

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If a case is resolved while a hearing remains calendared, the party who set the hearing must immediately email the judicial assistant to confirm the time can be released.

If a case gets resolved (i.e. the defendant enters a plea or the State enters a nolle prosse) and hearing time is still calendared, the party who initially set the hearing time shall notify the judicial assistant immediately via email to confirm that time can be released.

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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).

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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.

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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

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Phone

321-637-5594

Attorneys and unrepresented parties may call the judicial assistant in an emergency.

Attorneys and unrepresented parties may contact the judicial assistant by telephone in the event of an emergency.

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Email the Judicial Assistant only with brief requests for hearing dates and times, and do not include comments about case facts or law.

The best way to contact the Judicial Assistant is by email due to the high volume of calls in the county civil division. All communications or emails sent to the Judicial Assistant should be strictly limited to a brief request for hearing dates and times. Kindly refrain from additional comments or statements relating to factual or legal issues of the case.

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Request hearing dates from the Judicial Assistant by email at the listed address and specify the hearing time needed based on a good-faith assessment.

A hearing date can be obtained by contacting the Judicial Assistant at by email at Henrietta.frazier@flcourts18.org. Parties are required to give a good-faith assessment of the time needed for a hearing. Please specify in the email the amount of hearing time needed.

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If additional hearing time is needed, you may email the Magistrate’s Assistant for new dates or have the original scheduling party cancel and reschedule for a longer slot.

If you need additional time, you may either obtain new dates by emailing the Magistrate’s Assistant (CivilGMDept@flcourts18.org) or have the party who set the original hearing cancel theirs and reschedule for a timeslot with enough time for both hearings.

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Review applicable policies and procedures before contacting judges’ chambers.

It is important to review any applicable policies and procedures before contacting judges’ chambers.

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Phone

+1 386-310-1754

If unable to connect, use the backup telephone line for emergency purposes only.

For emergency purposes only, if you cannot connect, the backup telephone line is +1 386-310-1754; conference ID: 551 860 825#.

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All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless the ex parte communication is authorized 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.

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After coordinating a hearing with the appropriate parties, email the judicial assistant to confirm its date, time, and courtroom.

Once the hearing has been coordinated with all appropriate parties, email the JA to confirm the date, time, and courtroom.

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After filing a motion for rehearing or reconsideration, email a copy to the Judicial Assistant for the judge’s review and hearing determination; if a hearing is required, the Judicial Assistant will contact counsel to coordinate it.

Once you have filed your Motion for Rehearing/Reconsideration, please email a copy to the Judicial Assistant so that the Judge can review and determine whether a hearing is necessary. If the Court requires a hearing, the Judicial Assistant will contact you to coordinate one.

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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.

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The judicial assistant must be contacted before canceling a hearing.

Please contact the Judicial Assistant prior to canceling any hearings.

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To schedule a hearing, email the Judicial Assistant the specified case and hearing details, coordinate a date, and email to confirm it.

Please contact the Judicial Assistant at the above email address and provide the following information: Case number, Case Style, Motion to be heard, amount of time being requested, whether the hearing will be in person, or virtual and opposing counsel, if any. The JA will respond with available hearing time to coordinate with opposing. Once a date is coordinated, please email the JA to confirm and set hearing.

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If cancelling a hearing within five days of its date, contact the Judicial Assistant because the docket will already be prepared.

If you are cancelling a hearing within 5 days from the date of the hearing, please contact the JA since dockets will already be prepared for the Judge.

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For an uncontested dissolution of marriage hearing request, contact the Pro Se Coordinator several days before the hearing to review and confirm that the required documents are complete.

On Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage hearing requests, you must contact the Pro Se Coordinator at the Clerk's office to review and confirm you have all the needed documents and paperwork required to go forward on the hearing several days prior to the hearing date. The Pro Se Coordinator can be reached at: prosecoordinator@brevardclerk.us

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Before the small claims date, contact the Clerk by email to obtain the docket number for each case you will appear on or cover.

Prior to the small claims date: You must contact the Clerk by email to obtain the docket number for the case(s) that you are appearing on or covering. The Court will ask for the docket number when addressing your case. The Clerk can be contacted at: VieraCivilCourtClerks@brevardclerk.us

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Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the listed address with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to valerie.mackey@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested).

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

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Parties must not engage in argumentative email discussions with one another through the judicial assistant.

• Email Etiquette: Parties shall not engage in argumentative discussions with one another through email to the judicial assistant.

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

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

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

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The scheduling party should email the judicial assistant and copy opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant when coordinating a hearing.

The scheduling party should e-mail the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing.

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Immediately after the judicial assistant confirms the hearing, the notice must be filed and served, and a copy emailed to the assistant.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant; a copy shall be sent via email to the Judicial Assistant.

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For a JAC motion, email the e-filed motion, JAC’s response, necessary attachments, and proposed order 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.

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The Judicial Assistant must be contacted before a hearing is canceled.

Please contact the Judicial Assistant prior to canceling any hearings.

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A hearing lasting more than one hour must be confirmed with the Judicial Assistant.

IF YOU NEED A HEARING FOR MORE THAN ONE HOUR, YOU WILL HAVE TO CONFIRM IT WITH THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT.

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If additional hearing time is needed, parties may seek another available hearing with the judicial assistant or have the original scheduling party cancel and reschedule for sufficient time.

If you need additional time, you may either set a new hearing with the Judicial Assistant for that same date and time, if available, or have the party who set the original hearing cancel theirs and reschedule it for a timeslot with sufficient time for both hearings.

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Have the case name and case number available when communicating with the Judicial Assistant by phone or email.

Please make sure to have the case name and case number to discuss in the telephone conversation or email.

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A message to the Judicial Assistant must include the case name, case number, and a valid callback number.

If you leave a message, please state your case name, the case number you are calling about, and a valid contact phone number to respond.

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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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When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergency communications only.

If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

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Make reasonable attempts to coordinate a date with opposing counsel; if coordination fails, email the JA with the case information, attorney contact details, issues, and coordination attempts.

Reasonable attempts must be made to clear a date with opposing counsel. If, after these attempts, you are unable to coordinate, email the JA and include in the email: (1) Case number and style; (2) Names and emails of all attorneys involved; (3) The issue(s) that need to be addressed; and (4) The dates and methods of attempt to coordinate thus far.

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Contact the Judicial Assistant to cancel a hearing.

To cancel a hearing, contact the Judicial Assistant.

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Contact the Civil Case Manager by email about a PTC order, cancellation of a PTC after an appropriate filing, or case management questions.

The Civil Case Manager schedules the Case Management Pre-Trial Conferences. Contact the Civil Case Manager regarding your PTC Order, to cancel a PTC (if an appropriate filing has been filed with the Clerk of Court), or case management questions via email, at DivisionFCM@flcourts18.org.

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Do not contact the judicial assistant by phone or email to ask how long you will have to wait.

Do not call or email the JA and ask how long you will have to wait.

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Landlord/tenant trials are set by the judicial assistant except Count II trials, which attorneys set in JACS; email the judicial assistant for available dates and times.

Landlord/Tenant Trials are set by the JA, except for Count II Trials, which are set in JACS by the Attorney. Contact JA via email for available dates and times.

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Evidence of 10 pages or less may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

If the evidence is 10 pages or less, it can be emailed to the JA.

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If the parties cannot agree on a date offered for a court-set hearing, they must email the Judicial Assistant, copy all parties, and request additional dates.

If, for some reason, the parties are unable to agree on one of the provided dates, an email must be sent to the Judicial Assistant, with all parties copied, and a request for additional dates.

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After additional dates are provided, the parties must make a good-faith effort to agree; if they still cannot agree after the Judicial Assistant’s second attempt, the Court will select the hearing date.

Upon receipt of the additional dates, the parties must make a good faith effort to choose an agreed-upon date. If the parties cannot agree on a date after the second attempt by the Judicial Assistant to provide dates, the Court will select the hearing date and the matter will be heard.

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Materials or case law of 10 pages or less may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

Submission Method: If the materials or case law are 10 pages or less, it can be emailed to the JA.

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Emails to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter

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

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

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When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email contact will be provided for emergencies only.

If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

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After reasonable attempts to coordinate a date with opposing counsel fail, email the Judicial Assistant with the specified case, attorney, issue, and coordination-attempt details.

Reasonable attempts must be made to clear a date with opposing counsel. If, after these attempts, you are unable to coordinate, email the JA and include in the email: (1) Case number and style; (2) Names and emails of all attorneys involved; (3) The issue(s) that need to be addressed; and (4) The dates and methods of attempt to coordinate thus far.

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A scheduling party must wait 10 business days for a response before contacting the Judicial Assistant to set a hearing unilaterally.

Scheduling party shall wait 10 business days for a response before reaching out to JA to unilaterally set a hearing.

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Do not schedule Domestic Injunction hearings in JACS; contact the Judicial Assistant to coordinate dates and times with the opposing side.

Domestic Injunction Hearings are NOT to be set on JACS. Contact the JA for dates and times to coordinate with the opposing side.

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When JACS indicates no times are available or records are not found, do not call or email for additional dates because the calendar updates automatically each day.

If the JACS displays NO TIMES AVAILABLE or RECORDS NOT FOUND, then the Docket is FULL. Please do not call/email for additional dates, the calendar updates daily, automatically.

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Initial Claim of Exemption hearings and garnishments must be scheduled with the Clerk of Court, not through JACS or with the Judicial Assistant.

Initial Claim of Exemption Hearings/Garnishments are set with the Clerk of Court, NOT on JACS and NOT with the JA.

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Contact the Judicial Assistant to cancel a hearing.

To cancel a hearing, contact the Judicial Assistant.

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Do not email the judicial assistant to ask about the status of an order or to request that it be signed.

Do not email the JA and ask for the status and/or for the Order to be signed.

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Do not email the judicial assistant to ask about the status of the order or request that it be signed.

DO NOT email the JA and ask the status of the Order, or for the Order to be signed.

WARNING

Contact

Phone to clerk

To confirm that a case has been removed from the docket, call the Clerk of Court, County Civil Division, rather than the judicial assistant.

If you wish to confirm the case has been removed from the docket, please call the Clerk of Court, County Civil Division, NOT the JA.

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Do not call the judicial assistant to ask how long you will have to wait.

Do not call or email the JA and ask how long you will have to wait.

WARNING

Contact

Email to chambers

Landlord/Tenant trials are set by the judicial assistant, except Count II trials, which attorneys set in JACS; email the judicial assistant for available dates and times.

Landlord/Tenant Trials are set by the JA, except for Count II Trials, which are set in JACS by the Attorney. Contact JA via email for available dates and times.

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Do not email the judicial assistant to ask about the status of an order or to request that it be signed.

Do not email the JA and ask for the status and/or for the Order to be signed.

WARNING

Contact

Email to chambers

Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office 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.

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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.

WARNING

Contact

Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice, and when the JA is out of the office, the provided email is for emergencies only.

The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice. If the JA is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

WARNING

Contact the Judicial Assistant for hearing dates when a hearing is longer than one hour.

** For any hearing over 1 hour, please contact the J.A. for dates.

INFO

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

Email is the preferred way to contact the judicial assistant; the office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and after-hours emails will be addressed the next business day.

Email is the preferred method to contact the JA. Office hours are 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Emails after hours will be addressed the next business day. tina.derwitsch@flcourts18.org.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

The Teams link may be requested by emailing the Judicial Assistant.

Teams link: You may request the Teams link via email to the Judicial Assistant.

INFO

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

Email to the Judicial Assistant is the preferred way to communicate with Judge Harrell’s office.

E-mail to Judicial Assistant at Shannon.Zeleniak@flcourts18.org is the preferred method of communication with Judge Harrell’s office.

INFO

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

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

INFO

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.

INFO

When the Judicial Assistant is out, the office will acknowledge the message and indicate when to expect a substantive response and whom to contact for immediate assistance.

When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and an alternate contact for immediate assistance.

INFO

The Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice.

The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

INFO

The Judicial Assistant strives to provide substantive responses to inquiries within one to two business days.

The Judicial Assistant strives to substantively respond to all inquiries within one to two business days.

INFO

Parties may contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for hearing-scheduling needs.

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

E-mails sent to or from the judicial office may be public records subject to disclosure.

Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be a public record subject to disclosure.

INFO

If the state is involved and the assistant state attorney is not copied on the request, the Judicial Assistant will include them to coordinate the hearing time with both parties.

If the assistant state attorney is not CC’d in your request (if the state is involved in said case), they will be included by the judicial assistant so that the hearing time can be coordinated with both parties.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

Counsel may email the Judicial Assistant a copy of the Notice of Appearance and Waiver of Arraignment to ensure the Court received it.

In order to ensure that the Court has received a Notice of Appearance and Waiver of Arraignment from counsel waiving their client's appearance at arraignment, counsel may email a copy to the Judicial Assistant.

INFO

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email contact will be provided for emergencies only.

If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant’s email address is provided for communications with the judicial office.

JUDICIAL ASSISTANT: DAWN STALLWORTH DAWN.STALLWORTH@FLCOURTS18.ORG

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Calling the Judicial Assistant is permitted, but email is the preferred method of communication.

While you may call my JA, the best method of communication is e-mail.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

321-633-2128

For assistance with Civil Case Management Orders or trial-related questions, contact Civil Case Manager Joanna Linkous by phone or email.

For assistance regarding Civil Case Management Orders or Trial-related questions, please contact the Civil Case Manager, Joanna Linkous, at either of the following: 321-633-2128 Joanna.Linkous@flcourts18.org

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

321-264-7720

For assistance with Foreclosure Civil Case Management Orders or trial-related questions, contact Foreclosure Civil Case Manager Cayla Duffy by phone or email.

For assistance regarding Foreclosure Civil Case Management Orders or Trial related questions, please contact the Foreclosure Civil Case Manager, Cayla Duffy, at either of the following: 321-264-7720 Cayla.duffy@flcourts18.org

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To obtain a hearing date, parties may contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for scheduling.

If you require a hearing date, please use one of these methods: Work with opposing counsel and have them schedule a hearing on an agreed time/date. Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for your scheduling needs. File a motion requesting a hearing per the Florida Trial Court Rules.

INFO

You may contact the judicial assistant to obtain short matter dates.

However, you may contact the JA to obtain short matter dates.

INFO

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

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

INFO

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

Email is the preferred method for communicating with the judicial office and may be sent to the judicial assistant at the listed address.

E-MAIL IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT. All communications to the judicial office may be submitted by e-mail to the judicial assistant, Lisa Baumhover, at Lisa.Baumhover@flcourts18.org.

INFO

Contact

Phone to chambers

Attorneys and unrepresented parties may call the Judicial Assistant, although email is preferred and quicker.

Attorneys and unrepresented parties may contact the Judicial Assistant by telephone; however, e-mail is the preferred and quickest method of communication with the court.

INFO

The judicial assistant strives to substantively answer inquiries within one business day and otherwise acknowledges receipt with an expected response time and an alternate contact for immediate assistance.

The judicial assistant strives to substantively respond to all inquiries within one business day. If the judicial assistant is 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.

INFO

When the judicial assistant is out of the office, messages are acknowledged with an expected response time and an alternate contact for immediate assistance.

When the judicial assistant is out of the office, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and an alternate contact for immediate assistance.

INFO

Emails sent to or from the judicial office may be public records subject to disclosure.

Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be a public record subject to disclosure.

INFO

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.

INFO

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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Criminal cases

Phone

(321) 308-1450

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

Email is the preferred method for communicating with the Court, and communications may be sent to the judicial assistant by email.

E-MAIL IS THE PREFERRED METHOD OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE COURT. All communications to the judicial office may be submitted by e-mail to the judicial assistant.

INFO

The judicial assistant strives to respond to inquiries within one business day and, if unable to do so, will acknowledge the message and provide an expected response time or alternate contact.

The judicial assistant strives to respond to all inquiries within one business day. If the judicial assistant is unable to respond within one business day, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a response or with an alternate contact for assistance.

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Phone

(321) 637-5604

The Judicial Assistant’s office phone number is (321) 637-5604.

Judicial Assistant – Henrietta (Henri) Frazier / Office: (321) 637-5604

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant’s email address is Henrietta.frazier@flcourts18.org.

Email: Henrietta.frazier@flcourts18.org

INFO

Contact

Email

For additional assistance or questions, contact the Senior Circuit Civil Case Manager by email or phone.

For additional assistance or questions, please contact Joanna Linkous, Senior Circuit Civil Case Manager at Joanna.linkous@flcourts18.org or (321)-633-2128.

INFO

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

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

INFOCivil cases

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

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

INFOCriminal cases

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

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

INFO

For hearing scheduling, users may contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant.

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

INFO

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice; if out of the office, an email address will be provided for emergencies only.

The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice. If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an email will be provided for emergencies only.

INFO

Contact the Judicial Assistant directly if your judge is not listed on JACs.

NOTE: Not all of the judges post their calendars online. If your judge is not found on JACs you should contact the Judicial Assistant directly.

INFO

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

If the parties agree on an order’s language, they may submit it to the court by email to the Judge’s Judicial Assistant.

If the parties agree to the language of an order, it may be submitted to the Court via email to the Judge’s JA

INFO

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

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

INFO

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

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

INFO

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 contact the Judicial Assistant.

INFO

Contact the Judicial Assistant directly if the judge is not listed on JACs.

If your judge is not found on JACs you should contact the Judicial Assistant directly.

INFO

The presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant may be contacted for scheduling needs.

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

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Contact

Phone to chambers

Phone

(321) 617-7279

The judge’s office phone number is (321) 617-7279.

Office: (321) 617-7279 | Email

INFO

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.

INFO

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

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

INFO

Contact

Email

For an interpreter for a hearing or trial, contact Court Admin by email at the stated address.

If an interpreter is needed for a hearing or trial, please contact Court Admin via email jeanne.chipman@flcourts18.org.

INFO

Contact

Email

For Spanish interpreters, contact the listed email addresses.

For Spanish interpreters, please contact via email Alejandra.Martinez@flcourts18.org and marta.vittitoe@flcourts18.org.

INFO

Parties may contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for scheduling needs.

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

INFO

Contact

Email

Retrieve and schedule 15-, 30-, or 60-minute hearings by emailing the Judicial Assistant.

15, 30, or 60-minute hearing times are to be retrieved and scheduled by emailing the Judicial Assistant – Anne.Brezina@flcourts18.org

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

While waiting for a Teams hearing, parties should email the judicial assistant rather than call.

The Judicial assistant is available by email during the Teams videoconference hearings. Please attempt to email rather than call her while you are waiting for your hearing.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

After filing a rehearing or reconsideration motion, a copy may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant for review; the Judge may rule without a hearing or the Judicial Assistant may direct counsel to set one.

Once a Motion for Rehearing/Reconsideration is filed with the Clerk’s office, a copy can be e-mailed to the Judicial Assistant for review. The Judge will either make a ruling on the motion, without a hearing, and copies will be sent out, or the JA will contact your office to let you know to set a hearing.

INFO

Contact

Phone to chambers

Phone

(407) 665-4939

Communications may be made by phone or email to the Judicial Assistant using the listed contact information.

All communications may be by phone or email with Judge Stacy’s Judicial assistant, Anne Brezina, at (407) 665-4939 or by email at Anne.Brezina@flcourts18.org.

INFO

Eviction hearings for parties represented by counsel may be set on JACS without contacting the JA.

Eviction Hearings that are represented by counsel may be set on JACS without contacting the JA: see Landlord Tenant Section.

INFO

Attorney-represented Landlord/Tenant hearings may be scheduled on JACS, while trials are set by the JA.

All Landlord/Tenant Hearings that are attorney-represented may be scheduled on JACS. Trials are set by the JA.

INFO

Contact

Phone to clerk

To confirm that a case has been removed from the docket, call the Clerk of Court’s County Civil Division, not the judicial assistant.

If you wish to confirm the case has been removed from the docket, please call the Clerk of Court - County Civil Division, NOT the JA.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

The judicial assistant’s email is Kim.Ort@flcourts18.org, and email is preferred.

Judicial Assistant’s email address: Kim.Ort@flcourts18.org (email is preferred)

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

Contact the judicial assistant by email for scheduling.

Court Schedule: Contact the judicial assistant at helen.cope@flcourts18.org for scheduling.

INFO

Contact

Phone to chambers

Phone

321-603-2510

If unable to connect to the virtual courtroom, contact the Judicial Assistant by phone at 321-603-2510.

If you cannot connect, please contact the Judicial Assistant, Erin Veronesi, at 321-603-2510.

INFO

Contact

Phone

Phone

321-637-5304

Questions about the status of submitted orders may be directed to the Case Managers by phone.

If you have questions regarding the status of your submitted orders, please contact the Case Managers at 321-637-5304.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

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 Brown does not use JACS for coordinating and scheduling hearings. Please contact Judicial Assistant, Nancy Hickman at: nancy.hickman@flcourts18.org for assistance.

INFOCivil cases

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

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

INFO

Attorney-represented Landlord/Tenant hearings may be scheduled on JACS, while trials are set by the Judicial Assistant.

• All Landlord/Tenant Hearings that are attorney-represented may be scheduled on JACS. Trials are set by the JA.

INFO

Contact

Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant’s email address is melisa.garcia-medina@flcourts18.org, and email is preferred.

• Judicial Assistant’s email address: melisa.garcia-medina@flcourts18.org (email is preferred)

INFO

Contact the JA for available dates and times to schedule the adoption hearing.

Please contact the JA for available dates and times to schedule the adoption hearing.

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Email to chambers ?

The opposing side must be copied on the email to the Court. No ex parte communication is allowed.

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Email to chambers ?

When hearing time is coordinated and confirmed, the moving party must immediately e-file the Notice of Hearing and email a copy to the Judicial Assistant.

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For Uncontested Dissolution of Marriage hearing requests, pro se litigants must contact the Pro Se Coordinator at the Clerk’s office to review and confirm you have all the needed documents and paperwork required to go forward with the hearing several days prior to the hearing date.

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Criminal cases

Note: If the hearing was scheduled at the Court’s request, it may NOT be cancelled, and all parties must appear.

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Criminal cases

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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Criminal cases

Contact

Email to chambers ?

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to Lacey.Billick@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024-MM-001234-A – State of Florida v. Doe).

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Criminal cases

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Email

If the request is due to an emergency, email the JA for approval.

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You, as the attorney, must notify the Judicial Assistant and Deputy as to whether or not you need the inmate brought by 2 pm the day prior to the hearing.

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Email to chambers ?

Afterwards, notify the judicial assistant by email or eservice when filing the NOH.

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Email to chambers ?

The JA will need all the party’s emails at least 3 days before the hearing to set up the links.

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Email to chambers ?

As noted above, an e-mail should be sent to the JA marked URGENT in the subject line, with a copy of the e-filed motion attached, and the opposing party copied on it.

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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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Email to chambers ?

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.

Summary: 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.

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Email to chambers ?

Must be submitted to the court via email to jeanne.deveau@flcourts18.org with a cover letter.

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Email to chambers ?

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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Email to chambers ?

If a continuance is needed, you must request a continuance in writing via email to the JA:

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Contact

Email to chambers ?

Attorneys must request permission to appear remotely from the Court via email at least 48 hours prior to a hearing - for any other hearing other than Docket Sounding or non-evidentiary hearing - and must provide a phone number for the Court to directly reach the attorney if problems arise with use of the communication technology.

Summary: For hearings other than Docket Sounding or non-evidentiary hearings, attorneys must email the Court for permission to appear remotely at least 48 hours beforehand and provide a phone number for technology problems.

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Email to chambers ?

Method of Communications: All communications with the Court must be submitted to my Judicial Assistant via e-mail: Dawn.Stallworth@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 CA 0001234 – Doe v. Doe, Motion to Dismiss).

Summary: Communications with the Court must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

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You must notify the judicial assistant immediately.

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Email to chambers ?

Once completed, send it to the Judicial Assistant via email within 24 hours of scheduling the hearing.

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This Court CANNOT AND WILL NOT accept any ex-parte communications or correspondence in any case.

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All hearings must be coordinated with all parties (including pro se) before scheduling.

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Contact

Email to chambers ?

• Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to jane.damron@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number and case name.

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Email to chambers ?

Once a Motion for Rehearing/Reconsideration is filed with the Clerk’s office, a copy MUST be e-mailed to the Judge for review.

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All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which ===== PAGE 2 ===== prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

Summary: Communications concerning a pending or impending proceeding must comply with Canon 3's restrictions on ex parte and other communications outside the parties' presence, except as authorized by law.

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Email to chambers ?

The total amount of time requested by all parties. The parties MUST coordinate with opposing counsel to determine the total amount of time needed PRIOR to the initial email to the judicial assistant. Any disputes regarding the length of time allotted shall be submitted to the judge for a determination of how long the Court will allow for the hearing.

Summary: The parties must coordinate the total hearing time with opposing counsel before the initial scheduling email, and disputes about allotted time go to the judge.

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Email to chambers ?

For any other hearing other than docket sounding and VOP arraignment, attorneys must request permission (to appear remotely) from the Court via email at least 48 hours prior to a hearing.

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Email to chambers ?

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

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Email to chambers ?

To obtain hearing time, please email the following to the judicial assistant: • A copy of the filed motion. • The total amount of time requested by all parties.

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If the request is an emergency request, a correspondence with the judicial assistant shall clearly state that it is an “Emergency Request.”

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All requests to add or remove a case from the Court’s calendar must be submitted by 2:00 p.m.

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Email ?

Please request the virtual link from the judicial assistant via e-mail for your remote appearance in advance of each Docket Sounding or Calendar Call.

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Email

For any other hearings, attorneys must request permission to appear remotely from the Court via email to the judicial assistant at least forty- eight (48) hours prior to the hearing and must provide a phone number for the Court to directly reach the attorney if problems arise with the use of the communication technology.

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Email

Please advise in your email whether there is any objection to the remote appearance request.

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Clearly, no e-mails should be sent to the Judge’s email address as such an act would constitute an ex-parte communication resulting in immediate redress by the Court.

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Criminal cases

Contact

Email to chambers ?

Method of Communication: Communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to Nicole.daniels@flcourts18.org. The subject line should contain the case number and case name.

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Criminal cases

If your client is in custody, and there will be a plea at arraignment, you must contact the Judicial Assistant no later than the day before at 3:30 pm to have the Defendant transported to the courtroom.

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Criminal cases

If your client is in custody, and there will be a plea at Docket Sounding, you must contact the Judicial Assistant no later than the day before at 3:30 pm to have the Defendant transported to the courtroom.

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Email to chambers ?

Method of Communication: Communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to kirsten.tague@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number and case name (e.g., 2025- CF-001234 – State of Florida v. Doe).

Summary: Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the judicial assistant, with the case number and case name in the subject line.

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Email to chambers ?

It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants ===== PAGE 2 ===== 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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Email to chambers ?

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.

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Email to chambers ?

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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Email to chambers ?

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

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Email to chambers ?

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

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Email to chambers ?

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to Kim.Ort@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 SC 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested)

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Email to chambers ?

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to helen.cope@flcourts18.org.

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Email to chambers ?

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail

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All questions or issues regarding the Case Management Order, Failure to Comply Order, Order to Compel Case Status, Order on Notice of Intent to Dismiss, or Order to Advance Cause in your case, or regarding case management in your case, including issues regarding discovery compliance, MUST be addressed via email only to the Civil Case Manager at DivisionSCM@flcourts18.org, not the JA. Responses will usually be sent within three (3) business days.

Summary: Questions or issues about the listed orders, case management, or discovery compliance must be sent by email only to the Civil Case Manager, not the judicial assistant; responses usually take three business days.

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The email should reflect a stipulation/agreement and a copy opposing.

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Failure to do so may result in your hearing being canceled or reset.

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Prior to the Court date, litigants are requested to contact the Clerk by email (provided below) to obtain the docket for your case(s) that you are appearing on or covering.

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Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to Collette.Colegrove@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024-MM-001234-A – State of Florida v. Doe).

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Criminal cases

Please do not call or email the JA and ask how long you will have to wait.

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CRIMINAL: Interpreters are provided in Criminal Hearings, but the defendant/defense counsel must contact Court Administration at least 48-hours prior to the hearing to schedule the interpreter.

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You must copy all parties on your email.

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Your email must indicate how much hearing time is being requested, and a statement that all parties have stipulated to the amount of hearing time requested.

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

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If your client is in custody, you must request transport the day before the hearing.

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Do not email the Motions to the JA.

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The e-mail subject line should contain the case number, abbreviated case name, and request (for example, “2025-CC- 001234 – Doe v. Doe – 2-hour hearing sought”). If the message relates to an urgent, time-sensitive notification or request, please begin the subject line with the word “URGENT.”

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Please avoid improper ex parte e-mail communications (meaning messages excluding the opposing party; and see below). Insert the opposing party’s e-mail address in the “cc” line of the e-mail. Include the e-mail address(es) that party has designated in the official court record (viewable under your case number on the Brevard County Clerk of Court website) as well as any other e- mail address for that party known to you.

Summary: Do not send ex parte email to the judicial office; copy the opposing party using addresses designated in the official record and any other addresses known to you.

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All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

Summary: Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3’s restrictions on ex parte and other communications outside the parties’ presence.

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Once that has been accomplished, Petitioner should e-mail the Judicial Assistant to request a final hearing, with the option of either having a sooner final hearing conducted by a General Magistrate, or a later final hearing conducted by Judge Harrell.

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If a party is certain that all necessary tasks have been accomplished to prepare a case for trial, including, for example, tasks related to discovery, hiring of interpreters or court reporters, ascertainment of expert and lay witness availability, etc., the party may simply file a Notice for Trial and e-mail a copy of same to the JA.

Summary: When the case is ready for trial, a party may email a copy of the filed Notice for Trial to the Judicial Assistant.

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The judicial office does not and cannot accept text messages.

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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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The subject line of any e-mail to the Judicial Office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 MM 012345 – State V. John Doe –1-hour Hearing Requested)

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A request for hearing time may be made and confirmed by email. The request for hearing time should include your name, the client's name, the case number, your telephone number, and your scheduling request. Please include the opposing party whenever an email address is available.

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Upon filing the motion, a hearing may be requested by emailing the Judicial Assistant with a completed Probate Hearing Request Form.

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The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024-MM-001234-A– State of Florida v. Doe).

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If you are unable to cancel the hearing, please contact Pattie Hardesty at pattie.hardesty@flcourts18.org.

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If you do not receive a response to the email, that means it was not received, and you should follow up.

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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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IT GENERALLY TAKES ABOUT 14 DAYS TO PROCESS ORDERS, SO DO NOT CONTACT THE COURT ABOUT THE STATUS OF AN ORDER BEFORE 14 DAYS UNLESS THERE IS AN EMERGENT NEED FOR THE ORDER (SUCH AS THE CANCELLATION OF A FORECLOSURE SALE).

Summary: Generally, do not contact the Court about an order’s status before 14 days have passed unless the order is urgently needed.

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Once a Motion for Rehearing, or Motion for Reconsideration, is filed, a copy can be emailed to the Judicial Assistant for the Judge to review. The Judge will either make a ruling on the motion, without a hearing, and copies will be sent out, or the Judicial Assistant will contact your office to let you know to set a hearing on JACS. Do not set a hearing unless you receive approval first.

Summary: After filing a rehearing or reconsideration motion, a copy may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant for review; do not schedule a hearing unless the Court approves it first.

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Communications to the judicial office should be submitted by e-mail to michelle.kolczynski@flcourts18.org and the subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024-CF-001234-A– State of Florida v. Doe).

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

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The Judicial Assistant should be notified in advance of any in-person hearings of two hours or more so a courtroom can be requested to accommodate all parties. At least two weeks’ notice is requested.

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A CMC may be scheduled through the JACS platform as you would any other hearing. If suitable hearing time cannot be found in JACS, send an email request to the Judicial Assistant at michelle.kolczynski@flcourts18.org listing the matters to be addressed at the CMC and the amount of hearing time requested, so that the court can assist with scheduling.

Summary: Schedule a CMC through JACS; if suitable hearing time is unavailable there, email the Judicial Assistant with the matters to be addressed and the requested hearing time.

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

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Please contact the Judicial Assistant via email to coordinate receipt if via hand delivery.

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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.

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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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For all court hearings where an attorney is appearing remotely, the attorney must provide a phone number for the Court to directly reach the attorney if problems arise with the use of the communication technology.

Summary: An attorney appearing remotely must provide a phone number where the Court can reach the attorney if communication technology problems arise.

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Attorneys should also be able, upon request, to provide the Court with a phone number for any witness appearing remotely, should problems arise.

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For all other court dates, it is counsel’s responsibility to request that the inmate be transported for the requested date. For example, on VOP Arraignment, VOP Calendar Call, Calendar Call or Mini Calendar Call, inmates will not be automatically ordered due to the number of inmates generally being over the maximum allowable in the court’s holding cell area. Inmates may be ordered by emailing the judicial assistant and BCSO Court Deputy Gary Boyer (gary.boyer@bcso.us) and making a request to have the inmate transported.

Summary: For court dates not automatically covered, counsel must request inmate transport by emailing the judicial assistant and BCSO Court Deputy Gary Boyer.

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

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

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The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, type of hearing, and time requested.

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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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Please notify the judicial assistant via e-mail of your remote appearance in advance of each Docket Sounding and ensure you are following the Remote Appearance procedures.

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Attorneys, please send your request to Judge McKibben’s Judicial Assistant, Tracie Orman, at Tracie.Orman@flcourts18.org and include a copy of your motion and the amount of hearing time you are seeking. Please ensure that you include all parties in any correspondence.

Summary: Attorneys must email the Judicial Assistant to request a hearing, include the motion and requested hearing time, and include all parties in the correspondence.

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If you are representing yourself pro se, please send your request to Judge McKibben’s Judicial Assistant, Tracie Orman, at Tracie.Orman@flcourts18.org and include a copy of your motion and how much hearing time you are seeking. Please ensure that you include all parties in any correspondence.

Summary: Self-represented parties must email the Judicial Assistant to request a hearing, include the motion and requested hearing time, and include all parties in the correspondence.

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You also must inform the Judicial Assistant if you require an interpreter.

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Please note that any communication or correspondence from either party, other than setting a hearing, submission of proposed orders, and providing any other documents requested by the Court, will not be addressed via email. Any other communication is considered ex parte and will not be considered by the Court.

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If you wish to add a motion to a previously set hearing and you do not need more time, you must contact the party who scheduled the hearing and obtain permission to share their time.

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Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to jennifer.biron@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024-CF-001234-A– State of Florida v. Doe).

Summary: 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.

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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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If you are unable to cancel the hearing, please contact Jennifer Biron at jennifer.biron@flcourts18.org.

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Criminal cases

If you feel that you have an emergency or other urgent matter, please contact the JA.

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Criminal cases

If a hearing is continued or cancelled, it is the responsibility of the scheduling attorney to file a Notice of Cancellation and advise the judicial assistant that the scheduled hearing is continued or cancelled, so that it is removed from the Court’s docket.

Summary: The scheduling attorney must advise the judicial assistant when a hearing is continued or cancelled so it can be removed from the docket.

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In-custody may be addressed on the morning docket, but counsel must notify the judicial assistant at least 48 hours in advance to allow the jail to be properly notified.

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

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You may contact the Judicial Assistant for hearing time by email regarding these case types. All parties much be included in the correspondence to the Judicial Assistant.

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This court can also answer general questions by phone; however, questions related to a specific case need to be in writing.

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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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All communications to the judicial office regarding scheduling must be submitted by e-mail to Traci.Moss@flcourts18.org.

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Hearings must be requested by e-mail to Traci.Moss@flcourts18.org.

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The email request should include a copy of the motion and the requested amount of hearing time.

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

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If JAC objects, this matter will have to be set for a hearing.

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If granted, please email a copy of your notice of cancellation as soon as you know a hearing is not going forward.

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Inmates are not transported. Parties shall appear in person unless an email request to appear via Teams was sent to the Judicial Assistant.

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Please do not send a copy of your Amended Notice or Cross Notice of Hearing to the Judge.

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Please do not send a copy of your Notice of Hearing to the Judge; just file the original with the clerk.

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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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File your motion in your case. Once it is reflected in the case, you may then email the Judicial Assistant to obtain a hearing time.

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Scheduling party shall wait 10 business days for a response before reaching out to JA to unilaterally set a hearing. If the dates do not work for opposing counsel’s office, an alternative date must be provided in your response, or the hearing may still be unilaterally set.

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If the JACS displays NO TIMES AVAILABLE or RECORDS NOT FOUND, then the Docket is FULL. Please do not call/email for additional dates; the calendar updates daily, automatically.

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If more than 10-minutes is required, find timeslots within the same block, and take however many you need. You must input your information for each 10- minute slot. If your Hearing requires more than 1-hour, contact the JA via email with the reason more time is needed for approval. No attorney’s fee. Hearings will be scheduled for more than 1-hour.

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Do not email the JA and ask for the status and/or for the Order to be signed.

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If you wish to confirm it has been removed from the Clerk’s docket, please call the Clerk of Court, not the JA.

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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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Counsel must respond promptly to inquiries and communications from opposing counsel who will notice the hearing and is attempting to schedule the conference.

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If you would like to “add on” or “piggyback” a motion time permitting, please confirm with opposing counsel/party first and then contact the Judicial Assistant via email helen.cope@flcourts18.org.

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Scheduling: If the court agrees that a CMC is required, the Court will provide dates and, upon coordination by the parties and confirmation to the JA by the moving party, will prepare the Notice of CMC.

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Once you have filed your Motion for Rehearing/Reconsideration, please email a copy to the Judicial Assistant so that the Judge can review and determine whether a hearing is necessary.

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Please include opposing counsel on correspondence and include the motion.

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

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The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

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You must contact the JA to cancel a hearing.

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If a telephone number or email address is listed for a Defendant, a good faith attempt must be made to coordinate; if you receive no response from the Defendant, then a Hearing may be set unilaterally at least thirty (30) days from the current date. In this case, do not contact the JA.

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If your Hearing requires more than 1-hour, contact the JA via email with the reason more time is needed for approval.

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Contact the Civil Case Manager regarding your PTC Order, to cancel a PTC (if an appropriate filing has been filed with the Clerk of Court), or case management questions via email, at DivisionSCM@flcourts18.org. Responses will usually be sent within three (3) business days.

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Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to Debbie.Whitehead@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025-XX-001234-A– In Re: Doe v. Doe).

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

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If you don’t see the docket you are looking for within the JACs list, please contact the Judicial Assistant.