Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law, Legal Authority
- Email • No Later Than Three Business Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding
Notice of Cancellation of Hearing
Notice of Hearing
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Phone
Phone
Phone
Document Format Requirements2 rules
PDF format
- File type
Microsoft Word
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
The Court will consider requests to appear by Zoom upon the filing of a Motion.
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
Pursuant to Administrative Order No. 1.30, “coverage” attorneys must file a notice of appearance as co-counsel before the Court will recognize the attorney as representing that party.
Please be sure to include the following information when making your request: Date, time and location of the event Language desired, include any geographical preferences (ex. Brazilian Portuguese) The case number and name of the person(s) requiring interpretation The name and telephone of the person making the request The type of event and any special needs or instructions
A Motion and proposed Order to Transport is required if their attorney requests an in-person appearance.
- Document
- Motion to transport
Must include
- •Proposed order
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused and update their contact information on Form 2.603 whenever the registered email changes.
Court's wording
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. 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.
Every proposed order must include the specified coding after its body, including the order language and certificate-of-service block.
- Document
- Proposed order
- Placement
- Body of the document
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
All proposed orders must include the following coding after the body of the proposed order. This coding allows our computer system to input the proper dates and signatures for processing. DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at Gainesville OR Macclenny, Alachua OR Baker County, Florida on DDDD. JJJJ CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished by U.S. Mail or via filing with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal on MMMM. CCCC AAAA
Stipulations should be signed by the defendant, current and new counsel.
Parties should have a completed plea petition with the applicable attachments at the time of the scheduled court event.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
New counsel must file the signed stipulation and motion and submit a proposed order through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
New counsel shall file the signed stipulation and Motion and submit a proposed Order via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Pretrial Procedures and Conferences — Substitution of Counsel
Submit all proposed orders through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal; do not send them by U.S. mail or email.
All proposed orders must be submitted via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/). Do not send proposed orders by United States Mail or e-mail.
Criminal cases
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Proposed Orders should be submitted via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Proposed Orders should be submitted via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Criminal cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Submit proposed orders within 10 days after any hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within 10 days after any hearing.
Criminal cases
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The court must receive all hearing materials at least three business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three business days before the hearing.
Criminal cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Email courtesy copies to the listed address at least three business days before an evidentiary proceeding and bring a hard copy to the hearing.
Courtesy copies must be e-mailed to FeagleR@circuit8.org no later than three (3) business days before any evidentiary proceeding. Please also bring a hard copy to the hearing.
Criminal cases
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Submit courtesy copies of case law or other legal authority to the Court for every evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law or other legal authority must be submitted to the Court for any evidentiary proceeding.
Criminal cases
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If a hearing is no longer needed, notify the Court by emailing the judicial assistant a courtesy copy of the Notice of Cancellation of Hearing.
If a hearing is no longer needed, please notify the Court by emailing the judicial assistant a courtesy copy of the Notice of Cancellation of Hearing.
Criminal cases
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A courtesy copy of the notice of hearing should be emailed to the judicial assistant.
A courtesy copy of the notice of hearing should be emailed to the judicial assistant.
Criminal cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion to continue received less than 48 hours before a court event may not be ruled on before the event, and parties are expected to appear unless an order continuing the event is entered.
Motions to Continue received less than 48 hours prior to the court event MAY not be ruled upon prior to the court event. Parties are expected to appear if an Order to Continue is not entered.
Criminal cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the listed address with the county-coded case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to FeagleR@circuit8.org. The subject line must contain the case number including the county code, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 01-2024-CF-001234-A: State v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested).
Criminal cases
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Communications concerning a pending or impending proceeding must comply with Canon 3, which generally prohibits ex parte communications and other 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.
Criminal cases
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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized by law 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
Criminal cases
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To request hearing time, email the judicial assistant and include the county-coded case number, case style, courtesy copy of the motion or petition, and total time requested by both sides; the calendars are not available online.
The judge’s scheduling calendars are not available online. Please email FeagleR@circuit8.org to request hearing time. The email request should include: Case number, including county code Style of the case A courtesy copy of the motion(s) or petitions(s) being set The total amount of time requested from both sides
Criminal cases
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If the Court grants the motion, email the Zoom participant’s driver’s license or photo ID to the listed address immediately upon receiving the proposed order; alternatively, the witness may appear before a notary public.
If the Court grants the Motion, please email a Driver’s License or photo ID of the Zoom participant to FeagleR@circuit8.org immediately upon receipt of the proposed Order. This is required for identification purposes, or the witness can be in the presence of a Notary Public.
Criminal cases
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Once a motion or petition is scheduled, other matters may not be noticed for the same reserved time without the judicial assistant’s prior approval.
Once a motion or petition is scheduled, any other motions or matters may NOT be noticed at the same time reserved for the first motion unless prior approval has been obtained from the judicial assistant.
Criminal cases
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The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court.
Criminal cases
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A person needing disability accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at least seven days before the court appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notice if fewer than seven days remain; assistance is provided at no cost.
Under the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in a proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance at no cost to you. Please contact the ADA Coordinator, Alachua County Family and Civil Justice Center, 201 East University Avenue, Gainesville, FL 32601 (352-337-6237) at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days.
Criminal cases
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If you do not receive a confirmation request within two business days prior to the hearing or event, please contact the Court Interpreter at (352) 264-7063.
If you do not receive a confirmation request within two business days prior to the hearing or event, please contact the Court Interpreter at (352) 264-7063.
Criminal cases
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Any plea expected to last more than 15 minutes should be specially set on the judge’s calendar. Parties should email FeagleR@circuit8.org to specially set.
Any plea expected to last more than 15 minutes should be specially set on the judge’s calendar. Parties should email FeagleR@circuit8.org to specially set.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Pretrial Procedures and Conferences — Changes of Plea
For a time-sensitive matter requiring immediate attention, email the judicial office to notify it that the proposed order has been uploaded to the portal.
For time sensitive matters that require immediate attention, please email FeagleR@circuit8.org to advise that a proposed Order has been uploaded to the portal.
Criminal cases
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Interpreter requests should be made in advance whenever possible, in writing by email to Court Administration, with a copy to Raina Feagle.
All requests should be made in advance whenever possible and in writing to Court Administration via e-mail at: interpreter@circuit8.org and copied to Raina Feagle at: FeagleR@circuit8.org.
Criminal cases
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Suggested hearing dates are not held, and a hearing is not scheduled until the judicial assistant confirms it.
Our office does not hold suggested dates for hearings and a hearing is not scheduled on the Court’s calendar unless you receive confirmation from the judicial assistant.
Criminal cases
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If the Court Interpreter is unavailable, contact Court Administration at the listed number.
If the Court Interpreter is unavailable, contact Court Administration at (352) 264-7029.
Criminal cases
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Parties may contact the judicial office only in accordance with the division’s practices and procedures.
Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
Criminal cases
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The Court considers arguments made in court and documents filed by actual parties, not other opinions or arguments about the case.
Please keep in mind that the Court is only allowed to consider arguments made in court and documents filed by actual parties to the case. They cannot ethically read or consider any other opinions or arguments about the case, and they cannot give legal advice.
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Do not call the Court expecting to speak with a judge about a case.
Please note that the Code of Judicial Conduct governing behavior by judges forbids the judges of the Eighth Judicial Circuit to discuss pending cases with the public. Please do not call or email the Court expecting to speak with a Judge about any case.
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If an inquiry receives no response within 48 hours, the sender may follow up by email.
If you have not received a response to an inquiry within 48 hours, you may send a follow-up email.
Criminal cases
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If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
If you are hearing or voice-impaired, call 1-800-955-8770 via Florida Relay Service.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | Other Division Procedures — ADA Accommodations
Mail comments to the Clerk’s Office.
If you have a comment to make, please mail it to the Clerk’s Office.
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