Eighth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Gilchrist, Levy and Union Counties Courtesy Copy Requirements

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Mail or hand deliver binders of memoranda or case law submissions to the judge’s office at least five business days before the motion hearing; email is prohibited.

Any binders containing Memorandum of Law and/or Case Law Submissions must be mailed (however NOT via email) or hand delivered to the judge’s office at least five (5) business days before the hearing date on your motion.

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a courtesy copy emailed to Shea Hagan (HaganS@circuit8.org).

a courtesy copy emailed to Shea Hagan (HaganS@circuit8.org).

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After e-filing and serving an emergency motion, email a copy to the judge’s office for review.

A copy of any “Emergency” motion e-filed with the Clerk of Court and served upon opposing counsel should be provided to the Judge’s office for review via email to StephensonT@circuit8.org.

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Provide highlighted hard copies of pertinent case law, except case law addressing standards of review for run-of-the-mill motions.

The Court requires highlighted copies of all pertinent case law to be provided in hard copy. It is not necessary to provide copies of case law to the standards of review for run of the mill motions such as motion for summary judgment, motion to dismiss, and discovery motions.

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Case law emailed to the Court fewer than seven days before the hearing will not be considered.

Case law emailed to the Court less than 7 days prior to the hearing will not be considered.

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Binders containing case law must be received by the Court at least seven business days before the hearing.

Any binders containing case law shall be received by the Court at least 7 business days prior to the hearing.

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Copies of motions and memoranda must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing.

Copies of motions and memoranda must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before a scheduled hearing on the matter.

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All exhibits must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing.

All Exhibits must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before a scheduled hearing on the matter.

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Pleadings exceeding 10 pages, including attachments, must be provided by hand delivery, U.S. Mail, or another delivery service rather than email.

However, voluminous pleadings (more than 10 pages, including attachments) must be provided via hand-delivery, U.S. Mail, or other delivery service.

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The party filing the motion shall provide the Court with a copy for review by U.S. Mail, hand delivery or email at the time the motion is filed.

The party filing the motion shall provide the Court with a copy for review by U.S. Mail, hand delivery or email at the time the motion is filed.

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A courtesy copy of the motion, joint stipulation, or other material related to a proposed order must be provided.

A Courtesy copy of the motion, joint stipulation, etc. related to the proposed Order must be provided.

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Binders containing case law must be received by the Court at least seven business days before the hearing.

Any binders containing case law shall be received by the Court at least 7 business days prior to the hearing.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Deliver copies of motions and memoranda to the Court at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing.

Copies of motions and memoranda must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before a scheduled hearing on the matter.

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The party filing the motion shall provide the Court with a copy for review by U.S. Mail, hand delivery or email at the time the motion is filed.

The party filing the motion shall provide the Court with a copy for review by U.S. Mail, hand delivery or email at the time the motion is filed.

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The Court must receive binders containing case law at least seven business days before the hearing.

Any binders containing case law shall be received by the Court at least 7 business days prior to the hearing.

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Deliver all exhibits to the Court at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing.

All Exhibits must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before a scheduled hearing on the matter.

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Pleadings exceeding 10 pages, counting attachments, must be provided by hand delivery, U.S. Mail, or another delivery service.

However, voluminous pleadings (more than 10 pages, including attachments) must be provided via hand-delivery, U.S. Mail, or other delivery service.

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Provide a courtesy copy of the motion, joint stipulation, or other related material with a proposed Order without a hearing.

A Courtesy copy of the motion, joint stipulation, etc. related to the proposed Order must be provided.

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When a party is unrepresented and does not use e-Portal, submit the proposed Order in writing with an original and a copy for each such party.

If there is an unrepresented party involved in the case not using e-Portal, the proposed Order must be submitted to the Court in writing and emailed in word format, with sufficient copies for an original to be entered by the Court and a copy for each party not using e-Portal.

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Courtesy copies of case law must be emailed to the judicial assistant as PDF attachments.

Courtesy copies of case law must be emailed as a PDF attachment to the judicial assistant.

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A courtesy copy of the emergency motion and a hearing request with all pertinent information must be emailed 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 including: (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, and a courtesy copy of the motion along with a hearing request including all pertinent information must be e-mailed to the judicial assistant.

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Deliver all exhibits at least seven business days before the hearing; the listed materials may be provided by email, U.S. Mail, or hand delivery.

All Exhibits must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before a scheduled hearing on the matter. Motions, pleadings, memoranda, exhibits and case law may be provided by e-mail as well as U.S. Mail or hand delivery.

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Provide highlighted hard copies of pertinent case law, except that case law addressing standards of review for routine motions need not be provided.

The Court requires highlighted copies of all pertinent case law to be provided in hard copy. It is not necessary to provide copies of case law to the standards of review for run of the mill motions such as motion for summary judgment, motion to dismiss, and discovery motions.

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Hearing materials submitted for the Court’s consideration must be received in paper copy by 4:00 p.m. at least five business days before the hearing.

Any documentation (i.e. evidence, case law, memorandum, etc.) that you would like the Court to consider for your hearing must be received in paper copy by 4:00pm at least 5 business days prior to the hearing.

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Pleadings longer than 10 pages, including attachments, must be provided by hand delivery, U.S. Mail, or another delivery service rather than email.

However, voluminous pleadings (more than 10 pages, including attachments) must be provided via hand-delivery, U.S. Mail, or other delivery service.

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Emergency and time sensitive motions should be filed through the e-portal and a courtesy copy emailed to Charisma Calloway (CallowayC@circuit8.org).

Emergency and time sensitive motions should be filed through the e-portal and a courtesy copy emailed to Charisma Calloway (CallowayC@circuit8.org).

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Deliver copies of motions and memoranda at least seven business days before the hearing; the listed materials may be provided by email, U.S. Mail, or hand delivery.

Copies of motions and memoranda must be delivered to the Court at least seven business days before a scheduled hearing on the matter. Motions, pleadings, memoranda, and case law may be provided by e-mail as well as U.S. Mail or hand delivery.

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The party filing the motion shall provide the Court with a copy for review by U.S. Mail, hand delivery or email at the time the motion is filed.

The party filing the motion shall provide the Court with a copy for review by U.S. Mail, hand delivery or email at the time the motion is filed.

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Case-law binders must be received by the Court at least seven business days before the hearing.

Any binders containing case law shall be received by the Court at least 7 business days prior to the hearing.

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Email a courtesy copy of the notice of hearing to the Judicial Assistant.

A courtesy copy of the notice of hearing shall be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

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Provide the Judicial Assistant a courtesy copy of the notice of cancellation.

You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on the opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant with a courtesy copy provided to the Judicial Assistant.

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The email request should include: Case Number Style of case A courtesy copy of the motion(s) or petition(s) to be set The Total amount of time requested for both sides.

The email request should include: Case Number Style of case A courtesy copy of the motion(s) or petition(s) to be set The Total amount of time requested for both sides.

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Submit courtesy copies of case law to the Court three days before hearings for evidentiary proceedings.

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

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A courtesy copy of the hearing notice must also be sent to the Chief Assistant State Attorney or designee and the Transportation Bureau.

A courtesy copy of this notice of hearing must also be sent to the Chief Assistant State Attorney Jeanne Singer at Singerj@SAO8.org, or designee, as well as the Transportation Bureau at the Alachua County Jail at (352) 491-4468.

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For 30- and 40-day ROR motions filed during a fifth week or when there is no next-day bond docket, attorneys must provide a courtesy copy to the assigned judge’s office, the Chief Assistant State Attorney or designee, and the Transportation Bureau.

Attorneys filing thirty (30) and forty (40) day motions for ROR during a fifth week (or at any time when there is not a next day bond docket) shall provide a courtesy copy of the motion to the office of the division Judge assigned the case; Chief Assistant State Attorney Jeanne Singer at Singerj@SAO8.org, or designee; and, the Transportation Bureau at the Alachua County Jail at (352) 491-4468.

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The Court must receive paper copies of all pre-marked exhibits and each side’s exhibit index by the deadline in the specific order or five business days before the hearing, by certified mail or hand delivery.

In addition, a paper copy of all pre-marked exhibits, along with an Index of Exhibits from each side, shall be received by the Court via Certified US Mail or by hand delivery to the Court’s Gainesville office no later than the deadline contained in your specific order, or five (5) business days prior to the hearing date.

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Cases being relied upon by the parties at a hearing or trial should be provided to opposing counsel and the Court no later than three (3) business days prior to the hearing.

Cases being relied upon by the parties at a hearing or trial should be provided to opposing counsel and the Court no later than three (3) business days prior to the hearing.

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Provide other non-exhibit documents for the Court’s review by email to the Court and opposing party at least three business days before the hearing or trial, with each case or document in a separate file.

All other non-exhibit documents that a party wishes the Court to review must be provided to the Court and the opposing party by email to ThomasC@circuit8.org at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing or trial. Each case or document should be provided as a separate file.

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The Court must receive paper copies of all pre-marked exhibits and each side’s exhibit index by the specific-order deadline or, if none is stated, five business days before the hearing.

In addition, a paper copy of all pre-marked exhibits, along with an Index of Exhibits from each side, shall be received by the Court via Certified US Mail or by hand delivery to the Court’s Gainesville office no later than the deadline contained in your specific order, or five (5) business days prior to the hearing date.

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Email non-exhibit documents for the Court’s review to the Court and opposing party at least three business days before the hearing or trial, providing each case or document as a separate file.

All other non-exhibit documents that a party wishes the Court to review must be provided to the Court and the opposing party by email to allena@circuit8.org at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing or trial. Each case or document should be provided as a separate file.

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For any evidentiary proceeding, submit courtesy copies of case law to the court three days before the hearing.

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

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Please email Morganj@circuit8.org to request hearing time. The email request should include: Case Number Style of case A courtesy copy of the motion(s) or petition(s) being set The Total amount of time requested for both sides.

Please email Morganj@circuit8.org to request hearing time. The email request should include: Case Number Style of case A courtesy copy of the motion(s) or petition(s) being set The Total amount of time requested for both sides.

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For any evidentiary proceeding, email courtesy copies of case law or other legal authority to the Court no later than three business days beforehand.

Courtesy copies of case law or other legal authority must be submitted to the Court for any evidentiary proceeding. Courtesy copies must be e-mailed to CourtneyK@circuit8.org no later than three (3) business days before any evidentiary proceeding.

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Please also bring a hard copy to the hearing.

Please also bring a hard copy to the hearing.

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If a hearing is no longer needed, email the judicial assistant a courtesy copy of the notice of cancellation.

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.

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A courtesy copy of the motion(s) or petitions(s) being set

A courtesy copy of the motion(s) or petitions(s) being set

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Courtesy copies of case law for evidentiary proceedings must be submitted to the court three days before the hearing.

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