Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Memorandum, Case Law, Other Documents
- Email • At Least 48 Hours Before Hearing
Motion, Proposed Order
Notice of Hearing
Adjournments
- A continuance motion should be written and filed at least 72 hours before the hearing unless an emergency arises; parties should appear unless a continuance order is signed.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
All proposed orders must be filed via the e-portal and submitted in Microsoft Word format. If a Proposed Order (or other document for signature) is not submitted in Word format, it may be returned to you for resubmission.
The document should be named Case Number / Case Name(s) / Type of Motion
Document Filing Requirements14 rules
If there is a specific request for the incarcerated parent to appear in-person, a request detailing the reason must be made no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing date.
Dates will then be provided to you and, upon all parties reaching an agreement for availability, the Movant will file a Notice of Hearing (and copy the JA).
All party names (with email addresses) must be listed in the certificate of service portion or must be included in the last page (cc) of the motion/order.
All motions / orders must be filed via the e-portal, must contain the opposing party’s position, and must include e-service party names and email addresses.
Any issue to be considered by Judge Robinson should be in the form of a motion filed with the Clerk of Court with copies provided to all parties of record.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused by the Judge.Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
Each motion/order must be clearly titled and filed separately. If there is more than one case, the motion must be filed in all cases.
Provide one proposed order per case number. (e.g. - defendant has 5 cases- file a motion in each case and submit a proposed order per case number through the e-portal for signature).
All notices of hearing must contain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
Requests to use communication technology for a scheduled in person docket or hearing date must be made by motion.
A party seeking an emergency hearing must e-file a detailed motion stating the issues, reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, presentation time for each party, and the other parties’ positions.
Court's wording
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be e-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, and (4) the position of all other parties.
Any request for a status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
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.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing and include all parties.
A notice of hearing will be e-filed by the Movant and include all parties.
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Proposed orders must be filed through the e-portal and submitted in Microsoft Word format.
All proposed orders must be filed via the e-portal and submitted in Microsoft Word format.
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Motions and orders must be filed through the e-portal and include the opposing party’s position and e-service party names and email addresses.
All motions / orders must be filed via the e-portal, must contain the opposing party’s position, and must include e-service party names and email addresses.
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The movant should e-file the Notice of Hearing when setting the case for trial.
Notice of Hearing should be e-filed by movant.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Orders on motions will not be processed until the motions have been e-filed.
Orders on Motions will not be processed until Motions have been e-filed.
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A notice of cancellation must be filed and e-served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and e-serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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An incarcerated parent is presumed to appear by Zoom; a request for in-person appearance must state the reason and be made no later than five days before the hearing.
Dependency hearings – If a parent is incarcerated, the presumption is that they will not be transported for any hearing; they will appear via ZOOM. If there is a specific request for the incarcerated parent to appear in-person, a request detailing the reason must be made no later than five (5) days prior to the hearing date.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A notice of cancellation must be e-served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and e-serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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The movant must add all e-service persons and agencies with email addresses to the e-portal and select them for service.
Movant filing motion will add all e-service persons/agencies with email address to the e-portal and select them for service.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by email, generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused by the judge.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused by the Judge. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
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Ex parte correspondence placed in the official case file will be e-served to the parties.
Ex parte correspondence will be made a part of the Clerk’s official case file and e-served to the parties in the case.
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Copies should be provided to all parties in the matter.
Copies should be provided to all parties in the matter.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of any memoranda, case law, or other documents that parties wish Judge Robinson to consider prior to a hearing should be e-mailed at least 48 hours before the hearing. Copies should be provided to all parties in the matter. If a party submits a memorandum that cites case law, all cases cited should be provided to the judge.
Courtesy copies of any memoranda, case law, or other documents that parties wish Judge Robinson to consider prior to a hearing should be e-mailed at least 48 hours before the hearing. Copies should be provided to all parties in the matter. If a party submits a memorandum that cites case law, all cases cited should be provided to the judge.
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A courtesy copy of the Notice shall be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
A courtesy copy of the Notice shall be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
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A courtesy copy of the Motion and Order should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant. Include in the email any urgency requests.
A courtesy copy of the Motion and Order should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant. Include in the email any urgency requests.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance motion should be written and filed at least 72 hours before the hearing unless an emergency arises; parties should appear unless a continuance order is signed.
A motion for continuance should be in writing and filed at least 72 hours prior to the hearing unless an emergency arises. Continuances are not guaranteed, and parties should be prepared to appear unless the Order of Continuance is signed.
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After a hearing is set, a party requesting a continuance or withdrawing or conceding the motion should notify opposing counsel and the Court as soon as practical.
If, after a hearing has been set, a party needs to request a continuance or the motion is being withdrawn or conceded, please let opposing counsel and the Court know as soon as practical.
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Chambers Communication Rules
The movant must email the judicial assistant a copy of the e-filed motion and state in the email body that an emergency hearing is requested and why.
Movant will email a copy of the e-filed Motion to the Judicial Assistant with notification and reason for request of emergency hearing in body of email.
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Judge Robinson cannot read ex parte correspondence; it will be placed in the official case file and e-served to the parties.
Therefore, Judge Robinson cannot read ex parte correspondence. Ex parte correspondence will be made a part of the Clerk’s official case file and e-served to the parties in the case.
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The movant must arrange the motion hearing by emailing the judicial assistant a copy of the filed motion, copying all parties, and stating the requested time and other parameters.
It is the responsibility of the movant to set the motion for hearing. Requests to set a hearing are scheduled by emailing a copy of the filed motion to the judicial assistant (copying all parties) including the amount of time you are requesting and any other parameters you wish to be considered.
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A hearing cancellation must be communicated to the judicial assistant immediately.
You must cancel the hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.
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Judicial assistants cannot provide legal advice or discuss case-specific information, but may assist with procedural questions.
Judicial assistants cannot provide legal advice to anyone, and they cannot discuss case specific information. However, they are more than happy to assist with procedural questions.
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Any email requesting to set a trial date should include time requested for the trial as well as any requested date/time frames.
Any email requesting to set a trial date should include time requested for the trial as well as any requested date/time frames.
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Email the judicial office with all parties copied, include the case number, case name, and reason in the subject, and include the referenced child or children in the body when applicable.
E-mail (Preferred): All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to branda.wright@flcourts1.gov. and include all parties in the case. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and reason for email. When applicable, the specific child(ren) referenced in the Motion or Hearing requested should be included in the body of the email.
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Telephone: Preferred communication is via email; However, communications to the judicial office via telephone (850-595-3710) are accepted. Judicial offices do not accept text messages. Voicemail is checked daily, and calls are returned at the earliest convenience. When leaving a voicemail, include your name; case number, case name, (FID if applicable), reason for call and return contact number.
Telephone: Preferred communication is via email; However, communications to the judicial office via telephone (850-595-3710) are accepted. Judicial offices do not accept text messages. Voicemail is checked daily, and calls are returned at the earliest convenience. When leaving a voicemail, include your name; case number, case name, (FID if applicable), reason for call and return contact number.
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If a hearing has been set, any request to add additional motions to that hearing time must be submitted to the JA and should comply with all requirements listed above.
If a hearing has been set, any request to add additional motions to that hearing time must be submitted to the JA and should comply with all requirements listed above.
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If the court grants a status-conference request, the movant must schedule the conference under the stated scheduling procedures.
If the court grants the request for a status conference, the movant must schedule the status conference as indicated in Scheduling Procedures as listed above.
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