Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 62 rules apply across Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Motion
    Must include
    case number

    A motion must be entered on the clerk's docket, with its docket number provided, before hearing time may be requested.

  • Applies to
    Motion to set for hearing

    A motion to set a hearing is required when the requested hearing will exceed one hour.

  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing

    The notice of hearing must satisfy Rule 2.530(b), including identifying the communication technology and providing access directions.

Filing Timing

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  • Counsel may not file a notice of hearing until the court confirms the hearing by email.

  • Counsel must file a compliant notice of hearing within three days after hearing confirmation, identifying the communication technology and providing access directions.

  • Proposed orders for remote-hearing requests must be submitted at least one week before the hearing.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    All scheduling must be conducted by email with the clerk.

  • Contact
    Email

    Proposed orders subject to this direction must be emailed directly to the judicial assistant.

  • The court must be notified upon settlement so the case can be removed from the trial docket.

Service

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  • Service
    Electronic service

    The court cannot use electronic service as the sole method for a party who has not filed a Notice of Designation of Email Address.

  • Service
    Email

    All pro se parties must serve a designation of a primary email address, and may obtain the form from the clerk of court.

  • Applies to
    Papers and pleadings
    Service
    Mail to opposing party

    Further papers and pleadings may be served by mail or email, and service is complete upon mailing or emailing.

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About Judge Jonathan D. Sacks

**Division or court number:** CR-C **Court level:** Circuit **Courtroom or hearing room:** 608/745 **Email:** LMason1@coj.net **Phone:** 255-1237

Common questions about Judge Jonathan D. Sacks's rules

How may parties contact Judge Jonathan D. Sacks' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Jonathan D. Sacks' clerk. The rule lists email LMason1@coj.net. After the parties agree to move a case, the attorney must notify the judicial assistant by email at LMason1@coj.net and copy opposing counsel.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Requests to Pass or Add Cases

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Jonathan D. Sacks?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include proposed rescheduled date. Before agreeing to move a case to another scheduled date, the attorney must consult opposing counsel and, if both parties agree, email the judicial assistant and copy opposing counsel no later than 2:45 p.m. on the day before the requested pass.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Requests to Pass or Add Cases
Complete rules summary for Judge Jonathan D. Sacks

Before agreeing to move a case to another scheduled date, the attorney must consult opposing counsel and, if both parties agree, email the judicial assistant and copy opposing counsel no later than 2:45 p.m. on the day before the requested pass.

After the parties agree to move a case, the attorney must notify the judicial assistant by email at LMason1@coj.net and copy opposing counsel.

For an in-court add-on, the attorney must notify the Deputy Clerk before the judge takes the bench or before the case is called so the clerk has time to prepare the paperwork.

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