Florida 19 Judicial Circuit (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie) Adjournment & Extension Requirements
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Requirements for requesting adjournments, extensions, and continuances. This page is scoped to Florida 19 Judicial Circuit (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie); use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.
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Parties may submit an agreed order for an extension that does not change later case-management dates, but must move to amend the case management order if later dates would change.
Parties may submit agreed orders to extend deadlines if the extension does not alter later dates in the case management order. Parties must move to amend the case management order if the extension alters later dates in the case management order.
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Trial continuance motions are disfavored, should rarely be granted, require good cause, and must comply with Rule 1.460.
Motions to continue trial are disfavored and should rarely be granted and then only upon good cause shown. Any motion to continue a trial date must comply with Rule 1.460.
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Case-management deadlines remain enforceable unless changed by court order; deadline changes require good cause based on an emergency or unavailability, and specified discovery delays or counsel unavailability alone are insufficient.
The schedule of deadlines herein will be strictly enforced unless changed by court order. Notices of unavailability have no effect on the deadlines set by the case management order. If a party is unable to comply with a deadline in a case management order, the party must take action consistent with Administrative Order 2025-01 and Rule 1.200. The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency or unavailability. Absent just cause shown, the failure to complete discovery within the time contained in the order, or the unavailability of counsel, shall not be a basis for changing these deadlines.
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Deadlines are strictly enforced unless changed by court order, and motions to extend a deadline or amend the plan must comply with Rule 1.200(e).
The deadlines in this case management plan order will be strictly enforced unless changed by subsequent court order. Any motion to extend a deadline, amend this case management plan order, or alter an ordered trial period must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e).
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The court will not consider an extension motion that fails to comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1).
Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered by the court.
CRITICALCivil cases
A motion to modify the ordered trial period must strictly comply with Rules 1.200(e) and 1.460 or it will be automatically denied.
Additionally, any motion to modify the trial period set per this case management plan order must not only strictly comply with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460. Failure to strictly comply with these rules will result in the motion being automatically denied.
CRITICALCivil cases
A motion to continue must comply with the cited rules and be signed by the requesting party; filing the motion or noting both parties’ agreement on the E-Docket Call Form does not itself continue the case.
Any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(e), and Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e) including the requirement of a signature by the party requesting continuance. Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case. Your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note the same on the E- Docket Call Form.
CRITICALCivil cases
Judges must apply a firm continuance policy and allow continuances only for good cause shown.
all judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit are hereby directed to strictly comply with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(a), (b), and (e), which respectively require judges to conclude litigation as soon as it is reasonably and justly possible to do so, to take charge of all cases at an early stage and to control the progress of the case thereafter until it is determined, and to apply a firm continuance policy allowing continuances only for good cause shown.
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The parties must adhere to the schedule unless they agree to a change and the court approves it; approval requires good cause based on an emergency or unavailability, but discovery procrastination and counsel unavailability after plan approval are not good cause.
The schedule of deadlines herein will be strictly adhered to by the parties unless change is otherwise agreed to by the parties and approved by the court. The court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unavailability. However, once the Civil Case Management Plan has been approved by the court, procrastination in completing discovery or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
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Continuances are allowed only for good cause shown.
to apply a firm continuance policy allowing continuances only for good cause shown.
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A motion must be filed under the Court’s procedures when an amendment, extension, modification, or further judicial action is needed.
If an amendment, extension, modification, or further judicial action is needed, a motion must be filed in compliance with this Court’s procedures.
CRITICALCivil cases
The Court will consider deadline changes upon a party’s showing of good cause based on an emergency or unavailability.
The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency or unavailability.
CRITICALCivil cases
Requests to extend deadlines in the order, including the trial period, must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(e).
The Parties are directed to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e) for any need to extend any of the deadlines set forth herein, including the trial period.
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A motion for extension of time that does not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered.
Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered.
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Motions to modify the trial period or continue trial must comply with Rules 1.200(e) and 1.460.
Additionally, any motions to modify the trial period or to continue trial must comply not only with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460.
CRITICALCivil cases
Filing a motion to continue, including one agreed to by both parties and noted on the E-Docket Call Form, does not itself continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not continue the case and your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-Docket Call Form.
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The public sale may be postponed or canceled only by court order.
The public sale must not be postponed or canceled without a court order.
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A case will not be continued merely by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order.
Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order.
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A case cannot be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order; Rule 1.460 will be strictly enforced, and motions or orders lacking required information will not be considered.
Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order. Rule 1.460 will be strictly enforced and motions/orders missing the required information will not be considered.
CRITICALCivil cases
Continuances are allowed only for good cause shown.
to apply a firm continuance policy allowing continuances only for good cause shown.
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The parties must follow the schedule unless they agree to a change or the change is set for hearing and approved by the Court.
The above-referenced schedule of deadlines will be strictly adhered to by the parties unless a change is otherwise agreed to by the parties, or set for hearing, and approved by the Court.
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A continuance requires good cause; the motion must specify the reason and when it became known, whether it is opposed, readiness actions and dates, and the proposed ready date and party agreement, and ordinarily must be signed by the requesting party.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Motions for continuance should state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
CRITICALCivil cases
Service must occur within 120 days after the complaint is filed, and any granted extension may not extend beyond 240 days from filing.
Service within 120 days of filing of the complaint unless an extension is granted, which extension shall not exceed 240 days from the date of filing of the complaint
CRITICALCivil cases
Changes to the case management deadlines require the parties’ agreement and court approval upon a showing of good cause based on an emergency or unavailability; discovery procrastination and counsel unavailability after approval are not good cause.
The schedule of deadlines herein will be strictly adhered to by the parties unless change is otherwise agreed to by the parties and approved by the court. The court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unavailability. However, once the Civil Case Management Plan has been approved by the court, procrastination in completing discovery or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
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Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; a continuance motion should specify its basis and when it became known, whether it is opposed, readiness-enabling actions and dates, participant availability, and the proposed ready-to-proceed date and whether all parties agree.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Motions for continuance should state with specificity: (1) the basis of the 3 ===== PAGE 4 ===== need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.
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A continuance requires good cause and must be requested at least five days before the court date; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign the motion.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and must be requested at least five days before the court date; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign the motion.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
CRITICALCivil cases
Motions to extend deadlines, amend the plan, or alter the trial period must comply with Rule 1.200(e); noncompliant extension motions will not be considered.
Any motion to extend a deadline, amend this case management plan order, or alter an ordered trial period must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e). Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered by the court.
CRITICALCivil cases
A motion to modify the trial period must strictly comply with Rules 1.200(e) and 1.460 or it will be automatically denied.
Additionally, any motion to modify the trial period set per this case management plan order must not only strictly comply with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460. Failure to strictly comply with these rules will result in the motion being automatically denied.
CRITICALCivil cases
Trial continuances are disfavored, should rarely be granted, and require good cause and compliance with Rule 1.460.
Motions to continue trial are disfavored and should rarely be granted and then only upon good cause shown. Any motion to continue a trial date must comply with Rule 1.460.
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A motion for continuance must be in writing unless made at trial and, absent good cause, must be signed by the requesting party.
All motions for continuance shall be in writing unless made at a trial and, except for good cause shown, shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance.
CRITICALCivil cases
A motion to extend a deadline must be filed before that deadline expires.
Events may be completed earlier than the deadline, but not later. Motions for extension must be filed prior to expiration of a deadline.
CRITICALCivil cases
A deadline-change request requires good cause based on an emergency or unforeseen issue and compliance with Rule 1.200; specified delays and counsel unavailability are not good cause.
The court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unforeseen issues. The party must take action consistent with Rule 1.200. However, now that the Case Management Plan has been entered by the court, procrastination in completing discovery, failure to file motions within sufficient time to have the hearing completed by the above deadline, or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
CRITICALCivil cases
A motion to change the number of trial days must be filed and heard at least 60 days before the e-docket call.
Please note that once the Case Management Plan is approved by the Court, the number of days represented by counsel/parties needed for trial cannot be changed unless a motion is filed and heard at least 60 days prior to the e-docket call.
CRITICALCivil cases
Motions to extend a deadline, amend the plan, or alter the trial period must comply with Rule 1.200(e), and noncompliant extension motions will not be considered.
Any motion to extend a deadline, amend this case management plan order, or alter an ordered trial period must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e). Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered by the court.
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A motion to modify the ordered trial period must strictly comply with Rules 1.200(e) and 1.460 or it will be automatically denied.
Additionally, any motion to modify the trial period set per this case management plan order must not only strictly comply with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460. Failure to strictly comply with these rules will result in the motion being automatically denied.
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Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; continuance motions must be written except when made at trial, signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown, and accompanied by a proposed order.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. All motions for continuance shall be in writing unless made at a trial and, except for good cause shown, shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e). Motions for continuance will initially be considered in chambers and must be accompanied by a proposed order (see subsection D for format below).
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Filing a motion to continue alone does not continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case.
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Continuing or rolling a case does not extend original case-management cutoff dates; a Court order by stipulation or hearing is required to extend them.
If your case is continued or rolled over to another date for trial and/or E-Docket Call this does not extend the cut-off dates set out in the original Case Management Plan and Order Setting Trial. You must obtain a Court order either by stipulation or hearing to extend the cut-off dates as set forth in the Case Management Plan and Order Setting Trial.
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A continuance or rollover of trial or E-Docket Call does not extend the original cutoff dates; extending them requires a Court order obtained by stipulation or hearing.
Continuance of E-Docket Call: If your case is continued or rolled over to another date for trial and/ or E-Docket Call this does not extend the cut-off dates set out in the original Case Management Plan and Order Setting Trial. You must obtain a Court order either by stipulation or hearing to extend the cut-off dates as set forth in the Case Management Plan and Order Setting Trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
The Court will consider deadline changes only upon a showing of good cause based on an emergency or unforeseen issue.
The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unforeseen issues.
CRITICALCivil cases
Motions to extend deadlines or amend the plan must comply with Rule 1.200(e); a motion to modify the trial period must also comply with Rule 1.460, or it will be denied or not considered.
Any motion to extend a deadline, amend this case management plan order, or alter an ordered trial period must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e). Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered by the court. Additionally, any motion to modify the trial period set per this case management plan order must not only strictly comply with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460. Failure to strictly comply with these rules will result in the motion being automatically denied.
CRITICALCivil cases
Filing a motion to continue alone does not continue the case, and party agreement recorded on the E-Docket Call Form does not continue it.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case. Your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-Docket Call Form.
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Continuances require good cause and must be requested at least five days before the scheduled court date; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign the motion.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; a continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date.
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A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.
A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date.
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Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and must be requested at least five days before the scheduled court date.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date.
CRITICALCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
A motion to extend a deadline must be filed before that deadline expires.
Motions for extension must be filed prior to expiration of a deadline.
CRITICALCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
Motions to extend deadlines, amend the case management plan, or alter the trial period must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(e); noncompliant extension motions will not be considered.
Any motion to extend a deadline, amend this case management plan order, or alter an ordered trial period must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e). Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered by the court.
CRITICALCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force
A motion to modify the trial period must strictly comply with Rules 1.200(e) and 1.460 or it will be automatically denied.
Additionally, any motion to modify the trial period set per this case management plan order must not only strictly comply with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460. Failure to strictly comply with these rules will result in the motion being automatically denied.
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A hearing longer than 45 minutes may be canceled only if a cancellation notice is filed at least five business days before the hearing when the motion will be reset, a motion to continue is filed and set for hearing on extraordinary and unforeseen grounds, or the movant waives the requested relief in writing.
Hearings in excess of 45 minutes will not be canceled unless: (1) a notice of cancellation is filed at least five (5) business days before the hearing (if you intend to reset the motion for hearing); or (2) a motion to continue is filed and set for a hearing based upon extraordinary and unforeseen grounds; or (3) the movant waives the relief requested in writing; or
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A motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460 and be signed by the party requesting the continuance.
MOTION TO CONTINUE: Any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, including requirement of signature by the party requesting continuance.
CRITICALCivil cases
A motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460 and be signed by the party requesting the continuance.
Any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, including requirement of signature by the party requesting continuance.
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A motion to continue must comply with Rule 1.460, including the requesting party’s signature.
Any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, including requirement of signature by the party requesting continuance.
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A hearing longer than 30 minutes may be canceled only under one of the stated conditions, including advance notice at least five business days before the hearing if the motion will be reset.
Hearings in excess of 30 minutes will not be canceled unless: (1) a notice of cancellation is filed at least five (5) business days before the hearing (if you intend to reset the motion for hearing); or (2) a motion to continue is filed and set for a hearing based upon extraordinary and unforeseen grounds; or (3) the movant waives the relief requested in writing; or (4) a stipulation and order is submitted to the court for signature in which fully resolves the issue(s) (so that the hearing does not need to be reset); or (5) the case is fully resolved by settlement or otherwise, prior to the hearing date.
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A motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, including the requirement that the requesting party sign it.
Any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, including requirement of signature by the party requesting continuance.
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Filing a motion to continue alone does not continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case.
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A continuance does not change the case-management procedures, requirements, or deadlines unless the court orders a change for good cause.
The procedures, requirements and time limits imposed by this Case Management Plan Order are not to be deemed modified, affected, extended or changed in any manner unless by order of the court for good cause shown, even if the case is continued.
CRITICALCivil cases
Judges must apply a firm continuance policy and allow continuances only for good cause shown.
In accord with Section III.G. of AOSC20-23, Amendment 12, all judges of the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit are hereby directed to strictly comply with Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(a), (b), and (e), which respectively require judges to conclude litigation as soon as it is reasonably and justly possible to do so, to take charge of all cases at an early stage and to control the progress of the case thereafter until it is determined, and to apply a firm continuance policy allowing continuances only for good cause shown.
CRITICALCivil cases
A motion to extend a deadline must be filed before the deadline expires.
Motions for extension must be filed prior to expiration of a deadline.
CRITICALCivil cases
A deadline change requires good cause based on an emergency or unforeseen issue and compliance with Rule 1.200; specified delays and counsel unavailability are not good cause.
The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unforeseen issues. The party must take action consistent with Rule 1.200. However, now that the Case Management Plan has been entered by the Court, procrastination in completing discovery, failure to file motions within sufficient time to have the hearing completed by the above deadline or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
CRITICALCivil cases
Deadline-extension and plan-modification motions must comply with the specified civil procedure rules or they will not be considered or will be automatically denied.
Any motion to extend a deadline, amend this case management plan order, or alter an ordered trial period must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e). Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered by the court. Additionally, any motion to modify the trial period set per this case management plan order must not only strictly comply with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460. Failure to strictly comply with these rules will result in the motion being automatically denied.
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Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, cannot be based on lack of due diligence, and generally require the requesting party’s signature.
Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
CRITICALCivil cases
The parties must adhere to the schedule unless they agree to a change and the Court approves it; approval requires good cause based on an emergency or unavailability, but procrastination or counsel unavailability after approval is not good cause.
The schedule of deadlines herein will be strictly adhered to by the parties unless change is otherwise agreed to by the parties and approved by the Court. The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unavailability. However, once the Civil Case Management Plan has been approved by the Court, procrastination in completing discovery or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
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Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; successive requests are highly disfavored, lack of due diligence is insufficient, and the requesting party must sign the motion unless good cause is shown.
Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
CRITICALCourt notice
File continuance requests in writing with the Clerk and send a copy to the other side.
All requests for continuances should be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Court and a copy sent to the other side.
WARNINGCivil cases
A party unable to meet an order deadline, including because hearing time is unavailable, may promptly set a case management conference and alert the Court.
If any party is unable to meet the deadlines set forth herein, including due to the unavailability of hearing time, the affected party may promptly set a case management conference and alert the court.
WARNING
The preferred method to continue a docket call is a written motion with the State’s agreement.
Written motions to continue docket call, with an agreement by the State are the preferred method of continuing a docket call.
WARNINGCivil cases
Changes to the case-management deadlines require party agreement and court approval, and the court will consider approval only upon a showing of good cause, subject to the stated limitation after plan approval.
The schedule of deadlines herein will be strictly adhered to by the parties unless change is otherwise agreed to by the parties and approved by the court. The court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unavailability. However, once the Civil Case Management Plan has been approved by the court, procrastination in completing discovery or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
WARNINGCivil cases
Filing a motion to continue alone does not continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case.
WARNING
Continuances are disfavored and may be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.
WARNING
Filing a motion to continue alone does not continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case.
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Agreement by both parties noted on the E-docket call form does not continue the case.
Your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-docket call form.
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If a case is rolled or continued, its existing deadlines remain in effect.
If your case is rolled or continued, existing deadlines stay in place, and you will receive an Order Rescheduling E-Docket Call.
WARNINGCivil cases
Filing a motion or noting the parties’ agreement on the e-docket form does not itself continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case. Your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-docket call form.
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A motion to continue or the parties’ agreement on the E-Docket Call Form does not continue a case.
Counsel for each case is required to submit the E-Docket Call Form for the trial period during which your case is set. All counsel shall discuss and agree regarding trial dates to be selected, and one form is to be submitted for each case. Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case. Your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-Docket Call Form. The form shall be signed by all counsel of record for that particular case. If you fail to submit the form as set forth above by the deadline, you will be set on the Trial Schedule at the will of the Court. All forms are to be e-mailed to SLCJudge4@Circuit19.org by 5:00 p.m. 3 business days before the posted Docket Call date.
WARNING
Continuances are disfavored and may be granted only for good cause.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.
WARNING
Filing a motion to continue does not itself continue the case, and the case is not necessarily continued merely because both parties agree.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case. Your case will not necessarily be continued because both parties agree.
WARNINGCivil cases
Filing a motion to continue does not itself continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case.
WARNINGCivil cases
The case is not necessarily continued merely because both parties agree to a continuance.
Your case will not necessarily be continued because both parties agree.
WARNINGCivil cases
Parties are expected to be ready for trial by the projected date in the Agreed Case Management Plan unless the Court has granted extensions by order.
The parties are expected to be ready for trial by the projected trial date listed in the Agreed Case Management Plan unless extensions have been granted by Order of the Court.
WARNING
Filing a motion to continue does not itself continue the case, and the parties’ agreement does not ensure a continuance.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case. Your case will not necessarily be continued because both parties agree.
WARNING
Filing a motion to continue alone does not continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case.
WARNING
The parties’ agreement does not necessarily result in a continuance.
Your case will not necessarily be continued because both parties agree.
WARNING
The case is not necessarily continued even if both parties agree to a continuance.
Your case will not necessarily be continued because both parties agree.
WARNINGCourt notice
A continuance may not be granted for technical issues that could have been resolved before trial.
Continuances may not be granted due to technical issues that could have been worked out prior to Trial.
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Civil cases
Deadlines established in case management orders may only be changed by court order and not by agreement of the parties.
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Civil cases
If a trial is not reached during the scheduled trial period, the court must enter an order establishing a new trial date as soon as is reasonable to do so.
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Civil cases
If an amendment, extension, modification, or further judicial action is needed, a motion must be filed in compliance with this Court’s procedures.
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Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order; a motion (with client consent) and Agreed Order that includes the new agreed upon e-docket call month/year must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org.
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A case cannot be continued through an amended case-management plan; a continuance requires a motion with client consent and an Agreed Order stating the new agreed e-docket call month and year, emailed to the Court.
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Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order; a motion (with client consent) and Agreed Order that includes the new agreed upon e-docket call month/year must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org.
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The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unavailability, and will be routinely granted for thirty days or less before any deadline above has already expired. However, procrastination in completing discovery or the unavailability of counsel or witnesses will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
Summary: Requests to change deadlines require good cause based on an emergency or unavailability; procrastination in discovery and counsel or witness unavailability do not constitute good cause.
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Civil cases
The deadlines in this case management plan order will be strictly enforced unless changed by subsequent court order.
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Civil cases
A mediation conference scheduled through the Family Mediation Program may not be canceled or continued without approval of the Family Mediation Program or the referring Court. If, within two (2) business days of the scheduled mediation conference, a party request that the mediation be continued and the request is granted, then the party requesting the continuance shall be solely responsible for the total fee for mediation (both their mediation fee and the fee of the other party).
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A scheduled mediation may not be canceled or continued without approval; if a continuance requested within two business days is granted, the requesting party is responsible for both parties’ mediation fees.
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Your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-Docket Call Form.
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The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency or unavailability. Absent just cause shown, the failure to complete discovery within the time contained in the order, or the unavailability of counsel, shall not be a basis for changing these deadlines.
Summary: Deadline changes may be considered upon a showing of good cause based on an emergency or unavailability; absent just cause, incomplete discovery or counsel unavailability is not a basis to change deadlines.
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If you cancel a hearing, please cancel the hearing on the scheduler in addition to filing a notice of cancellation of hearing.
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Special set hearings may not be cancelled less than five (5) days prior to the scheduled hearing date, without permission or order of the Court, unless the scheduled matter has been completely resolved (i.e. requiring no further hearing time).
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Any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, including requirement of signature by the party requesting continuance.
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Civil cases
The schedule of deadlines herein will be strictly adhered to by the parties unless change is otherwise agreed to by the parties and approved by the court. The court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unavailability. However, once the Civil Case Management Plan has been approved by the court, procrastination in completing discovery or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
Summary: Changes to deadlines require agreement of the parties, court approval, and good cause based on emergency circumstances or unavailability; after approval of the plan, discovery procrastination and counsel unavailability are not good cause.
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Civil cases
Per the on-line Circuit Civil Division Guidelines and Procedures, any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460, Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(e) and Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e) including the requirement of a signature by the party requesting continuance. Simply filing a motion to continue will not suffice to continue the case. Your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-Docket Call Form.
Summary: A motion to continue must comply with the cited rules and be signed by the requesting party; filing it or noting both parties’ agreement on the docket form does not itself continue the case.
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You may only cancel a hearing set by you.
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When a motion for extension of time is filed, and there is no opposition for the extension, an order may be entered without a hearing, so long as the motion details the grounds for “good cause.”
How do I request an adjournment or extension in Florida 19 Judicial Circuit (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie)?
Florida 19 Judicial Circuit (Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie): Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Parties may submit an agreed order for an extension that does not change later case-management dates, but must move to amend the case management order if later dates would change.
Judge Cynthia L. Cox and Judge Edmond W. Alonzo: Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Continuances are allowed only for good cause shown.
Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters: Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request, adversary position, and proposed rescheduled date. A continuance requires good cause; the motion must specify the reason and when it became known, whether it is opposed, readiness actions and dates, and the proposed ready date and party agreement, and ordinarily must be signed by the requesting party.
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