Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 181 rules apply across Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola 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
    Child support guidelines worksheet

    The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet must match the child support amount stated in the Final Judgment.

  • Applies to
    Proposed final judgment

    Counsel must bring the original proposed Final Judgment to the final hearing.

  • Applies to
    Proposed final judgment
    Must include
    certificate of service

    The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service naming both parties.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Final judgment

    After the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign its certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.

  • Applies to
    Income deduction order

    A copy of the Income Deduction Order must be served on the obligor’s payor or payors.

  • Applies to
    Income deduction order

    The obligor must notify the obligee and, when applicable, the IV-D agency within seven days after a change in address or payor information.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Employers and income withholders may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Employees and obligors may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Questions may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059 or by email/website at the listed address.

Formatting

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  • All incorporated exhibits must be properly tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag.

  • Every checklist line must be completed with a date, and check marks, Xs, and N/A entries are prohibited.

  • The Income Withholding for Support form must be regular on its face.

About Judge John D.W. Beamer

**John D.W. Beamer** is listed as a current judicial officer of the [Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida](https://ninthcircuit.org/judges/circuit). The circuit publishes these sections on the profile page: Judicial Assignment, Education, Professional Activities, Multimedia, Important Information.

**Current assignment** **Division or department:** Circuit Civil, Division 33 / 2 **Courtroom:** 19-B **Chambers:** Orange County Courthouse **Phone:** 407.836.1491 **Judicial assistant:** Lisa Trelstad **Judicial assistant email:** 33orange@ninthcircuit.org **Official sources**

Common questions about Judge John D.W. Beamer's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge John D.W. Beamer?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for notice of hearings. Details: delivery at least 3 business days before hearing, by email. A courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing, including videoconference information, must be emailed to 33orange@ninthcircuit.org at least three business days before the hearing, and the matter will not be docketed unless the Judicial Assistant replies “Received.”

View ruleSource: page 4, section B. Scheduling Procedures for Hearings — Ex-Parte/Short Matters

Does Judge John D.W. Beamer require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge John D.W. Beamer's rules set a pre-motion procedure for covered motions. A meet and confer must involve a face-to-face meeting or a telephone or video conference call; email exchanges between counsel do not satisfy the requirement.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures for Hearings — Meet and Confer Requirements

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge John D.W. Beamer?

Judge John D.W. Beamer's formatting rule includes times new roman font, 14 point type, double spacing and file format docx. Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted as originals to the Clerk and as a double-spaced 14-point Times New Roman Word copy to the Judge by USB flash or email.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms

What must be included with motion in limine filings before Judge John D.W. Beamer?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Parties filing motions in limine must comply with Division 33's Standing Order on Motions in Limine.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Motions in Limine

What must be included with motion filings before Judge John D.W. Beamer?

The rule requires certificate of conference. For motions filed on or after January 1, 2025 that require a meet and confer, counsel with settlement authority must confer before filing and include the Certificate of Conferral required by Rule 1.202.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures for Hearings — Meet and Confer Requirements

How may parties contact Judge John D.W. Beamer's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge John D.W. Beamer's chambers. The rule lists email 33orange@ninthcircuit.org. All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the dedicated division account, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Communications with the Judicial Office

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge John D.W. Beamer?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. Pretrial deadlines may not be extended by stipulation and may be modified only by a timely motion and court order.

View ruleSource: page 13, section Pretrial Procedures and Conferences

Is electronic filing required before Judge John D.W. Beamer?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Information, emergency matters, and requests of any nature must be submitted as written motions filed with the clerk through the Florida Courts e-filing portal, by hand delivery, or by U.S. Mail.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Communications with the Judicial Office

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge John D.W. Beamer?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. A party offering deposition testimony must disclose its designations in writing, with page and line citations, at least 30 days before the pretrial conference.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Deposition Designations and Cross Designations

What rule applies to service by mail before Judge John D.W. Beamer?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail. Addressed and stamped envelopes must be provided for every party not served through the ePortal.

View ruleSource: page 7, section Types of Motions
Complete rules summary for Judge John D.W. Beamer

A party offering deposition testimony must disclose its designations in writing, with page and line citations, at least 30 days before the pretrial conference.

Cross-designations are due 20 days before the pretrial conference.

All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be exchanged, initialed by counsel, and tagged for identification before trial begins.

Objections to exhibits or demonstrative aids must be separately noted and presented to the court.

Demonstrative aids may not be used during opening statements unless the parties agree or the court enters a prior order.

Deposition objections must be ruled on before trial, and the submitted deposition must include a chart identifying the page and line, stating the objection, and leaving space for the court's ruling.

The submitted deposition must include a chart identifying the page and line, stating the objection, and providing space for the court's ruling.

Stipulations, admissions, and waivers of custodians must be in writing if court enforcement is sought.

The rule asks whether motions in limine were filed before the pre-trial conference.

Motions in limine must be scheduled and heard no later than one week before trial begins.

Parties filing motions in limine must comply with Division 33's Standing Order on Motions in Limine.

Trial briefs are optional, but any submitted brief must be supplied digitally with linked case citations by USB flash or email at least five business days before trial.

Any submitted trial brief must be delivered at least five business days before trial.

Parties are expected to disclose the following day's witnesses at the end of each trial day.

Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted as originals to the Clerk and as a double-spaced 14-point Times New Roman Word copy to the Judge by USB flash or email.

Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted or received no later than three business days before the first day of trial.

All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the dedicated division account, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Court emails must be sent to the dedicated division email address and not to personal work email addresses.

All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

A meet and confer must involve a face-to-face meeting or a telephone or video conference call; email exchanges between counsel do not satisfy the requirement.

For motions filed on or after January 1, 2025 that require a meet and confer, counsel with settlement authority must confer before filing and include the Certificate of Conferral required by Rule 1.202.

Parties in an active case may not contact the court ex parte by email or phone; requests must be submitted through the division email or in writing and filed with the clerk, with copies provided to other counsel or unrepresented parties.

Information, emergency matters, and requests of any nature must be submitted as written motions filed with the clerk through the Florida Courts e-filing portal, by hand delivery, or by U.S. Mail.

Only self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from email service may contact the judicial office by telephone; text messages are not accepted, and email is preferred.

For motions filed on or before December 31, 2024, counsel with settlement authority must meet and confer before scheduling the hearing, and the Notice of Hearing must include a Certificate of Compliance.

The Notice of Hearing for a motion filed on or before December 31, 2024 must include a Certificate of Compliance documenting the required meet-and-confer process.

For motions filed on or after January 1, 2025 that require a meet and confer under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202, counsel with settlement authority must confer before filing and include the required Certificate of Conferral.

Every motion filed on or after January 1, 2025 must include a Certificate of Conferral in the prescribed format and placement, even when no conference is required; omission prevents the motion from being set for hearing.

A courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing, including videoconference information, must be emailed to 33orange@ninthcircuit.org at least three business days before the hearing, and the matter will not be docketed unless the Judicial Assistant replies “Received.”

A party requesting a special-set hearing must email Judge Beamer’s Judicial Assistant at 33orange@ninthcircuit.org and copy all opposing counsel or pro se parties.

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