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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    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.

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About Judge Vincent S. Chiu

**Vincent S. Chiu** 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 Criminal, Division 11 / 1 **Courtroom:** 12-D **Chambers:** Orange County Courthouse **Phone:** 407.836.2457 **Judicial assistant:** Patty Nielsen **Judicial assistant email:** 11orange@ninthcircuit.org **Official sources** - [Judicial profile](https://ninthcircuit.org/judges/circuit/vincent-s-chiu)

Common questions about Judge Vincent S. Chiu's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Vincent S. Chiu?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for demand for speedy trials and notice of expirations. Details: delivery immediately upon filing, by email. Defense counsel must email a courtesy copy of a speedy-trial demand or notice of expiration immediately upon filing.

View ruleSource: page 8, section 4. Calendar Calls on Speedy Trial Demands and Hearings on Notices of Expiration

Does Judge Vincent S. Chiu require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Vincent S. Chiu's rules set a pre-motion procedure for discovery. Discovery motions must be set for hearing, submitted with an agreed order, or submitted under Section A(4)(b); merely filing the motion is insufficient.

View ruleSource: page 5, section A. Hearings and Motions

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Vincent S. Chiu?

Judge Vincent S. Chiu's formatting rule includes file format docx. When a bond motion may be resolved without a hearing, the proposed order must be prepared in Word format and sent to the Judicial Assistant with the motion.

View ruleSource: page 4, section A. Hearings and Motions, 2. Bond Hearings

What must be included with joint pretrial statement filings before Judge Vincent S. Chiu?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The joint pretrial statement must be signed by both parties and submitted by noon on the scheduled pretrial conference day.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT

What must be included with transport order filings before Judge Vincent S. Chiu?

The rule requires proposed order. When a defendant in another county’s custody must attend a proceeding, the Assistant State Attorney must submit a proposed transport order.

View ruleSource: page 12, section F. Miscellaneous Matters

How may parties contact Judge Vincent S. Chiu's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. The rule lists email 11orange@ninthcircuit.org. A party filing a motion for reconsideration or new trial must immediately email a copy to 11orange@ninthcircuit.org.

View ruleSource: page 6, section A. Hearings and Motions

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Vincent S. Chiu?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. A motion for continuance must state the reasons for the requested continuance, and the signature certifies that the motion is made in good faith.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT

Is electronic filing required before Judge Vincent S. Chiu?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. A party may email the form before the pretrial conference to request excusal from conference attendance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Joint Pretrial Statement

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Vincent S. Chiu?

The rule states a noon on the scheduled pretrial conference day filing cutoff. The joint pretrial statement must be submitted no later than noon on the scheduled pretrial conference day.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Joint Pretrial Statement
Complete rules summary for Judge Vincent S. Chiu

The joint pretrial statement must be signed by both parties and submitted by noon on the scheduled pretrial conference day.

A motion for continuance must state the reasons for the requested continuance, and the signature certifies that the motion is made in good faith.

A continuance motion must state whether the non-moving party objects and, if it objects, specify the basis for the objection.

Both parties must sign the joint pretrial statement, which must be submitted by noon on the scheduled pretrial conference day.

The joint pretrial statement must be submitted no later than noon on the scheduled pretrial conference day.

A party may email the form before the pretrial conference to request excusal from conference attendance.

A continuance motion must state its basis, and the requesting signature certifies that the motion is made in good faith.

A party filing a motion for reconsideration or new trial must immediately email a copy to 11orange@ninthcircuit.org.

The proposed order accompanying a motion to continue must be submitted in Word format.

Defense counsel should bring a proposed order addressing expert appointment, unopposed competency findings, placement or release terms, and other expected relief at the competency status hearing.

When a defendant in another county’s custody must attend a proceeding, the Assistant State Attorney must submit a proposed transport order.

Hearings not set in open court must be scheduled by emailing the Judicial Assistant and copying all counsel.

A hearing request must include the case information, motion details, attached file-stamped motion, requested hearing duration, opposing counsel's position or unsuccessful conferral confirmation, and any virtual-attendance request.

The movant must file a notice of hearing only after receiving the Judicial Assistant's hearing confirmation.

A participant may appear by videoconference at a non-evidentiary proceeding without a formal motion or order if the Judicial Assistant is notified by email in advance.

If neither party requests a bond hearing, defense counsel must send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to the Judicial Assistant.

When a bond motion may be resolved without a hearing, the proposed order must be prepared in Word format and sent to the Judicial Assistant with the motion.

If a bond motion in a case with an alleged victim is resolved without a hearing, the State must provide the alleged victim's position or confirm that the victim does not wish to be heard.

Videoconference testimony requires a motion and an order under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116(d).

Discovery motions must be set for hearing, submitted with an agreed order, or submitted under Section A(4)(b); merely filing the motion is insufficient.

When discovery responses are facially untimely, counsel may submit the file-stamped motion to compel and a proposed order directing a response within 14 days without requesting other relief.

A hearing with appropriate notice is required when a discovery motion seeks other relief, such as contempt or sanctions.

Counsel must review the Uniform Trial Order and any Case Management Order for applicable pre-motion or pre-hearing conferral requirements.

A motion to transfer a case to another division based on a related case must be emailed to the Administrative Judge at 19orange@ninthcircuit.org for consideration.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany a motion to transfer.

The proposed order accompanying a motion to transfer must be submitted in Word format.

A hearing may not be set for a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial without a court order.

If trial-related dates have not been set, the State must promptly email 11orange@ninthcircuit.org with defense counsel copied or file a motion requesting new dates.

In that situation, the State must promptly email 11orange@ninthcircuit.org, copying defense counsel, to raise the need for new dates, or file a motion requesting new dates.

The joint pretrial form must be signed by both parties before it is submitted.

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