Judge Robert A. Sanders Jr.
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law
- At Least 3 Business Days Before Hearing
Memorandum
- At Least 3 Business Days Before Hearing
Adjournments
- Trial continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and must generally be signed by the requesting party and filed at least two business days before the court date.
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory
*Proposed orders should be emailed to division81@circuit7.org in an up-to-date WORD format.* PDF orders will not be accepted.
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory
Please state in your motion the position of opposing party – whether they object or not to the motion.
DocumentMotion
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Attorneys are permitted to appear remotely for Pretrial Conference without the need to file a motion. All other requests to appear remotely will require submission of a Motion and proposed Order.
DocumentMotion
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If appearance via Zoom is requested, the Defendant must file a request in writing through the Clerk of Court indicating the reason for the request to appear remotely. The request shall include the case number, Defendant’s address and phone number.
DocumentRequest For Remote Appearance
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All pleas to criminal charges and violations of probation require a fully executed PLEA AND WAIVER Form. Blank forms in English and Spanish are available on the Court’s website.
DocumentPlea
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Orders may not be sent by postal mail and must be submitted electronically.
The Court will no longer accept “paper” orders, meaning orders sent through postal mail. All orders must be sent electronically.
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Memoranda and copies of voluminous case law submitted for a hearing must not be submitted electronically.
Please do not submit this information electronically.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A motion must be filed with the Clerk before a hearing is scheduled or an order is submitted to the Judge for review.
a. Motions: All motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court before a hearing will be scheduled, or an order submitted to the Judge for review.
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Requests submitted on the day of court may not arrive in time for consideration.
Requests submitted on the day of court may not be received in time to be considered.
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The Court must receive memoranda of law supporting or opposing a matter at least three business days before the hearing.
The Court must have these materials at least three (3) business days prior to the scheduled hearing.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Unrepresented parties must file requests to the Court as motions with the Clerk and send a copy to all parties.
Note to unrepresented parties: If you have a request of the Court, e.g. a request to continue, appear remote, etc., then you must file such request as a motion with the Clerk of Court www.clerk.org and send a copy to all parties.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A party asking the Court to consider a memorandum before a motion hearing must submit it directly to chambers and copy all other counsel and unrepresented parties.
Any party who wishes the Court to consider a memorandum prior to the hearing on a motion shall submit it directly to the Judge’s chambers (with a copy to all other counsel and unrepresented parties).
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A party seeking consideration of voluminous case law at a hearing should submit copies to chambers in the same manner and timeframe as memoranda.
A party who wishes the Court to consider voluminous case law at a hearing should submit copies of the cases in the same manner and within the same time frame.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Trial continuances are disfavored, require good cause, and must generally be signed by the requesting party and filed at least two business days before the court date.
Motions for Continuance of trials 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). Motion to continue shall be filed at least 2 business days ahead of the scheduled court date.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Email is the preferred way to contact the Judicial Assistant; copy all parties, and do not email the judge directly.
a. Email: The preferred method of communication is via email with the Court’s Judicial Assistant. All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office. Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be public record subject to disclosure. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEND AN EMAIL TO THE JUDGE DIRECTLY. Any emails sent to Judge Sanders directly may not be read or ruled upon.
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Schedule hearings by emailing the Judicial Assistant and include the case number, complete case style, estimated duration, and motions to be heard.
All hearings should be scheduled by email through the Judicial Assistant at cannunziata@circuit7.org. In your email, please include the case number, complete case style, how long is needed, and what motion(s) are being heard.
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The division 81 email is only for submitting proposed orders; it cannot be used to reply or forward, or to submit other pleadings or requests.
The division 81 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.
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Self-represented litigants and people excused from email service may contact the judicial office by telephone.
b. Telephone: Self-represented litigants and those excused from email service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone at 386-257-6033.
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