Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 169 rules apply across Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas 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
    Witness exhibit disclosure
    Must include
    exhibit list

    At least 45 days before the pretrial conference, counsel for all parties and any unrepresented party must serve opposing counsel and any unrepresented party, and file the witness and exhibit lists directly with the clerk.

  • Applies to
    Witness exhibit disclosure

    Unlisted witnesses and exhibits may be used at trial only if all parties stipulate or the court permits them by order at or before the pretrial conference.

  • Applies to
    Proposed pretrial conference order

    Attorneys and pro se parties must communicate, draft one proposed Pre-Trial Conference order using Exhibit B, and directly submit the original and a copy for each party to the Court at least three days before the conference.

Filing Timing

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  • The initial witness and exhibit disclosure lists are due at least 45 days before the pretrial conference and must be served on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party while also being filed with the clerk.

  • Deadline
    35 days

    At least 35 days before the pretrial conference, counsel for all parties and any pro se party may serve a supplemental list of additional witnesses and exhibits.

  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served at least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference and heard before that conference.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Witness exhibit disclosure

    Counsel for all parties and any unrepresented party must serve the initial witness and exhibit lists on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party at least 45 days before the pretrial conference.

  • Applies to
    Verdict form nonparty list

    At least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel for each defendant must serve a list of the names and addresses of all non-party defendants the defendant intends to include on the verdict form.

  • Applies to
    Uniform notice regarding scheduling of experts

    A copy of the Uniform Notice Regarding Scheduling of Experts for Trial Testimony must be provided to every expert witness subpoenaed for trial no later than 10 days before trial.

Adjournments

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  • Motions to continue and motions to allow post-conference depositions based on witness unavailability must be served before the Pre-Trial Conference unless good cause exists.

  • Motions to continue and witness-unavailability motions seeking to permit a deposition after the Pre-Trial Conference must be served beforehand unless good cause exists.

  • The parties may extend a deadline by submitting an agreed order or may file a motion under Rule 1.200(e)(3)(A)-(D) to extend a deadline, modify the Order, or alter the projected trial period.

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About Judge Susan G. Barthle

Courtroom: Section J1/J5/Y, Room 127, Courtroom * Judicial assistant: Tina Martin Phone: (352) 521-4414

Common questions about Judge Susan G. Barthle's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Susan G. Barthle?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for notice of trials. A courtesy copy of the Notice of Trial, Case is at Issue, must be sent to the Judicial Assistant.

View ruleSource: page 2, section JURY TRIALS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Susan G. Barthle?

Judge Susan G. Barthle's formatting rule includes file format PDF, do not include a page containing only the judge's signature., and do not include a page containing only the certificate of service.. An order may not include a separate page containing only the judge's signature or a separate page containing only the Certificate of Service.

View ruleSource: page 2, section ORDERS

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Susan G. Barthle?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A hearing lasting 30 minutes or less may be conducted by telephone, and the hearing line number 352-559-6329 must appear on the Notice of Hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section HEARINGS

What must be included with writ filings before Judge Susan G. Barthle?

The rule requires proposed order. A Court Order must be obtained before the Clerk issues a Writ.

View ruleSource: page 3, section WRITS

How may parties contact Judge Susan G. Barthle's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Susan G. Barthle's chambers. The rule lists email crcive1@jud6.org. A hearing must be requested by emailing the Judicial Assistant at crcive1@jud6.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section HEARINGS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Susan G. Barthle?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All proposed orders must be uploaded to JAWS in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section ORDERS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Susan G. Barthle?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Case law must be submitted at least 14 business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section HEARINGS
Complete rules summary for Judge Susan G. Barthle

All proposed orders must be uploaded to JAWS in PDF format.

A hearing must be requested by emailing the Judicial Assistant at crcive1@jud6.org.

A hearing lasting 30 minutes or less may be conducted by telephone, and the hearing line number 352-559-6329 must appear on the Notice of Hearing.

Case law must be submitted at least 14 business days before the hearing.

Associated parties' email addresses must be entered in JAWS so all parties receive an electronic copy of the order.

An order may not include a separate page containing only the judge's signature or a separate page containing only the Certificate of Service.

Envelopes and orders must not be stapled together.

A copy of a motion to set a jury or non-jury trial must be emailed to crcive1@jud6.org because an electronically filed copy does not come to the judge's attention.

A courtesy copy of the Notice of Trial, Case is at Issue, must be sent to the Judicial Assistant.

A Court Order must be obtained before the Clerk issues a Writ.

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