Adjournments
- Motions to continue must be filed by noon two business days before the hearing, absent a true emergency, and state whether opposing counsel was consulted and opposes the motion.
- Counsel may waive their clients’ appearance for the first preliminary hearing by: (2) Filing a motion for continuance and submitting a proposed order to the Court in Word format containing the dates for the next preliminary hearing and the final evidentiary hearing;
- Final hearing continuances are rare and will be granted only for good cause upon a written motion.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements3 rules
The Court will not accept thumb drives, USB drives, or click on any external link for any hearing.
Counsel may waive their clients’ appearance for the first preliminary hearing by: (2) Filing a motion for continuance and submitting a proposed order to the Court in Word format containing the dates for the next preliminary hearing and the final evidentiary hearing;
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •The proposed order must be submitted in Word format
Parties must share-screen via Zoom or use another means to show the Court digital media evidence and exhibits.
Court's wording
Video/audio evidence and exhibits cannot be viewed or played by the Court as they may pose a security risk. It is the responsibility of the party to share-screen via Zoom or find another means to show the Court digital media.
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
All proposed orders shall contain a Certificate of Service in substantial conformity with the following:
- Document
- Proposed order
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Requests for infractions hearings are made through the Clerk of Court’s Office and must be accompanied by a lifetime driver history.
Counsel seeking a Zoom hearing because of an unforeseen circumstance must file a written motion detailing good cause at least seven days before the hearing.
Court's wording
If an unforeseen circumstance necessitates a hearing via Zoom, it will not be a blended hearing. If the defendant is capable of being physically present, defendant’s counsel will be physically present. Counsel must file a written motion detailing the good cause necessitating an appearance via Zoom at least seven (7) days before the date of the hearing.
Continuances of final hearings will be rare and granted only for good cause and only upon a written motion.
Counsel may waive their clients’ appearance for the first preliminary hearing by: (1) Entering an appearance and filing a denial on behalf of his or her client;
Counsel may waive their clients’ appearance for the first preliminary hearing by: (2) Filing a motion for continuance and submitting a proposed order to the Court in Word format containing the dates for the next preliminary hearing and the final evidentiary hearing;
- Document
- Motion for continuance
Include
- •Proposed order
All proposed orders on Motions to Continue should include the defendant’s next pretrial and trial dates.
The request should include (1) a copy of the motion, (2) case number, (3) style of case, (4) type of motion to be heard, and (5) how much time is requested. Please indicate whether the date/time is being coordinated with the opposing party.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions to continue must be electronically filed, absent a true emergency.
Absent a true emergency, all motions to continue must be E-Filed by noon two (2) business days prior to the hearing date and time.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A motion to continue must be E-Filed by noon two business days before the hearing, absent a true emergency.
Absent a true emergency, all motions to continue must be E-Filed by noon two (2) business days prior to the hearing date and time.
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The written motion for a Zoom appearance must be filed at least seven days before the hearing.
Counsel must file a written motion detailing the good cause necessitating an appearance via Zoom at least seven (7) days before the date of the hearing.
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All steps required to waive a client's first preliminary hearing appearance must be completed by noon on the Friday before the first Tuesday of the month.
Counsel may waive their clients’ appearance for the first preliminary hearing by: (3) Doing all of this at least by noon on the Friday before the first Tuesday of the month.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions must be briefed before the hearing according to the due dates in the court's order, which parties must read and follow.
Motions will be briefed prior to the hearing. Judge Blue will enter an Order Setting Hearing And To Submit Memoranda Of Law setting forth dates and times memoranda are due from the parties. Please read, familiarize, and adhere to the order prior to the hearing.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions to continue must be filed by noon two business days before the hearing, absent a true emergency, and state whether opposing counsel was consulted and opposes the motion.
Absent a true emergency, all motions to continue must be E-Filed by noon two (2) business days prior to the hearing date and time. The motion to continue must state whether opposing counsel has been consulted and if he/she is opposed.
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Counsel may waive their clients’ appearance for the first preliminary hearing by: (2) Filing a motion for continuance and submitting a proposed order to the Court in Word format containing the dates for the next preliminary hearing and the final evidentiary hearing;
Counsel may waive their clients’ appearance for the first preliminary hearing by: (2) Filing a motion for continuance and submitting a proposed order to the Court in Word format containing the dates for the next preliminary hearing and the final evidentiary hearing;
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Final hearing continuances are rare and will be granted only for good cause upon a written motion.
Continuances of final hearings will be rare and granted only for good cause and only upon a written motion.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Email a copy of each motion to continue to Ms. Cassidy immediately after E-Filing it.
A copy of the motion to continue must be emailed to Ms. Cassidy immediately after the motion is E-Filed. Ms. Cassidy’s email address is cassidy.wendy@jud3.flcourts.org
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Hearing requests must be emailed to Ms. Cassidy at the listed address.
Requests for hearings shall be emailed to Ms. Cassidy at cassidy.wendy@jud3.flcourts.org.
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Requests for infractions hearings are made through the Clerk of Court’s Office and must be accompanied by a lifetime driver history.
Requests for infractions hearings are made through the Clerk of Court’s Office and must be accompanied by a lifetime driver history.
Page 2 | Civil Traffic Infraction Hearings
Use the form below for scheduling or general inquiries to the Judge's office.
For scheduling or general inquiries to the Judge's office, please fill out the form below.
Page 1 | Preferences and Procedures
Contact the Third Circuit IT Department with questions about the digital media policy.
For questions regarding this policy, please contact the Third Circuit IT Department.
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The defendant’s next pretrial and trial dates can be obtained from the Clerk of Court’s Office or the prosecutor.
Dates can be obtained from the Clerk of Court’s Office, or from the prosecutor.
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Questions about procedures may be emailed to Ms. Cassidy.
Other questions regarding procedures can be emailed to Ms. Cassidy.
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