Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 721 rules apply across Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Hillsborough County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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    Waiver of jury trial

    A defendant electing a non-jury trial must personally sign and file a Waiver of Jury Trial form with the court.

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    Notice of related cases form

    A petitioner must complete and file a Notice of Related Cases form, using Form 12.900(h), when related cases are pending and known or reasonably ascertainable, except in the Domestic Relations I Family Law Divisions.

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    Notice of related cases

    Petitioners in the Domestic Relations I Family Law Divisions must complete and file a Notice of Related Cases form using Form 12.900(h), even when no related cases exist.

Filing Timing

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  • All motions and notices of hearing must be filed by noon on the business day before the hearing.

  • An attorney of record may not withdraw unless a motion to withdraw is filed, heard, and granted at least 30 days before trial.

  • Deadline
    10 calendar days

    An objection to referral must be filed within 10 days of service of the order of referral.

Service

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    2 business days
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    Case law
    Service
    Electronic service to court

    A party using case law in support of or opposition to a filed motion must provide an electronic copy of the case law, the notice of hearing, and the motion to the presiding judge's office and opposing counsel or party at least two business days before the hearing.

  • Service
    Court service to all parties

    After obtaining a hearing time, the clerk must notify all necessary parties.

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    Motion
    Service
    Email

    The clerk must email motions filed by self-represented defendants to the presiding judge and judicial assistant.

E-Filing

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    Probable cause application

    Law enforcement agency attorneys must submit the probable-cause application by email to the County Criminal Division C judicial assistant for filing in the Clerk's Administrative File.

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    Proposed order

    The law enforcement agency attorney must submit the proposed order through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal using the assigned Clerk's Administrative File number.

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    Motion

    Except for Motions for Discharge and Motions for Speedy Trial, an attorney must e-file a motion for hearing simultaneously with a Notice of Hearing after coordinating the hearing time with the opposing attorney or party.

About Judge G. Gregory Green

The Honorable Gregory G. Green #### Year appointed to the Bench: 2021 --- #### Assignments: - Unified Family Court, Division E - January 2021 --- #### Education - Law School: Florida State, 1998 - Undergraduate: University of South Florida B.A., Psychology, 1996

**Criminal Courthouse Annex** - 401 N. Jefferson Street, Room #228 - Tampa, Florida 33602 - Courtroom #16 - Judicial Assistant: Jackie Scott - Phone: (813) 272-6875 - Email: FelonyDivD@fljud13.org

Common questions about Judge G. Gregory Green's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge G. Gregory Green?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for case laws and proposed reference materials. Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.

View ruleSource: page 4, section E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge G. Gregory Green?

Judge G. Gregory Green's formatting rule includes file format PDF. All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge G. Gregory Green?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

View ruleSource: page 2, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What must be included with proposed order cover letter filings before Judge G. Gregory Green?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Each proposed order must have a cover letter that either certifies agreement by all parties or identifies any disagreement.

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

How may parties contact Judge G. Gregory Green's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge G. Gregory Green's chambers. The rule lists email FelonyDivD@fljud13.org. All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge G. Gregory Green?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and demonstrate good cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

Is electronic filing required before Judge G. Gregory Green?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge G. Gregory Green?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. All materials for a hearing must be received by the court at least three business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge G. Gregory Green?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. All parties must be copied on judicial-office emails unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Complete rules summary for Judge G. Gregory Green

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email.

All parties must be copied on judicial-office emails unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.

A request for an in-custody defendant to be transported to court should be sent by email to the Judicial Assistant.

A hearing must be requested by email to the listed address, with opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant copied.

A hearing request email must copy opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

The moving party must file and serve a notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

All materials for a hearing must be received by the court at least three business days before the hearing.

Parties should check in with courtroom deputies to report scheduling conflicts.

A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and demonstrate good cause.

A hearing must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation.

A notice of cancellation must be filed and served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

A party seeking a remote appearance must establish good cause.

A remote-appearance request must be filed and emailed to the specified address at least three days before the hearing.

All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.

Each proposed order must have a cover letter that either certifies agreement by all parties or identifies any disagreement.

Orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.

When an order is disputed, each party must email a marked-up Word version of its proposed order to the specified address.

A proposed order must be submitted within five days after the hearing.

Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.

Courtesy copies must be emailed to FelonyDivD@fljud13.org.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before the hearing.

A motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues, reasons emergency relief is necessary, and time needed for each party's presentation.

A probation motion must be accompanied by the required termination or modification form and filed with the Clerk of Court.

A copy of the filed probation motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, State Attorney, and Judge.

Do not call or email the office to request the status of a probation motion before three weeks have passed after filing.

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