Judge Jessica G. Costello
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Chambers Copy
Court-wideCourtesy copies
Court-wideExtraordinary Writ Petition
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Financial Affidavit, Exhibits
Court-wideAdjournments
Court-wideRequest must include
Communication
Clerk
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Attorneys should upload proposed orders to the Court in PDF format through the e-filing portal.
Attorneys should submit and upload proposed orders (in PDF format) to the Court for review via the e-filing portal.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Any filing containing AI-generated content must disclose the AI use on the document and include certification of personal review and accuracy verification.
If any attorney or pro se party submits to the court any filing or submission containing AI generated content, that attorney or pro se party must disclose the use of artificial intelligence on the face of the document and also must include a certification that the attorney or pro se party has personally reviewed and verified the content’s accuracy.
Document Type
Filing Or Submission
The proposed order must include the date of the hearing.
Please include date of hearing in proposed order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
When the order is contested, both parties must upload a proposed order with a cover letter stating that the parties did not agree.
If the order is contested, both parties shall upload a proposed order with a cover letter indicating the lack of agreement between the parties.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Every proposed final judgment, including one awarding damages, must attach Florida Rule of Civil Procedure Form 1.977, the Fact Information Sheet.
All proposed Final Judgments including a damages award shall attach Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Form 1.977, Fact Information Sheet.
Document Type
Final Judgment
The submission must include addressed, prepaid envelopes for each party entitled to receive a copy of the order.
Please also include addressed envelopes with postage for each party due to receive a copy of the order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
When any party is pro se or self-represented, proposed orders and copies for conforming must be submitted to the Court on paper.
If at least one party is proceeding as a pro se litigant or a self-represented litigant, proposed orders, along with copies for conforming shall be submitted to the Court on paper.
Page 1 | Submitting Orders
Motions must be filed in writing through the e-portal or directly with the Clerk of Court.
Any motions must be filed in writing through the e-portal or directly with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court.
Page 1 | Procedures & Preferences
A Notice of Hearing must be filed through the e-portal or directly with the Clerk, with a copy mailed or emailed to the Judge’s office.
After obtaining a hearing time either through JAWS or the Judicial Assistant, and clearing the time with opposing counsel, a Notice of Hearing must be filed through the e-portal or, if one does not have access to the e-portal, directly with the Clerk of Court and a copy mailed or emailed to the Judge’s office (800 East Twiggs Street, Suite 313, Tampa, FL 33602; civdivk@fljud13.org ).
Page 1 | Scheduling Hearings And Cancellation Of Hearings
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Case law and legal authority must be provided to the court at least two business days before the scheduled hearing.
Please provide case law and any legal authority to the court at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled hearing.
Page 1 | Case Law, Legal Authority, And Artificial Intelligence
The party submitting the order must circulate it to all parties within seven calendar days after the hearing and work to agree on the proposed language.
The party directed to submit the order must circulate the order with all parties within seven (7) calendar days of the hearing and make a concerted effort to agree on proposed language.
Page 1 | Submitting Orders
Proposed orders must be submitted to the Court within ten days after the hearing or ruling.
Please submit proposed orders to the Court within ten (10) days of the hearing and/or ruling.
Page 1 | Submitting Orders
Chambers Communication Rules
To schedule a jury or non-jury trial, parties must email the division requesting pretrial and trial dates and include all parties.
In order to schedule a jury trial or non-jury trial date, parties must send an email to the division’s email, CIVDIVK@FLJUD13.ORG, requesting final pretrial and trial dates. ALL PARTIES MUST BE INCLUDED IN ANY EMAIL SENT TO THE COURT.
Page 1 | Scheduling Procedure
The Judicial Assistant may assist with court cases and docket matters but may not provide legal advice or discuss specific case details.
Please note the Judicial Assistant is happy to assist with the Court’s cases and docket. However, the Judicial Assistant may not provide legal advice or discuss specific case details.
Page 1 | Contacting The Judge’s Office