Judge Kim Brennan
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
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Clerk
Clerk
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements6 rules
Proposed orders should keep the signature line and findings statements from being isolated on a page.
Please format proposed Orders so that the signature line is not alone on a page, or the findings statements (THEREFORE, or ORDERED AND ADJUDGED) are not left alone at the bottom of a page.
Most orders should be submitted in PDF format, while MS Word format is advisable for longer PG and TPR orders.
Most orders should be submitted in PDF format. MS Word format is advisable for longer orders such as PG and TPR.
MS Word table formatting may cause problems or JAWS rejection when the document is saved as a PDF.
The formatting used to create tables in MS Word may cause a problem when the document is saved as a PDF, and may cause a JAWS rejection.
PDF documents should generally be created directly from MS Word, although scanned PDFs are acceptable for affidavits and other attachments.
For best results, PDF documents should be created directly from MS Word, using “save as” PDF or printing to PDF. It is fine to use “scan-to-PDF” for affidavits or other attachments.
The title of a notice, motion, or order should reflect its contents, and an amended document’s title should explain the amendment.
It is always appreciated if the title of a Notice, Motion or Order (under the style) encompasses its content. Try to avoid using the generic “ORDER” as a title. Also, if you are submitting an amended Notice, Motion or Order, it is greatly appreciated if the title of the Order explains what has been amended.
A header or footer containing page and case numbers is appreciated, with the preferred page-number format being “number of number.”
Either a header or footer that includes page numbers and a case number is appreciated. The preferred page number style is the “number of number” format.
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
A Notice of Hearing is required for every hearing and must be submitted by the moving party.
A Notice of Hearing is required for all hearings, and is the responsibility of the moving party.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Post-hearing orders should be submitted to JAWS within ten days after the hearing.
Every effort should be made to submit post-hearing orders to JAWS within ten days of the hearing.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A hearing-request email should be sent as a courtesy copy to all related case parties.
The email request should be shared as a courtesy copy to all related parties on the case.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Email the Judicial Assistant at the listed addresses to reach the office or request a hearing; do not leave a voicemail.
The best and fastest way to reach our office or to request a hearing is via email, to the Judicial Assistant at: tracy.king@fljud13.org, JuvDelDivF@fljud13.org. DO NOT LEAVE A VOICEMAIL.
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Hearing requests should identify the hearing type and reason, urgency, objections, estimated hearing time, case number, and related pleading.
For a quick reply to your request, please include: The specific type and reason for the hearing. If it is urgent or time sensitive, please let us know in your email. Whether or not there are any objections to the matter at issue, and approximately how much time is needed for the hearing. The case number (UCN / FFN). A copy of any related pleading such as a Motion or a Petition.
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Email the Judicial Assistant at the listed addresses to reach the office or request a hearing; do not leave a voicemail.
The best and fastest way to reach our office or to request a hearing is via email, to the Judicial Assistant at: tracy.king@fljud13.org, CirJuvdivS@fljud13.org . DO NOT LEAVE A VOICEMAIL.
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Orders are generally reviewed and signed within a couple of days, and the office may be emailed for assistance with missing or problematic signed orders.
Generally, orders in the queue are reviewed/signed within a couple of days. If you are missing an order or feel that there was a problem with a signed order please don't hesitate to email our office for assistance.
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The office should be emailed when an urgent or time-sensitive order has been submitted to the JAWS queue.
Please email if an urgent or time sensitive order has been submitted to the queue; those orders will receive prompt attention.
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Pro se parties submitting motions should contact the Hillsborough County Juvenile Court Clerk for forms and information.
Parties submitting pro se motions should contact the Hillsborough County Juvenile Court Clerk for forms and more information.
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