Judge Mark R. Wolfe
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Chambers Copy
Courtesy copies
Court-wideExtraordinary Writ Petition
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Financial Affidavit, Exhibits
Court-wideAdjournments
Court-wideRequest must include
Communication
Chambers
Clerk
Clerk
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements5 rules
Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk in single-sided paper format.
Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format, single-sided.
Paper
Every proposed order must be submitted in PDF format through the JAWS e-filing portal.
All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format and uploaded to the Court’s E-Filing Portal via the JAWS system
Exhibits must use party-number labels, and composite exhibits must use letter suffixes such as 1A and 1B.
Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: “Petitioner/Plaintiff 1” or “Respondent/Defendant 1”. Composite exhibits must be labeled as 1A, 1B etc.
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring enough exhibit copies for the clerk, court, and each party.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
In civil cases, all exhibits must be premarked with a permanent tag or stamp in the manner prescribed by the Clerk's office.
Additionally, in civil cases, all exhibits shall be pre-marked with a permanent exhibit tag or stamp as prescribed by the Clerk’s office.
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
Every proposed order requires a cover letter; stipulated orders must be identified as stipulated, and disputed orders require a cover letter identifying the parties' disagreement.
All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter. Stipulated orders must be reflected as such in the title or body of the proposed order. If the parties are in disagreement, the proposed order must be accompanied by a cover letter containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
By jury selection, each attorney must furnish and electronically file an Exhibit List identifying all trial exhibits in their proposed order and the witnesses through whom they will be offered.
At or before jury selection, each attorney shall furnish each other, the Court, clerk, and file via e-portal, an Exhibit List with exhibits numbered that correspond to all exhibits that have and are to be marked and introduced into trial (preferably, in the numerical/alphabetical order in which the exhibits are to be offered into evidence with the name of the witness the evidence is intended to be offered through.)
Document Type
Exhibit List
A probation motion must be accompanied by the required termination or modification form and filed with the Clerk of Court.
If you file a probation motion, fill out the form requesting termination / modification of probation and file your motion with the Clerk of Court.
Document Type
Probation Motion
A request for an emergency hearing must be made by a detailed motion stating the issues, reasons for emergency relief, and time needed for each party.
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
Document Type
Emergency Hearing Motion
Before voir dire, each attorney must provide the court and opposing counsel a witness list with full names and professional designations, plus an extra copy for the clerk and bailiff.
Prior to the start of voir dire, each attorney shall provide the Court, opposing counsel, with a list of all witnesses expected to be called, listing the full names of the witness and any professional designation applicable to that witness (e.g. M.D.), preferably, in the numerical order in which they are to be called. Please make an extra copy for the clerk and the bailiff.
Document Type
Witness List
A Notice of Hearing must identify the document, filing date, and any response's corresponding document information.
Notices of Hearing must include the document name, document number, the date of filing, and any responses with the correlating document name, document number and date of filing.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Each exhibit listed for trial must be described sufficiently for identification.
The exhibits must be sufficiently described for identification.
Document Type
Exhibit List
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Orders must be submitted by uploading them through the court's E-Filing Portal.
Orders shall be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.
Page 1 | Submission Method
If an order is disputed, each party must email a Word version of their respective order to FelonyDiv3@fljud13.org.
If an order is disputed, each party shall submit a Word version of their respective order to FelonyDiv3@fljud13.org.
Page 1 | Submission Method
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A proposed order must be submitted within five business days after the hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within five (5) business days after any hearing.
Page 1 | Deadline for Submissions
Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials are due no later than three days before the hearing.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than three (3) days before the scheduled hearing.
Page 1 | When required
All exhibits must reach chambers at least three business days before the evidentiary proceeding.
All exhibits must be received in chambers three (3) business days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Page 1 | Deadline for Submissions
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A party canceling a hearing must immediately notify the Judicial Assistant and immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
Parties must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. Parties must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant
Page 1 | Cancelling Hearings
A copy of a filed probation motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, State Attorney, and Judge.
A copy of the filed motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, the State Attorney and the Judge.
Page 1 | Motions for Early Termination / Modification of Probation
The original probation motion must be filed with the Clerk, and a copy must be mailed or emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
A copy of the motion shall be mailed or forwarded via email to the JA at felonyDiv3@fljud13.org, while the original motion is filed with the Clerk’s Office.
Page 1 | Motions for Early Termination / Modification of Probation
The Probation Officer must be notified of a request before filing a motion to terminate or modify probation.
Please make sure the Probation Officer is aware of your request before filing a Motion to Early Terminate / Modify Probation.
Page 1 | Motions for Early Termination / Modification of Probation
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted by email to the specified address.
Submission Method: E-mail to FelonyDiv3@fljud13.org.
Page 1 | When required
Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.
Courtesy copies of case law and any proposed reference materials shall be submitted to the Court.
Page 1 | When required
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
All pretrial motions in cases transferred to Trial Division 3 must be filed and heard by the original transferring judge, and untimely filing or scheduling results in waiver.
ALL PRETRIAL MOTIONS FOR ANY CASE TRANSFERRED TO TRIAL DIVISION 3 FOR TRIAL, MUST BE SCHEDULED AND HEARD BY THE ORIGINAL ASSIGNED TRANSFERRING JUDGE. THE FAILURE OF ANY PARTY TO TIMELY FILE AND SET FOR HEARING ANY PRETRIAL MOTION BEFORE THE ORIGINAL TRANSFERRING JUDGE WILL BE DEEMED A WAIVER OF THE MOTION BY THIS COURT.
Page 1 | Other Procedures Relating to Pretrial Procedures and Conferences
After transfer for trial, the receiving trial judge will not entertain pretrial motions unless that judge consents.
Once a case is transferred by a standard division to a trial division or other division for trial, no pre-trial motions will be entertained by the judge to whom the case has been transferred for trial unless the judge consents to doing so.
Page 1 | Other Procedures Relating to Pretrial Procedures and Conferences
No hearing date needs to be secured when filing a probation motion because the court initially reviews it in chambers.
The Court will review these motions in Chambers; therefore, a hearing date does not need to be secured when the motion is filed.
Page 1 | Motions for Early Termination / Modification of Probation
Chambers Communication Rules
Copies of all parties must be included on email to the judicial office unless legally authorized ex parte communication is permitted.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Page 1 | Ex parte Communications
All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to FelonyDiv3@fljud13.org with specified subject-line information, and the Judicial Assistant may not provide legal advice.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to FelonyDiv3@fljud13.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, name and date of motion, and time requested (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – Motion to Compel 4/17/26 – 1-hour requested). Please note, the Judicial Assistant (JA) is not permitted to give you any legal advice.
Page 1 | Judicial Practices & Procedures
Parties must notify the Division Judicial Assistant by email of available dates for their matters.
Please notify the Division JA via email regarding available dates for all matters.
Page 1 | Court Schedule
The court will not consider unsolicited communications from nonparties, and parties must follow the stated contact practices.
Unsolicited communications from nonparties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
Page 1 | Unsolicited Communications
A remote-appearance request must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least 10 days before the hearing and is subject to court approval.
Requests for remote appearances must be made at least (10) days in advance of a hearing. For appearances on Zoom, please email the Judicial Assistant at FelonyDiv3@fljud13.org for approval for a remote appearance.
Page 1 | Remote Appearance Procedure
Self-represented litigants may email the Judicial Assistant for procedural assistance or questions.
If you are representing yourself and need assistance or have questions concerning any of the procedures outlined above, you may contact the Judicial Assistant by email (FelonyDiv3@fljud13.org).
Page 1 | Pro Se/Self Represented Litigants
Email inquiries that may legally be answered will receive a response by the end of the next business day, but the Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice.
The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice and any inquiries via email will be responded to, if legally permissible, by the end of the next business day.
Page 1 | Response to Inquiries