Judge Michelle Sisco
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Case Law
- No Later Than Two Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding
Chambers Copy
Court-wideCourtesy copies
Court-wideExtraordinary Writ Petition
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Adjournments
- Continuances are disfavored and require a showing of good cause; the request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, subject to the text continuing beyond the provided chunk.
- Unless good cause is shown, the party requesting a continuance must sign the motion.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements3 rules
All proposed orders must be prepared in PDF.
Format: All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF and uploaded to the Court’s E-Filing Portal via the JAWS system.
Exhibits must be submitted in paper format, accompanied by sufficient review copies, and labeled with the prescribed party-number and composite-exhibit designations.
Format: Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format. 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. Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: “Petitioner/Plaintiff 1” or “Respondent/Defendant 1”. Composite exhibits must be labeled as 1A, 1B etc.
Paper
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted in PDF format.
Format: Either PDF or Word document.
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
A notice of hearing for a remote appearance must include the judicial Zoom credentials.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
A proposed order must include a cover letter that either certifies unanimous agreement or identifies the parties' disagreement about the order.
All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
A request for an emergency hearing must be made by a detailed motion stating the issues, the reasons emergency relief is necessary, and the time needed for each party's presentation.
Requirements: 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
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All proposed orders must be uploaded electronically through the Court’s E-Filing Portal using JAWS.
Format: All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF and uploaded to the Court’s E-Filing Portal via the JAWS system.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than two business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than two business days before the hearing.
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A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Remote-appearance requests other than Division J monthly status appearances must be submitted at least five business days before the hearing.
Requirements: All requests to appear remotely, other than the monthly status dates in Division J, must be submitted at least 5 business days before the hearing.
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A proposed order must be submitted within ten days after the hearing.
Deadline for Submissions: Proposed orders must be submitted within 10 days after any hearing.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A hearing cancellation requires immediate notice to the judicial assistant and immediate filing and service of a cancellation notice on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
Cancelling Hearings: You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of case law are required for every evidentiary proceeding.
When Required: Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
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Courtesy copies of case law must reach the court no later than two days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before any evidentiary proceeding.
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Courtesy copies of case law may be delivered to the judicial assistant by email.
Submission Method: e-mail or, U.S. mail, or hand-delivery to the judicial assistant.
Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances are disfavored and require a showing of good cause; the request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, subject to the text continuing beyond the provided chunk.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date, absent
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Unless good cause is shown, the party requesting a continuance must sign the motion.
Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Chambers Communication Rules
All parties must be copied on emails directed to the judicial office unless ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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The subject line of an email to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
The subject line of any email must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email to the listed judicial-office addresses or by telephone to the listed number.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to either diazcra@fljud13.org or felonydiv1@fljud13.org, or via telephone at (813) 272-8551.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A voicemail to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and matter discussed.
When leaving a voicemail message, the message must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter for the call.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must use Form 2.603 to update contact information whenever the email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by the listed practices and procedures.
Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Parties must contact the court’s judicial assistant to schedule hearings for Trial Division 1 and Division J.
Please contact the Court’s judicial assistant to schedule any hearings for Trial Division 1 and Division J.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Parties must contact the court’s judicial assistant directly to obtain available Trial Division 1 trial dates.
The parties are to contact the Court’s judicial assistant directly for available trial dates for Trial Division 1.
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The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice and will respond to legally permissible email or voicemail inquiries by the end of the next business day.
The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice and any inquiries via email or voicemail message will be responded to, if legally permissible, by the end of the next business day.
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