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.

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About Judge Nick Nazaretian

**Criminal Courthouse Annex** - 401 N. Jefferson St., Room #132 - Tampa, Florida 33602 - Courtroom #19 - Judicial Assistant: Kortina Jones - Phone: (813) 272-7139 - Email: FelonyDivG@fljud13.org

Common questions about Judge Nick Nazaretian's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Nick Nazaretian?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for case laws and reference materials. Details: delivery before hearing, by email. Courtesy copies of case law and any 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 Nick Nazaretian?

Judge Nick Nazaretian'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 Nick Nazaretian?

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

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Nick Nazaretian?

The rule requires proposed order. A stipulated proposed order must be identified as stipulated in its title or body, and every proposed order must include a cover letter confirming agreement or identifying disagreement.

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

How may parties contact Judge Nick Nazaretian's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Nick Nazaretian's chambers. The rule lists email FelonyDivG@fljud13.org. All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the listed address, and the subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.

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

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Nick Nazaretian?

Requests should be made at least 5 calendar days in advance when this rule applies before Judge Nick Nazaretian. Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; a continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and, absent good cause, signed by the requesting party.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

Is electronic filing required before Judge Nick Nazaretian?

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 Nick Nazaretian?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The moving party must file and serve a notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What rule applies to service for probation motion before Judge Nick Nazaretian?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. A copy of a filed probation motion must be sent to the probation officer, the State Attorney, and the Judge.

View ruleSource: page 6, section J. Other Division Procedures
Complete rules summary for Judge Nick Nazaretian

All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the listed address, and the subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.

All parties must be copied on email sent to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties must contact the judicial office only in accordance with the stated practices and procedures.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused and must update their registered email information using Form 2.603 when it changes.

The Judicial Assistant does not answer legal questions or provide case information, and represented defendants must have all requests or motions filed and argued by counsel.

Requests to have an in-custody client transported to court must be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant.

Scheduling hearings must be requested by email to the Felony Division Group, copying 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 include the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing.

Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; a continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and, absent good cause, signed by the requesting party.

A hearing must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.

A stipulated proposed order must be identified as stipulated in its title or body, and every proposed order must include a cover letter confirming agreement or identifying disagreement.

Orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.

Proposed orders must be submitted within five days after the hearing.

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

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

A motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues to be resolved, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the presentation time needed for each party.

All exhibits must be submitted electronically through the E-Portal.

Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk in paper format and single-sided.

Exhibits must be labeled as “Petitioner/Plaintiff 1” or “Respondent/Defendant A.”

All exhibits must be received in chambers three days before the evidentiary proceeding.

ADA accommodations may be requested from the ADA Coordinator by email, telephone, or mail.

Interpreter services may be requested by email or by submitting the online request form.

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

Do not call or email the office for a motion status before three weeks after filing.

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