HEARINGS – DIVISION “G” INJUNCTIONS FOR PROTECTION

 

All hearings in Family Law Injunction for Protection Division “G” take place in-person.

Any motions must be filed in writing through the e-portal or directly with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court. 

 

If the Court special sets a hearing to take place via Zoom, please participate using the Zoom video feature using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/724691620.  Alternatively, you may enter the Meeting ID: 724 691 620.  Please make sure to activate the audio settings so you can hear and speak during the hearing.  Please plan to WAIT PATIENTLY until your hearing is called. 

 

If your hearing is special set via Zoom and you do not have access to a computer with camera and speakers or a smart phone with video capability, you must still appear for the hearing by phone.  At the scheduled time of your hearing, you may access the hearing by calling 1 (253) 215-8782.  When prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 724 691 620.  Please note, if you appear by phone, your hearing may be rescheduled for another date where you will be directed to appear by video or in-person at the courthouse. 

 

The phone dial-in and Meeting ID may be utilized from any landline, cellular or internet phone. 

 

YOU MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN AN INJUNCTION FOR PROTECTION HEARING BY ZOOM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED TO DO SO BY THE COURT. 

 

If you have any questions, please contact the office, (813) 272-5122.

 

HEARINGS – DIVISION “U” COUNTY CIVIL

Please refer to your notice of hearing for specific information regarding appearing for your hearing. 

 

Lawyers may coordinate all hearings one hour or less to take place via Zoom.  The following  two paragraphs of Zoom information shall be included on the notice of hearing.  Any hearing scheduled to last more than one-hour should be coordinated through the Judge’s office and specific information regarding in-person or Zoom shall be included on the notice of hearing. 

 

If your hearing is scheduled to take place via Zoom, please participate using the Zoom video feature using the following link: https://zoom.us/j/724691620.  Alternatively, you may enter the Meeting ID: 724 691 620.  Please make sure to activate the audio settings so you can hear and speak during the hearing.  Please plan to WAIT PATIENTLY until your hearing is called. 

 

If you do not have access to a computer with camera and speakers or a smart phone with video capability, you must still appear for the hearing by phone.  At the scheduled time of your hearing, you may access the hearing by calling 1 (253) 215-8782.  When prompted, enter the Meeting ID: 724 691 620.  Please note, if you appear by phone, your hearing may be rescheduled for another date where you will be directed to appear by video or in-person at the courthouse. 

 

The phone dial-in and Meeting ID may be utilized from any landline, cellular or internet phone. 

 

You are REQUIRED to appear by video, or in the alternative, by phone.

 

If you have any additional questions, please contact the office, (813) 272-5122.

 

SETTING MATTERS FOR HEARING IN COUNTY CIVIL DIVISION “U”

 

SCHEDULING HEARINGS AND CANCELLATION OF HEARINGS:

• A motion must be filed with the Clerk of Court before setting the matter for hearing in JAWS or requesting hearing time from the Judicial Assistant.
• All matters requiring 15 minutes or less of hearing time must be scheduled through JAWS on a UMC calendar.
• Any matter requiring more than 15 minutes of hearing time must be scheduled through Judicial Assistant Janet Ritchie.  You may contact her at (813) 272-5122 to obtain available hearing times. 
• 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 309, Tampa, FL 33602; civdivu@fljud13.org).
• Any cross-noticed hearing must be cleared with opposing counsel and the Judicial Assistant.  Once cleared, a notice of hearing including all matters set to be heard should be filed through the e-portal with a copy mailed or emailed to the Judge’s office. 
• Any hearing cancellation must be made in writing and emailed to civdivu@fljud13.org

 

SUBMITTING ORDERS:

• Proposed orders must be submitted in .pdf format through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.
• Following a hearing, please submit orders to the Court within three (3) weeks of a hearing and ruling.  The party directed to submit the order must circulate the order with all parties within ten (10) calendar days of the hearing and make a concerted effort to agree on proposed language. 
• If the order is contested, both parties shall upload a proposed order with a cover letter indicating the lack of agreement between the parties. 
• If one party is not represented by counsel, counsel shall mail a hard copy of any signed order to the opposing, self-represented party within five (5) calendar days of receiving the signed, electronic order.  (This is in lieu of submitting a hard copy and envelopes with postage to the Court). 
• If neither party is represented by counsel or there is a lack of access to the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal, proposed orders along with copies for conforming are to be submitted to the court on paper.  Please also include addressed envelopes with postage for each party due to receive a copy of the order.
• If a proposed order is filed through the e-portal, please do not send an additional, hard copy to the Court. 
• All proposed Final Judgments including a damages award shall attach Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Form 1.977, Fact Information Sheet. 

 

CASE LAW AND LEGAL AUTHORITY:

Please provide case law and any legal authority to the court at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled hearing. 

 

 

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER S-2022-003 GOVERNS COUNTY CIVIL OPERATIONS.  PLEASE ALSO REVIEW THIS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER. https://www.fljud13.org/Portals/0/AO/DOCS/S-2022-003.pdf

 

CONTACTING THE JUDGE’S OFFICE

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.

 

ATTIRE FOR COURT

Please dress in business attire for court appearances.

 

 

PROFESSIONALISM AND CIVILITY ARE REQUIRED OF ALL PARTIES.