Judge Baggé-Hernández

The Honorable Michael C. Baggé-Hernández

County Civil Court, Division J

Criminal Courthouse Annex
401 North Jefferson Street., Room #231
Tampa, Florida 33602
Courtroom #11
Judicial Assistant: Yolanda DeVesta
(813) 272-0243
civdivj@fljud13.org

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The Court location is provided for appearances and public reference. Case materials, courtesy copies, proposed orders, exhibits, binders, memoranda, letters, and other submissions must not be mailed, hand delivered, or couriered to chambers unless the Court specifically orders otherwise. Division J is a paperless chamber for case submissions.

Method of Communication: Communications with the judicial office are preferred by e-mail to civdivj@fljud13.org. All requests for court dates must be made through JAWS when available or by e-mail as set forth below. The subject line should include the case number, case name, and the matter to be scheduled. Example: 2026 CC 001234, Smith v. Jones, 15-Minute Motion to Dismiss.
Copy All Parties: All e-mails to the judicial office must copy all attorneys and all self-represented parties. Do not use blind copies. Unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law, the judicial office will not consider an e-mail that does not copy all parties.
Ex Parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Florida Code of Judicial Conduct. The Court cannot initiate, permit, or consider ex parte communications concerning a pending or impending proceeding unless authorized by law.
No Substantive Requests by E-mail: E-mail to the judicial assistant is for scheduling, administrative coordination, and courtesy copies authorized by these procedures or by Court order. A party seeking relief must file a motion or other appropriate paper with the Clerk and must serve all parties. E-mail correspondence is not a substitute for a filed motion, notice, stipulation, or memorandum.
No Legal Advice: The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice, interpret rules or statutes, explain the merits of a case, tell a party what to file, discuss the likely outcome of a case, or relay substantive messages to the Judge.
Unsolicited Communications: Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court unless authorized by law and properly made part of the record.
E-Service and JAWS Contact Information: Attorneys and self-represented litigants must maintain current e-mail addresses for electronic service unless excused. A notice of e-mail address filed through the E-Filing Portal does not, by itself, register that address in JAWS for electronically signed orders, JAWS notices, or Court correspondence. Parties are responsible for keeping both the court file and JAWS current.
Paperless Chambers: Do not mail, hand deliver, or courier case materials to chambers. When these procedures require a courtesy copy, the copy must be provided digitally to civdivj@fljud13.org and copied to all parties, unless the Court orders otherwise.

Coordination Required: Hearing time must be coordinated with all parties before a notice of hearing is filed and served. The Court expects a genuine effort to coordinate dates. A single e-mail, letter, or ultimatum is insufficient to establish a lack of cooperation.
Notice of Hearing: A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time. The notice must identify the motion or matter to be heard, the filing date and document index number of the motion, the amount of hearing time reserved, and whether the hearing is evidentiary. The notice must also contain the ADA notification required by Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.540.
Notices for In-Person Hearings: All hearings are in person unless the Court has entered an order authorizing a remote appearance or has expressly designated the proceeding as remote. A party may not notice a hearing as remote, include Zoom credentials on the notice, or appear remotely for an in-person hearing unless the Court has authorized remote appearance.
Unilateral Notices of Hearing: A unilateral notice of hearing may be filed only when necessary due to lack of cooperation and with at least 45 days’ notice, unless the Court orders otherwise. The notice must describe in detail the efforts made to coordinate the hearing. The Court may cancel a unilaterally set hearing without further notice if the notice does not adequately describe those efforts.
Cross-Noticing: Cross-noticing is prohibited unless the judicial assistant confirms that the docket will accommodate the additional matter. If all parties agree to add a motion and the additional matter will not exceed the reserved time, the scheduling party must obtain the judicial assistant's approval and then file and serve an amended notice of hearing. A motion unilaterally cross-noticed may not be heard and may be denied without prejudice.
Hearing Materials Deadline: Unless otherwise ordered, all materials a party wants the Court to review for a hearing must be filed and, if a courtesy copy is authorized, digitally provided to the Court no later than five days before the hearing. Materials received after the deadline may not be considered.
Highlighted Materials: If highlighted materials are provided to the Court, identical highlighted copies must be provided to all other parties at the same time.
Order of Proceedings: Matters will generally be heard in the order they appear on the docket, unless the Court determines otherwise.
Continuances: Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only on good cause shown. A request for continuance must be filed and served promptly after the need for a continuance is known and, absent good cause, at least five days before the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance as required by Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.545(e).
Cancellations: Parties must notify the judicial assistant immediately by e-mail if a hearing is canceled. If the hearing is canceled the same day it is scheduled, the party canceling the hearing must also call the judicial assistant. A notice of cancellation must be filed and served immediately. If the hearing was scheduled in JAWS, the scheduling party must cancel it in JAWS whenever possible.
Settlement or Voluntary Dismissal: When a case settles, is voluntarily dismissed, or no longer requires hearing or trial time, the parties must promptly notify the judicial assistant so the time may be released for another case.

In-Person Default: All Division J proceedings are in person unless the Court has entered an order authorizing the use of communication technology or has expressly designated the proceeding as remote. The existence of a Division J Zoom link or meeting ID does not authorize remote attendance.
Rule 2.530 Motions Required: A party requesting to appear, present testimony, or otherwise participate by communication technology must file a written motion under Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.530 unless the Court has already designated the proceeding as remote. The motion must be filed and served as far in advance as practicable, and must be provided to the Court digitally at civdivj@fljud13.org, with copies to all parties.
Motion Contents: The motion must identify the specific form of communication technology requested; provide directions for access if different from the Division J Zoom information; state whether the proceeding is evidentiary; state whether testimony, exhibits, credibility determinations, or disputed facts are involved; state the amount of hearing time reserved; explain the good cause for the request when testimony is involved; and state whether each party agrees or objects. A statement that the movant has not received a response from an opposing party is insufficient.
Objections: A party objecting to the use of communication technology must file a written objection within the time provided by Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.530 or within any time set by the Court. The Court will consider any timely objection before authorizing the use of communication technology.
Non-Evidentiary Proceedings of 30 Minutes or Less: For non-evidentiary proceedings scheduled for 30 minutes or less, the Court will apply Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.530(b)(1). A party requesting communication technology for such a proceeding must still file a motion unless the Court has designated the proceeding as remote. Untimely requests, unresolved objections, defective notices, technological limitations, docket disruption, or other case-specific circumstances may be considered in determining good cause and in setting appropriate procedures.
Proceedings Presumptively Held In Person: Unless the Court orders otherwise, the following proceedings will be held in person:

evidentiary hearings;
hearings involving testimony, exhibits, credibility determinations, or disputed facts;
landlord/tenant eviction final hearings and other hearings involving possession of real property;
replevin hearings and other hearings involving disputed possession of personal property;
small claims trials;
non-jury trials;
jury trials;
pretrial conferences for trial;
hearings scheduled for more than 30 minutes; and
any proceeding for which the Court determines that in-person appearance is necessary to ensure fairness, manage evidence, assess credibility, maintain decorum, or efficiently administer the docket.

Hybrid Proceedings Disfavored: Hybrid proceedings are disfavored. A hybrid proceeding is one in which some participants appear in person, and others appear by communication technology. A party requesting a hybrid proceeding must file a motion explaining why a hybrid format is necessary and why it will not prejudice any party, impair presentation of evidence, interfere with witness examination, or delay the proceeding.
Telephone Appearances: Telephone-only appearances are disfavored. A party requesting to appear by telephone must file a motion explaining why video appearance is unavailable and why telephone appearance is sufficient for the specific proceeding. Attorneys must appear by video for any authorized remote appearance unless the Court orders otherwise.
Zoom Information: When the Court authorizes a remote appearance, the Court uses Zoom. Division J Zoom Meeting ID: 957-1137-6746. Password: not required. These credentials may not be used to appear remotely at an in-person proceeding without prior Court approval.
Remote Appearance Requirements: A person authorized to appear remotely must use a functioning camera and microphone, appear from a quiet and stationary location, use the person’s full first and last name, remain on camera unless excused by the Court, dress and behave as if physically present in the courtroom, and comply with all Court instructions. No person may appear remotely while driving or riding in a moving vehicle.
Remote Testimony: If testimony through communication technology is authorized, the witness must be treated as a live witness for purposes of the rules of evidence, oath, perjury, authentication, sequestration, credibility, and examination. Remote testimony does not relax the rules of evidence or procedure.
Jury Proceedings: Jury trials are in person unless the parties comply with the applicable rule for juror participation through audio-video communication technology, including a written stipulation and Court authorization.

Digital Submission Only: Proposed orders and judgments must be submitted digitally. Do not mail, hand deliver, courier, or otherwise send paper proposed orders, judgments, cover letters, envelopes, or related materials to chambers unless the Court specifically orders otherwise.
Format: Agreed and unopposed proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal unless the Court directs otherwise. Competing proposed orders, when requested by the Court, must be submitted in Word format by e-mail to civdivj@fljud13.org, with all parties copied.
Cover Letter and Certification: Every proposed order must be accompanied by a cover letter or submission note certifying that all parties agree to the proposed order or stating when the proposed order was provided to all parties and whether any objection was received. It is not sufficient to state that a party has not responded unless at least five days have elapsed without a response.
Agreed Orders: Proposed orders on agreed relief or jointly requested relief should begin with “Agreed Order” in the caption. The first paragraph must state that the parties agree to the relief and identify the stipulation, motion, or other filing providing the basis for the relief. Except in rare circumstances, agreed orders not based on a pending motion, stipulation, or other filing may be rejected.
Opposed or Competing Orders: Opposed or competing proposed orders should not be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal unless the Court specifically authorizes that method. If competing orders are requested, the e-mail subject line must state: “Competing Proposed Order, [Case Number], [Case Name].” The e-mail may briefly identify why the proposed order accurately reflects the Court’s ruling. Additional argument is prohibited unless requested by the Court. Transcripts or excerpts may be submitted if appropriate and if provided to all parties.
Orders After Hearing: Unless otherwise ordered, proposed orders must be submitted within 14 days after any hearing. The party charged with preparing the proposed order must consult with all parties within five days after the hearing and make a genuine effort to reach an agreement on the proposed order's language.
Required Content: A proposed order must identify the motion or matter ruled upon, the filing date and docket index number when available, the date of any hearing, and whether the order is based on a hearing, stipulation, agreement, ex parte submission authorized by law, or a ruling without hearing. The title should state the exact nature of the ruling, such as “Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion to Compel” rather than “Order on Motion.”
No Separate Signature Page: The Court will not sign a proposed order that places the Judge’s signature line on a separate page from the substantive text of the order.
Orders Without Hearing on Discovery Motions: Administrative Order S-2025-014 allows orders compelling discovery without a hearing in certain circumstances. Motions to compel discovery must comply with the good-faith conference certification requirements of Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.380. The Court expects genuine good-faith efforts to resolve discovery disputes before a motion to compel is filed. A motion that does not comply may be denied.
Parties Excused From E-Service: If any party has been excused from e-mail service or cannot receive digital service, the submitting party must alert the judicial assistant by e-mail, copied to all parties, and request case-specific instructions. Do not send paper materials to chambers unless ordered.

No Paper Courtesy Copies: The Court does not accept paper courtesy copies, binders, notebooks, mailed materials, hand-delivered materials, or couriered materials unless specifically ordered. Do not mail or hand deliver case law, memoranda, hearing binders, exhibits, correspondence, or other courtesy materials to chambers.
Case Law Not Required: Courtesy copies of case law are not required unless requested by the Court. If a party wishes to provide legal authority, the materials must be provided digitally no later than five days before the hearing unless the Court orders otherwise.
Filing Requirement: Motions, memoranda, affidavits, declarations, exhibits, notices, and other case materials must be filed with the Clerk unless filing is not permitted by rule, statute, or court order. An email to the judicial assistant is not a substitute for filing.
Digital Courtesy Copies: If a courtesy copy is authorized or requested, it must be e-mailed to civdivj@fljud13.org, copied to all parties, in searchable PDF format whenever practicable. The e-mail subject line must include the case number, case name, hearing date, and motion or matter to be heard.
Voluminous Materials: For voluminous materials, parties should file the materials and e-mail a concise index with docket references rather than sending large attachments. Do not send cloud-storage links, compressed folders, external drive links, or file-sharing links unless the Court specifically authorizes that method.
Highlighted Materials: If highlighted materials are submitted to the Court, identical highlighted copies must be provided to all other parties at the same time.
Accessibility: Digital materials should be searchable, paginated, and accessible to the extent required by Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.526 and applicable law.

Emergency Motions Must Be Filed: A party seeking emergency relief must file a detailed motion with the Clerk and serve all parties unless ex parte relief is authorized by law. An e-mail to the judicial assistant is not a request for emergency relief and is not a substitute for a filed motion.
Contents of Emergency Motion: A motion requesting emergency treatment must state:

The specific relief requested;
The facts supporting emergency treatment;
Why the matter cannot be heard in the ordinary course;
Whether notice has been provided to all parties and, if not, the legal basis for proceeding without notice;
Whether evidence or testimony will be presented;
The amount of time needed by each party; and
Any deadline, lockout, sale, writ, expiration, health, safety, possession, or other circumstance supporting expedited review.

Digital Courtesy Notice: After filing an emergency motion, the movant may e-mail a courtesy copy to civdivj@fljud13.org, with all parties copied, unless ex parte communication is authorized by law. The subject line must clearly state “Emergency Motion” and identify the case number and case name.
Court Review: The Court will review the filing and determine whether emergency treatment is warranted. If the Court determines that an emergency exists, the Court may set the matter unilaterally. All parties must make themselves available unless exigent circumstances exist.
Urgent but Not Emergency: A matter may be time-sensitive without being an emergency. A party seeking expedited hearing time must file the appropriate motion or request and explain the time sensitivity, copying all parties.

No Exhibits Mailed to Chambers: Do not mail, hand deliver, courier, or otherwise send exhibits to chambers unless the Court specifically orders otherwise.
Evidentiary Proceedings Are In Person: Evidentiary hearings, trials, and proceedings involving testimony, exhibits, credibility determinations, or disputed facts are in person unless the Court enters an order authorizing communication technology under the applicable rules.
Digital Filing and Exchange: Unless otherwise ordered, all documentary exhibits a party wants the Court to consider must be filed with the Clerk through the E-Filing Portal or uploaded through the Portal’s exhibit function if available. Exhibits must also be exchanged with all parties. E-mailing a document to the judicial assistant does not make it evidence.
Deadline: Unless otherwise ordered, documentary exhibits for evidentiary hearings must be filed, exchanged, and provided to the Court in digital form no later than five days before the hearing. The Court may decline to consider any document, photograph, message, record, or other item that was not timely filed, exchanged, authenticated, and admitted as required by law.
Digital Courtesy Copy to Court: If a digital courtesy copy is provided, it must be emailed to civdivj@fljud13.org, copied to all parties, and in searchable PDF format whenever practicable. Each exhibit should be filed or provided separately when practicable, with a clear exhibit label and description.
Physical Exhibits: If a party intends to use a physical item that cannot be filed digitally, the party must bring the physical item to the in-person proceeding and must bring sufficient copies, photographs, or demonstrative aids for the Court, the Clerk, witnesses, and all parties as appropriate. Physical exhibits should not be delivered to chambers before the hearing unless ordered.
Audio, Video, and Digital Evidence: A party intending to use audio, video, text messages, photographs, social media records, surveillance footage, or other digital evidence must make arrangements in advance to present that evidence in court. The offering party is responsible for ensuring that the evidence can be viewed or heard in the courtroom and for providing any necessary device, adapter, file, transcript, exhibit list, or copy required for the orderly presentation of the evidence. Do not mail discs, thumb drives, or other media to chambers unless ordered.
Exhibit Labels: Exhibits must be clearly labeled before the hearing. Unless otherwise ordered, exhibits should be labeled “Plaintiff’s 1,” “Plaintiff’s 2,” “Defendant’s A,” “Defendant’s B,” or in another clear format agreed by the parties and approved by the Court.
Copies for In-Person Proceedings: Parties should bring sufficient working copies of exhibits for the witness, the Clerk, the Court, and all parties when needed for an efficient in-person evidentiary proceeding. Working copies brought to court should not be delivered to chambers in advance.

Case Management Conferences: The Court may set a case management conference on its own or upon request. Any request for a case management conference must identify the issues requiring court intervention. The Court encourages early use of case management conferences in complex cases, multiple-party litigation, cases with repeated scheduling difficulties, and cases that would benefit from active judicial management.
Attendance: Unless excused in advance, attorneys and self-represented litigants must attend case management conferences. Parties represented by counsel are not required to appear unless ordered.
Status Conferences: A party may request a status conference when necessary. The request must explain why a status conference is needed and what issues should be addressed.
Scheduling: The moving party may schedule a case management conference or status conference through the online scheduling platform when available or by contacting the judicial assistant by e-mail at civdivj@fljud13.org, copying all parties.
Preparation: Counsel and self-represented parties must be prepared to discuss pending motions, pleadings, discovery, mediation, trial readiness, witness availability, anticipated trial length, pending dispositive issues, settlement status, interpreter needs, court reporter needs, and any issue affecting efficient case management.

Procedure: The parties should e-mail the judicial assistant to request a hearing to set a trial date, set the matter on the UMC docket when appropriate, or submit a stipulated proposed order setting the case for trial after confirming available trial dates with the judicial assistant. The Court’s trial dates can be found on the Judge’s webpage under the Schedule tab when available.
Motions to Set Case for Trial: A motion to set the case for trial must certify that the movant has discussed the setting of the case for trial with all other parties or that the other parties have failed to respond.
Mediation Required: All cases must be mediated before trial unless excused by law or Court order. Mediation is in person unless the order of referral, a written stipulation, or a Court order authorizes mediation by communication technology or by a combination of communication technology and in-person participation under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.700(a).
Small Claims Non-Jury Trials: Small claims non-jury trials will be set by Court order after mediation has been completed, and no agreement was reached, unless otherwise ordered.
No Date-Certain Trials: The Court generally does not set date-certain trials. Attorneys, parties, and witnesses are expected to be available throughout the trial unless excused by the Court.
Pretrial Conferences: Attendance at the pretrial conference is mandatory and in person unless the Court orders otherwise. Parties must be prepared to discuss trial length, witness lists, exhibit lists, stipulations, pending motions, jury instructions, verdict forms, interpreters, court reporters, and any issue that may affect the trial period.
Motions Before Trial: All motions, except motions in limine and matters specifically permitted by the Court, must be heard before the pretrial conference. No motions will be heard after the pretrial conference unless authorized by the Court.
Motions in Limine: Parties must confer before requesting a hearing time on motions in limine. Motions in limine should be filed and heard sufficiently in advance of trial so as not to delay the trial.
Jury Demand and Jury Instructions: A party requesting a jury trial must comply with the applicable rules and administrative orders. Requested special jury instructions must be filed and provided to the Court by the deadline in the trial order or, if no deadline is stated, at least seven days before trial. Each requested special instruction must be numbered, limited to one subject, non-argumentative, and supported by a citation to authority.

Initial Pretrial Conferences: Except as otherwise provided by administrative order, the Clerk sets small claims pretrial conferences and notifies the parties of the date and time. Parties must appear unless excused by the Court.
In-Person Default: Small claims pretrial conferences, evidentiary proceedings, and trials are in person unless the Court orders otherwise or authorizes communication technology under Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.530 and the Florida Small Claims Rules.
Remote Trial Participation: A party requesting to participate in a small claims trial by communication technology must file a written motion. Any witness using communication technology is treated as a live witness and receives no relaxation of the rules of evidence, oath, perjury, authentication, or procedure.
Mediation: Small claims cases may be referred to mediation. If mediation is unsuccessful, the Court may set the case for trial or issue further case management directions.
Corporate and Business Parties: A corporation or business entity must appear through counsel unless permitted by law or rule. Nonlawyer representatives must comply with the Florida Small Claims Rules and any applicable law.
Failure to Appear: Failure to appear at a small claims pretrial conference, mediation, hearing, or trial may result in dismissal, default, sanctions, or other relief authorized by law.
Settlement: If a small claims case settles, the plaintiff or plaintiff’s counsel must promptly file the appropriate notice or stipulation and notify the judicial assistant and any mediation program involved so that court and mediation time may be released.

In-Person Final Hearings: Landlord/tenant eviction final hearings and other proceedings involving possession of real property are in person unless the Court orders otherwise.
Summary Procedure: Eviction and possession matters proceed under the applicable statutes, rules, administrative orders, and any case-specific order. Parties must carefully comply with shortened deadlines that may apply under the summary procedure.
Rent Deposits: In residential eviction cases involving nonpayment of rent, parties must comply with the rent-deposit requirements of section 83.60, Florida Statutes, when applicable. Rent and registry payments are made to the Clerk, not to chambers.
Motions to Determine Rent: A motion to determine rent must be filed promptly and must identify the factual and legal basis for the requested determination. The motion should include supporting documentation when required by law. Filing a motion does not authorize a party to ignore any statutory obligation, court order, or Clerk requirement unless the Court orders otherwise.
Stipulations: Stipulations must be filed in writing and must clearly state all deadlines, payment terms, possession terms, dismissal terms, judgment terms, and consequences for noncompliance. Proposed agreed orders must be submitted digitally.
Final Judgments and Writs: Proposed final judgments and requests for writs of possession must comply with Florida law, applicable rules, administrative orders, and any division form or case-specific order. A final judgment for possession should identify the possession count, and any money judgment should identify the monetary count separately when applicable.
No Paper to Chambers: Do not mail leases, notices, payment ledgers, photographs, proposed judgments, writ packets, envelopes, or exhibits to chambers. File materials with the Clerk and provide digital courtesy copies only when authorized by these procedures or ordered by the Court.

Access: Division forms, if any, are available on the Judge’s webpage. Parties should also consult the Florida Supreme Court-approved forms, the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court, JAWS, the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, and applicable administrative orders.
Use of Forms: Forms do not replace the obligation to comply with applicable statutes, rules, administrative orders, and case-specific orders. A form should be modified when necessary to accurately reflect the case, the requested relief, and the Court’s ruling.

ADA Accommodations: If a party needs an ADA accommodation, the party should contact the ADA Coordinator, Hillsborough County Courthouse, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 604, Tampa, Florida 33602, (813) 272-7040, at least seven days before the scheduled court appearance. If hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Court Reporters and Record: The Court does not provide court reporters or audio recording for county civil hearings or trials unless required by law or Court Administration. A party wishing to have a court reporter present is responsible for arranging and paying for the court reporter. Parties are responsible for ensuring that any record needed for review is properly preserved.
Interpreters: The Court does not provide interpreters in county civil matters unless required by law or arranged through Court Administration. A party needing an interpreter must make appropriate arrangements before the hearing or trial and must comply with any applicable rule, statute, or administrative order.
Electronic Devices and Courtroom Decorum: The use of electronic devices in the courtroom is subject to the Court’s control at all times. Devices must be silenced. Recording, photographing, broadcasting, or streaming a proceeding is prohibited unless authorized by law and approved by the Court.
Professionalism: The Court expects the highest standards of professionalism, civility, candor, punctuality, and preparation. Attorneys and parties must comply with The Florida Bar’s professional conduct rules, The Florida Bar’s professionalism expectations, the Hillsborough County Bar Association’s standards of professionalism, and all applicable court orders. Conduct inconsistent with the orderly administration of justice may result in sanctions or other appropriate action.
Self-Represented Litigants: Self-represented litigants are expected to comply with the same statutes, rules, administrative orders, deadlines, and division procedures that apply to attorneys. The Court and judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice.
Controlling Authority: If these procedures conflict with a statute, rule, administrative order, appellate decision, or case-specific order, the controlling authority governs.

Judge Baggé-Hernández

The Honorable Michael C. Baggé-Hernández

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The Honorable Michael C. Baggé-Hernández

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Judge Baggé-Hernández

The Honorable Michael C. Baggé-Hernández

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1. Communications with the Judicial Office

2. Scheduling Procedures

3. Remote Appearance and Communication Technology

4. Submission of Orders and Judgments

5. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

6. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters

7. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings

8. Pretrial Procedures, Case Management Conferences, and Status Conferences

9. Setting Cases for Trial

10. Small Claims Procedures

11. Landlord/Tenant and Eviction Procedures

12. Forms

13. Other Division Procedures