Setting Matters For Hearing In County Civil Division “X”
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 thenotice of hearing. Any hearing scheduled to last more than one-hourshould be coordinated through the Judge’s office and specific informationregarding in-person or Zoom shall be included on the notice of hearing.
Notice Of Hearing Language
“If your hearing is scheduled to take place via Zoom, pleaseparticipate using the Zoom video feature using the following link: https://fljud13-org.zoom.us/j/2146562263
Alternatively, you may enter the Meeting ID: 214 656 2263. Please make sure to activatethe audio settings so you can hear and speak during the hearing. Pleaseplan to WAIT PATIENTLY until your hearing is called.
If you do not have access to a computer with camera and speakersor a smart phone with video capability, you must still appear for the hearingby phone. At the scheduled time of your hearing, you may access thehearing by calling 1 (786) 635-1003. When prompted, enter the Meeting ID. 214 656 2263. Please note, if you appear by phone, your hearing may berescheduled for another date where you will be directed to appear by video orin-person at the courthouse. “
The phone dial-in and Meeting ID may be utilized from anylandline, cellular or internet phone.
You are REQUIRED to appear by video, or in the alternative, byphone.
If you have any additional questions, please contact the office,(813) 272-0248.
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 30 minutes or less of hearing time must be scheduled through JAWS on our 5 minute UMC, 15 minute or 30 minute calendar.
- Any matter requiring more than 30 minutes of hearing time must be scheduled through Judicial Assistant Andi Ford. ALL
hearings requiring more than 30 minutes are IN-PERSON and your Notice of
Hearing must include that language. You may contact her at (813) 272-0248 to obtain available hearing times.
- UNILATERAL SCHEDULING IS ONLY PERMITTED WITH A MINIMUM OF 60 DAYS NOTICE IF OPPOSING COUNSEL IS NON-RESPONSIVE.
- 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 313, Tampa, FL 33602; countycivildivx@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 countycivildivx@fljud13.org.
PLEASE NOTIFY THE COURT ASAP IF HEARING TIME IS NOT NEEDED SO THAT THE TIME MAY BE UTILIZED FOR ANOTHER CASE.
Submitting Orders:
- Attorneys should submit and upload proposed orders (in PDF format) to the Court for review via the e-filing portal.Click here if further assistance is needed re: e-filing. Please include date of hearing in proposed order.
- If at least one party is proceeding as a pro se litigant or a self-represented litigant, proposed orders, along with copies for conforming shall 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.
- Please submit proposed orders to the Court within ten (10) days of the hearing and/or ruling.
- The party directed to submit the order must circulate the order with all parties within seven (7) 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 a proposed order is filed through the e-portal, please do not send an additional, hard copy to the Court.
- Parties may stipulate to an order. E-file the motion and stipulation and then upload an AGREED ORDER with a copy of the stipulation to the work queue through E-Portal.
- All proposed Final Judgments including a damages award shall attach Florida Rules of Civil Procedure Form 1.977, Fact Information Sheet.
Case Law, Legal Authority, And Artificial Intelligence:
Please provide case law and any legal authority to the court at least two (2) business days prior to a scheduled hearing.
An attorney may ethically utilize artificial intelligence “AI” technologies but only to the extent that the lawyer can reasonably guarantee compliance with the lawyer’s ethical obligations. Attorneys must comply with Florida law and the applicable Rules Regulating the Florida Bar. (See Florida Bar Ethics Opinion 24-1 (Jan. 19, 2024)).
If any attorney or pro se party submits to the court any filing or submission containing AI generated content, that attorney or pro se party must disclose the use of artificial intelligence on the face of the document and also must include a certification that the attorney or pro se party has personally reviewed and verified the content’s accuracy. Failure to include this certification or comply with this verification requirement will be grounds for sanctions, as permitted by law.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER S-2026-024 GOVERNS COUNTY CVIL OPERATIONS. PLEASE ALSO REVIEW THIS ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER. S-2026-024
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.