Judge Tabitha B. Eves
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Case Law, Exhibits
- Before Evidentiary Proceeding
Emergency Motion
Notice of Settlement, Voluntary Dismissal
- Email • Upon Filing
Courtesy copies
Court-wide- 1 copy
Adjournments
- Continuance requests must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, and the motion must be signed by the requesting party.
Communication
Chambers5 contacts
Other Contacts2 contacts
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All proposed orders must be submitted in WORD format.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
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.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the Judges Zoom information.
All motion calendar and special set hearings are on Zoom unless otherwise specified by the Court. Please make sure to include Judge Eves’s zoom link on all notice of hearings.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Include
- •Judge Eves's Zoom link
After three good-faith attempts to coordinate availability fail, a party may unilaterally set a hearing, and the notice of hearing must be designated 'Unilaterally Set' with the supporting correspondence attached.
Court's wording
It is mandatory that all parties consult with one another regarding their availability. However, if after three (3) reasonable good faith attempts were unsuccessful, a party may unilaterally set a hearing. Once the hearing has been set the Notice of Hearing must indicate that it is a Unilaterally Set hearing and please attach the correspondence supporting the attempts to coordinate the hearing.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter
Must include
- •Case number
Emergency motions must set forth the issues to be resolved, the reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, and the amount of time needed for each party's presentation.
Court's wording
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.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
all proposed orders should be submitted through CMS
all proposed orders should be submitted through CMS
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Hearings must be cancelled by e-filing a notice of settlement or voluntary dismissal, with a courtesy copy including the e-filing number e-mailed to the division.
You must cancel hearings by e-filing a notice of settlement or voluntary dismissal, courtesy copies with the e-filing number should be sent to the division email.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
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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All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing, including for non-jury trials.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three business days before the Hearing. This does apply to Non-Jury Trials.
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Evidence to be used in court must be filed with the Clerk of Court no later than two days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Any evidence wished to be used in Court must be filed with the Clerk of court no later than two days before any evidentiary proceeding.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address for electronic service of signed orders and update it via Form 2.603 whenever it changes, unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. 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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After cancelling a hearing, a notice of cancellation must be immediately filed and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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 or other specified documents must be submitted to the clerk of courts for any evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law or other specified document must be submitted to the clerk of courts for any evidentiary proceeding.
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You must cancel hearings by e-filing a notice of settlement or voluntary dismissal, courtesy copies with the e-filing number should be sent to the division email.
You must cancel hearings by e-filing a notice of settlement or voluntary dismissal, courtesy copies with the e-filing number should be sent to the division email.
Page 1 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A courtesy copy of the emergency motion must be e-mailed to the division email.
Please submit a courtesy copy to the division email.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuance requests must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, and the motion must be signed by the requesting party.
A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. 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 any e-mail to the judicial office, and ex parte communications are prohibited unless authorized by law under Canon 3.
All communications with the Judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless 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.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All communications to the judicial office must be e-mailed to DIV81@17th.FLCOURTS.ORG for civil matters and DIVWE@17th.FLCOURTS.ORG for criminal matters.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to DIV81@17th.FLCOURTS.ORG for civil matters and DIVWE@17th.FLCOURTS.ORG for criminal matters.
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(1) Hearings must be scheduled using the court’s online scheduling platform (CMS). (2) If a hearing requires more than 30 minutes or a party is pro-se an e-mail should be sent to the division email. (3) If parties are unable to identify a hearing date and time on CMS, the scheduling party should e-mail the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing.
(1) Hearings must be scheduled using the court’s online scheduling platform (CMS). (2) If a hearing requires more than 30 minutes or a party is pro-se an e-mail should be sent to the division email. (3) If parties are unable to identify a hearing date and time on CMS, the scheduling party should e-mail the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing.
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To use screen-sharing on Zoom, parties must e-mail the division email (DIV81) at least one business day before the hearing.
FOR THE USE OF SCREEN- SHARING ON ZOOM, PLEASE SEND AN EMAIL TO THE DIVISION EMAIL AT DIV81@17TH.FLCOURTS.ORG, AT LEAST ONE BUSINESS DAY PRIOR TO THE HEARING.
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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.
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The judicial assistant is not authorized to give legal advice; pro se parties should seek legal advice only from Florida Bar licensed attorneys in good standing.
Judge Eves’s judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice, any legal advice sought should be through an attorney. The court advises pro-se parties to only seek legal advice from Florida bar licensed attorneys in good standing with the Florida Bar
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If the judicial assistant is out of the office, follow the automated e-mail response instructions for whom to contact for urgent matters.
When the judicial assistant is out of the office, please refer to the automated email response for instructions on whom to contact for urgent matters.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The division/chambers telephone number is (954) 831-2314.
Telephone: (954) 831-2314
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ADA accommodations are arranged by contacting Diana Sobel at (954) 831-7721.
If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Diana Sobel, at (954) 831-7721.
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