Judge Andrew L. Siegel
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Motion
- 1 copy • At Time of Scheduling
Courtesy copies
Court-wide- 1 copy
Motion for Rehearing
Court-wide- 1 copy • Email • Upon Filing
Notice of Change of Plea
Court-wide
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideChambers
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Document Filing Requirements5 rules
If the parties reach an agreement, an agreed order shall be submitted to the Court prior to, or at the time of the hearing.
Any filing, motion, or pleading drafted in whole or in part with generative AI must specifically identify the AI tool(s) used in the drafting.
- Document
- Filing or pleading
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
However, all filing, motion or other pleading that has been drafted, in whole or in part, with the assistance of generative artificial intelligence tool shall specifically identify the specific tool used in the drafting (including but not limited to Harvey AI; Lexis+ AI; AI.Law; Co-Counsel by Thomson Reuters; Drafting Assistant by Westlaw; ChatGPT by OpenAI; Claude AI by Anthropic; Microsoft Copilot; etc.)
All agreed motions must specifically state that the matter has been agreed to by the parties. An agreed motion does not need to be scheduled for hearing unless the Court deems it necessary. The motions must contain the language, “Agreed Motion” in it's heading. It shall be submitted to the Judicial Assistance with an order containing the language “Agreed Order” in the heading.
If the notice of arraignment indicates “Bond Status” and/or “Mandatory Appearance.” The defendant shall be present and shall bring an affidavit from the bondsman accepting the change of charge and stating that the bondsman shall remain on the previous posted bond.
A motion and/or pleading drafted by a generative artificial intelligence tool shall include a certification that that all text was reviewed by an attorney for accuracy and that all citations and legal authorities have been verified as true and correct.
- Document
- Motion or pleading
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Filing & Service rules
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Before scheduling a special set hearing, a copy of the motion must have previously been provided to opposing counsel.
At the time of scheduling, the motion must be filed with the Clerk, a copy sent to the Judicial Assistant and a copy having been previously provided to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
Before scheduling a five-to-ten minute motion hearing, a copy of the motion must have previously been provided to opposing counsel.
At the time of scheduling a hearing, the motion must be filed with the Clerk, a copy sent to the Judicial Assistant and a copy having previously provided to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | MOTION HEARING (5-10 MINUTE)
The moving party must email the notice of hearing to opposing counsel and the Judicial Assistant, and no motion will be heard without notice of hearing to opposing counsel.
The moving party shall prepare a notice and email a copy of the notice to opposing counsel and the Judicial Assistant. A motion shall not be heard without notice of hearing to the opposing counsel.
Page 1 | MOTION HEARING (5-10 MINUTE)
The moving party must send the notice of hearing to opposing counsel and the Judicial Assistant, and no motion will be heard without notice of hearing to opposing counsel.
The moving party shall send opposing counsel and the Judicial Assistant a copy of the notice of hearing. A motion shall not be heard without a notice of hearing to the opposing counsel.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
Courtesy Copy Requirements
When scheduling a special set hearing, a copy of the filed motion must be sent to the Judicial Assistant.
At the time of scheduling, the motion must be filed with the Clerk, a copy sent to the Judicial Assistant and a copy having been previously provided to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
When scheduling a five-to-ten minute motion hearing, a copy of the filed motion must be sent to the Judicial Assistant.
At the time of scheduling a hearing, the motion must be filed with the Clerk, a copy sent to the Judicial Assistant and a copy having previously provided to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | MOTION HEARING (5-10 MINUTE)
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
After a final continuance, parties must be trial-ready on the set trial date and no further continuances will be granted absent good cause.
If a final continuance was granted the parties shall be trial ready on the day the matter is set to begin, no further continuances will be granted without good cause.
Page 1 | TRIAL
A motion to continue must be submitted to the Court before the status hearing with an attached order, and if not agreed it must be set for hearing.
A Motion to Continue must be submitted to the Court, prior to the status hearing with an attached order. If the Motion to Continue is not agreed, it must be set for hearing. If the continuance is granted, counsel will be given a new status hearing or calendar call. If the continuance is denied, counsel of record and the defendant shall appear in person at status hearing.
Page 1 | MOTION TO CONTINUE
Chambers Communication Rules
The moving party must notify the Judicial Assistant of the estimated amount of time needed for the special set hearing.
The moving party shall notify the Judicial Assistant as to the estimated amount of time needed to complete the hearing.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
Five-to-ten minute motion hearings are heard Monday through Friday mornings at 8:30 a.m. and must be set with the Judicial Assistant.
These motions are generally heard Monday – Friday mornings commencing at 8:30 a.m. They shall be set with the Judicial Assistant.
Page 1 | MOTION HEARING (5-10 MINUTE)
Questions, concerns, and emergency matters are addressed by contacting the Judicial Assistant, and opposing counsel (or pro se litigant) and any other necessary parties must be included on the communication; procedures may be adjusted for special circumstances.
These procedures above may be adjusted, from time to time, to accommodate special circumstances. All questions, concerns or emergency matters can be addressed by contacting the Judicial Assistant. You shall include the opposing counsel (or pro se litigant) and any other necessary parties on the communication.
Page 1 | QUESTIONS, CONCERNS or EMERGENCY MATTERS
If the matter is resolved prior to the scheduled hearing date, please cancel the hearing by contacting the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.
If the matter is resolved prior to the scheduled hearing date, please cancel the hearing by contacting the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.
Page 1 | MOTION HEARING (5-10 MINUTE)
If a matter is resolved before the scheduled special set hearing, the hearing must be cancelled by contacting the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.
If the matter is resolved prior to the scheduled hearing please cancel the hearing by contacting the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
Please notify the Judicial Assistant via email, at least three (3) days prior to your hearing if you require the services of an interpreter. If an interpreter is needed for a language other than Spanish or Creole, notify the Judicial Assistant at least seven (7) days prior to your hearing. You should also contact the court interpreter’s office at interpreterrequest@17th.flcourts.org
Please notify the Judicial Assistant via email, at least three (3) days prior to your hearing if you require the services of an interpreter. If an interpreter is needed for a language other than Spanish or Creole, notify the Judicial Assistant at least seven (7) days prior to your hearing. You should also contact the court interpreter’s office at interpreterrequest@17th.flcourts.org
Page 1 | INTERPRETERS
Hearings may be cancelled or reset only by contacting the Judicial Assistant.
If it is necessary to cancel or reset a hearing, the parties shall do so by contacting the Judicial Assistant.
Page 1 | CANCELLATION OR RESET
Hearings requiring more than ten minutes must be requested from the Judicial Assistant and are generally set Monday through Friday at 1:30 p.m.
Any parties who desire to set a hearing requiring more than ten (10) minutes must request same from the Judicial Assistant. Special set hearings are generally set Monday – Friday commencing at 1:30 p.m.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
The Judicial Assistant and the Court must not be included on emails between the parties discussing witnesses and issues related to the proceeding.
The Judicial Assistant and the Court shall not be included on emails, between the parties, discussing witnesses and issues related to the proceeding.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
All emails regarding setting hearings must be copied to opposing counsel.
All e-mails regarding setting hearings must ‘cc’ed’ to opposing counsel.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING (10 MINUTES OR MORE)
Division FY may be contacted by email at divfy@17th.flcourts.org or by office phone at 954-831-6348.
Division FY Email: divfy@17th.flcourts.org Office Phone Number: 954-831-6348
Page 1 | DIVISION FY PROCEDURES
Pleas and VOP admissions may be set through the Judicial Assistant, at a status conference, at a calendar call, or at a VOP status hearing.
All Pleas and VOP admissions may set through the Judicial Assistant, at a status conference, at a calendar call or at a VOP status hearing.
Page 1 | PLEAS AND VOP ADMISSIONS