Judge David C. Koenig
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Notice of Hearing
Unopposed Motion, Court Order
Amended Notice of Hearing, Cross Notice of Hearing
Court-wideMotion
Court-wide- Within 10 Days After Service
Adjournments
- Agreed continuance requests before a court event should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant as a motion stating the reason, no later than two days before the event.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Proposed orders must be in Word format; unopposed orders uploaded to the e-portal must include codes, while opposed orders must identify disagreements using redline or track changes in a single document.
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Submit in Word format
Court's wording
All proposed orders must be either submitted in Word format by email to the assigned Judicial Assistant without codes or uploaded to the e-portal with codes (unopposed orders only). Opposed orders must be submitted in Word format identifying disagreements utilizing the redline or “track changes” feature in Word so that a single document is submitted for the Court’s entry.
E-file an unopposed motion via the Clerk of Court. Send a courtesy copy of the Unopposed Motion and court order (in Word format) to the JA.
- Court order
Formatting
- •Word format
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
A Notice of Hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judge’s virtual courtroom credentials via Microsoft TEAMS.
All Notices of Hearing must contain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
A Notice of Hearing must include the full name of the motion, docket number of the motion, and length of time reserved for the motion.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the JA immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a Notice of Cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant/witness (if any).
The unopposed continuance motion and accompanying court order must state the reason, waive speedy trial, request cancellation of the currently set ERP date, and request reset to a specified date, judge, and time of 8:30.
Court's wording
The unopposed motion for continuance and an accompanying court order MUST include: 1. a reason for the continuance 2. waiver of speedy trial, 3. request the ERP date currently set for ____________be cancelled. 4. request that the case be reset to _______ ____ before The Honorable Judge___________ at 8:30.
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.
If the Motion for Early Termination is unopposed, the party requesting early termination must provide a proposed order for the Court to enter terminating supervision.
Any failure to comply with this procedure may result in the Court unilaterally cancelling the hearing.
Include a copy of opposing counsel’s email confirming agreement to the continuance and order format.
Court's wording
received email approval from opposing counsel that confirms the agreement to the continuance and format of order. Please include a copy of the email showing counsel’s agreement.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
E-file the unopposed motion through the Clerk of Court and send the JA courtesy copies of the motion and court order.
E-file an unopposed motion via the Clerk of Court. Send a courtesy copy of the Unopposed Motion and court order (in Word format) to the JA.
Page 3 | Early Resolution Hearings
Proposed orders must be emailed to the assigned Judicial Assistant in Word format without codes, or uploaded with codes through the e-portal if unopposed.
All proposed orders must be either submitted in Word format by email to the assigned Judicial Assistant without codes or uploaded to the e-portal with codes (unopposed orders only).
Page 5 | Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Immediately after reserving hearing time, file and serve the notice of hearing and email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time with a courtesy copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 2 | Scheduling Procedures
An objection to using communication technology at a hearing or trial must be filed at least 10 days beforehand.
If there is an objection to the use of communication technology for a hearing or trial, the objection must be filed no later than 10 days prior to the hearing or trial
Page 4 | Remote Appearance Procedure
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Immediately after reserving hearing time, serve the notice of hearing and email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time with a courtesy copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 2 | Scheduling Procedures
A Notice of Cancellation must be served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant or witness, if any.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the JA immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a Notice of Cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant/witness (if any).
Page 3 | Cancelling Hearings
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Email a courtesy copy of the notice of hearing to the Judicial Assistant after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time with a courtesy copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 2 | Scheduling Procedures
Send the JA a courtesy copy of the unopposed motion and court order.
E-file an unopposed motion via the Clerk of Court. Send a courtesy copy of the Unopposed Motion and court order (in Word format) to the JA.
Page 3 | Early Resolution Hearings
Courtesy copies are not required, but any courtesy copies provided should include a copy for opposing counsel.
The court does not require the submission of courtesy copies. However, if providing courtesy copies, please include a copy for opposing counsel.
Page 5 | Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Requests to appear using communication technology must be made by motion.
Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion.
Page 4 | Remote Appearance Procedure
Before setting a hearing on a Motion for Early Termination, the motion must be provided to the State Attorney's Office and Probation to obtain their positions.
All Motions for Early Termination must first be provided to the Office of the State Attorney and Probation to obtain their positions. A hearing on the motion cannot be set until this has been done.
Page 6 | Motion for Early Termination of Probation
An opposed Motion for Early Termination must be set for a hearing.
If the Motion for Early Termination is opposed, the Motion must be set for a hearing.
Page 6 | Motion for Early Termination of Probation
A motion not set, or not subject to an attempt to set it, within six months after filing is considered abandoned, waived, and denied.
Any motion filed and not set or attempted to be set within six (6) months of the filing shall be considered abandoned, waived, and deemed denied.
Page 6 | Other Division Procedures — Motions/Notices/Filings
Counsel must meet and confer on every motion before setting it for hearing.
Counsel shall meet and confer on all motions prior to setting for hearing.
Page 6 | Other Division Procedures — Motions/Notices/Filings
Filed motions must be timely set for hearing.
All motions filed shall be timely set for hearing.
Page 6 | Other Division Procedures — Motions/Notices/Filings
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Agreed continuance requests before a court event should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant as a motion stating the reason, no later than two days before the event.
Agreed continuances prior to a court event should be presented in the form of a motion, stating the reason for the continuance, to the JA no later than two days prior to the event for processing.
Page 2 | Continuance Procedure
Written motions to continue are not required at Docket Sounding, but attorneys must provide good cause for a continuance request.
The Court will not require written motions to continue at Docket Sounding. However, attorneys will still need to provide good cause for the continuance request.
Page 5 | Docket Sounding & Inmate Transport
Chambers Communication Rules
All parties must be copied on e-mails directed to the Judicial Office.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the Judicial Office.
Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office
Request a hearing by e-mail or by properly filing a motion with the Judicial Assistant.
Hearings must be requested by e-mail or properly filed motion to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 2 | Scheduling Procedures
When emailing the JA, copy the assigned Early Resolution Assistant State Attorney so they can confirm there is no objection and verify the court date.
You MUST copy the assigned Early Resolution Assistant State Attorney when you submit to the JA in email so that they may reply confirming there is no objection and can verify the court date.
Page 3 | Early Resolution Hearings
A continuance for an Early Resolution Hearing must be requested in writing by email to the JA.
If a continuance is needed, you must request a continuance in writing via email to the JA:
Page 3 | Early Resolution Hearings
For hearings other than Docket Sounding or non-evidentiary hearings, attorneys must email the Court for permission to appear remotely at least 48 hours beforehand and provide a phone number for technology problems.
Attorneys must request permission to appear remotely from the Court via email at least 48 hours prior to a hearing - for any other hearing other than Docket Sounding or non-evidentiary hearing - and must provide a phone number for the Court to directly reach the attorney if problems arise with use of the communication technology.
Page 4 | Requirements for TEAMS or Telephone Appearance
E-mails to the Judicial Office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line of any e-mail to the Judicial Office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 MM 012345 – State V. John Doe –1-hour Hearing Requested)
Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office
Parties may contact the Judicial Office only in accordance with these procedures, and the Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Parties may only contact the Judicial Office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court.
Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office
You may cancel only hearings that you set yourself, not hearings set by opposing parties.
You can only cancel hearings that you yourself have set; you cannot cancel for opposing parties.
Page 3 | Cancelling Hearings
Email the JA before appearing remotely so the JA can notify the court.
You will need to email the JA prior to inform them of a remote appearance, and so they may notify the court.
Page 4 | Remote Appearance Procedure
A filing with the Clerk does not automatically reach the Court; counsel must notify the Court when seeking action on a filing.
Any filing with the Clerk does not automatically go to the Court. The only way the Court becomes aware of a filing is when counsel notifies the Court for action on the filing.
Page 6 | Other Division Procedures — Motions/Notices/Filings
Parties may contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for hearing-scheduling needs.
Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for your scheduling needs.
Page 1 | Scheduling Hearings
E-mail is the preferred and most efficient way to contact the Court.
E-mail is the preferred and most efficient means of contact with the Court.
Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office
Communications to the Judicial Office may be submitted by e-mail to the Judicial Assistant.
All communications to the Judicial Office may be submitted by e-mail to the Judicial Assistant.
Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office
The Judicial Assistant strives to provide substantive responses to inquiries within one to two business days.
The Judicial Assistant strives to substantively respond to all inquiries within one to two business days.
Page 2 | Response to Inquiries
The Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice.
The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.
Page 2 | Response to Inquiries
E-mails sent to or from the judicial office may be public records subject to disclosure.
Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be a public record subject to disclosure.
Page 2 | Response to Inquiries
When the Judicial Assistant is out, the office will acknowledge the message and indicate when to expect a substantive response and whom to contact for immediate assistance.
When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and an alternate contact for immediate assistance.
Page 2 | Response to Inquiries
If the state is involved and the assistant state attorney is not copied on the request, the Judicial Assistant will include them to coordinate the hearing time with both parties.
If the assistant state attorney is not CC’d in your request (if the state is involved in said case), they will be included by the judicial assistant so that the hearing time can be coordinated with both parties.
Page 2 | Scheduling Procedures