Judge Katie Jacobus
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law
- No Later Than Two Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding
Amended Notice of Hearing, Cross Notice of Hearing
Court-wideMotion
Court-wide- Within 10 Days After Service
Notice of Hearing
Court-wide
Adjournments
- A continuance request must show cause and be submitted by written motion at least 3 days before the scheduled court date.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Orders submitted via email must be in Word format and include the signature and date line.
Orders submitted via the E-filing portal must be in the proper DJMCA code format.
Courtesy copies should be in Word format.
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the presentation time needed for each party.
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.
Orders submitted via email must be in Word format and include the signature and date line.
- Document
- Proposed order
Must include
- •Include the signature and date line
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders may be submitted by email or through the E-filing portal.
Proposed orders can be submitted via email or the E-filing portal.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
File a motion with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a hearing time.
Motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts prior to requesting a hearing time from the court.
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File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must use Form 2.603 to update contact information whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.
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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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies must reach the court no later than two days before an evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before any evidentiary proceeding.
Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
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Email is the preferred method for submitting courtesy copies.
Email is preferred for the submission of Courtesy copies
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must show cause and be submitted by written motion at least 3 days before the scheduled court date.
cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least 3 days prior to the scheduled court date by written motion.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is legally authorized ex parte.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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Request hearings by email to the Judicial Assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and include the motion, requested hearing time, and helpful scheduling information.
Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s judicial assistant at: sherry.tuttle@flcourts18.org. The scheduling party should e-mail the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing. The request should include a copy of the motion to be set, the amount of time, requested, and any additional information that would help facilitate the timely setting of the hearing.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
To cancel a hearing, parties must file a notice with the clerk, email copies to the judicial assistant after filing, and secure a future date or contact the assistant.
Parties must file a notice of cancellation via the clerk of the court. Copies must be emailed to the judicial assistant once filed. Parties may not cancel a hearing without securing a future court date or contacting the judicial assistant.
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Requests to appear remotely must be emailed to the judicial assistant before the scheduled court date.
Requests to appear via the virtual courtroom must be made via email to the Court’s judicial assistant prior to the scheduled court date.
Page 3 | C. Remote Appearance
If the court finds an emergency, it will schedule the hearing unilaterally, and all parties must be available absent exigent circumstances.
If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing will be scheduled unilaterally by the court. All parties shall make themselves available for the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances.
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Email is the preferred method of communication with the Judicial Assistant, and messages must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Method of Communication: The preferred method of communication for Division 11 is email. Please direct all emails to the Judicial Assistant, Sherry Tuttle. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 MM 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested).
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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties must follow these procedures when contacting the judicial office.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
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Call the Judicial Assistant if an email has not received a timely response or an urgent matter needs immediate attention.
The judicial assistant is available via telephone if an email has been sent and there has not been a timely response or if there is an urgent matter that needs to be addressed immediately. The judicial assistant can be reached via phone at 321-617-7268
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If a party cannot connect, the backup telephone line may be used for emergency purposes only.
For emergency purposes only, if you cannot connect, the backup telephone line is 1-386-310-1754 (Toll) Phone Conference ID: 956 030 129#.
Page 3 | C. Remote Appearance
Remote participants must tell the judicial assistant when they are logged in and ready, and should immediately report appearance-related issues.
It is the duty of the party appearing remotely to let the judicial assistant know that they are logged on and ready for the hearing. Additionally, parties appearing remotely should notify the judicial assistant immediately if they are having any issues related to their remote court appearance.
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Emails concerning emergency or urgent matters should be sent to the judicial assistant at the listed address.
Emails regarding emergency or urgent matters should be directed to the Court’s judicial assistant at: Sherry.Tuttle@flcourts18.org
Page 4 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for scheduling needs.
Contact the presiding judge’s Judicial Assistant for your scheduling needs.
Page 1 | How to sign up for a JACS Account
Contact the Judicial Assistant if the desired docket is not listed in JACs.
If you don’t see the docket you are looking for within the JACs list, please get in touch with the Judicial Assistant.
Page 1 | JACs Dockets & Calendars
An alternate contact will be provided for urgent matters when the Judicial Assistant is out of the office.
When the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an alternate contact will be provided for urgent matters.
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