Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law
- Before Hearing
Evidentiary Proceeding
Amended Notice of Hearing, Cross Notice of Hearing
Court-wideMotion
Court-wide- Within 10 Days After Service
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Any proposed orders not generated in Court must be submitted to the judicial assistant in WORD format within seven (7) days after any hearing.
Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerks in paper format.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
The Notice of Hearing MUST include the document number of the motion (as shown on the register of actions) and the time reserved for the motion.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Teams credentials, including the link for the virtual courtroom.
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Rule 2.540, Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin.
All parties shall make themselves available for the emergency hearing, barring exigent circumstances.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the Clerk, the Court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
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.
Attorneys submitting motions for payment of costs must be current with accountings to the JAC.
The Clerk of Court does not forward pro se motions to the Judge.
The Notice of Hearing must reflect the purpose of the status hearing (e.g., Status Hearing to address scheduling conflict, etc.).
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions to continue trial or a long hearing must be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.
Motions to continue Trial or any long hearing shall be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.
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Executed orders are filed through the e-filing portal for service upon the parties.
All executed orders will be filed through the e-filing portal for service upon the parties.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The court must receive all evidentiary-hearing materials at least three business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for evidentiary hearings no later than three (3) business days before the hearing.
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Proposed orders not generated in court must be submitted within seven days after the hearing.
Any proposed orders not generated in Court must be submitted to the judicial assistant in WORD format within seven (7) days after any hearing.
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A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after the judicial assistant confirms it.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.
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Exhibits must be brought to court at least 15 minutes before the hearing for review and marking.
Exhibits shall be brought to court at least 15 minutes prior to the hearing to allow time for the opposing side to review then and to allow the Clerks to mark properly mark them.
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If a matter is resolved between the VOP Calendar Call and VOP Hearing, the Court must be notified at least 24 hours before the hearing.
If the parties reach resolution of a matter between the VOP Calendar Call and the VOP Hearing, notice of same must be provided to the Court at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.
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The opposing party must be copied on the cancellation email.
Ensure the opposing party is copied on the email.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for every evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
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A courtesy copy may be brought to court or emailed to the judicial assistant before the hearing.
A courtesy copy can be brought to court or emailed to the Judicial Assistant prior to the hearing.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
If the court determines an emergency exists, it will schedule the hearing unilaterally.
If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing will be scheduled unilaterally by the Court.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances on the VOP Calendar Call docket will not be granted without good cause.
Continuances will not be granted absent good cause shown.
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VOP arraignments will not be continued.
VOP arraignments will not be continued.
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A motion to continue filed the day before a hearing will be addressed on the scheduled hearing date.
Any motions to continue filed the day before a set hearing will be addressed on the scheduled hearing date.
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Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Scheduling communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the judicial assistant, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
All communications to the judicial office regarding scheduling must be submitted by e-mail to the following: Theresa.Goddard@flcourts18.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.
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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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Hearing requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and should include the motion and requested hearing time.
Hearings must be requested by e-mail to Theresa.Goddard@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 email request should include a copy of the motion and the requested amount of hearing time.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account 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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A copy of the notice of hearing must be emailed to the judicial assistant.
A copy shall be sent via email to the Judicial Assistant.
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A copy of the e-filed motion and the State’s response must be emailed to the judicial assistant.
Please email a copy of the e- filed motion and the State’s response to the Judicial Assistant.
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The e-filed motion, JAC’s response, necessary attachments, and proposed order must be emailed to the judicial assistant.
Please email a copy of the e-filed motion, JAC’s response, any other necessary attachments, and proposed order to the Judicial Assistant.
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A defendant filing a pro se motion for early termination must send a copy to and contact the judicial assistant to schedule a hearing.
A defendant who files a pro se motion for early termination must send a copy to the Judicial Assistant and contact the Judicial Assistant to set it for hearing.
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If cancellation is granted, email the notice of cancellation as soon as it is known the hearing will not proceed.
If granted, please email a copy of your Notice of Cancellation as soon as you know the hearing is not going forward.
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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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Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by the stated practices and procedures.
Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
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The judicial assistant must be contacted before canceling a hearing.
Please contact the Judicial Assistant prior to canceling any hearings.
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