Judge Autumn Gurrola
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Emergency Motion
Notice of Hearing
E Filed Document
Court-wideJoint Pretrial Statement
Court-wide
Adjournments
- Unless good cause is shown, the requesting party must sign the continuance motion.
- A continuance motion must specifically state the basis and timing of the need, opposition status, actions and dates needed for readiness, and the proposed ready date with party agreement.
Request must include
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
All competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJK@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
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.
The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2026 DP 001234 JL – Doe v. Doe – 2 Hour Hearing Requested).
An emergency-hearing motion must state the issues, reasons emergency treatment is necessary, and 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.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judge’s remote platform credentials.
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.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders must be submitted through the Court’s Online Services.
Proposed orders must be submitted through the Court’s Online Services for review and processing.
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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.
Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
All competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJK@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
Page 1 | Submission of Orders and Judgments
All parties must be copied on email sent to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is 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.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive email service, generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
A copy of the emergency motion must be emailed to the judicial assistant at the designated division email address.
A copy of the Emergency motion must be e-mailed to the judicial assistant at CAD-DivisionJK@pbcgov.org.
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A copy of the notice of hearing should be emailed to the judicial assistant at the designated division email address.
A copy of the Notice of Hearing should be provided to the judicial assistant by email at CAD-DivisionJK@pbcgov.org.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Unless good cause is shown, the requesting party must sign the continuance motion.
Except for good cause shown, 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).
Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures
A continuance motion must specifically state the basis and timing of the need, opposition status, actions and dates needed for readiness, and the proposed ready date with party agreement.
Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All communication to the judicial office must be submitted by email to the dedicated division email account.
All communication to the judicial office must be submitted via e-mail to CAD-DivisionJK@pbcgov.org, the dedicated division e-mail account.
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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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Counsel of record and pro se litigants may request Zoom approval by emailing the court and including all parties of record; the court provides a link after approval.
Counsel of record/pro se litigants may contact the Court for zoom approval by sending an e-mail to CAD-DivisionJK@pbcgov.org. Please include all parties of record in the e-mail. The court will provide a zoom link upon approval.
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