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Judge Ann Melinda Craggs
Judge

Judge Ann Melinda Craggs

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Courtesy copies

  • Upon Filing

Communication

Email

Chambers

Scheduling
Filters:

Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

Proposed orders must be submitted by e-mail and using Word software.

File type
Word
Applies to
  • Proposed order

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Proposed orders must be submitted by email using Word software.

Proposed orders must be submitted by e-mail and using Word software.

Page 1 | PROPOSED ORDERS

Proposed orders may not be submitted through the Florida Courts E-portal at this time.

Proposed orders are not accepted through the Florida Courts E-portal at this time.

Page 1 | PROPOSED ORDERS

For pro se parties covered by an email waiver, a preaddressed postage-paid envelope must accompany the proposed order submitted by U.S. mail or hand delivery.

If there are any pro se parties who are not required to designate their e-mail address because they have received a waiver from the Clerk of the Circuit Court, a preaddressed, postage paid envelope must be provided and submitted with the proposed order via U.S. Mail or hand delivery.

Page 1 | PROPOSED ORDERS

When all parties are represented by counsel, proposed orders may be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant at mberrios@circuit5.org.

Proposed orders may be submitted by e-mail to mberrios@circuit5.org, if all parties are represented by counsel.

Page 1 | PROPOSED ORDERS

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Documentary evidence intended for introduction at a Zoom or in-person hearing must be scanned as a PDF and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the hearing.

If a party intends to request the introduction of any documentary evidence during a hearing that has been scheduled to occur via Zoom or in person, the items of evidence shall be scanned as a PDF and e-mailed to the Judicial Assistant 48 hours in advance of the hearing at mberrios@circuit5.org.

Page 1 | INTRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE

Courtesy Copy Requirements

A courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing must be provided to the Court once the notice is filed.

Please provide the Court with a courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing, once filed.

Page 1 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS

Chambers Communication Rules

When a hearing is to be cancelled, a notice of cancellation must be filed and this office must be immediately notified by email.

In addition to filing a notice of cancellation, immediately notify this office by e-mail, when a hearing is to be cancelled.

Page 1 | PROCEDURES FOR CANCELLING HEARINGS/TRIALS

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 77 rules apply across Fifth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion and Sumter Counties. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Formatting

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  • Format
    DOCX

    Proposed orders must be created in the latest version of Microsoft Word in .docx format.

  • Proposed orders must not contain page breaks or section breaks.

  • Do not place spaces before the JJJJ, GGGG, or AAAA codes, and use the Right Alignment button to position signature fields.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    Each electronic-signature code must contain all four capital letters and may appear only once per line.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order
    Must include
    proposed order

    Proposed orders must use the specified signature-field code pairs, including DDDD/JJJJ, MMMM/AAAA, RRRR/GGGG, and CCCC.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order
    Must include
    case number

    Every proposed order must include the Unified Case Number.

Communication

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  • Non-lawyer personnel may communicate with judges, judicial officers, or other court personnel only about scheduling and other ministerial matters.

  • A lawyer must avoid substantive ex-parte communications with the presiding judge in a pending case.

  • A lawyer must notify opposing counsel of communications with the court or tribunal unless the communication concerns only scheduling or clerical matters.

E-Filing

All 3
  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    When multiple proposed orders are submitted in one filing, each order must be uploaded separately to the E-Portal.

  • Applies to
    Cover letter

    A cover letter is optional, but if submitted it must be an Adobe PDF containing relevant details and must be uploaded separately from the proposed order.

  • Applies to
    Foreclosure packet

    All foreclosure packet documents must be e-filed with the clerk when hearing time is reserved.

About Judge Ann Melinda Craggs

Ann Melinda Craggs, Circuit Judge, Marion County Circuit Court. Judicial assistant: Maria Berrios. Office: (352) 401-6785.

  • Marion County Judicial Center 110 N.W. 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34475
Common questions about Judge Ann Melinda Craggs's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

Details: delivery upon filing. A courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing must be provided to the Court once the notice is filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SCHEDULING HEARINGS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

Judge Ann Melinda Craggs' formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed orders must be prepared using Word software when submitted by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED ORDERS

How may parties contact Judge Ann Melinda Craggs' chambers?

When a hearing is to be cancelled, a notice of cancellation must be filed and this office must be immediately notified by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROCEDURES FOR CANCELLING HEARINGS/TRIALS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders must be submitted by email using Word software.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED ORDERS

What rule applies to service for documentary evidence before Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

Details: method: service by email, timing: 48 hours before hearing. Documentary evidence intended for introduction at a Zoom or in-person hearing must be scanned as a PDF and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INTRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE
Complete rules summary for Judge Ann Melinda Craggs

A courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing must be provided to the Court once the notice is filed.

Proposed orders must be submitted by email using Word software.

Proposed orders may not be submitted through the Florida Courts E-portal at this time.

When all parties are represented by counsel, proposed orders may be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant at mberrios@circuit5.org.

Proposed orders must be prepared using Word software when submitted by email.

Documentary evidence intended for introduction at a Zoom or in-person hearing must be scanned as a PDF and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the hearing.

For pro se parties covered by an email waiver, a preaddressed postage-paid envelope must accompany the proposed order submitted by U.S. mail or hand delivery.

When a hearing is to be cancelled, a notice of cancellation must be filed and this office must be immediately notified by email.

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