Judge Daniel B. Merritt Jr.
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Communication
Chambers
Document Filing Requirements1 rule
All orders must include a complete Certificate of Service.
- Document
- Order
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The email-submission prohibition also applies to motions to modify or terminate probation early.
This includes motions to modify probation or early terminate probation.
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Pro se motions cannot be submitted by email.
Pro se motions will not be accepted via e-mail.
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Proposed guardianship orders may be emailed to the judicial assistant or submitted through the court's e-portal.
Proposed orders can be e-mailed to jweeks@circuit5.org, filed through the e-portal with proper formatting or sent to our office address: 20 N. Main Street, Room 130, Brooksville, FL 34601.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Pro se motions must be filed with the Criminal Division clerk and accompanied by copies to the State Attorney and judge's office.
Pro se motions must be filed with the Clerk of Circuit Court, Criminal Division, with copies to the State Attorney and the Judge’s office.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of motions should be emailed to the judicial assistant after the motions are e-filed.
Courtesy copies of motions should be e-mailed to jweeks@circuit5.org once they have been e-filed.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Procedural questions may be emailed to Judicial Assistant Joyce Weeks.
For procedural questions contact Joyce Weeks, Judicial Assistant, at jweeks@circuit5.org.
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Emergency guardianship hearing dates may be obtained by email to the judicial assistant.
Emergency Guardianship Hearing dates can be obtained by contacting jweeks@circuit5.org or by calling our office at 352-754-4480.
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