Judge Eric Roberson
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion to Suppress Motions, Motion to Dismiss Motions, Stand Your Ground Motions, Other Substantive Motion
- Within 3 Business Days
Trial or Hearing Set Memo
Court-wide
Adjournments
- Requests to add or remove a case from the calendar should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant at least two business days before the scheduled court date.
- A motion to continue must be written and filed before the Final Pretrial Conference, state that counsel conferred with opposing counsel, include opposing counsel’s position, comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f), and establish good cause.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideDocument Format Requirements1 rule
All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at skaleel@coj.net.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
When counsel is submitting a proposed order related to a motion to which JAC has no objection, counsel shall attach JAC’s response to their proposed order, labeled as “Exhibit A”.
A motion requesting an emergency hearing must be detailed and state the issues, reasons emergency relief 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) the reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
The email must indicate whether all parties agree as to the form of the order.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
When the Court does not set an All Motion deadline, all motions must be filed no later than the Final Pre-Trial conference.
The Court has been setting ‘All Motion’ deadlines with court dates before ===== PAGE 2 ===== Final Pre-Trial, but to the extent such a deadline is not set, all motions must be filed no later than Final Pre-Trial.
Page 1 | 4. Non-Evidentiary Motion Practice Closes At Final Pre-Trial
Evidentiary motions must be filed no later than two weeks before the Final Pre-Trial conference.
Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial.
Page 1 | 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial
If the Court establishes a separate All Motion deadline, the earlier of that deadline and two weeks before Final Pre-Trial controls for evidentiary motions.
If the Court sets a separate ‘All Motion’ deadline, the earlier date between that deadline or 2 weeks before Final Pre-Trial will control.
Page 1 | 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial
Proposed orders must be submitted within five days after the hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within 5 days after any hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 5 | E. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Service and Proof of Service Rules
After filing an evidentiary motion, a copy must be emailed to the Court at the stated address.
A copy of the motion(s) shall be sent to the Court by e-mail (skaleel@coj.net) after it is filed.
Page 1 | 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial
Courtesy Copy Requirements
For a substantive motion requiring an evidentiary hearing or argument, counsel must send the Judicial Assistant a courtesy copy within three business days after filing the motion with the clerk.
If counsel files a substantive motion requiring an evidentiary hearing or argument during the pendency of the case, including motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, stand your ground motions, or any other similar substantive motion, counsel shall send a courtesy copy to the Court’s Judicial Assistant within three business days of filing the motion with the clerk of court.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | B. Courtroom Procedures and Scheduling
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A motion to continue must be written and filed before the Final Pretrial Conference, state that counsel conferred with opposing counsel, include opposing counsel’s position, comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f), and establish good cause.
Motions to continue must be in writing and filed with the clerk of court prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. The motion must state that ===== PAGE 4 ===== counsel has conferred with opposing counsel and include opposing counsel’s position on the motion. The motion must comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f). Please be aware that absent a showing and finding of good cause, continuances will not be granted.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | B. Courtroom Procedures and Scheduling
Requests to add or remove a case from the calendar should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant at least two business days before the scheduled court date.
Preferred Method: The preferred method for adding or removing a case from the calendar is to submit the request to the Judicial Assistant at least two business days in advance of the scheduled court date.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | C. Requests for the Judicial Assistant to Add or Remove Cases from the Calendar
Chambers Communication Rules
All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is specifically authorized by law.
Accordingly, all parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is otherwise specifically authorized by law.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, and the subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: skaleel@coj.net. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and the relevant matter to be addressed.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The Judicial Assistant does not provide legal advice; out-of-office messages provide instructions for proceeding, and email responses are sent in receipt order.
The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice. If the Court’s Judicial Assistant is out of the office, you will receive an automated response to your email directing you on how to proceed in her absence. Responses to emails will be given in the order in which the emails are received.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The court will not consider unsolicited communications from nonparties, and parties must follow the listed practices when contacting the judicial office.
Unsolicited communications from nonparties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Recommendations to amend or revise the procedures may be emailed to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.
If you have a recommendation as to amending or revising these procedures, you may email the Court’s Judicial Assistant at skaleel@coj.net.
Criminal cases
Page 6 | K. Other Division Procedures