Judge G. L. Feltel Jr.
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Document Filing Requirements9 rules
TRIAL SET MEMORANDUM CV-H (PLEASE COMPLETE BEFORE PRESENTING TO COURT)
All hearings of 30 minutes or more, or for any critical stage of the case, are to occur in-person. Any party seeking to leave to attend such hearings via ZOOM or other remote means must file a motion for leave to attend remotely stating the grounds justifying remote attendance.
Notices of hearing must clearly state whether the hearing will occur in person or via ZOOM.
If there is an unrepresented party involved in the case not using e-Portal, the proposed Order must be submitted to the Court in writing, with sufficient copies for an original to be entered by the Court and a copy for each party not using e-Portal.
Every proposed order submitted after a hearing must include a cover letter identifying the proceeding and confirming that the same materials were provided to opposing counsel and unrepresented parties, including their position on the order.
Court's wording
All proposed Orders presented following a hearing MUST INCLUDE A COVER LETTER CLEARLY STATING: 1. What the proposed order is for (including the case number, the motion heard, the date and time, the title of the order, etc.); and 2. That all opposing counsel/unrepresented parties have been provided with the same materials being provided to the Court, and whether the parties agree with the language of the proposed order and whether any party indicated they would submit a competing order.
If all parties agree to the appointment of a Special Magistrate, please submit a Joint Motion to Appoint Special Magistrate along with a proposed Order identifying the Special Magistrate and the issues to be handled by him or her.
- Document
- Joint motion to appoint special magistrate
Include
- •Proposed order
Counsel permitted to appear remotely must comply with Rule 2.530, make necessary arrangements in advance, and be ready at the scheduled hearing time.
Court's wording
If permission to appear remotely is granted, the counsel attending remotely shall comply with Rule 2.530 of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration and make all necessary arrangements in advance and be ready to proceed at the scheduled hearing time.
A proposed order must be submitted in final intended form and must not be titled “Proposed Order On….” or similar.
Court's wording
In any event, submit a proposed order in what you intend as a final form so that the Court, if it agrees with the form of the proposed order, may enter same without need of further editing (i.e. do not title the submittal “Proposed Order On….”, etc.)
The Court’s preference is that the title of a proposed order include the ruling in active voice (i.e. “Order Dismissing Complaint”; “Final Summary Judgment in Favor of Plaintiff”, etc.)
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
These motions should first be e-filed with the Clerk of Court.
These motions should first be e-filed with the Clerk of Court.
Civil cases
Page 5 | MOTIONS FOR REHEARING, NEW TRIAL OR EMERGENCY MOTIONS
Motions, pleadings, and memoranda should be submitted to the court by email.
Motions, pleadings and memoranda should be provided by e-mail.
Civil cases
Page 5
Proposed orders to the Court shall be submitted via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, along with a cover letter and motion attached.
Proposed orders to the Court shall be submitted via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, along with a cover letter and motion attached.
Civil cases
Page 6 | CERTAIN MOTIONS TO BE DECIDED WITHOUT HEARING
When all parties use the Florida Courts e-Portal, the proposed order must be submitted through that e-Portal.
If all parties before the Court are using the e-Portal, the proposed Order shall be submitted to the Court via the Florida Courts e-Portal.
Civil cases
Page 7 | PROPOSED ORDERS FOLLOWING HEARINGS
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The moving party must file and serve a Notice of Hearing within two business days after the hearing time is set.
Once a hearing time is set, the moving party shall file and serve a Notice of Hearing within 2 business days emailing a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant after it has been filed.
Civil cases
Page 3 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS
When a hearing is canceled, the parties must immediately file a Notice of Cancellation and email it to the Judicial Assistant.
If the parties cancel a hearing, the parties shall immediately file a Notice of Cancellation and e-mail the Notice to the Judicial Assistant.
Civil cases
Page 3 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS
Case-law attachments must reach the court at least five days before the hearing and be provided to all other parties simultaneously; failure may result in cancellation of the hearing without notice.
Any attachments containing case law shall be received by the Court at least 5 days prior to the hearing, with copies provided to all other parties at the same time. Failure to abide by these terms may result in the hearing being canceled by the Court without notice.
Civil cases
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At the time of filing a motion for rehearing, new trial, or emergency relief, the filing party must provide a copy for court review by U.S. mail, hand delivery, or email.
The party filing the motion shall provide a copy for review by U.S. Mail, hand delivery or e-mail at the time the motion is filed.
Civil cases
Page 5 | MOTIONS FOR REHEARING, NEW TRIAL OR EMERGENCY MOTIONS
The moving party may file a reply within 14 days after a response.
The moving party may reply to a response within 14 days.
Civil cases
Page 6 | CERTAIN MOTIONS TO BE DECIDED WITHOUT HEARING
After certain specified motions are filed, the non-moving party may respond within 14 days or email a copy of the motion to the Judicial Assistant for ruling.
Upon the filing of one of these motions, the non-moving party may either file a response within 14 days or send a copy of the Motion to the Judicial Assistant via e-mail for ruling.
Civil cases
Page 6 | CERTAIN MOTIONS TO BE DECIDED WITHOUT HEARING
An attorney should electronically submit supporting materials at least five days before the hearing and deliver voluminous materials to the Court on a flash drive.
expeditiously, the attorney should provide those materials at least 5 days prior to the hearing via electronic submission. (if voluminous, please place on a flash drive and deliver to the Court).
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Copies of case-law attachments must be provided to all other parties at the same time the court receives the attachments.
Any attachments containing case law shall be received by the Court at least 5 days prior to the hearing, with copies provided to all other parties at the same time.
Civil cases
Page 5
When a specified motion is ripe for determination, the moving party must email the Judicial Assistant and copy all other parties with the motion, response, and reply.
The moving party shall e-mail the Judicial Assistant (and copy all other parties) with the motion, response and reply when the motion is ripe for determination.
Civil cases
Page 6 | CERTAIN MOTIONS TO BE DECIDED WITHOUT HEARING
The proposed order and its cover letter must be provided to all counsel and unrepresented parties at the same time they are provided to the court.
All counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the cover letter, including any proposed Order, at the same time provided to the Court.
Civil cases
Page 8 | PROPOSED ORDERS FOLLOWING HEARINGS
Courtesy Copy Requirements
The moving party must file and serve a Notice of Hearing within two business days after the hearing time is set and email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant after filing.
Once a hearing time is set, the moving party shall file and serve a Notice of Hearing within 2 business days emailing a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant after it has been filed.
Civil cases
Page 3 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS
Filing Bundling Requirements
The court encourages parties, where possible, to coordinate and submit one copy of supporting materials.
The Court encourages all parties to work together where possible to submit one copy of the supporting materials necessary for the Court’s consideration.
Civil cases
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before filing a motion to compel, the moving party must confer in good faith with the non-moving party to attempt to resolve the discovery dispute.
Prior to filing a Motion to Compel the moving party shall confer in good faith with the non-moving party in an attempt to resolve the discovery dispute.
Civil cases
Page 6 | DISCOVERY DISPUTES
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances are disfavored and should be based on good cause.
As such, and consistent with Rule 1.460, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, continuances are disfavored and should be based on good cause.
Civil cases
Page 3 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS
Chambers Communication Rules
A party requesting a hearing on a pending motion must email the Judicial Assistant and include all other parties.
The party requesting a hearing on any pending motion should contact the Judicial Assistant with all other parties in an email.
Civil cases
Page 2 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS
When a hearing is canceled, the parties must email the Notice of Cancellation to the Judicial Assistant.
If the parties cancel a hearing, the parties shall immediately file a Notice of Cancellation and e-mail the Notice to the Judicial Assistant.
Civil cases
Page 3 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS
Parties must contact the court’s Information Technology department by phone at (904) 255-1818 in advance of trial or hearing to coordinate technological issues.
Please contact the Court’s Information Technology department at (904) 255-1818 to coordinate any technological issues in advance of the trial or hearing.
Civil cases
Page 8 | TRIAL TECHNOLOGY
Junior Lawyer Participation Incentives
The court permits junior counsel to handle appropriate hearings, providing experience and helping move the case along.
permitting junior counsel to handle appropriate hearings. Such opportunities help to move the case along and provide important experience for junior counsel
Civil cases
Page 3 | SCHEDULING HEARINGS