Judge Michael Sharrit
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not required
Emergency Pleading
- 1 copy
Exhibits
Motion, Brief, Case Law
- At Least 3 to 5 Business Days Before Hearing
Adjournments
- A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, demonstrate good cause, and be signed by the requesting party unless good cause excuses the signature.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Phone
Clerk
Document Format Requirements4 rules
All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Exhibits must be submitted to the Foreclosure Case Management Office in paper format.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: “Petitioner/Plaintiff 1” or “Respondent/Defendant A”.
Proposed orders should be submitted via email to LRCarpenter@coj.net in Microsoft Word or PDF format.
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word or PDF format
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
All consent Orders shall include the word “Consent” or “Agreed” in the caption of the proposed Order.
- Document
- Proposed order
- Placement
- Caption
Must include
- •Consent or Agreed
All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.
Counsel shall serve a copy of this Order, by regular mail, to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and shall file a certificate of service in the court file.
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) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
Bankruptcy: Should any party file for federal bankruptcy protection, a Suggestion of Bankruptcy MUST be filed in the Court file.
On settlement or dismissal, counsel must immediately notify the court, submit a stipulation for dismissal, identify canceled hearings, and may not rely on a mediation report alone to remove the case.
Court's wording
All counsel shall immediately notify the Court in the event of settlement or dismissal and shall submit a stipulation for an order of dismissal. Counsel shall also notify the Court of any pending hearings that will be canceled as a result of the settlement. A copy of the mediation report is not sufficient to remove the case from the docket.
One case per form
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders must be submitted through the E-Portal, with copies provided to all parties.
Proposed orders must be submitted to the Court via the E-Portal with copies to all parties.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Memoranda of law and supporting material should be submitted at least three days before the scheduled hearing.
Memoranda of law and supporting material should be submitted at least three days prior to the scheduled hearing.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions, Hearings and Orders
The order setting a non-jury trial must be submitted to the court within five days after scheduling.
order settinS non-jury trial must be submitted to the court within five (5) days of scheduling.
Civil cases
Page 1 | FORECLOSURE MATTERS — REQUEST FOR HEARING/NJT TIME AND DATE
A proposed order must be submitted within ten days after the relevant hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within ten (10) days after any hearing.
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All exhibits are due to the Foreclosure Case Management Office three days before the evidentiary proceeding.
All exhibits must be received by the Foreclosure Case Management Office three (3) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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The Court may require the parties to appear in person when a proposed order is submitted after the ten-day deadline.
The Court may require the parties to appear in person for any order submitted beyond the deadline.
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Motions to Cancel Sales, including emergency motions, must be provided as early as possible to permit adequate review and action.
Motions (and emergency) to Cancel Sales shall be provided at the earliest possible time to allow adequate time for review and action.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Copies of each proposed order must be provided to all parties through the E-Portal when the order is submitted.
Proposed orders must be submitted to the Court via the E-Portal with copies to all parties.
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The attorney submitting the order must mail copies to unrepresented parties and file a Notice of Service in the case.
The attorney submitting the order is responsible for ensuring copies of the order(s) are mailed to any unrepresented party or parties and a Notice of Service is filed on the case.
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For unrepresented parties not receiving E-Portal service, counsel must serve the order by regular mail and file a certificate of service.
Counsel shall serve a copy of this Order, by regular mail, to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and shall file a certificate of service in the court file.
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The moving party must provide envelopes for pro se litigants unless an email address is provided for service.
Envelopes must be provided for any pro se litigant(s) by the moving party, unless an email address is provided for service.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex Parte – Scheduling Cases for Trial
Courtesy Copy Requirements
For cases involving a pro se party, proposed orders must be mailed with the appropriate number of copies and envelopes.
For cases where one or more of the parties is pro se, proposed orders must be submitted via U.S. mail with the appropriate number of copies and envelopes.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions, Hearings and Orders
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring enough copies of every exhibit for the clerk, Court, and each party.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the Court, and each party to review during the hearing.
Page 4 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
For an emergency pleading, exactly one copy must be delivered to the court office by email, mail, or hand delivery.
The Court requires a copy to be delivered to the office by email, mail or hand delivery. Please send only one copy.
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Courtesy copies of hearing notices need not be sent to the court’s office.
Courtesy copies of hearing notices are not required to be sent to our office.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions, Hearings and Orders
Courtesy hard copies are optional, but if provided for a hearing, motion, memorandum of law, or case law, they should arrive three to five business days before the hearing.
If counsel would like the Judge to have courtesy copies for a hearing, motions, memorandum of law, or case law hard copies should be received by the Foreclosure Case Management Office at least three to five business days prior to the scheduled hearing date.
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Judge Sharrit does not require courtesy copies of filings or case law to be sent to the office.
Judge Sharrit does not require courtesy copies or case law to be sent to the office.
Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Optional courtesy hard copies may be provided by U.S. mail, FedEx, UPS, or hand delivery.
Please provide hard copies via U.S. mail, FedEx, UPS, or hand delivery.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date, demonstrate good cause, and be signed by the requesting party unless good cause excuses the signature.
Continuance Procedure: Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date. 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).
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Chambers Communication Rules
Scheduling and hearing requests must be submitted by email to the judicial assistant.
Scheduling is done via email. Submit hearing requests to LRCarpenter@coj.net.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions, Hearings and Orders
After consulting opposing counsel, the moving party must email the judge’s judicial assistant a copy of the motion to set the case for trial and the completed trial-set memorandum.
Following consultation with opposing counsel, the moving party shall submit a copy of the motion to set case for trial and completed trial set memorandum by email to judicial assistant, Lisa Carpenter at LRCarpenter@coj.net.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Ex Parte – Scheduling Cases for Trial
Hearing cancellation requests must be communicated by email to the judicial assistant.
Requested hearing cancellations must be communicated to LRCarpenter@coj.net.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions, Hearings and Orders
A hearing date is not considered held or secured until a confirmation email is received.
Hearing dates are not held nor are they secured until you have received a confirmation email.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Motions, Hearings and Orders
A completely completed hearing request form must be emailed to Danielle Alleyne for requests of 30 minutes or less, or to Lisa Carpenter for requests over 30 minutes; a confirmation email will provide the hearing or non-courtroom jury-trial date and time.
After completely filling out this form, please email the form to Danielle Alleyne (30 minutes or less) or Lisa Carpenter (if more than 30 minutes) and a confirmation email will be sent with your hearing/non-Courtroom jury trial date and time.
Civil cases
Page 1 | FORECLOSURE MATTERS — REQUEST FOR HEARING/NJT TIME AND DATE
All communications with the Court must be emailed to the Foreclosure Case Management Office at DuvalFC@coj.net.
All communications with the Court must be submitted to the Foreclosure Case Management Office by email at DuvalFC@coj.net.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Court
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Court
A party requesting a hearing on a pending pleading should email the Foreclosure Case Management Office and copy all other parties.
The party requesting a hearing on any pending pleading should email the Foreclosure Case Management Office copying all other parties at DuvalFC@coj.net.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Cases may be set for trial by emailing the Foreclosure Case Management Office or by scheduling the case at a Case Management Conference.
Procedure: Setting cases for trial will be done through e-mail to the Foreclosure Case Management Office at DuvalFC@coj.net, or at a Case Management Conference.
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Interpreter requests should be made by telephone or email at least seven days in advance, or immediately when notice arrives with less than seven days remaining.
Please contact the Court Interpreter Program Coordinator at least seven (7) days before the service is needed, or immediately upon receiving notification if the time before the needed service is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711 to reach the Telecommunications Relay Service. Requests for interpreter services (foreign language and sign language) should be directed to the Interpreter Program Manager, crtintrp@coj.net or by telephone at (904) 255- 1010.
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ADA accommodation requests may be made by telephone or email, preferably at least seven days before the scheduled appearance or court activity.
Requests for accommodations may be presented by form, in another written format, or orally. Please visit Jud4.org - Florida State Courts System ADA Title II Accommodation Request Form - Duval and Clay to access the form, that must be submitted to the ADA Coordinator at (904) 255-1695 (or 711 Florida Relay Service); or at 501 West Adams Street, Room 6204, Jacksonville, FL 32202; or CRTINTRP@coj.net. Please submit your request as far in advance as possible, but preferably at least seven (7) days before your scheduled appearance or other Court activity
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