Judge Steven M Fahlgren
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Case Law
- At Least Three Business Days Prior to Hearing
Daubert Motion
- Upon Filing
Exhibits, Proposed Order
- Email • At Least Three Business Days Before Hearing
- Email • At Least Three Business Days in Advance of the Hearing
Filings > 50 pages
- At Least 3 Business Days Before
- At Least 3 Business Days Before Hearing
- At Least Three Business Days Before Hearing
- At Least Three Business Days in Advance
- At Least Three Business Days in Advance of the Hearing
- Within 3 Business Days
- Within 3 Business Days Before Hearing
Adjournments
- A party seeking to reschedule mediation for an emergency, serious illness, or other unexpected event must give the Family Mediation Unit at least two business days' notice unless notice is impossible.
- (7) SETTLEMENT PRIOR TO MEDIATION. Should the pending issues be voluntarily resolved prior to the scheduled mediation conference, each party (or, if the party is represented by counsel, that party’s counsel) shall immediately contact the Family Mediation Unit to advise of the settlement. Failure to provide the Family Mediation Unit at least 48 hours’ notice of the resolution of the outstanding issues will result in the assessment of costs for the scheduled mediation session.
- A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.
Communication
Clerk, Chambers
Phone
Document Format Requirements29 rules
The proposed jury instructions and verdict form shall also be submitted electronically on CD or by electronic mail in Word or WordPerfect format.
- Jury instructions
- Verdict form
Formatting
- •Submit electronically by CD or email
In a time-sharing case, each party must provide the proposed parenting plan in Word format by email at least three business days before the hearing.
- Proposed parenting plan
Formatting
- •Word format
Court's wording
If this is a case involving time sharing, each party shall file a proposed parenting plan and email a copy in Word format to astrickland@coj.net least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing. The proposed parenting plan should also be included as an exhibit.
The proposed judgment shall be watermarked “draft.”
- Proposed judgment
Formatting
- •Watermarked “draft”
All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.
- File type
- Word
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Include cover sheets before each exhibit
- •Exhibits should be easily identified
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Include a cover sheet before each exhibit
- •Exhibits must be easily identified
Parties shall name their Zoom profile with their legal names such that they can be easily identified.
The exhibits should be organized pursuant to the instructions set forth in Judge Fahlgren’s division procedures, and should be hand delivered or mailed to Robert M. Foster Justice Center at Magistrate Wallace’s attention.
Those appearing remotely by video via Zoom planning to testify should be prepared to furnish the Court with a picture identification such as their driver’s license via video.
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Clearly identify the exhibits
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Include cover sheets before each exhibit
- •Ensure exhibits are easily identified
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Use as few PDF files as possible
- •Include an index
- •Ensure each exhibit is easily identified
The signature line should be right justified, especially for orders submitted through the e-portal
The DONE AND ORDERED or ORDERED AND ADJUDGED (for Final Judgments) clause, along with the Court’s signature line, should be on the same page.
If the last page contains only the date line and/or Judge’s signature line, it must have the title of the order and the case number on it also.
Format: PDF or Word document.
Formatting
- •PDF or Word document
Exhibits should be Bates stamped and exchanged before the hearing, sent as one or as few PDFs as possible, accompanied by an indexed exhibit list, and include a cover sheet before each exhibit when the file contains more than five exhibits.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Bates stamped
- •Exchanged in advance of hearings
- •Include an index
- •Exhibits should be easily identified
Court's wording
Exhibits should be Bate stamped, exchanged in advance of hearings, and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing date with an exhibit list that references the Bates number for each exhibit. They should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, an index should be included, and the exhibits should be easily identified. Files containing more than five (5) exhibits should include a cover sheet before each exhibit.
Exhibits must be submitted in paper format, sufficient copies must be provided for the Court and each party, and each exhibit must use the specified party-label format.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Label each exhibit as Petitioner/Plaintiff 1 or Respondent/Defendant A
Court's wording
Exhibits are submitted to the Clerk of the Court in paper format. Therefore, all attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring provide sufficient copies of each exhibit for the Court and each party to review during the hearing or trial. Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: ‘Petitioner/Plaintiff 1’ or ‘Respondent/Defendant A.’
They should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, an index should be included, and the exhibits should be easily identified. Files containing more than five (5) exhibits should include a cover sheet before each exhibit.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Ensure exhibits are easily identified
The trial-set memorandum, motion, and notice of hearing must be sent to the judicial assistant as one collective PDF.
- File type
- Trial set memo
- Motion
- Notice of hearing
Court's wording
Once a Motion to Set Case for Trial/Hearing is filed, counsel or po se’ parties shall coordinate with opposing party or attorney to select an ex parte date which is convenient for all parties and shall email the Court’s judicial assistant a completed trial set memo with a courtesy copy of the motion and notice of hearing as one collective pdf.
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Make the exhibits easily identified
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible
- File type
- Exhibits
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Include cover sheets before each exhibit
- •Ensure exhibits are easily identified
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Include a cover sheet before each exhibit
- •Ensure the exhibits are easily identified
Parties shall name their Zoom profile with their legal names such that they can be easily identified.
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Include a cover sheet before each exhibit
- •Ensure exhibits are easily identified
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
- File type
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include an index
- •Include cover sheets before each exhibit
- •Ensure exhibits are easily identified
The proposed jury instructions and verdict form shall also be submitted by electronic mail in Word or WordPerfect format. The Court prefers to use Word.
- Jury instructions
- Verdict form
Formatting
- •Word or WordPerfect format
- •Word is preferred by the Court
It is preferred that competing proposed orders arising from matters heard by the Court be submitted by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant, and that the proposed Order be in Word format.
- Preferred format
- Word
Document Filing Requirements70 rules
The __________shall file the original Certificate of Completion of said course with Clerk of the Circuit Court in Nassau County, Family Law Division.
- Document
- Certificate of completion
Include
- •Original Certificate of Completion
Parties are further required to file the Certificate of Completion in the Court file before the entry of a Final Judgment in both dissolution of marriage actions and paternity actions.
A Certificate of Service is required when the Plaintiff serves the order by U.S. mail.
- Document
- Order
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Court's wording
Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order.
Financial Affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure form 12.902(b) or (c), shall be filed in accordance with Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285.
In a time-sharing case, each party must file a proposed parenting plan and email a copy in Word format at least three business days before the hearing.
Court's wording
If this is a case involving time sharing, each party shall file a proposed parenting plan and email a copy in Word format to astrickland@coj.net at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing scheduled in regard to the above-referenced matters.
YOU WILL BE REQURIED TO PROVDE THE COURT WITH A RECORD SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT YOUR MOTION TO VACATE, OR YOUR MOTION WILL BE DENIED.
FAILURE TO FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION WITHIN THE APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD IS DEEMED TO BE A CONSENT TO THE ORDER OF REFERRAL.
A RECORD ORDINARILY INCLUDES A WRITTEN TRANSCRIPT OF ALL RELEVANT PROCEEDINGS UNLESS WAIVED BY ORDER OF THE COURT PRIOR TO ANY HEARING ON THE MOTION TO VACATE.
SHOULD YOU WISH TO SEEK REVIEW OF THE RECOMMENDED ORDER MADE BY THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE, YOU MUST FILE A MOTION TO VACATE IN ACCORDANCE WITH RULE 12.490(e), FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULES OF PROCEDURE.
A REFERRAL TO A GENERAL MAGISTRATE REQUIRES THE CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES.
THE PERSON SEEKING REVIEW MUST HAVE THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED FOR THE COURT’S REVIEW.
Therefore, typed proposed jury instructions and verdict forms shall be filed with the court, with copy to chambers, and served upon opposing counsel at the Pretrial Conference.
The pretrial stipulation must include a concise factual statement of the action's nature, accrual, parties, and respective cases.
Court's wording
(a) a concise factual statement of the nature of the action, which shall include the date and place of accrual, identity of the parties as they relate to the action, and a brief general statement of each party's case or contention.
A motion in limine must specifically state its grounds, legal arguments, and supporting evidence or material.
Court's wording
The Motion shall state with particularity the grounds upon which it is based and the substantial matters of law to be argued and shall identify any evidence or supporting material on which the movant relies.
Prior to the presentation of evidence, counsel for each party shall deliver to the Clerk of the Court an Exhibit List that contains an itemized list of all exhibits to be introduced.
The pretrial stipulation must identify admitted facts, issues remaining for litigation, and proposed pleading amendments.
Court's wording
(b) a concise statement of those facts that are admitted and will require no proof at trial; (c) a concise statement of those issues of fact that remain to be litigated; (d) any proposed amendments to the pleadings;
The pretrial stipulation must include witness, deposition-objection, exhibit, and undisposed-matter lists.
- Document
- Pretrial stipulation
Include
- •Exhibit list
Court's wording
(e) a complete list of witnesses, including anticipated impeachment witnesses, specifying the name and address of each from whom testimony may be presented at trial; (f) a statement reflecting objections to specific portions of video depositions, testimony, or video exhibits that may be offered in evidence at trial; (g) lists of exhibits; and (h) a list of any undisposed matters to be heard at the Pretrial Conference.
A Daubert motion or objection must specifically state its grounds, legal arguments, and supporting evidence or material.
Court's wording
Any Daubert related motions or objections shall state with particularity the grounds upon which they are based and the substantial matters of law to be argued and shall identify any evidence or supporting material on which the movant relies.
An expert-witness notice must state the witness's identity and address, expertise, expected testimony, opinions, and the grounds supporting them.
Court's wording
(a) the name and address of the witness; (b) the area(s) of expertise of the witness; (c) the subject matter of the expected testimony of the witness; (d) the substance of the facts and opinions about which the witness is expected to testify; and (e) a summary of the grounds on which each of the opinions of the witnesses will be based.
Any expert witness not included on the Notice as provided herein will not be allowed to testify without an order of the Court.
All exhibits shall be pre-marked with exhibit stickers for identification.
FAILURE TO FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION WITHIN THE APPLICABLE TIME PERIOD IS DEEMED TO BE A CONSENT TO THE ORDER OF REFERRAL.
YOU WILL BE REQURIED TO PROVDE THE COURT WITH A RECORD SUFFICIENT TO SUPPORT YOUR MOTION TO VACATE, OR YOUR MOTION WILL BE DENIED.
A RECORD ORDINARILY INCLUDES A WRITTEN TRANSCRIPT OF ALL RELEVANT PROCEEDINGS UNLESS WAIVED BY ORDER OF THE COURT PRIOR TO ANY HEARING ON THE MOTION TO VACATE.
THE PERSON SEEKING REVIEW MUST HAVE THE TRANSCRIPT PREPARED FOR THE COURT’S REVIEW.
Financial Affidavits, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure form 12.902(b) or (c), shall be filed in accordance with Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285.
If this is a case involving time sharing, each party shall file a proposed parenting plan and email a copy in Word format to astrickland@coj.net at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
A plaintiff must file the proposed judgment through a Notice of Filing and provide copies to defendants by U.S. Mail or the e-portal at least 10 days before the trial or summary judgment hearing.
- Document
- Proposed judgment
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
If this matter has been set for trial and/or a summary judgment hearing, Plaintiff shall file the Plaintiff’s proposed judgment with the Clerk of Court by attaching same to a Notice of Filing and provide copies of same to the Defendant(s) by U.S. Mail or via e-portal at least ten (10) days prior to the trial/summary judgment hearing date.
This Addendum shall be attached and referenced in any notice of hearing or proposed order scheduling hearing submitted by the parties.
The notice of filing must include the phrase “as attached” after the proposed order description.
- Document
- Notice of filing
Must include
- •As attached
Court's wording
The notice of filing shall include the language “as attached” following the description of the proposed order because the “as attached” description aids the Clerk of Court in processing the filing correctly.
Each party must bring a completed and notarized financial affidavit to the first mediation conference unless one was previously filed.
Court's wording
(3) MANDATORY FINANCIAL AFFIDAVITS. Each party shall bring to the first mediation conference, if not previously filed, a completed, notarized financial affidavit which satisfies the requirements of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure regarding such affidavits.
All consent Orders shall include the word “Consent” or “Agreed” in the caption of the proposed Order.
- Document
- Proposed order
- Placement
- Caption
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.
Upon filing a civil action, the plaintiff must submit a proposed case management order using the judge's published form.
Court's wording
Upon the filing of a civil action, the Plaintiff shall submit a proposed Case Management Order Setting Projected Trial Date and Case Management Deadlines using Judge Fahlgren’s published form for civil and foreclosure matters.
Once a Motion to Set Case for Trial/Hearing is filed, counsel or po se’ parties shall coordinate with opposing party or attorney to select an ex parte date which is convenient for all parties and shall email the Court’s judicial assistant a completed trial set memo with a courtesy copy of the motion and notice of hearing as one collective pdf.
If a case settles, the parties shall immediately file a Notice of Settlement and submit a proposed Order Following Settlement using Judge Fahlgren’s published form via the e-portal with a courtesy copy of the notice of settlement in lieu of a cover letter.
- Document
- Notice of settlement
Must include
- •Proposed order
Prior to scheduling a family law matter for trial, the parties shall complete mediation (unless excused by the Court).
The Report on Mediation shall be prepared in accordance with Rule 12.740(f), Fla. Fam. L. R. P., and filed with the court prior to the Pre-Trial Conference.
Petitioners in relative adoption cases are required to set forth in the petition any prior criminal arrests or domestic violence actions to which they have been a party.
The Florida Addendum form is necessary and must be filed with the OMB approved IWO form in order to provide provisions required for income deduction orders pursuant to Florida law.
Parties must submit the OMB-approved Income Withholding Order with Florida Addendum Form 12.996(d) for court signature.
Court's wording
in order to facilitate income garnishment of support under State law, instead of submitting the previously used form "Income Deduction Order," federal law mandates that parties now submit the OMB approved Income Withholding Order with the Florida Addendum Form 12.996(d) to the court for signature.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
For matters set for trial, the plaintiff must submit the proposed non-jury trial order through the Florida Court’s E-Filing Portal using Judge Fahlgren’s foreclosure form.
If this matter has been set for trial, Plaintiff shall submit a proposed Order Setting Non-Jury Trial via the Florida Court’s E-Filing Portal using Judge Fahlgren’s form for foreclosure matters published at https://www.jud4.org/ex-parte-dates-judge-s-procedures/nassau-judges.
Page 1 | FORECLOSURE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER AND MEMO
Trial set memos must be electronically filed and emailed to the Court’s judicial assistant.
Please note that trial set memos must be e-filed and provided to the Court’s judicial assistant via email to astrickland@coj.net.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 2026 – 2028 JURY AND NON-JURY TRIAL WEEKS FOR NASSAU COUNTY DIVISION A1
An unrepresented party that has not already done so must promptly file an email-address designation with the Clerk of Court and register for email service through the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service
Unrepresented parties must file an email designation and register for email service through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal promptly if they have not already done so.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | Legal representation
Immediately upon settlement, submit the notice of settlement and proposed settlement order through the court’s e-portal.
If a case settles, the parties shall immediately file a Notice of Settlement and submit a proposed Order Following Settlement using Judge Fahlgren’s published form via the e-portal with a courtesy copy of the notice of settlement in lieu of a cover letter.
Page 11 | I. Setting Case for Trial
A completed Division A Trial Set Memorandum and proposed Trial Order may be submitted through the court e-portal to avoid the Case Management Conference.
The parties may avoid this CMC by filing and submitting to the Court a completed Division A Trial Set Memorandum and a proposed Trial Order, no later than fourteen (14) days prior to the date of this CMC, using the Court’s forms published at https://www.jud4.org/ex-parte-dates-judge-s-procedures/nassau-judges via the e-portal, pursuant to the instructions published at https://www.jud4.org/proposed-orders-efiling, either adopting the projected trial date/duration set forth above OR a different actual trial date/duration (consistent with the time standards set forth in Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.250) should govern this case.
Page 1 | CASE MANAGEMENT FOLLOWING THE SETTING OF THE PROJECTED TRIAL DATE
All unrepresented parties must designate an email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service through the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 3 | Legal representation
Unrepresented parties must designate an email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service through the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal if they have not already done so.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | Legal representation
A party seeking to use a specific deposition must ensure that the deposition is available on the Clerk's electronic docket.
The party that wants to use a specific deposition has the responsibility to make sure it is available on the Clerk’s electronic docket.
Civil cases
Page 2 | VI. Use of Depositions, Written or Video
Copies of all trial depositions must be provided to the Court by the Friday before trial, in paper or electronic form, although paper copies are unnecessary when electronically available in the Clerk's file.
Provide copies to the Court of all depositions to be used at trial for whatever purpose on or before the Friday before the first day of trial. The copies may be paper or electronic. However, paper copies of depositions do not need to be submitted to the Court if they are available electronically in the Clerk’s file by that same date.
Civil cases
Page 2 | VI. Use of Depositions, Written or Video
The proposed jury instructions and verdict form must also be submitted by email in Word or WordPerfect format.
The proposed jury instructions and verdict form shall also be submitted by electronic mail in Word or WordPerfect format.
Civil cases
Page 3 | VIII. Jury Instructions
Proposed orders should be submitted via the e-portal.
Proposed orders should be submitted via the e-portal.
Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
The parties may jointly submit a Trial Set Memorandum and proposed trial order through the e-portal at least 14 days before the case management conference to request cancellation of that conference.
The parties may jointly submit a Trial Set Memorandum via the e-portal with a proposed trial order using Judge Fahlgren’s published forms at least fourteen days prior to the Case Management Conference to cancel the case management conference.
Page 10 | H. Civil Pretrial Procedures and Conferences
Civil parties may jointly submit a Trial Set Memorandum with a proposed trial order through the e-portal using the judge's published forms.
The parties may jointly submit a Trial Set Memorandum via the e-portal with a proposed trial order using Judge Fahlgren’s published forms.
Page 10 | I. Setting Case for Trial
The Court prefers that proposed orders be submitted through the e-portal.
It is the Court’s preference that proposed orders be submitted via the e-portal.
Civil cases
Page 1 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP PROCEDURES FOR NASSAU COUNTY
The Court prefers proposed orders to be submitted through the e-portal.
It is the Court’s preference that proposed orders be submitted via the e-portal.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The Certificate of Completion is due before the court enters the Final Judgment.
Parties are further required to file the Certificate of Completion in the Court file before the entry of a Final Judgment in both dissolution of marriage actions and paternity actions.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER REQUIRING COMPLETION OF PARENTING COURSE
Exhibits, proposed orders, and cited-case copies for Zoom hearings must be emailed to the judicial assistant and non-defaulted parties at least three business days before the hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as is custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Within 60 days of the order, the Plaintiff must either dismiss the action or file a notice explaining why it remains pending.
Within 60 days of the date of this order, the Plaintiff shall either dismiss this action or file a notice with the Court explaining why the case has not been dismissed.
Page 1 | ORDER FOLLOWING NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT AND SCHEDULING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
When the hearing is scheduled for less than 10 days after service of the order, the objection must be made before the hearing.
IF THE TIME SET FOR THE HEARING IS LESS THAN 10 DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE OF THIS ORDER, THE OBJECTION MUST BE MADE BEFORE THE HEARING.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Order of Referral to General Magistrate
When the order is served within the first 20 days after service of process, the objection deadline extends until the responsive pleading is due.
IF THIS ORDER IS SERVED WITHIN THE FIRST 20 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF PROCESS, THE TIME TO FILE AN OBJECTION IS EXTENDED TO THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A RESPONSIVE PLEADING IS DUE.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Order of Referral to General Magistrate
A party must file a written objection to the referral within 10 days after service of the order.
IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HAVE THIS MATTER HEARD BEFORE THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE, YOU MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION TO THE REFERRAL WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE TIME OF SERVICE OF THIS ORDER.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Order of Referral to General Magistrate
Ordinary Daubert motions or objections must be filed and served at least 45 days before the pretrial conference.
All Daubert related motions or objections, except those motions that may be directed at rebuttal testimony from Plaintiff’s rebuttal experts, shall be filed and served at least forty-five (45) days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DAUBERT ISSUES
The moving party must give at least 10 days' advance notice of the post-trial hearing.
The moving party shall coordinate with the court’s judicial assistant and notice any post-trial motions for the above date at least ten (10) days in advance of the hearing date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | POST-TRIAL HEARINGS
Plaintiffs must provide two alternative expert-deposition dates within one day after disclosing their experts.
Plaintiff(s) shall furnish opposing counsel with two (2) alternative dates of availability of all expert witnesses for the purpose of taking their deposition within one (1) day after disclosure of such witnesses.
Civil cases
Page 1 | EXPERT WITNESSES
Each defendant must serve and file a notice for each defense trial expert at least 90 days before the pretrial conference.
No later than 90 DAYS prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, each Defendant shall serve on all other counsel and file with the Court a Notice containing the same information regarding each expert witness who will testify at trial on behalf of that defendant.
Civil cases
Page 1 | EXPERT WITNESSES
Each defendant must provide two alternative expert-deposition dates within one day after disclosing its experts.
Each Defendant shall furnish opposing counsel with two (2) alternative dates of availability of all expert witnesses for the purpose of taking their deposition within one (1) day after disclosure of such witnesses.
Civil cases
Page 1 | EXPERT WITNESSES
Daubert motions or objections challenging plaintiff's rebuttal experts must be filed and served no later than 30 days before the pretrial conference.
Any Daubert related motions or objections related to testimony from Plaintiff’s rebuttal experts shall be filed and served no later than thirty (30) days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DAUBERT ISSUES
Counsel must prepare and deliver a pretrial stipulation to chambers at least one day before the pretrial conference.
Counsel shall prepare a Pretrial Stipulation which shall be delivered to the judge’s chambers at least one day prior to the Pretrial Conference and shall contain the following:
Civil cases
Page 1 | REQUIREMENTS OF PRETRIAL STIPULATION
Plaintiffs may serve and file a rebuttal-expert notice within 30 days after receiving the defendant's expert disclosure.
No later than thirty (30) days after the plaintiff(s) is served with the defendant’s expert witness disclosure, the plaintiff(s) may serve on all other counsel and file with the Court a notice containing the same information regarding rebuttal expert witnesses, if any, who will testify at trial on behalf of the plaintiff(s).
Civil cases
Page 1 | EXPERT WITNESSES
Plaintiff must file a certificate of service within five business days after the order's date.
Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order.
Civil cases
Page 1 | SERVICE
Untimely Daubert motions or objections are denied and the objections are overruled.
Any Daubert related motions or objections not filed or noticed for hearing within the time referenced in this paragraph are denied and such objections are overruled.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DAUBERT ISSUES
Case-specific motions in limine must be filed, served, noticed, and heard or agreed to no later than 15 days before the pretrial conference.
All case specific Motions in Limine shall be filed, served, noticed and heard or agreed to by the parties no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
Civil cases
Page 1 | MOTIONS IN LIMINE
Post-trial motions must be filed within 10 days after the verdict.
Any post-trial motions shall be filed within ten (10) days from the date of the verdict in this matter and noticed for hearing on ____________ at 3:00 p.m.
Civil cases
Page 1 | POST-TRIAL HEARINGS
Plaintiffs must serve and file notices for their trial expert witnesses at least 120 days before the pretrial conference.
No later than 120 DAYS prior to the Pre-Trial Conference, Plaintiff(s) shall serve on all opposing counsel and file with the Court a Notice containing the following information regarding each expert witness who will testify at trial on behalf of Plaintiff(s):
Civil cases
Page 1 | EXPERT WITNESSES
Daubert-evidence hearings must be noticed, heard, or agreed to no later than 15 days before the pretrial conference.
The party filing Daubert related motions or objections shall be responsible to do that which is necessary so that hearings regarding Daubert related evidence shall be noticed and heard or agreed to by the parties no later than fifteen (15) days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DAUBERT ISSUES
Parties must give at least three business days' notice if any party intends to appear in person instead of using the default Zoom appearance.
Unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
For a Zoom pretrial-conference appearance, the joint pretrial stipulation and jury instructions must be filed and emailed to the court at least 24 hours beforehand.
Counsel for the parties may appear by Zoom, pursuant to the addendum attached hereto and incorporated herein, at the Pretrial Conference, so long as a joint pretrial stipulation and jury instructions have been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to the Court by email at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the Pretrial Conference.
Civil cases
Page 1 | PRE-TRIAL CONFERENCE
Dispositive and summary-judgment motions must be filed and served at least 80 days before the pretrial conference and noticed or agreed to at least 30 days before it.
All pre-trial dispositive motions (e.g. motion to dismiss for fraud upon the court) and summary judgment motions shall be filed by the moving party and served on all opposing parties no later than EIGHTY (80) DAYS prior to the Pretrial Conference and noticed for hearing or agreed to by the parties no later than THIRTY (30) DAYS prior to the Pretrial Conference.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DISPOSITIVE MOTIONS
When the hearing is scheduled less than 10 days after service, the objection must be filed before the hearing begins.
IF THE TIME SET FOR THE HEARING IS LESS THAN 10 DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE OF THIS ORDER, THE OBJECTION MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE HEARING.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
A party that does not want the matter heard before the general magistrate must file a written objection within 10 days after service of the order.
A REFERRAL TO A GENERAL MAGISTRATE REQUIRES THE CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO HAVE THIS MATTER HEARD BEFORE A CIRCUIT JUDGE. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HAVE THIS MATTER HEARD BEFORE THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE, YOU MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION TO THE REFERRAL WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE TIME OF SERVICE OF THIS ORDER.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Zoom is the default hearing format unless at least one party files notice with the clerk indicating an intent to appear in person at least three business days before the hearing.
Zoom will be the default for scheduled hearings, unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing.
Page 1 | ZOOM ADDENDUM
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits or copies of cited cases, the parties must provide hard copies at least three business days before the hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, and/or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to provide hard copies at least 3 business days in advance of the above-referenced hearing.
Page 1 | ZOOM ADDENDUM
If the order is served within the first 20 days after service of process, the objection deadline extends until the responsive pleading is due.
IF THIS ORDER IS SERVED WITHIN THE FIRST 20 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF PROCESS, THE TIME TO FILE AN OBJECTION IS EXTENDED TO THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A RESPONSIVE PLEADING IS DUE.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Copies of the proposed judgment must be provided to defendants at least 10 days before the trial or summary judgment hearing.
If this matter has been set for trial and/or a summary judgment hearing, Plaintiff shall file the Plaintiff’s proposed judgment with the Clerk of Court by attaching same to a Notice of Filing and provide copies of same to the Defendant(s) by U.S. Mail or via e-portal at least ten (10) days prior to the trial/summary judgment hearing date.
Page 1 | FORECLOSURE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER AND MEMO
When the hearing is scheduled less than 10 days after service, the objection must be filed before the hearing begins.
IF THE TIME SET FOR THE HEARING IS LESS THAN 10 DAYS AFTER THE SERVICE OF THIS ORDER, THE OBJECTION MUST BE FILED BEFORE THE COMMENCEMENT OF THE HEARING.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
A party wishing to avoid referral to the general magistrate must file a written objection within 10 days after service of the referral order.
A REFERRAL TO A GENERAL MAGISTRATE REQUIRES THE CONSENT OF ALL PARTIES. YOU ARE ENTITLED TO HAVE THIS MATTER HEARD BEFORE A CIRCUIT JUDGE. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO HAVE THIS MATTER HEARD BEFORE THE GENERAL MAGISTRATE, YOU MUST FILE A WRITTEN OBJECTION TO THE REFERRAL WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE TIME OF SERVICE OF THIS ORDER.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
When the referral order is served within 20 days after service of process, the objection deadline extends until the responsive pleading is due.
IF THIS ORDER IS SERVED WITHIN THE FIRST 20 DAYS AFTER SERVICE OF PROCESS, THE TIME TO FILE AN OBJECTION IS EXTENDED TO THE TIME WITHIN WHICH A RESPONSIVE PLEADING IS DUE.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
At least ten days before trial, plaintiff’s counsel must file the proposed judgment attached to a Notice of Filing Proposed Final Judgment As Attached.
Therefore, at least ten (10) days prior to the trial in this matter, counsel for the Plaintiff shall file the Plaintiff’s proposed judgment with the Clerk of Court by attaching same to a Notice of Filing Proposed Final Judgment As Attached.
Page 1 | ORDER SETTING NON-JURY TRIAL
A certificate of service must be filed within five business days after the order.
The Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order.
Page 1 | ORDER SETTING NON-JURY TRIAL
All hearing materials must be received by the Court at least three business days before the hearing.
The Court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three (3) business days before the hearing.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Proposed orders with formatting errors or inaccurate “copies to” sections will be rejected.
Orders that are not properly formatted, or that do not have accurate “copies to” sections, will be rejected.
Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Unrepresented parties must file an email-address designation and register for email service with the Florida Courts e-filing portal if they have not already done so.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | All unrepresented parties
The Plaintiff must serve the order by U.S. mail on parties not receiving court filings through the Florida e-filing portal and file a certificate of service within five business days.
Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order.
Page 1 | ORDER FOLLOWING NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT AND SCHEDULING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE
A timely objecting party must serve a copy of the objection on all parties, the division judge, and the general magistrate.
If a timely objection is filed by either party, the objecting party must serve a copy of the objection on all parties, the division judge, and the general magistrate.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Order of Referral to General Magistrate
Each party must serve its initial deposition designations at least 20 days before trial.
No later than twenty (20) days prior to the trial date in this matter, each party shall serve his, her or its designation of depositions, or portions of depositions, each intends to offer as testimony in his, her or its case in chief.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DEPOSITION DESIGNATIONS
Plaintiff must mail the order to parties not receiving court filings through the e-filing portal and file a certificate of service within five business days.
Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order.
Civil cases
Page 1 | SERVICE
Objections to an opposing party's counterdesignations must be served no later than the trial date.
No later than the trial date, each party shall serve his, her or its objections to counter designations served by an opposing party.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DEPOSITION DESIGNATIONS
No later than ten (10) days prior to the trial date in this matter, each opposing party shall serve his, her or its counter (or “fairness’) designations to portions of depositions designated, together with objections to the depositions, or portions thereof, originally designated.
No later than ten (10) days prior to the trial date in this matter, each opposing party shall serve his, her or its counter (or “fairness’) designations to portions of depositions designated, together with objections to the depositions, or portions thereof, originally designated.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DEPOSITION DESIGNATIONS
A timely objection must be served on all parties, the division judge, and the general magistrate.
If a timely objection is filed by either party, the objecting party must serve a copy of the objection on all parties, the division judge and the general magistrate.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
Unrepresented parties must designate an email address with the clerk and register for email service through the Florida Court's E-filing Portal forthwith if they have not already done so.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
The plaintiff must serve the order by U.S. Mail on parties not receiving e-portal service and file a certificate of service within five business days.
Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to any parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order in addition to noticing any future hearings and/or submitting a proposed trial order.
Page 1 | FORECLOSURE CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ORDER AND MEMO
Exhibits, proposed orders, and cited case copies for Zoom hearings must be emailed to the judicial assistant and non-defaulted parties at least three business days before the hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as it custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
Unrepresented parties must file an email-address designation and register for email service through the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal if they have not already done so.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | Legal representation
An unrepresented party must register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal promptly unless it has already registered.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service
Each party in a time-sharing case must email a copy of the proposed parenting plan to astrickland@coj.net at least three business days before the hearing.
If this is a case involving time sharing, each party shall file a proposed parenting plan and email a copy in Word format to astrickland@coj.net least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO GENERAL MAGISTRATE AND NOTICE OF HEARING
The plaintiff must serve the order by U.S. mail on parties not receiving filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and file a certificate of service within five business days.
The Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order.
Page 1 | ORDER SETTING NON-JURY TRIAL
Copies of the notice of filing and proposed judgment must be served on defendants by U.S. mail or through the e-portal at least ten days before trial.
Copies of the notice of filing and proposed judgment shall be served upon the Defendant(s) by U.S. Mail or via e-portal at least ten (10) days prior to the trial.
Page 1 | ORDER SETTING NON-JURY TRIAL
To avoid appearing by Zoom, the parties must file notice with the clerk at least three business days before the hearing and provide notice by email to the court and other parties when possible.
However, Zoom will be the default for scheduled hearings, unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing. Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net., and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ZOOM ADDENDUM
An ex parte emergency motion must explain why notice should not be given; otherwise, proof of service on the other party is required.
If seeking ex parte (w/o notice of hearing) you must state an adequate reason why the other party should not be given notice; otherwise (4) due process requires proof of service on the other party
Page 9 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
A party seeking a default judgment should provide proof of service or a diligent search before the hearing.
The party seeking the default judgment should provide proof of service or diligent search prior to the hearing.
Page 14 | Default Final Hearings
A case in which the respondent was served by publication should include an affidavit documenting diligent searches of the listed entities when possible.
Cases wherein the Respondent has been served by publication should include a diligent search affidavit with proof of searches with the entities listed below, when possible.
Page 14 | Service By Publication
Exhibits, proposed orders, and cited-case copies for Zoom hearings must be emailed to the judicial assistant and copied on all non-defaulted parties at least three business days before the hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as is custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Unrepresented parties must register for email service through the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal if they have not already registered.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | Legal representation
The Plaintiff must serve the Case Management Order on every other party and file a Certificate of Service stating the service date.
The Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Case Management Order on all other parties to this action and shall file a Certificate of Service reflecting the date on which the party was served.
Page 1 | SERVICE OF THIS ORDER
Unless a party gives timely notice of an in-person appearance, Zoom is the default; the notice must be filed with the clerk, emailed to the court, and emailed to all other parties if possible.
Zoom will be the default for scheduled hearings, unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing. Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net, and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Unrepresented parties must file an email designation and register for email service through the Florida Court’s e-filing portal if they have not already done so.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | Legal representation
Plaintiff must mail the order to parties not served through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and file a certificate of service within five business days.
Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order via U.S. Mail to all parties not receiving service of court filings through the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal and shall file a Certificate of Service within five (5) business days from the date of this Order.
Page 1 | SERVICE
Hearing materials must be copied to all non-defaulted parties at least three business days before the Zoom hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as it custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
An unrepresented party not already registered must promptly register for email service through the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal.
register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 1 | All unrepresented parties
The notice of an intended in-person appearance must be emailed to the Court.
Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Parties requesting an in-person foreclosure hearing must notify the Clerk of Court at least three business days before the hearing and provide notice to the Court and, if possible, all other parties by email.
Zoom will be the default for scheduled hearings, unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing. Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net., and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Page 2 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
Unrepresented parties must register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal.
All unrepresented parties shall file a designation of email address with the Clerk of Court and register for email service with the Florida Court’s E-filing Portal at www.myflcourtacess.com forthwith, if they have not already done so.
Page 3 | Legal representation
Zoom is the default hearing format unless a party gives at least three business days' notice of an in-person appearance to the Clerk of Court, provides notice to the Court by email, and emails the other parties if possible.
Zoom will be the default for scheduled hearings, unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing. Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net., and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
Exhibits, proposed orders, and copies of cited cases must be emailed to the judicial assistant at least three business days before a Zoom hearing, with copies to non-defaulted parties.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as it custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
The preliminary proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be served on opposing counsel no later than noon on the Friday before trial begins.
The parties shall submit complete originals of their preliminary proposed jury instructions and verdict form to the Court, with copy to chambers, and served upon opposing counsel no later than 12:00 p.m. on the Friday before the commencement of the trial.
Civil cases
Page 3 | VIII. Jury Instructions
Counsel submitting proposed orders must provide sufficient self-addressed stamped envelopes by mail when a party is not registered for the e-portal.
Counsel submitting proposed orders should also furnish sufficient self-addressed stamped envelopes to the Court via mail for service of any orders when a party is not signed up for the e-portal.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Counsel submitting proposed orders must mail sufficient self-addressed stamped envelopes to the court for serving orders on parties not registered for the e-portal.
Counsel submitting proposed orders should also furnish sufficient self-addressed stamped envelopes to the Court via mail for service of any orders when a party is not signed up for the e-portal.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
Courtesy Copy Requirements
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or cited-case copies, counsel must email the materials to the judicial assistant at least three business days before the hearing and copy non-defaulted parties.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as is custom and required by the Rules.
Civil cases
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
A copy of each Daubert motion must be delivered to the court when it is filed and served.
A copy of all such motions shall be delivered to the Court at the same time they are filed and served.
Civil cases
Page 1 | DAUBERT ISSUES
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or cited cases, the materials must be emailed to the judicial assistant and copied to non-defaulted parties at least three business days before the hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as it custom and required by the Rules.
Page 4 | C. Remote Appearance
Courtesy copies of case law are required for evidentiary proceedings, with specified exceptions for certain motions, petitions, memoranda, and other filings governed by applicable procedural rules.
When Required: Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the Court for any evidentiary proceeding. There is no other need for courtesy copies, with the exception of verified emergency motions, motions for rehearing, motions to disqualify/recuse trial judge, motions for new trial, petitions for relocation and memorandums of law, and any other filings governed by the applicable rules of procedure
Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
When courtesy-copy submissions exceed 50 pages, hard copies must be provided at least three business days in advance.
If the total number of pages exceed 50, hard copies must be provided at least three (3) business days in advance.
Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Submission Method: Courtesy copies shall be submitted via electronic submission.
Submission Method: Courtesy copies shall be submitted via electronic submission.
Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies must reach the Court at least three business days before the hearing, and copies must be provided to all other parties simultaneously.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the Court at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing with copies provided to all other parties at the same time.
Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
A copy of the complete preliminary proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be provided to chambers.
The parties shall submit complete originals of their preliminary proposed jury instructions and verdict form to the Court, with copy to chambers
Civil cases
Page 3 | VIII. Jury Instructions
When Zoom hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the court at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Hard copies of hearing materials must be provided to the court at least three business days before the hearing when the materials exceed 50 pages.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
When hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the court at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
If hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the court at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ZOOM ADDENDUM
When hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 4 | C. Remote Appearance
When an exhibit file exceeds 50 pages, hard copies must be provided to the Court well in advance of the hearing.
If the total amount of pages exceeds 50, hard copies must be provided to the Court well in advance of the hearing.
Page 8 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
The Court should receive hard copies of hearing materials exceeding 50 pages at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
When hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the court at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
When hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
When hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three business days before the hearing.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 2 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
Hard copies of hearing materials must be provided to the Court at least three business days before the hearing when the materials exceed 50 pages.
When the number of pages of the hearing materials exceed 50 pages, hard copies should be provided to the Court at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
The judicial feedback form becomes a confidential document owned by the evaluated judge after evaluating counsel completes and transmits it.
Upon completion and transmittal by evaluating counsel, this judicial feedback form shall be the property of the evaluated judge and shall be a confidential document within the meaning of Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420(c)(4).
Page 5 | Confidential Judicial Feedback
Filing Bundling Requirements
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ZOOM ADDENDUM
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
Emailed exhibits should be sent as one PDF file, or as few PDFs as possible, and include an index, cover sheets before each exhibit, and should be easily identified.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A party seeking to reschedule mediation for an emergency, serious illness, or other unexpected event must give the Family Mediation Unit at least two business days' notice unless notice is impossible.
(6) RESCHEDULING OF MEDIATION CONFERENCE. If, because of an emergency, serious illness, or other unexpected event, it becomes necessary to reschedule the mediation, the parties (or, if the parties are represented by counsel, their counsel) shall provide the Family Mediation Unit at least two business days’ notice of the cancellation, unless it is impossible to give such notice (as, for example, where an unrepresented party is unexpectedly hospitalized).
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER REFERRING CASE TO FAMILY MEDIATION UNIT
(7) SETTLEMENT PRIOR TO MEDIATION. Should the pending issues be voluntarily resolved prior to the scheduled mediation conference, each party (or, if the party is represented by counsel, that party’s counsel) shall immediately contact the Family Mediation Unit to advise of the settlement. Failure to provide the Family Mediation Unit at least 48 hours’ notice of the resolution of the outstanding issues will result in the assessment of costs for the scheduled mediation session.
(7) SETTLEMENT PRIOR TO MEDIATION. Should the pending issues be voluntarily resolved prior to the scheduled mediation conference, each party (or, if the party is represented by counsel, that party’s counsel) shall immediately contact the Family Mediation Unit to advise of the settlement. Failure to provide the Family Mediation Unit at least 48 hours’ notice of the resolution of the outstanding issues will result in the assessment of costs for the scheduled mediation session.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER REFERRING CASE TO FAMILY MEDIATION UNIT
A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.
A request for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Unless good cause is shown, the requesting party must sign the continuance motion.
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).
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Chambers Communication Rules
The notice of an in-person appearance must be emailed to the court and, if possible, all other parties.
Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net, and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Civil cases
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Trial set memos must be provided by email to the Court’s judicial assistant at astrickland@coj.net.
Please note that trial set memos must be e-filed and provided to the Court’s judicial assistant via email to astrickland@coj.net.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 2026 – 2028 JURY AND NON-JURY TRIAL WEEKS FOR NASSAU COUNTY DIVISION A1
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cited cases, the materials must be emailed to the court’s judicial assistant at least three business days before the hearing and copied to non-defaulted parties.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as it custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to astrickland@coj.net. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 25DR25 Doss: 2-Hour Hearing Requested.)
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is legally authorized.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A hearing date or time becomes secured only when the Court sends confirmation.
Hearing dates/times are not secured until confirmation is sent from the Court.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
After a hearing time is set, no party may add or notice additional matters for that time without the express consent of every party.
Once a hearing time is set, no party may add or notice additional matters for that time without the express consent of all parties.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Hearings may be set only for motions already filed with the Clerk, and hearing coordination must include opposing counsel or an unrepresented party.
Hearings will only be set on motions already filed with the Clerk. All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel or party if unrepresented.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Emergency motions must be emailed to the Judge's Judicial Assistant upon filing.
Emergency motions must be emailed to the Judge’s Judicial Assistant at astrickland@coj.net upon filing.
Page 9 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
No ex parte communication is permitted concerning an emergency motion request.
There shall be no ex parte communicate concerning this request
Page 9 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Immediately email the judge’s office at astrickland@coj.net if a family case settles before the pretrial or trial date.
When a case SETTLES prior to the pre-trial or trial date, PLEASE, IMMEDIATELY contact the Judge's office via email to astrickland@coj.net so that the Court's trial calendar may be updated.
Page 11 | I. Setting Case for Trial
Zoom hearing materials must be emailed to the Court’s judicial assistant at least three business days before the hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
If the case settles, plaintiff’s counsel must email the judge’s office at astrickland@coj.net to remove the trial and pretrial conference from the calendar.
IF THE CASE SHOULD SETTLE, COUNSEL FOR THE PLAINTIFF(S) SHALL CONTACT THE JUDGE’S OFFICE BY EMAIL TO ASTRICKLAND@COJ.NET TO REMOVE THE TRIAL AND PRETRIAL CONFERENCE FROM THE JUDGE’S CALENDAR.
Page 1 | SETTLEMENT
Exhibits, proposed orders, and cited-case copies must be emailed to the judicial assistant at least three business days before the Zoom hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as it custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Exhibits, proposed orders, and copies of cited cases must be emailed to the judicial assistant at least three business days before the hearing, with copies to non-defaulted parties.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as it custom and required by the Rules.
Page 2 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
A person needing a disability accommodation must contact the ADA Coordinator at least seven days before the court appearance, or immediately if less than seven days remain.
Please contact the ADA Coordinator Michelle Watson, Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097, Telephone 904-548-4917, email ADA@nassauclerk.com at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Page 1 | REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Zoom is the default hearing format unless a party gives at least three business days' notice of an in-person appearance to the clerk, court, and other parties by email when possible.
Zoom will be the default for scheduled hearings, unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing. Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net, and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
The notice of intent to appear in person must be emailed to the court at astrickland@coj.net and, if possible, to all other parties.
Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Page 1 | ZOOM ADDENDUM
Zoom is the default hearing format unless at least one party gives notice of an in-person appearance at least three business days before the hearing, with notice provided to the court and other parties by email when possible.
Zoom will be the default for scheduled hearings, unless the parties file notice with the Clerk of Court that at least one (1) party intends to appear in person at least three (3) business days before the hearing. Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net., and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Page 1 | DIVISION A ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR FORECLOSURE PROCEEDINGS BEFORE JUDGE FAHLGREN
A person needing disability accommodations should email ADA@nassauclerk.com at least seven days before the appearance, or immediately if fewer than seven days remain.
REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES: If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator Michelle Watson, Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, FL 32097, Telephone 904-548-4917, email ADA@nassauclerk.com at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Page 1 | REQUESTS FOR ACCOMMODATIONS BY PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must use Form 2.603 to update contact information whenever the email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic delivery of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Proposed hearing dates are not reserved and may be assigned to other cases.
Dates provided for hearings are not held and may be given to other cases.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A party requesting a hearing on a pending motion must contact the Judicial Assistant with all other parties included by telephone or email.
The party requesting a hearing on any pending motion should contact the Judicial Assistant with all other parties on the line or by email at astrickland@coj.net.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A hearing cancellation must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with a copy to opposing counsel.
Notification of cancellation must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with a copy to opposing counsel.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Please contact the Court’s Information Technology department at https://www.jud4.org/technology to coordinate any technological issues in advance of the trial or hearing.
Please contact the Court’s Information Technology department at https://www.jud4.org/technology to coordinate any technological issues in advance of the trial or hearing.
Page 5 | C. Remote Appearance
Exhibits should be Bates stamped, exchanged in advance, and emailed to the Judicial Assistant with a Bates-referenced exhibit list at least three business days before the hearing.
Exhibits should be Bate stamped, exchanged in advance of hearings, and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing date with an exhibit list that references the Bates number for each exhibit.
Page 9 | G. Exhibits & Hearing Materials for Evidentiary Proceedings
If the parties disagree about mediators, trial dates, or related trial-setting matters, counsel must schedule a case management conference with the judicial assistant.
If there are any disagreements regarding mediators, trial dates, etc., counsel shall schedule a case management conference with the Court’s judicial assistant.
Page 10 | I. Setting Case for Trial
Default final hearings should be coordinated with the court’s Judicial Assistant and placed on the court’s regular calendar.
Default Final Hearings should be coordinated with the Court’s Judicial Assistant on the Court’s regular calendar.
Page 14 | Default Final Hearings
Notice of an intent to appear in person must be emailed to the Court at astrickland@coj.net and, if possible, to all other parties.
Said notice shall also be provided to the Court via email to astrickland@coj.net, and to all other parties by email, if possible.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Please contact the ADA Coordinator Michelle Watson, Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Fl 32097, Telephone (904) 548-4917, email ADA@nassauclerk.com at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Please contact the ADA Coordinator Michelle Watson, Robert M. Foster Justice Center, 76347 Veterans Way, Yulee, Fl 32097, Telephone (904) 548-4917, email ADA@nassauclerk.com at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 3 | NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY
A hearing- or voice-impressed person who needs an accommodation may call 711.
if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 3 | NOTICE TO INDIVIDUALS WITH A DISABILITY
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or cited cases, the parties must email those materials to the court’s judicial assistant and non-defaulted parties at least three business days before the hearing.
For Zoom hearings involving exhibits, proposed orders, or copies of cases cited, the parties are directed to send these to the Court’s judicial assistant, astrickland@coj.net, via email at least three (3) business days in advance of the hearing with copies to all parties who have not been defaulted as is custom and required by the Rules.
Page 1 | JUDGE FAHLGREN’S ZOOM ADDENDUM FOR CIVIL AND FAMILY PROCEEDINGS
Email Ashley Strickland at astrickland@coj.net to secure a hearing date.
To secure a hearing date, please email Ashley Strickland at astrickland@coj.net.
Civil cases
Page 1 | PROBATE/GUARDIANSHIP PROCEDURES FOR NASSAU COUNTY
A party requesting a hearing may email the Judicial Assistant and copy the other side after conferring about the time needed for both sides to argue the motion.
requesting the hearing may email the Judicial Assistant, copy the other side, and provide the case number, case style, title of motions and the amount of time requested, only after first conferring with the other side to determine the amount of time that should be allotted for both sides to argue the motion.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures