Judge Cynthia L. Cox
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- At Least Five Business Days Prior to the Hearing Date
Motion, Objection
Adjournments
- Continuances are allowed only for good cause shown.
- The public sale may be postponed or canceled only by court order.
- A motion must be filed under the Court’s procedures when an amendment, extension, modification, or further judicial action is needed.
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Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements24 rules
PROPOSED VERDICT FORM/ JURY INSTRUCTIONS OR FINAL JUDGMENT (NJT) MUST BE EMAILED TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF TRIAL.
- Proposed verdict form
- Jury instructions
- Final judgment
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word format
Proposed orders/judgments must be in Microsoft Word format.
Proposed Orders must be in Microsoft Word format.
- File type
- Word
Proposed Orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.
- File type
- Word
We cannot accept filesharing links. All materials must be sent as an email attachment.
a proposed Order in Word format must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org at least five (5) business days before the sale date.
The proposed Final Judgment must be in Word format.
Court's wording
YOU MUST EMAIL THE PROPOSED FINAL JUDGMENT in word format to IRCForeclosures@circuit19.org no later than ten (10) business days prior to any hearing. FAILURE TO TIMELY SUBMIT A PROPOSED FINAL JUDGMENTS IN WORD FORMAT WILL RESULT IN THE HEARING BEING STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET.
Proposed orders/judgments must be in Microsoft Word format.
- File type
- Word
Proposed Orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format. All other materials may be in PDF format.
FORMATS: Acceptable formats to be emailed are PDF, JPG, PNG, and MP4. No other file types will be accepted.
THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT WILL NOT ACCEPT USBs WITH EXHIBITS; ALL EXHIBITS MUST BE EMAILED.
The proposed order or final judgment accompanying the exhibits must be in Microsoft Word format.
Court's wording
The exhibits must be scanned and emailed to the judicial assistant and all parties at least 5 BUSINESS DAYS prior to your hearing/trial, along with a proposed order/final judgment in Microsoft Word format.
PROPOSED VERDICT FORM/ JURY INSTRUCTIONS OR FINAL JUDGMENT (NJT) MUST BE EMAILED TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF TRIAL.
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word format
Motions, notices, memos, case law, etc. should be in PDF format.
- File type
Format: Motions, notices, memos, case law, etc. should be in PDF format.
- File type
Exhibits may be submitted as email attachments in the following file formats: PDFs, JPG, PNG, and MP4.
The file names must be in compliance with the Exhibit Policy with Party identification, number, description (i.e. P 5 Photo of Stairs; D 7 Contract)
Trial notebooks should be submitted digitally by email when possible; a USB drive is the next alternative, and binders are accepted if delivered at least three business days before trial.
Court's wording
If possible, trial notebooks should be submitted digitally. The Court prefers paperless submission of trial materials. Please email to whiteh@circuit19.org; multiple emails may be sent if there are file size limitations. If the trial notebook cannot be emailed, a USB disk drive is the next best alternative. If unable to submit in these formats, the Court will accept binders that are delivered at least 3 business days prior to the trial.
A final draft shall be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org in Word format by noon (12pm) the Friday prior to jury selection.
Formatting
- •Word format
Motions, notices, memos, case law, etc. should be in PDF format.
- File type
Exhibits may be submitted as email attachments in the following file formats: PDFs, JPG, PNG, and MP4.
If the trial notebook cannot be emailed, a USB disk drive is the next best alternative. If unable to submit in these formats, the Court will accept binders that are delivered at least 3 business days prior to the trial.
All other materials may be in PDF format.
- File type
Paperless submission is preferred, with highlighting of pertinent sections.
Document Filing Requirements88 rules
The notarization or deputy-clerk-signature requirement for Florida Family Law Forms remains suspended if the filer places the specified perjury declaration before the signature.
Court's wording
Except as indicated below, the requirement that Florida Family Law Forms be notarized or signed in the presence of a deputy clerk remains suspended, if the filer includes the following statement before the filer’s signature: Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have read this document and the facts stated in it are true.
The listed marital settlement agreements and any other family law form transferring property must be notarized or signed in the presence of a deputy clerk before filing.
Court's wording
This exception does not apply to Florida Family Law Forms 12.902(f)(1), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Dependent or Minor Child(ren), 12.902(f)(2), Marital Settlement Agreement for Dissolution of Marriage with Property but No Dependent or Minor Child(ren), 12.902(f)(3), Marital Settlement Agreement for Simplified Dissolution of Marriage, and any other family law form that transfers the ownership of property, which must continue to be notarized or signed in the presence of a deputy clerk prior to filing.
The objections must state the specific reasons for the objections.
Requests for an examination must set forth the time, place, manner, conditions and scope of the examination as well as the name of and the qualifications of the person conducting the examination with specificity.
FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS.
- Document
- Certificate
Include
- •Certificate of service
[If the property being foreclosed on has qualified for the homestead tax exemption in the most recent approved tax roll, the final judgment must additionally contain the following statement in conspicuous type:]
The moving party’s counsel must file a certificate of service in the court file after serving the order.
Court's wording
Counsel for (moving party, e.g. Plaintiff, Defendant) shall immediately serve a copy of this order on the following parties and file a certificate of service in this court file: (Include parties with physical addresses).
Counsel shall immediately serve a copy of this order on all parties without email and file a certificate of service.
FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS.
- Document
- Certificate
Include
- •Certificate of service
Notices for Judge Cox's remote hearings must include the specified Zoom appearance instructions.
Court's wording
All notices for remote hearings for Judge Cox shall include: “At the designated hearing time, you will appear through Zoom teleconferencing (without charge) via video by clicking https://zoom.us/j/6168154963.”
The parties must present a brief written summary of the facts and issues to the mediator five (5) days before the conference;
A motion to continue must comply with Rules 1.460 and 2.545(e)5 and be signed by the party requesting the continuance.
Court's wording
Per the on-line Circuit Civil Division Guidelines and Procedures, any motion to continue must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.460 and Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e)5 including requirement of signature by the party requesting continuance.
The form shall be signed by all counsel of record.
The notice of hearing must specifically state the date of the meet and confer and the result of the conferral.
Completion of the attached E-Docket Form is required. All counsel shall discuss and agree regarding trial dates to be selected and one form is to be submitted.
A copy of the proposed jury instructions and a proposed verdict form shall also be attached to the e-docket call form and e-mailed to the Judicial Assistant; the proposed agreed jury instructions should contain a jury instruction title for each proposed instruction, any citations, and information as to who requested the instruction.
The stipulation must list each trial witness by name and address with a brief description of testimony, identify experts and their expertise and opinions, and omit no witness who may be called.
Court's wording
A list of the witnesses by name who may be called at trial, with their addresses, and a brief statement outlining the nature of each witness' testimony. Expert witnesses must be designated as such with a brief statement outlining the nature of the expertise and the opinion testimony to be offered. Witnesses not listed cannot be called at trial.
The notice of case management conference must identify the issues to be addressed in the case management conference.
The Joint Pre-Trial Stipulation must include the listed case summary, stipulations, trial issues, claimed relief, estimated trial time, agreements, unusual issues, and peremptory challenges.
Court's wording
A brief statement of the case to be read to the prospective jurors at the beginning of jury selection; A statement of agreements and stipulated facts which require no proof at trial; A statement of all issues of law and fact for determination at trial. A statement that the issues to be tried are framed by the pleading in the case or something similar is insufficient; A specification of the damages and/or relief claimed; A statement of estimated trial time; Any other agreements; An identification of unusual issues, either evidentiary or procedural, that are expected to arise during trial; The number of peremptory challenges for each party;
The personal appearance of counsel who will try the case and their clients (a management representative if a corporate party) with full authority to enter a full and complete compromise and settlement is mandatory.
A list of all exhibits (including depositions to be read) which may be introduced at trial, itemized as indicated below. Counsel must note a waiver of objection for those exhibits where appropriate. All exhibits must be marked and filed with the Clerk prior to trial as follows:
Parties may not "reserve" objections. Failure to specify objections constitutes a waiver.
No later than the date set forth in the event section above, Plaintiff is responsible to: 1) confirm that the Joint Pre-Trial Stipulation is executed by counsel for all parties, 2) email to the Judicial Assistant and 3) file in the court file.
Filed documents must include the physical service address of a self-represented party who lacks an email service address.
Court's wording
If a self-represented party does not have an email service address, that parties’ physical service address shall be contained in any filed document, including but not limited to any motion, notice and any proposed order
If scheduling a remote hearing, the Zoom Meeting ID must be included on the Notice of Hearing.
Pursuant to Rule 1.202, before filing a non- dispositive motion, movant must confer with opposing party in a good-faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion. Motions without the required Certificate of Conferral, in the correct format, may be stricken for non-compliance.
A motion to dismiss must state its grounds and the substantial legal matters to be argued specifically and with particularity.
Court's wording
Motions to Dismiss must strictly comply with the requirements of the Rule in that the grounds on which they are based, and the substantial matters of law intended to be argued shall be stated specifically and with particularity.
Counsel must advise the Court of any objection to the form of the proposed order upon submission.
A Certificate of Conferral must appear at the end of the motion above the signature block and substantially follow one of the stated forms.
- Document
- Non-dispositive motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Court's wording
(b) Certificate of Conferral. At the end of the motion and above the signature block, the movant must include a certificate of conferral in substantially the following form: “I certify that prior to filing this motion, I discussed the relief requested in this motion by [method of communication and date] with the opposing party and [the opposing party (agrees or disagrees) on the resolution of all or part of the motion] OR [the opposing party did not respond (describing with particularity all of April 1, 2025 Florida Rules of Civil Procedure 65 the efforts undertaken to accomplish dialogue with the opposing party prior to filing the motion)].” OR “I certify that conferral prior to filing is not required under rule 1.202.”
Either party may furnish a copy of the Motion to the Court/Judicial Assistant by email (whiteh@circuit19.org). The copy shall be accompanied by an order granting/denying the motion with email service addresses and letter or email evidencing copies to all counsel of record and pro se parties.
Motions for More Definite Statement must strictly comply with the requirements of the Rule in that the motion must point out the defects complained of and the details desired.
The proposed order shall reflect the date of the hearing and utilize the Supreme Court Case Numbering System (i.e. 31 2024 CA 009999 - County Code, Year, Division, and Six Digit Number.
All proposed orders/judgments must describe the motion, in the caption, the subject and ruling of the Court, i.e. “Order Granting Plaintiff’s Motion for Partial Summary Judgment on Liability.”
- Document
- Proposed order
- Placement
- Caption
Discovery motions and motions to compel must include a good-faith certification that the movant conferred or attempted to confer to obtain the discovery without Court action.
Court's wording
These motions must comply with the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure, including but not limited to, a certification that the movant, in good faith, has conferred or attempted to confer with the person or party failing to make discovery in an effort to secure the information without Court action.
FAILURE TO TIMELY SUBMIT PROPOSED ORDERS/JUDGMENTS IN WORD FORMAT PRIOR TO THE HEARING WILL RESULT IN THE HEARING BEING STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET
Written client consent must be filed, or a hearing must be held after proper notice to the client.
The proposed Order must contain the client’s address, email address and telephone number.
The copy of the motion shall be accompanied by an order granting/denying the motion and a transmittal letter showing copies to all counsel and Pro Se litigants.
The motion must include a certification that the movant has conferred or attempted to confer with the attorney or person failing to make discovery in good faith so as to obtain all the information without court action.
- Document
- Discovery motion
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
The body of the motion must contain a detailed explanation of the circumstances constituting an emergency.
- Document
- Motion
- Placement
- Body of the document
Pursuant to Florida Supreme Court AOSC20-23, Amendment 12, all parties MUST comply with the 19th Circuit’s Administrative Order 2021-05, by timely submitting an Agreed Case Management Plan and Order to whiteh@circuit19.org.
No aids are to be shown to the jury without prior approval.
Any demonstrative aid that is to be used at the trial must be marked by the Clerk and exhibited to opposing counsel and the Court prior to the start of trial.
Please ensure the proposed order is in Microsoft Word format and includes a service list with the names and service addresses of the parties who will receive a copy of the signed Order.
If depositions are to be used at trial in any manner (impeachment, as video testimony, etc.), you must make certain a hard copy is available for both the Court and for the witness being questioned.
If the parties cannot comply with either specified case-management order, they must file a Notice of Non-Compliance stating the reasons and submit it by email to the Court for review.
Court's wording
A Notice of Non-Compliance shall be filed if the parties are unable to comply with the Case Management Plan and Order or an Order Requiring Filing of Mandatory Case Management Plan. The notice shall include the reasons the parties are unable to comply. The notice shall be filed in the court file and submitted to whiteh@circuit19.org for the Court’s review.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed verdict forms, jury instructions, or final judgment (NJT) must be emailed to the stated address in Microsoft Word format by the Friday before trial begins.
PROPOSED VERDICT FORM/ JURY INSTRUCTIONS OR FINAL JUDGMENT (NJT) MUST BE EMAILED TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF TRIAL.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 2 | Trial Location, Time, and Submission of Proposed Verdict Forms, Jury Instructions, or Final Judgment
The e-docket call form and required joint pre-trial statement must be submitted to the stated email address.
AN E-DOCKET CALL FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH REQUIRED JOINT PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG BY 5:00 P.M. AT LEAST 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR POSTED E-DOCKET CALL DATE.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 2026 E-DOCKET CALL DATES
For NJT, proposed verdict forms, jury instructions, or final judgments must be emailed to the stated address in Microsoft Word format by the Friday before trial begins.
PROPOSED VERDICT FORM/ JURY INSTRUCTIONS OR FINAL JUDGMENT (NJT) MUST BE EMAILED TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF TRIAL.
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An emergency motion must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org as soon as it is e-filed.
The motion must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org as soon as e-filed.
Page 7 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Exhibits for evidentiary proceedings must be emailed to white@circuit19.org as attachments.
Exhibits must be emailed to white@circuit19.org as email attachments.
Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Notices and motions must be received by mail or email; proposed orders must be emailed in Word format at least five days before the hearing.
All notices and motions must be received by mail or emailed (whiteh@circuit19.org) and ALL proposed orders must be emailed in Word format at least 5 days prior to the hearing.
Page 1 | Large Format Display
Only the exhibit list should be e-filed in advance.
ONLY THE EXHIBIT LIST SHOULD BE E-FILED IN ADVANCE.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Judge Cox’s Exhibit Policy for Remote Hearings & Trials
All exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk for safekeeping after the hearing or trial.
Notwithstanding, all exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk for safekeeping after the hearing/trial.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Judge Cox’s Exhibit Policy for Remote Hearings & Trials
The E-Docket Call Form must be submitted by email to the listed address.
to whiteh@Circuit19.org
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-Docket Call Form
Do not send or email exhibits to the Clerk’s office for pre-marking.
DO NOT send/e-mail exhibits to the Clerk’s office for pre-marking.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Judge Cox’s Exhibit Policy for Remote Hearings & Trials
Unanticipated rebuttal evidence may be submitted during a Zoom hearing through Chat-Files or the Sharing Feature, or emailed during the hearing with the judge’s permission.
UNANTICIPATED REBUTTAL EVIDENCE may be submitted during the Zoom hearing through the Chat-Files feature or Sharing Feature or be emailed during the hearing with permission of the Judge.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Judge Cox’s Exhibit Policy for Remote Hearings & Trials
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The specified criminal-procedure time periods are suspended while grand jury proceedings are suspended under the cited provisions, with previously accrued time deducted when they resume.
(2) Be suspended during any period of time in which grand jury proceedings are suspended under Section III.A.(1)b. or IX.B. When the suspension ends and the time periods resume, any time that accrued under the rules for a person before the suspension began on March 13, 2020, shall be subtracted from the time periods provided by the rules.
Page 19 | B. Persons Arrested for First Degree Murder
The specified criminal-procedure time periods remain suspended until grand jury proceedings resume, and time accrued before the suspension is deducted when they resume.
(1) Remain suspended until such time as grand jury proceedings are resumed pursuant to Section III.A. When the suspension ends and the time periods resume, any time that accrued under the rules for a person before the suspension began on March 13, 2020, shall be subtracted from the time periods provided by the rules.
Page 19 | B. Persons Arrested for First Degree Murder
When a circuit or county reverts to Phase 1 or 2, speedy-trial time periods in criminal and juvenile proceedings are suspended until 90 days after the Chief Justice approves the return to Phase 3.
If a circuit or a county within the circuit reverts from Phase 3 to Phase 1 or Phase 2, all time periods involving the speedy trial procedure in criminal and juvenile court proceedings are suspended until 90 days after the Chief Justice has approved the recertification of a chief judge of a judicial circuit that the circuit or county within the circuit has returned to Phase 3 pursuant to Fla. Admin. Order No. AOSC20-32, as amended.
Page 26 | III.C. Speedy Trial
The specified 10-day periods under the criminal and juvenile rules are extended to 30 days until the circuit or county transitions to Phase 4.
Each of the 10-day time periods in Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.191(p)(3) and Fla. R. Juv. P. 8.090(m)(3) shall be increased to 30 days until such time as the circuit or county within a circuit has transitioned to Phase 4.
Page 26 | III.C. Speedy Trial
When speedy-trial time periods resume, time accrued before the initial suspension and while the procedure was in effect during Phase 3 is subtracted from the applicable periods.
Any time that accrued under the speedy trial procedure for a person before the initial suspension of the procedure began on March 13, 2020, and while the procedure was in effect during Phase 3 shall be subtracted from the time periods provided by the procedure.
Page 26 | III.C. Speedy Trial
E-docket call forms are due by 5 PM on Wednesday 10/28; late forms will not be considered.
E-DOCKET CALL FORMS ARE DUE BY 5PM ON WEDNESDAY 10/28 LATE FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 1 | E-DOCKET CALL: NOVEMBER 2, 2026
The specified proposed trial documents must be emailed by the Friday before the first day of trial.
PROPOSED VERDICT FORM/ JURY INSTRUCTIONS OR FINAL JUDGMENT (NJT) MUST BE EMAILED TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF TRIAL.
Civil cases · Court notice
Page 2 | Trial Location, Time, and Submission of Proposed Verdict Forms, Jury Instructions, or Final Judgment
The e-docket call form and required joint pre-trial statement must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. at least 3 business days before the posted e-docket call date.
AN E-DOCKET CALL FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH REQUIRED JOINT PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG BY 5:00 P.M. AT LEAST 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR POSTED E-DOCKET CALL DATE.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 2026 E-DOCKET CALL DATES
Objections must be filed within 30 days of the written request if service of process occurred at least 15 days before the request was served.
Objections to “Examination of Persons” under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.360(a)(1)(A) must be filed no later than 30 days from the written request assuming service of process has occurred at least 15 days prior to the request being served.
Civil cases
Page 1 | REQUEST FOR EXAMINATIONS AND OBJECTIONS
A hearing must be requested immediately on any filed objection; failure to set it for immediate hearing is deemed abandonment of the request.
A hearing must be immediately requested on any objection filed. Failure to set the objection for immediate hearing will be deemed an “Abandonment of the Request” under the rules.
Civil cases
Page 1 | REQUEST FOR EXAMINATIONS AND OBJECTIONS
E-docket call forms are due by 5 PM on Monday, September 28, 2026.
E-DOCKET CALL FORMS ARE DUE BY 5PM ON MONDAY 9/28/26
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Page 1 | E-DOCKET CALL: OCTOBER 1, 2026
Late e-docket call forms will not be considered.
LATE FORMS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
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Page 1 | E-DOCKET CALL: OCTOBER 1, 2026
The specified NJT trial documents must be emailed by the Friday before the first day of trial.
PROPOSED VERDICT FORM/ JURY INSTRUCTIONS OR FINAL JUDGMENT (NJT) MUST BE EMAILED TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG IN MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT THE FRIDAY BEFORE THE FIRST DAY OF TRIAL.
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Orders postponing or canceling the sale must be filed with the Clerk by 5:00 p.m. five business days before the sale.
All orders postponing or canceling the sale must be filed with the Clerk of court no later than 5:00 p.m. five (5) business days before the sale date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 5. Sale of Property
Plaintiff’s counsel must pay all sale and Clerk fees and file the original proof of publication at least five business days before the sale.
Counsel for Plaintiff must be certain that all sale and Clerk fees are paid and that the original proof of publication is filed no less than five (5) business days before the sale date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 5. Sale of Property
If Plaintiff purchases the property, Plaintiff must file an affidavit within five business days.
If Plaintiff is the purchaser, Plaintiff must file an affidavit within 5 business days
Civil cases
Page 1 | 6. Costs
A subordinate lienholder claiming remaining sale proceeds must file a claim by the date the Clerk reports the funds as unclaimed.
If you are a subordinate lienholder claiming a right to funds remaining after the sale, you must file a claim with the clerk no later than the date that the clerk reports the funds as unclaimed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Sale of Property notice
Exceptions to the Report and Recommendation must be filed within 10 days after service.
Review of the Report and Recommendation made by the General Magistrate shall be by exceptions filed within 10 days after it is served, as provided in Rule 1.490(i), Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO THE MAGISTRATE
A party who objects to referral must file a written objection with the clerk before the hearing begins.
If you do not want to have this matter heard by the magistrate, you must file a written objection to the referral with the clerk of court prior to commencement of the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO THE MAGISTRATE
Designated transcript portions must be delivered to the Court and all other parties at least 48 hours before the hearing.
The designated transcript portions must be delivered to the Court and all other parties at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO THE MAGISTRATE
Cross-exceptions may be filed within 5 days after service of the exceptions.
Any party may file cross-exceptions within 5 days from the service of the exceptions.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO THE MAGISTRATE
The certificate of service must be filed within three days.
FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS.
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A party may object in writing within 10 days after service, or within another period directed by the court official; an untimely objection is waived unless the party establishes good cause before the proceeding.
A party may file an objection in writing to the use of communication technology within 10 days after service of the motion or notice or within such other period as may be directed by the court official. A party waives objections to the use of communication technology by failing to timely object to the motion or notice unless, before the date of the proceeding, the party establishes good cause for the failure to timely object.
Page 1 | (b) Generally
E-Docket forms are due by 5:00 p.m. three business days before the E-Docket date.
All forms are to be e-mailed to whiteh@circuit19.org by 5:00 P.M. three (3) business days prior to the E-docket date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-Docket Form
The copy must accompany the E-Docket call form and be efiled at least 30 days before the e-docket call.
Copy due with E-Docket call form and efiled at least 30 days prior to e-docket call
Civil cases
Page 1 | EVENT
A Notice of Cancellation must be filed with the Clerk and emailed to the stated address immediately.
Notices of Cancellation must be immediately filed with the Clerk and emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 3 | B. Hearing Procedures
Hearings must be cancelled or removed from the online calendar before 2 p.m. on the business day before the hearing.
Dockets are finalized by 2 p.m. the business day before the hearing. Therefore, all hearings must be cancelled/removed from the online calendar before 2 p.m.
Page 3 | B. Hearing Procedures
A hearing scheduled online must be cancelled using the online calendar.
IF YOU CANCEL A HEARING THAT YOU SCHEDULED ONLINE, YOU MUST CANCEL USING THE ONLINE CALENDAR.
Page 3 | B. Hearing Procedures
All hearing materials must be emailed to the stated address at least five business days before the hearing.
All hearing materials must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org at least 5 BUSINESS DAYS prior to the hearing date.
Page 3 | B. Hearing Procedures
An order counsel is asked to prepare must be submitted to the Court in Word format within seven days after the hearing.
and must be submitted to the Court (whiteh@circuit1.org) in Word format within 7 days of the hearing.
Page 4 | B. Hearing Procedures
Exhibits must be emailed at least five business days before the hearing or trial.
Exhibits must be emailed at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing/trial date.
Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
The clerk must mark exhibits for identification at least 48 hours before the hearing or trial begins.
All exhibits are to be marked for identification by the clerk at least 48 hours prior to the start of hearing/trial.
Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
All cases must submit an Agreed Case Management Plan and Order within 30.
All cases must submit an Agreed Case Management Plan and Order within 30
Page 8 | I. Setting Case for Trial
E-Docket Call Forms must be emailed by 5:00 p.m. three business days before the posted Docket Call date.
All forms are to be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org by 5:00 p.m. three (3) business days before the posted Docket Call date.
Page 9 | I. Setting Case for Trial
The final jury-instruction draft must be emailed in Word format by noon on the Friday before jury selection.
A final draft shall be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org in Word format by noon (12pm) the Friday prior to jury selection.
Page 10 | I. Setting Case for Trial
The proposed Final Judgment must be emailed no later than ten business days before any hearing; failure to submit it timely results in the hearing being stricken from the docket.
YOU MUST EMAIL THE PROPOSED FINAL JUDGMENT in word format to IRCForeclosures@circuit19.org no later than ten (10) business days prior to any hearing. FAILURE TO TIMELY SUBMIT A PROPOSED FINAL JUDGMENTS IN WORD FORMAT WILL RESULT IN THE HEARING BEING STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET.
Page 11 | K. Residential Foreclosures
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Plaintiff’s counsel must immediately serve all parties without an email address and file a certificate of service within three days.
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SHALL IMMEDIATELY SERVE ALL PARTIES WITHOUT AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS.
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-DOCKET CALL: JULY 1, 2026
A party choosing not to receive e-mail service will receive the listed documents and communications by delivery or mail at the provided address.
By choosing not to receive documents by e-mail service, I understand that I will receive all copies of notices, orders, judgments, motions, pleadings, or other written communications by delivery or mail at the following address:
Page 1 | REQUEST TO BE EXCUSED FROM E-MAIL SERVICE FOR PARTY NOT REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY [FORM 2.601]
A party not represented by an attorney may request excusal from e-mail service based on having no e-mail account or no regular internet access.
requests to be excused pursuant to Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516(b)(1)(D) from the requirements of e- mail service because I am not represented by an attorney and: ☐ I do not have an e-mail account. ☐ I do not have regular access to the internet.
Page 1 | REQUEST TO BE EXCUSED FROM E-MAIL SERVICE FOR PARTY NOT REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY [FORM 2.601]
The form’s certificate of service identifies one service method, the date, and the recipient name(s) and address(es).
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE: I certify that a copy has been furnished by ☐e-mail, ☐delivery, ☐mail [choose one] on _____________________________________, to: (insert name(s) and address(es)
Page 1 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
A party using the form must keep the clerk’s office and opposing parties informed of the party’s current mailing address.
I understand that I must keep the clerk’s office and the opposing party or parties notified of my current mailing address.
Page 1 | REQUEST TO BE EXCUSED FROM E-MAIL SERVICE FOR PARTY NOT REPRESENTED BY ATTORNEY [FORM 2.601]
Retained experts must be produced for discovery depositions without a subpoena.
Retained experts must be produced for discovery deposition without the necessity of a subpoena.
Civil cases
Page 5 | SUBPOENAS
When scheduling the examination, the requesting party must give opposing counsel at least three dates when the examiner is available for oral deposition.
The party requesting the examination shall also provide to opposing counsel, at the time the examination is scheduled, no less than three dates when the examiner will be available for oral deposition.
Civil cases
Page 5 | WRITTEN REPORTS AND DEPOSITION OF THE EXAMINER
The examiner must issue a detailed written report and provide it to all counsel within 30 days after the examination.
Pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.360(b) a “detailed written report” will be issued by the examining physician or healthcare provider and provided to all counsel no later than 30 days after the day of the examination.
Civil cases
Page 5 | WRITTEN REPORTS AND DEPOSITION OF THE EXAMINER
If a deposition date is within 30 days of the examination, the CME report must be provided to deposing counsel at least 5 days before the deposition.
Should any of the dates be within 30 days of the examination, the above referred to CME written report shall be provided to deposing counsel no later than 5 days before the deposition date.
Civil cases
Page 5 | WRITTEN REPORTS AND DEPOSITION OF THE EXAMINER
Changes to expert opinions or conclusions based on new information must be disclosed to opposing counsel immediately, with a revised or supplemental report and dates for updated depositions provided.
Any changes of opinions or conclusions based on new information must be made known to opposing counsel immediately, a revised or supplemental report provided and dates for updated depositions must also be provided.
Civil cases
Page 5 | OPINIONS NOT CONTAINED IN WRITTEN REPORTS
Opposing counsel must be notified well in advance if a retained expert will bring specific items to a deposition.
If specific items are to be brought to the deposition by the retained expert witness, opposing counsel must be notified well in advance of the deposition.
Civil cases
Page 5 | SUBPOENAS
Copies are served through the e-portal on all parties and counsel of record.
Copies via e-portal service to all parties/counsel of record
Civil cases
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Plaintiff’s counsel must immediately serve all parties who do not have an email address.
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SHALL IMMEDIATELY SERVE ALL PARTIES WITHOUT AN EMAIL ADDRESS
Civil cases
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Counsel for the moving party must immediately serve the order on the listed parties with physical addresses and file a certificate of service.
Counsel for (moving party, e.g. Plaintiff, Defendant) shall immediately serve a copy of this order on the following parties and file a certificate of service in this court file: (Include parties with physical addresses).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Service
Counsel must immediately serve the order on parties without email and file a certificate of service.
Counsel shall immediately serve a copy of this order on all parties without email and file a certificate of service.
Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER OF REFERRAL TO THE MAGISTRATE
Copies are served electronically through the e-portal on all parties and counsel of record.
Copies via e-portal service to all parties/counsel of record.
Civil cases
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Plaintiff’s counsel must immediately serve parties who do not have an email address.
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SHALL IMMEDIATELY SERVE ALL PARTIES WITHOUT AN EMAIL ADDRESS
Civil cases
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The motion or notice must be served on everyone entitled to notice of the proceeding.
The motion or notice must be served on all who are entitled to notice of the proceeding.
Page 1 | (b) Generally
A good-faith compliance failure must be reported by filing and serving a Suggestion of Non-Compliance on all counsel and setting it for hearing timely.
Any failure on the part of any counsel to act in good faith to comply with this Case Management Plan must be reported to the Court by the filing of a "Suggestion of Non-Compliance with Case Management Plan," served on all counsel, and set for hearing in a timely manner by the reporting party.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Compliance Required
Plaintiff’s counsel must serve the order on all parties within 24 hours and file a certificate of service.
Plaintiff’s Counsel shall serve a copy of this Order on all Parties Within 24 Hours and File Their Certificate of Service in This Court File.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Service of Order
The opposing parties must receive hearing notice at least five business days before the hearing unless the parties agree otherwise.
You must give the opposing parties notice of a hearing at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing date unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
Page 2 | B. Hearing Procedures
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for receiving signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
If a self-represented party lacks an email service address, filed documents must include that party’s physical address, and the moving party must serve the party by U.S. Mail and immediately e-file a compliance certificate after service.
If a self-represented party does not have an email service address, that parties’ physical service address shall be contained in any filed document, including but not limited to any motion, notice and any proposed order and the moving party SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE to serve such self-represented parties, including executed orders, via U.S. Mail, and shall immediately e-file a Certificate of Service on Self- Represented Party Compliance when completed.
Page 3 | B. Hearing Procedures
E-service is mandatory, and all documents must be served through the clerk of court e-portal.
• Notice of Hearing & Service: E-service is mandatory and service of process for all documents shall be made via the clerk of court e-portal.
Page 3 | B. Hearing Procedures
When counsel is asked to prepare an order, it must be drafted and circulated to all parties within two business days after the hearing.
If counsel is asked to prepare an order, the order shall be drafted and circulated to all parties within 2 business days of the hearing
Page 4 | B. Hearing Procedures
Counsel for the moving party must immediately serve the order on the listed parties and file a certificate of service.
COUNSEL FOR (moving party, e.g. Plaintiff, Defendant) SHALL IMMEDIATELY SERVE A COPY OF THIS ORDER ON THE FOLLOWING PARTIES AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE IN THIS COURT FILE: (Include parties with physical addresses).
Page 11 | K. Residential Foreclosures
Executed orders will be served through the e-portal.
SERVICE OF ORDERS: Executed orders will be served via the e-portal.
Page 12 | M. Other Division Procedures
E-service is mandatory, and service of process for all documents must be made through the clerk of court e-portal.
E-service is mandatory and service of process for all documents shall be made via the clerk of court e-portal.
Page 1 | Notice of hearing & service
If a self-represented party lacks an email service address, filed documents must state the party’s physical address; the moving party must serve that party by U.S. Mail and immediately e-file the specified certificate after service.
If a self-represented party does not have an email service address, that parties’ physical service address shall be contained in any filed document, including but not limited to any motion, notice and any proposed order and the moving party shall be responsible to serve such self-represented parties, including executed orders, via U.S. Mail, and shall immediately e-file a Certificate of Service on Self-Represented Party Compliance when completed.
Page 1 | Notice of hearing & service
Give opposing parties hearing notice at least five business days before the hearing, unless the parties agree otherwise.
You must give the opposing parties notice of a hearing at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing date unless otherwise agreed by the parties.
Page 1 | Scheduling Hearings
Send all exhibits and a copy of the exhibit list to the other parties and judicial assistant by the applicable pretrial-order or Florida-rule deadline, or at least five business days before the hearing or trial if no deadline applies.
You must send all of your exhibits and a copy of the Exhibit List to: (A) the other parties; and (B) the judicial assistant (whiteh@circuit19.org) --within the deadlines as established by your pre-trial order or Florida rule. IF NONE, then, --at least FIVE (5) BUSINESS DAYS prior to the start of your trial or hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Judge Cox’s Exhibit Policy for Remote Hearings & Trials
Failure to serve exhibits on the other parties and judicial assistant at least five business days before the hearing or trial may result in exclusion, cancellation, or other sanctions.
Failure to serve your exhibits on the other side(s) and the judicial assistant AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING/TRIAL DATE shall result in exclusion of the exhibit, cancellation of your trial or hearing and/or other appropriate sanctions.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Judge Cox’s Exhibit Policy for Remote Hearings & Trials
Email scanned exhibits to the judicial assistant and all parties at least five business days before the hearing or trial, along with a proposed order or final judgment in Microsoft Word format.
The exhibits must be scanned and emailed to the judicial assistant and all parties at least 5 BUSINESS DAYS prior to your hearing/trial, along with a proposed order/final judgment in Microsoft Word format.
Civil cases
Page 2 | Judge Cox’s Exhibit Policy for Remote Hearings & Trials
Plaintiff’s counsel must immediately serve parties without an email address.
COUNSEL FOR PLAINTIFF SHALL IMMEDIATELY SERVE ALL PARTIES WITHOUT AN EMAIL ADDRESS AND FILE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE WITHIN THREE (3) DAYS.
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-DOCKET CALL: AUGUST 3, 2026
The Court recommends that all experts be subpoenaed for trial.
All experts should be under subpoena for trial.
Civil cases
Page 5 | SUBPOENAS
The order copy is served through the e-filing portal on the listed parties with email addresses.
A Copy of This Order is Being Served on the Following Parties Via the E-Filing Portal: (Include parties with email addresses)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Service
Filing Fees and Waivers
Plaintiff’s counsel must ensure all sale and Clerk fees are paid.
Counsel for Plaintiff must be certain that all sale and Clerk fees are paid
Civil cases
Page 1 | 5. Sale of Property
The Clerk must receive the service charge imposed by section 45.031, Florida Statutes.
The Clerk must receive the service charge imposed in Section 45.031, Florida Statutes.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 6. Costs
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of a written motion or objection must be provided to the court official in the electronic or paper format the official directs.
A courtesy copy of the written motion or objection must be provided to the court official in an electronic or a paper format as directed by the court official.
Page 1 | (b) Generally
Hearing materials must be received at least five business days before the hearing.
Hearing materials must be received at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing date.
Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies are required for every hearing.
When Required: Courtesy copies are required for all hearings.
Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies are required for every hearing.
When Required: Courtesy copies are required for all hearings.
Page 1 | When Required
Filing Bundling Requirements
The e-docket call form must be submitted together with the required joint pre-trial statement.
AN E-DOCKET CALL FORM MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH REQUIRED JOINT PRE-TRIAL STATEMENT TO WHITEH@CIRCUIT19.ORG BY 5:00 P.M. AT LEAST 3 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR POSTED E-DOCKET CALL DATE.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 2026 E-DOCKET CALL DATES
Additional motions may be added by cross-notice only with all parties’ agreement, must have hearing materials submitted timely or they will not be heard, and receive no extra hearing time without Court approval.
ADDING MOTIONS TO A HEARING: Additional motions may not be “piggy backed” by cross-notice unless all parties agree to adding motion(s); any added motion must timely submit hearing material or the motion(s) will NOT be heard. No extra time will be given to a hearing for additional motion(s) without Court approval.
Page 4 | B. Hearing Procedures
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before setting a non-dispositive motion for hearing, the parties must meet and confer in an attempt to resolve it.
The Parties must meet and confer in an attempt to resolve any non-dispositive motion prior to setting the motion for hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions and Hearings
Failure to meet and confer may result in denial of the motion and sanctions against the non-compliant attorney.
Failure to meet and confer will result in the motion being denied and may further subject the non-compliant attorney to sanctions.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions and Hearings
Discovery motions to compel must be set when the violation occurs, not on the eve of trial, and will not be heard after the applicable deadline.
Motions to compel discovery must be set at the time of the violation, not on the eve of trial, and will not be heard past the referenced deadline.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motions and Hearings
A motion for rehearing or reconsideration may not be set without first receiving the Court’s permission.
Do not set a Motion for Rehearing or Motion for Reconsideration without first receiving permission from the Court.
Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Discovery motions must be scheduled with Magistrate Sean Lewis in accordance with his procedures.
All discovery motions should be scheduled with Magistrate Sean Lewis per his procedures: https://www.circuit19.org/judges/magistrate-sean-lewis/
Page 10 | J. General Magistrate
A motion must be filed before its hearing is scheduled.
Motions must be filed prior to scheduling a hearing.
Page 1 | Scheduling Hearings
The Court will not issue a case-dispositive ruling without a hearing.
No case dispositive ruling will be made without a hearing.
Page 1 | Motions to dismiss and motions for more definite statement
A sale cancelled more than once cannot be rescheduled without a hearing unless good cause is shown.
Sales that have been cancelled on more than one occasion will not be rescheduled without a hearing unless good cause is shown.
Page 1 | Motions to cancel/reschedule sales or postpone writ of possession
Do not schedule a rehearing or reconsideration motion without first obtaining the Court’s permission.
Do not set a Motion for Rehearing or Motion for Reconsideration without first receiving permission from the Court.
Page 1 | Motions for rehearing, reconsideration, new trial, etc.
Before filing a non-dispositive motion, the movant must confer in good faith with the opposing party to try to resolve the issues.
Pursuant to Rule 1.202, before filing a non-dispositive motion, movant must confer with opposing party in a good-faith effort to resolve the issues raised in the motion.
Page 1 | Certificate of conferral
UMC dockets are for suitable simple motions, including motions to strike affirmative defenses, amend, and withdraw.
The types of motions suitable for a UMC docket include simple motions (motions to strike affirmative defenses, motion to amend, motions to withdraw, etc.).
Page 1 | Uniform motion calendar (UMC)
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances are allowed only for good cause shown.
to apply a firm continuance policy allowing continuances only for good cause shown.
Page 16 | III. TRIAL COURT PROCEEDINGS — G. Case Resolution
The public sale may be postponed or canceled only by court order.
The public sale must not be postponed or canceled without a court order.
Civil cases
Page 1 | 5. Sale of Property
Motions to modify the trial period or continue trial must comply with Rules 1.200(e) and 1.460.
Additionally, any motions to modify the trial period or to continue trial must comply not only with Rule 1.200(e) but also Rule 1.460.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Extensions of Time; Modification of Deadlines
A motion must be filed under the Court’s procedures when an amendment, extension, modification, or further judicial action is needed.
If an amendment, extension, modification, or further judicial action is needed, a motion must be filed in compliance with this Court’s procedures.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ORDER SETTING TRIAL
Requests to extend deadlines in the order, including the trial period, must comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(e).
The Parties are directed to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(e) for any need to extend any of the deadlines set forth herein, including the trial period.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Extensions of Time; Modification of Deadlines
A motion for extension of time that does not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered.
Motions for extension of time that do not comply with Rule 1.200(e)(1) will not be considered.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Extensions of Time; Modification of Deadlines
Filing a motion to continue, including one agreed to by both parties and noted on the E-Docket Call Form, does not itself continue the case.
Simply filing a motion to continue will not continue the case and your case will not be continued because both parties agree and note same on the E-Docket Call Form.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion to Continue
The Court will consider deadline changes upon a party’s showing of good cause based on an emergency or unavailability.
The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency or unavailability.
Civil cases
Page 1 | CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ORDER SETTING TRIAL
A case will not be continued merely by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order.
Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order.
Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
A case cannot be continued through an amended case-management plan; a continuance requires a motion with client consent and an Agreed Order stating the new agreed e-docket call month and year, emailed to the Court.
Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order; a motion (with client consent) and Agreed Order that includes the new agreed upon e-docket call month/year must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 10 | I. Setting Case for Trial
A case cannot be continued by amended case-management plan; instead, email a motion with client consent and an Agreed Order stating the new agreed e-docket call month and year.
Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order; a motion (with client consent) and Agreed Order that includes the new agreed upon e-docket call month/year must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 1 | Other setting case for trial procedures
A case cannot be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order; Rule 1.460 will be strictly enforced, and motions or orders lacking required information will not be considered.
Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order. Rule 1.460 will be strictly enforced and motions/orders missing the required information will not be considered.
Page 1 | Motions to continue
A party unable to meet an order deadline, including because hearing time is unavailable, may promptly set a case management conference and alert the Court.
If any party is unable to meet the deadlines set forth herein, including due to the unavailability of hearing time, the affected party may promptly set a case management conference and alert the court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Extensions of Time; Modification of Deadlines
Chambers Communication Rules
All forms must be e-mailed to whiteh@circuit19.org by 5:00 P.M. three (3) business days before the E-docket date.
All forms are to be e-mailed to whiteh@circuit19.org by 5:00 P.M. three (3) business days prior to the E-docket date.
Civil cases
Page 1 | E-Docket Form
Upon settlement, counsel must immediately email the Judicial Assistant, copy all parties, and attach the already e-filed settlement notice, dismissal documents, and final disposition form.
If your case settles, you must immediately notify the Court’s Judicial Assistant via e-mail (showing copies provided to all parties), attaching an already e-filed notice of settlement, dismissal documents and final disposition form.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Case Dispositions
All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the judicial assistant.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the judicial assistant at whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.
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
Ex parte motions and orders must be emailed to the stated address with all parties included.
Ex parte motions/orders must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org with all parties included.
Page 3 | B. Hearing Procedures
Motions and orders must be emailed to the Court at the specified address with all parties included.
Motions/orders must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org with all parties included.
Page 5 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
All hearing materials must be emailed to the Court at least five business days before the hearing.
All hearing materials must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org at least 5 BUSINESS DAYS prior to the hearing date.
Page 5 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Courtesy copies must be emailed to the Court at the specified address.
Submission Method: Email to whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies
After filing a Rule 1.530 motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial, the moving party must immediately email a copy to the Judge for review.
Upon filing said motion under Rule 1.530, the moving party shall immediately email a copy to the Judge for review at whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
When filing an ex parte motion to compel under the stated conditions, the moving party must email the motion and proposed order in Word format to the Court and copy all parties.
Upon the filing of such motion, the moving party shall send the motion and proposed order in Word format via email (whiteh@circuit19.org) with all parties copied.
Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
A Notice of Non-Compliance must be submitted by email to the Court for review in addition to being filed in the court file.
The notice shall be filed in the court file and submitted to whiteh@circuit19.org for the Court’s review.
Page 9 | I. Setting Case for Trial
Counsel with cases on a monthly docket must complete the E-Docket Call Form and email it to the Court.
Instead, counsel with cases on each month’s docket will complete the E-Docket Call Form (available on Judge Cox’s website and on the Agreed Case Management Plan and Order) and email it to whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 9 | I. Setting Case for Trial
After all attorneys sign the ACMPO, it must be emailed to the Court for approval, signature, and e-filing.
After all attorneys sign the ACMPO, it must be emailed to the Court (whiteh@circuit19.org) to be approved, signed and e-filed.
Page 9 | I. Setting Case for Trial
Foreclosure correspondence and hearing materials, except motions to cancel sale and requests for hearings longer than 30 minutes, must be submitted to the foreclosure email address in the manner specified by the preceding procedures.
All correspondence and hearing materials for Foreclosure cases (excepting motions to cancel sale and/or requests to schedule hearings more than 30 minutes) shall be submitted to the IRCFORECLOSURES@CIRCUIT19.ORG in the same manner outlined in the procedures above.
Page 10 | K. Residential Foreclosures
Upon settlement, immediately email the judicial assistant with all parties copied and attach the already e-filed Notice of Settlement, dismissal documents, and Final Disposition Form.
If your case settles, immediately notify the judicial assistant via email (whiteh@circuit19.org) with all parties copied, ATTACHING AN ALREADY E-FILED NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT, DISMISSAL DOCUMENTS, AND FINAL DISPOSITION FORM.
Page 10 | I. Setting Case for Trial
Residential foreclosure matters may not be placed on another docket without the Court’s prior approval.
Do not set residential foreclosure matters on any other docket without prior approval from the Court.
Page 10 | K. Residential Foreclosures
The motion and Agreed Order required for a continuance must be emailed to the Court.
Cases will not be continued by submitting an amended Case Management Plan and Order; a motion (with client consent) and Agreed Order that includes the new agreed upon e-docket call month/year must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 10 | I. Setting Case for Trial
A proposed Order in Word format must be emailed to the specified address at least five business days before the sale.
a proposed Order in Word format must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org at least five (5) business days before the sale date.
Page 11 | K. Residential Foreclosures
A proposed Final Judgment in Word format must be emailed to the specified address at least ten business days before any hearing; an untimely submission results in the hearing being stricken.
YOU MUST EMAIL THE PROPOSED FINAL JUDGMENT in word format to IRCForeclosures@circuit19.org no later than ten (10) business days prior to any hearing. FAILURE TO TIMELY SUBMIT A PROPOSED FINAL JUDGMENTS IN WORD FORMAT WILL RESULT IN THE HEARING BEING STRICKEN FROM THE DOCKET.
Page 11 | K. Residential Foreclosures
Immediately after filing a Rule 1.530 motion, the moving party must email a copy to the Judge for review.
Upon filing said motion under Rule 1.530, the moving party shall immediately email a copy to the Judge for review at whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 1 | Motions for rehearing, reconsideration, new trial, etc.
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is legally authorized as ex parte.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Page 1 | Ex-parte Communications
The office does not accept ex parte emails, and emails to the office must also be sent to all opposing counsel or parties.
Please note that this office does not accept ex-parte e-mails. Copies of all e-mails sent to this office also must be sent to all opposing counsel/parties in the case.
Page 1 | Notice to the Public
Email ex parte motions and orders to the judicial assistant with all parties included.
Ex parte motions/orders must be emailed to whiteh@circuit19.org with all parties included.
Page 1 | Submission deadlines
Communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the judicial assistant.
Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the judicial assistant at whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 1 | Method of Communication
When filing an ex parte motion to compel, email the motion and proposed order in Word format to the judicial assistant and copy all parties.
Upon the filing of such motion, the moving party shall send the motion and proposed order in Word format via email (whiteh@circuit19.org) with all parties copied.
Page 1 | Ex parte motions to compel
File the Notice of Non-Compliance in the court file and submit it to the Court by email for review.
A Notice of Non-Compliance shall be filed if the parties are unable to comply with the Case Management Plan and Order or an Order Requiring Filing of Mandatory Case Management Plan. The notice shall include the reasons the parties are unable to comply. The notice shall be filed in the court file and submitted to whiteh@circuit19.org for the Court’s review.
Page 1 | Procedure
Immediately notify the Court of technological issues; use the chat function if no other communication method is available.
If you have any technological issues (for example, you cannot hear or your screen freezes), please let us know immediately. If you cannot communicate in any other way, you may use the chat function to let us know what is happening.
Civil cases
Page 1 | REMEMBER
Counsel must not call the Judicial Assistant to inquire about case status or trial-week priority.
Do not call the Judicial Assistant to determine the status of this case or priority of this case for the trial week.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Trial Scheduling
Emails to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter, for example: 2024 CA 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2 Hour Hearing Requested.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A hearing expected to require more than 30 minutes requires an email request to the judicial assistant.
If you need more than thirty (30) minutes, email a request to whiteh@circuit19.org.
Page 2 | B. Hearing Procedures
Do not telephone the judge’s office to ask about a case’s status or its priority for the trial week.
Do not call the judge’s office to determine the status of your case or priority of your case for the trial week.
Page 9 | I. Setting Case for Trial
Check the designated email address for order copies before requesting a status update from the Judge’s office.
Please check your designated email address for copies of orders before requesting a status update from the Judge’s office.
Page 12 | M. Other Division Procedures
A pro se party seeking a hearing should first ask the attorney in the case and consult about a mutually agreeable time; if no opposing attorney is available or the attorney disagrees, the party may email the judge’s office, which will decide whether to set a hearing.
PRO-SE (SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS): If a pro se party wishes to set a matter for hearing, they should request that the attorney in the case do so. The pro se party should consult with the attorney for a mutually agreeable time. If there is no other attorney on the other side of the case, or if the attorney does not agree that a hearing should be set, the pro se party may contact the judge’s office (whiteh@circuit19.org) and request that the Court set the hearing. The judge will evaluate the motion and set for hearing if deemed necessary.
Page 12 | M. Other Division Procedures
A self-represented party should first ask the opposing attorney to set a hearing and seek a mutually agreeable time; in the stated circumstances, the party may email the judge’s office to request a hearing.
If a pro se party wishes to set a matter for hearing, they should request that the attorney in the case do so. The pro se party should consult with the attorney for a mutually agreeable time. If there is no other attorney on the other side of the case, or if the attorney does not agree that a hearing should be set, the pro se party may contact the judge’s office (whiteh@circuit19.org) and request that the Court set the hearing.
Page 1 | Pro-se (self represented litigants)
Emails to the judicial office must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter, for example: 2024 CA 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – 2 Hour Hearing Requested.
Page 1 | Method of Communication