Judge Daryl Isenhower
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law
- No Later Than 2 Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding
Case Law, Other Documents
Courtesy copies
- No Later Than Two Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding
Communication
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Document Format Requirements10 rules
All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format or USB drive for media.
All proposed orders must be submitted in WORD format.
Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format or USB drive for media.
After the petition is filed in the court file submit the petition, certificate of eligibility, affidavit, and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Court at SLCJudge@circuit19.org.
- Petition
- Certificate of eligibility
- Affidavit
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word format
Format: Word/PDF is accepted for case law so long as the relevant sections of the case law are highlighted.
WORD/PDF is accepted for case law so long as the relevant sections of the case law are highlighted.
- Case law
Formatting
- •WORD or PDF is accepted
- •Relevant sections of the case law must be highlighted
Exhibits must be labeled in the format required by the Clerk of Court.
PDF is preferred for any other documents.
- Preferred format
- Other document
PDF is preferred for any other documents.
- Preferred format
- Other documents
Document Filing Requirements19 rules
Exhibits must be labeled in the format required by the Clerk of Court.
After the petition is filed in the court file submit the petition, certificate of eligibility, affidavit, and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Court at SLCJudge@circuit19.org.
The motion must state the reason for the missed court appearance and the relief requested.
Once a date is selected a notice of hearing must be filed by the moving party.
Petitions to Expunge/Seal must include whether there is an objection from the State in the petition and must be filed in the court file.
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
All hearing notices must comply with the notice requirement in Fla. R. Gen. P. and Jud Admin. 2.540(c) Requests for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities.
A notice of cancelation must be filed in the court file and submitted to the judicial assistant immediately.
Once a date is selected a notice of hearing must be filed by the moving party.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Must include
- •List the judicial Zoom credentials
All hearing notices must comply with the notice requirement in Fla. R. Gen. P. and Jud Admin. 2.540(c) Requests for Accommodations by Persons with Disabilities.
A notice of cancelation must be filed in the court file and submitted to the judicial assistant immediately.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
The motion must state the reason for the missed court appearance and the relief requested.
Petitions to Expunge/Seal must include whether there is an objection from the State in the petition and must be filed in the court file.
Any party may request a status conference when a case requires and must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
Any party may request a status conference when a case requires and must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
After filing an emergency-hearing motion, submit it to the Court by email and include “EMERGENCY” in the subject line.
The motion must be submitted to the Court after filing at ResendizJ@circuit19.org and “EMERGENCY” must be inlucded in the subject line of the email.
Page 1 | Emergency Hearings
Proposed orders must be submitted by email to SLCJudge@circuit19.org.
Submission Method: via e-mail to SLCJudge@circuit19.org.
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Document Submissions
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Hearing notices must be filed with the Clerk of Court within two business days to ensure docketing.
Hearing notices must be filed with the Clerk of Court within 2 business days to ensure the hearing is docketed.
Page 1 | Notice of Hearing
Parties must strictly comply with deadlines imposed under the civil case management plan.
The deadlines imposed shall be strictly adhered to by the parties.
Page 1 | Saint Lucie County Case Assignments and Civil Case Management
The preceding proposed-order submission requirement applies before evidentiary hearings and trial.
When Required: Prior to evidentiary hearings and trial.
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Document Submissions
File hearing notices with the Clerk of Court within two business days to ensure the hearing is docketed.
Hearing notices must be filed with the Clerk of Court within 2 business days to ensure the hearing is docketed.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update contact information on Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account 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 1 | E-Filing Portal Contact Information
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 1 | Ex parte Communications
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt 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 1 | E-Filing Portal Contact Information
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused, and update Form 2.603 when the email account registered for electronic service changes.
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. 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
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies must reach the court no later than two days before an evidentiary proceeding unless the court designates otherwise.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two (2) days before any evidentiary proceeding unless otherwise designated by the Court.
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Document Submissions
Courtesy copies must reach the court at least two days before an evidentiary proceeding unless the court designates otherwise.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two (2) days before any evidentiary proceeding unless otherwise designated by the Court.
Page 3 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Submit courtesy copies by email to the listed court email address.
via e-mail to SLCJudge@circuit19.org.
Page 3 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law and other documents are required before evidentiary hearings and trial.
Prior to evidentiary hearings and trial.
Page 3 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Chambers Communication Rules
If a court-scheduled hearing is resolved, the judicial assistant must be notified immediately by email.
If the hearing is scheduled by the Court but the matter is resolved you must notify the judicial assistant immediately by email.
Page 1 | Canceling Hearings
An attorney must email the judicial assistant at least two business days before court if an inmate needs transport or a Zoom appearance.
It is the attorney’s responsibility to advise the judicial assistant by email if any inmate needs to be transported or appear via Zoom for court at least two (2) business days prior to the court date.
Page 1 | Inmate Transport
Coordinate pretrial evidentiary-motion hearings with the judicial assistant by email, including the opposing party, case number and style, filed motion, and requested hearing length.
Evidentiary motions that need to be heard prior to trial are scheduled on these hearing dates. Contact the judicial assistant to coordinate these hearings. The email should include: 1) the opposing party, 2) the case number and case style in the subject line, 3) a copy of the already e-filed motion, and 4) the length of time requested by the parties.
Page 1 | Pre-trial Hearings
To schedule a hearing, email the judicial assistant with the opposing party, requested hearing time, and a copy of the already e-filed motion.
All Hearings are scheduled by contacting the judicial assistant at ResendizJ@circuit19.org for hearing dates. Make sure to include the opposing party (counsel if represented), the amount of time requested for the hearing, and a copy of the already e-filed motion in the email.
Page 1 | Scheduling
Emails submitting expungement or sealing materials must include the case style and case number in the subject line.
The case style and case number must be included in the subject line of the email.
Page 1 | Petitions to Expunge/Seal
Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, including its restrictions on ex parte communications unless authorized by law.
All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Coordinate pretrial evidentiary-motion hearings with the judicial assistant by email, including the opposing party, case number and style in the subject line, the already e-filed motion, and the requested hearing length.
Evidentiary motions that need to be heard prior to trial are scheduled on these hearing dates. Contact the judicial assistant to coordinate these hearings. The email should include: 1) the opposing party, 2) the case number and case style in the subject line, 3) a copy of the already e-filed motion, and 4) the length of time requested by the parties.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
An attorney must email the judicial assistant at least two business days before court if an inmate needs transport or to appear by Zoom.
It is the attorney’s responsibility to advise the judicial assistant by email if any inmate needs to be transported or appear via Zoom for court at least two (2) business days prior to the court date.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office 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
Schedule hearings by emailing the judicial assistant and include the opposing party or counsel, requested hearing time, and a copy of the already e-filed motion.
All Hearings are scheduled by contacting the judicial assistant at ResendizJ@circuit19.org for hearing dates. Make sure to include the opposing party (counsel if represented), the amount of time requested for the hearing, and a copy of the already e-filed motion in the email.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Submit proposed orders by email to the listed court email address.
via e-mail to SLCJudge@circuit19.org.
Page 3 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
If a court-scheduled hearing is resolved, notify the judicial assistant immediately by email.
If the hearing is scheduled by the Court but the matter is resolved you must notify the judicial assistant immediately by email.
Page 3 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
After filing, submit the emergency motion to the court by email and include “EMERGENCY” in the subject line.
The motion must be submitted to the Court after filing at ResendizJ@circuit19.org and “EMERGENCY” must be inlucded in the subject line of the email.
Page 4 | F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
The email subject line must include the case style and case number.
The case style and case number must be included in the subject line of the email.
Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures
After filing the petition, submit it with the certificate of eligibility, affidavit, and proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Court by email.
After the petition is filed in the court file submit the petition, certificate of eligibility, affidavit, and a proposed order in Microsoft Word format to the Court at SLCJudge@circuit19.org.
Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures
Email is preferred and phone contact is permitted; emails must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Method of Communication: ResendizJ@circuit19.org (Email is the preferred method of communication). The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 MM 001234 – Plaintiff/Petitioner v. Defendant/Respondent – 15 minute Hearing Requested.) Phone contact is also permitted at the phone number listed above.
Page 1 | Method of Communication
Email is the preferred method of communicating with the judicial office, and the subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
• Method of Communication: ResendizJ@circuit19.org (Email is the preferred method of communication). The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 MM 001234 – Plaintiff/Petitioner v. Defendant/Respondent – 15 minute Hearing Requested.)
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these procedures.
Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Phone contact with the judicial office is permitted at the listed phone number.
Phone contact is also permitted at the phone number listed above.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Contact the judicial assistant at the listed email address to obtain the remote-appearance meeting ID.
Platform Meeting ID#: Contact the judicial assistant at ResendizJ@circuit19.org to obtain the platform meeting ID#.
Page 3 | C. Remote Appearance
Requests for ADA accommodations should be directed to Court Administration by phone.
• ADA Accommodations: If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Court Administration at 772-807-4370, Court Administration - Circuit19
Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures
A.V. requests should be sent by email to AV-Request@circuit19.org.
For and A.V Request contact AV- Request@circuit19.org.
Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures
For technical assistance, contact Court Support by email or phone.
For technical assistance contact email CourtSupport@circuit19.org or phone number 772-807-4390.
Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures