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Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties Courtesy Copy Requirements

78 rules from official source documents

When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.

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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.

Judge Cynthia L. Cox

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Courtesy copies are required for every hearing.

When Required: Courtesy copies are required for all hearings.

Judge Cynthia L. Cox

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Courtesy copies are required for every hearing.

When Required: Courtesy copies are required for all hearings.

Judge Cynthia L. Cox

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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.

Judge Cynthia L. Cox

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Bring enough copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and every party to review at the hearing or trial.

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.

Judge Darren Steele

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Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted to the court for an evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies of case law or other specified document must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Darren Steele

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Submit courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents to the court for evidentiary proceedings.

Courtesy copies of case law or other specified document must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Darren Steele

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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.

Judge Daryl Isenhower

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Submit courtesy copies by email to the listed court email address.

via e-mail to SLCJudge@circuit19.org.

Judge Daryl Isenhower

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Courtesy copies of case law and other documents are required before evidentiary hearings and trial.

Prior to evidentiary hearings and trial.

Judge Daryl Isenhower

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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.

Judge Daryl Isenhower

CRITICALCivil cases

Parties must mail hearing notices, motions, relevant pleadings, proposed orders, and stamped envelopes to the judge at least five days before the hearing; email delivery is prohibited, and proposed orders and envelopes must account for parties without an email address designated on the eportal.

Additionally, all parties are required to also mail (US Mail or overnight carrier – do not email) copies of the notice of hearing, motion, relevant pleadings, sufficient proposed orders (one original plus a copy for each party that does not already have an email address designated on the eportal), and stamped envelopes (again one for each party that does not already have an email address designated on the eportal) to my attention at least 5 days prior to hearing.

Judge Edmond W. Alonzo

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Send copies of the listed pleadings and related documents, with proposed orders and sufficient copies and self-addressed stamped envelopes, to the Judge’s office for review.

Please follow Court procedure for filing the necessary pleadings with the Martin County Clerk of Court. Please send copies of pleadings, hearing cancellations, (if applicable), along with relevant Stipulations, Settlement Agreement, Motions, Notices, with Proposed Orders along with sufficient copies/self-addressed stamped envelopes to the Judge’s office for his immediate review.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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When filing a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial, the moving party must send the Judge a copy accompanied by a generic proposed order with at least five lines for additional provisions, a transmittal letter listing copies to counsel and pro se parties, and stamped self-addressed envelopes for those recipients.

Upon filing said motion the moving party shall send a copy to the Judge for review. The copy of the motion sent to the Judge shall be accompanied by a generic order granting/denying the motion, with at least five lines for additional provisions, a transmittal letter showing copies to all counsel and Pro Se parties, and stamped, self-addressed envelopes for all counsel and Pro Se parties.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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Before a civil motion hearing, send the Judicial Assistant copies of the motion, proposed orders, and filed notice of hearing, with sufficient proposed-order copies and pre-stamped envelopes for all parties.

Prior to your Civil Motion Hearing, please send Judicial Assistant a copy of the Motion, Proposed Order(s) with sufficient copies and pre-stamped envelopes for all parties, and a copy of the Notice of Hearing which was previously filed with the Clerk of Court.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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Voluminous hearing materials must be sent by U.S. Mail at least five days before the hearing; a binder is preferred.

If the materials are voluminous, they must be provided via US Mail at least five days prior to the hearing, preferably in a binder.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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For any evidentiary proceeding, submit courtesy copies of case law to the court at least five days before the hearing and copy all parties.

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding at least five days prior to the hearing and all parties shall be copied on the submission.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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For any evidentiary proceeding, submit courtesy copies of case law to the court at least five days before the hearing and copy all parties.

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding at least five days prior to the hearing and all parties shall be copied on the submission.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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When filing a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial, the moving party must send a copy to the Judge for review.

Upon filing said motion the moving party shall send a copy to the Judge for review.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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Before a civil motion hearing, send the Judicial Assistant the motion, proposed orders with sufficient copies and stamped envelopes for all parties, and the previously filed notice of hearing.

Prior to your Civil Motion Hearing, please send Judicial Assistant a copy of the Motion, Proposed Order(s) with sufficient copies and pre-stamped envelopes for all parties, and a copy of the Notice of Hearing which was previously filed with the Clerk of Court.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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Voluminous hearing materials must be sent by U.S. mail at least five days before the hearing, preferably in a binder.

If the materials are voluminous, they must be provided via US Mail at least five days prior to the hearing, preferably in a binder.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

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Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

When Required: Courtesy copies of case law or other specified document must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Kathleen H. Roberts

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Submit courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies of case law or other specified document must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Kathleen H. Roberts

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Courtesy copies must be emailed to the Court at least three days before any evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies must be emailed to the court no later than three(3) days prior to any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Laurie E. Buchanan

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Email courtesy copies to the Court no later than three days before an evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies must be emailed to the court no later than three(3) days prior to any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Laurie E. Buchanan

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Counsel must provide the Court a trial notebook containing copies of pertinent pleadings five business days before trial; electronic copies are encouraged.

Counsel shall present to the Court, five (5) business days prior to trial, a trial notebook containing copies of pertinent pleadings filed in the case (i.e., Complaint, Answer and Affirmative Defenses, Counter-Claims, Pre-Trial Stipulation, etc.). Electronic copies are strongly encouraged.

Judge Laurie E. Buchanan

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For special set hearings, provide legal memoranda or briefs, significant cited authorities, a witness list, and any responsive memoranda to the Court and opposing counsel at least three business days before the hearing.

When Required: Any legal memoranda or briefs for special set hearings, along with copies of significant cited authorities (highlighting the pertinent sections is appreciated by the Court), should be provided to the Court and opposing counsel at least three (3) business days prior the hearing. A list of any witnesses to be called and any responsive memoranda should be provided to the Court and to opposing counsel at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing.

Judge Laurie E. Buchanan

CRITICALCivil cases

A copy of the entire cover letter, without the enclosed records, must be provided contemporaneously to counsel for all parties.

A courtesy copy of the entire cover letter (without the enclosed records) shall be provided contemporaneously to all parties’ counsel.

Judge Lillian B. Ewen

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Courtesy copies of case law, legal memoranda, and hearing materials are due at least five business days before the hearing.

Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies of case law, legal memoranda, and/or hearing materials must be submitted no later than five business days prior to the hearing.

Judge Lillian B. Ewen

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Courtesy copies may be in any digital format, preferably PDF, and must be emailed at least five business days before the hearing with case-law passages highlighted or binder materials tabbed; paper binders will not be accepted or mailed.

Format: Any digital format is acceptable (though PDF is preferred), as long as the pertinent sections are highlighted (for case law) or tabbed (for binders). This is a paperless office. Brevity is appreciated… Submission Method: Via email to slcjudge13@circuit19.org. Paper binders presented at the hearing will not be considered or accepted by the court. Do not mail binders to the judicial assistant. Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies of case law, legal memoranda, and/or hearing materials must be submitted no later than five business days prior to the hearing.

Judge Lillian B. Ewen

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When relying on case law or other documents at a hearing, submit an advance electronic courtesy copy to the court and opposing party, with the documents tabbed for reference.

When counsel/party intends to rely on case law or other documents in a hearing, a courtesy electronic copy submitted to the court and the opposing party in advance is required. Please make sure the documents are tabbed for ease of reference.

Judge Lillian B. Ewen

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If counsel or a party intends to rely on case law or other documents at a hearing, an electronic courtesy copy must be provided to the court and opposing party in advance.

When counsel/party intends to rely on case law or other documents in a hearing, a courtesy electronic copy submitted to the court and the opposing party in advance is required.

Judge Lillian B. Ewen

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Courtesy copies of case law, legal memoranda, and hearing materials must be submitted at least five business days before the hearing.

Courtesy copies of case law, legal memoranda, and/ or hearing materials must be submitted no later than five (5) business days prior to the hearing.

Judge Michael D. Porter

CRITICALCivil cases

A copy of the entire cover letter, without the enclosed records, must be provided contemporaneously to all parties’ counsel.

A courtesy copy of the entire cover letter (without the enclosed records) shall be provided contemporaneously to all parties’ counsel.

Judge Michael D. Porter

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Plaintiff’s counsel must provide the Court a trial notebook of pertinent filed pleadings five business days before trial.

Plaintiff’s counsel shall present to the Court, five (5) business days prior to trial, a trial notebook containing copies of pertinent pleadings filed in the case (i.e., Complaint, Answer and Affirmative Defenses, Counter-Claims, Pre-Trial Stipulation, etc.).

Judge Michael D. Porter

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Submit any trial brief to Chambers at least five business days before trial and provide hard copies of cited cases with pertinent sections highlighted.

If a trial brief is to be filed with the Court it should be submitted to the Judge’s Chambers no later than five (5) business days before the trial is to commence. The Court requires hard copies of cases cited in the trial brief with appropriate highlighting of the pertinent sections.

Judge Michael D. Porter

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Anyone intending to rely on case law or other documents at a hearing must provide advance electronic courtesy copies to the Court and opposing party.

When counsel/ party intends to rely on case law or other documents in a hearing, a courtesy electronic copy submitted to the court and the opposing party in advance is required.

Judge Michael D. Porter

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When a party intends to rely on case law or other documents at a hearing, an advance electronic courtesy copy must be submitted to the Court and opposing party.

When counsel/ party intends to rely on case law or other documents in a hearing, a courtesy electronic copy submitted to the court and the opposing party in advance is required.

Judge Michael D. Porter

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A trial brief, if filed, should be submitted to Judge’s Chambers at least five business days before trial.

Trial Briefs: If a trial brief is to be filed with the Court it should be submitted to the Judge’s Chambers no later than five (5) business days before the trial is to commence.

Judge Michael D. Porter

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Submit courtesy copies of case law, legal memoranda, and hearing materials no later than five business days before the hearing.

Courtesy copies of case law, legal memoranda, and/ or hearing materials must be submitted no later than five (5) business days prior to the hearing.

Judge Michael D. Porter

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Courtesy copies must be delivered no later than two days before an evidentiary proceeding.

Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two (2) days before any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Nicole Menz

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Courtesy copies must reach the court at least two days before an evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two (2) days before any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Nicole Menz

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Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted for any evidentiary proceeding.

When Required: Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Nicole Menz

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Courtesy copies must be sent by email to ircjudge@circuit19.org.

Submission Method: Sent by email to ircjudge@circuit19.org.

Judge Nicole Menz

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Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents are required for evidentiary proceedings.

Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Nicole Menz

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Submission Method: Sent by email to ircjudge@circuit19.org.

Submission Method: Sent by email to ircjudge@circuit19.org.

Judge Nicole Menz

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Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted for any evidentiary proceeding.

• When Required: Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Robyn E. Stone

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Courtesy copies must reach the court no later than two days before an evidentiary proceeding.

• Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two (2) days before any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Robyn E. Stone

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Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents are required for evidentiary proceedings.

Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Robyn E. Stone

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Courtesy copies must be sent by email to ircjudge@circuit19.org.

• Submission Method: Sent by email to ircjudge@circuit19.org.

Judge Robyn E. Stone

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Courtesy copies must reach the court at least two days before an evidentiary proceeding.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two (2) days before any evidentiary proceeding.

Judge Robyn E. Stone

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Email trial notices and a courtesy copy of the filed Notice for Trial to the stated address or the Court will not act on the notice.

All notices that the case is at issue and ready to be set for trial shall be emailed to Foreclosure@circuit19.org. If a courtesy copy of the filed Notice for trial is not sent to Foreclosure@circuit19.org it will be not be acted upon by the Court.

Judge Steven J. Levin

CRITICALCivil cases

After e-filing a hearing-cancellation notice, send a courtesy copy by email to the Judicial Assistant.

Cancellation of any hearing must be done: (1) through the online Court scheduling calendar; (2) by e-filing a Notice of Cancellation of Hearing in advance of the hearing date; and (3) sending a courtesy copy of your Notice of Cancellation of Hearing to the Judicial Assistant via email, once you have e-filed same.

Judge Steven J. Levin

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After e-filing a Notice of Cancellation of Hearing, send a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant by email.

Cancellation of any hearing must be done: 1) through the online court scheduling calendar; 2) by e-filing a Notice of Cancellation of Hearing in advance of the hearing date; and 3) by sending a courtesy copy of your Notice of Cancellation of Hearing to the Judicial Assistant e-mail, once you have e-filed same.

Judge Steven J. Levin

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After e-filing a hearing cancellation notice, email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant.

Cancellation of any hearing must be done: (1) through the online Court scheduling calendar; (2) by e-filing a Notice of Cancellation of Hearing in advance of the hearing date; and (3) sending a courtesy copy of your Notice of Cancellation of Hearing to the Judicial Assistant via email, once you have e-filed same.

Judge William L. Roby

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The Court will not act on a filed Notice for trial unless a courtesy copy is emailed to the designated address.

If a courtesy copy of the filed Notice for trial is not sent to Foreclosure@circuit19.org it will be not be acted upon by the Court.

Judge William L. Roby

CRITICALCivil cases

A copy of the entire cover letter, without the enclosed records, must be provided contemporaneously to counsel for all parties.

A courtesy copy of the entire cover letter (without the enclosed records) shall be provided contemporaneously to all parties’ counsel.

Judge William L. Roby

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After e-filing a hearing cancellation notice, parties must email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant.

HEARING CANCELLATION: Cancellation of any hearing must be done: (1) through the online Court scheduling calendar: and (2) by e-filing a Notice of Cancellation of Hearing in advance of the hearing date; and (3) sending a courtesy copy of your Notice of Cancellation of Hearing to the Judicial Assistant via email, once you have e-filed same.

Judge William L. Roby

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Courtesy copies of case law and other documents must be submitted for every hearing or trial.

Courtesy copies of Case Law and Other Documents must be submitted to the court for any hearing or trial.

Judge William Wallace

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Courtesy copies of case law and other documents must be submitted to the court for any hearing or trial.

Courtesy copies of Case Law and Other Documents must be submitted to the court for any hearing or trial.

Judge William Wallace

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Courtesy copies must be submitted no later than two days before a hearing or trial.

Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than two (2) days before any hearing or trial.

Judge William Wallace

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Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than two days before a hearing or trial.

Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than two (2) days before any hearing or trial.

Judge William Wallace

WARNING

Courtesy-copy materials may be delivered by email to the Judicial Assistant, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

e-mail to the Judicial Assistant, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

Judge Darren Steele

WARNING

Courtesy copies may be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

Submission Method: e-mail to the Judicial Assistant, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

Judge Darren Steele

WARNING

The Court requests a digital copy of any proposed order in addition to the hard copy.

The Court would appreciate a copy of any proposed order on either a removable storage device or via e-mail, in addition to the hard copy.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

WARNING

Courtesy-copy materials may be sent to the Judicial Assistant by email, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

Submission Method: e-mail to the Judicial Assistant, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

Judge Kathleen H. Roberts

WARNING

Courtesy copies may be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

Submission Method: e-mail to the Judicial Assistant, U.S. mail, or private delivery service.

Judge Kathleen H. Roberts

WARNING

Parties should bring a minimum of four (4) copies of all exhibits with them to court (original to Clerk, copy for each party, copy for the witness, and copy for the Court).

Parties should bring a minimum of four (4) copies of all exhibits with them to court (original to Clerk, copy for each party, copy for the witness, and copy for the Court).

Judge Laurie E. Buchanan

WARNING

Any legal memoranda or briefs for special set hearings, along with copies of significant cited authorities (highlighting the pertinent sections is appreciated by the Court), should be provided to the Court and opposing counsel at least three (3) business days prior the hearing.

Any legal memoranda or briefs for special set hearings, along with copies of significant cited authorities (highlighting the pertinent sections is appreciated by the Court), should be provided to the Court and opposing counsel at least three (3) business days prior the hearing.

Judge Laurie E. Buchanan

WARNING

The court will not accept or consider paper binders presented at a hearing, and binders must not be mailed to the judicial assistant.

Paper binders presented at the hearing will not be considered or accepted by the court. Do not mail binders to the judicial assistant.

Judge Lillian B. Ewen

WARNING

Do not send courtesy copies of documents already filed and docketed.

Please do NOT send courtesy copies of documents that have been filed and docketed in the court file.

Judge Michael D. Porter

WARNING

Binders must not be mailed to the Judicial Assistant.

Do not mail binders to the Judicial Assistant.

Judge Michael D. Porter

WARNING

Do not send courtesy copies of documents already filed and docketed in the court file.

Please do NOT send courtesy copies of documents that have been filed and docketed in the court file.

Judge Michael D. Porter

WARNING

Courtesy copies may be emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered; self-represented litigants excused from email service may use mail or hand delivery.

Courtesy copies may be submitted to the court by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org. Courtesy copies may be submitted to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivered to the judicial office. Self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service may submit courtesy copies to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to the judicial office.

Judge William Wallace

WARNING

Courtesy copies must also be provided to opposing counsel and/or self-represented parties.

Courtesy copies shall be provided to opposing counsel and/or self-litigating parties.

Judge William Wallace

INFO

Hearing materials fewer than 20 pages may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

If the hearing material is fewer than twenty pages, it may be provided to the Judicial Assistant via electronic mail.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

INFO

Hearing materials fewer than 20 pages may be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

If the hearing material is fewer than twenty pages, it may be provided to the Judicial Assistant via electronic mail.

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters

INFO

The court operates as a paperless office.

This is a paperless office. Brevity is appreciated…

Judge Lillian B. Ewen
Common questions about Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Nineteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties?

Judge Cynthia L. Cox: Details: delivery at least five business days prior to the hearing date. Hearing materials must be received at least five business days before the hearing.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 6, section E. Courtesy Copies

Judge Jennifer Alcorta Waters: Courtesy-copy rule applies for pleadings, hearing cancellations, stipulations, settlement agreements, motions, notices, and proposed orders. Send copies of the listed pleadings and related documents, with proposed orders and sufficient copies and self-addressed stamped envelopes, to the Judge’s office for review.

Judge Laurie E. Buchanan: Details: delivery no later than three days before evidentiary proceeding, by email. Courtesy copies must be emailed to the Court at least three days before any evidentiary proceeding.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 6, section E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

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