Judge Gisela T. Laurent
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Speedy Trial Demand, Notice of Expiration
- Email • Immediately Upon Filing
Memoranda, Case Law, Other Hearing Materials
Court-wide- Before Hearing
Memoranda, Case Law, Other Materials
Court-wide- At Least 5 Court Days Before Scheduled Hearing
Adjournments
- A motion to continue should be submitted by noon on the day before the status hearing, state the opposing party’s position and good cause, and include a proposed order in Word format.
- A written motion to continue must be emailed to the Court by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before pretrial and must state the opposing party’s position and describe good cause with detail proportionate to prior continuance requests.
Request must include
Communication
Clerk, Chambers
Clerk
Phone
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements5 rules
If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 22orange@ninthcircuit.org.
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Word format
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the Motion to Continue.
- File type
- Word
- Motion to continue
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.
- File type
- Word
- Motion
Documents must be prepared as either WORD documents, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF
Formatting
- •Documents may be prepared as WORD documents, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF
Document Filing Requirements31 rules
A hearing request must identify the case and motion, attach the file-stamped motion, state hearing-related and custody information, include opposing counsel's position or unsuccessful conferral, and identify any virtual-attendance request.
- Document
- Hearing request
Must include
- •Case number
Court's wording
The hearing request must include: i. Case number and style ii. Title of the motion(s) to be heard and the date the motion was filed iii. File-stamped copy of the motion attached iv. Amount of time requested for the hearing v. Whether the Defendant is in custody vi. Position of opposing counsel, if available, or confirmation that a conferral attempt was made without response vii. Any request for virtual attendance
The movant must file a notice of hearing after the hearing confirmation is received from the Judicial Assistant.
For a no-hearing bond motion in a case with an alleged victim, the motion or the State's response must state the victim's position or confirm that the victim does not wish to be heard.
Court's wording
If defense counsel requests resolution of a bond motion without a hearing in a case with an alleged victim, the motion or the State’s response must (i) provide the alleged victim’s position on the request, or (ii) confirm that the alleged victim has indicated that he or she does not wish to be heard on the issue.
If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 22orange@ninthcircuit.org.
- Document
- Bond motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
Testimony by videoconference requires a motion and order in accordance with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116(d).
For evidentiary proceedings, counsel may appear by videoconference only upon filing a motion and obtaining an order allowing the remote appearance.
The attorney filing the motion for examination shall immediately contact opposing counsel to attempt to agree on an expert to evaluate the defendant and shall submit a proposed order if counsel are able to reach agreement.
- Document
- Motion for examination
Must include
- •Proposed order
The Assistant State Attorney shall submit a proposed transport order when the presence of a defendant in the custody of another county is required for a proceeding.
F.J.: MUST INCL qARTIES' NAME AND CURRENT ADDRESS, DOB of party restoring maiden name.
Income Deduction Order: _m:ust be calculated every payment way; missing parag. 5b address;
Parenting Ptan, if filed on or after October 1,2008
Petition: if children, U.C.C.J.A. allegations / attached affidavit;
Final Hearing Sworn Testimony form;
F.J.: Children's FIJLL Name, date of birth;
of payment to SDU; if amount is less or more than 5% of guidelines m:ust "speciallll' state why because future modifications;
Parenting Certificate _Wife _Husband; Marriage & Patemity Local Rule No: 07-98-37; Sect' 61.21;
F.J.: Child Support: must contain recipient's name, address where to send money, child support amount,
Vital Statistics form fot Marriage, & in Paternity case form HD 673;
Final Judgment, copies and stamped addressed envelopes;
Final Disposition form - Form 1'998; Marriage & Patemity;
chitd support Guidelines worl<sheet; Rule12.2850 the amount here agrees with F.J. and I.D.O. amount: $ agreement states $
Marital Settlement Agreement; both parties have signed it;
Financial Af./idavit of _Wife Husband - only required when a minor child or alimony case; OR an _ - affidavit as to the other parent's income to the best of their knowledge;
This checklist must be completed when submitting a mail in Final Judgment packet.
"Notice of Social Security Number" by custodial parent ONLY in chitd surrport cases for both parents and child(ren); S.S. numbers are not to be in any writing except this form; use Fam. Law Form 12.901(i);
Ftorida driver's is attached; issued 6 months prior to filing;
Motionfor Wri en Ex Pdrte Final Hearing & Waiver of Hearirag signed by Husband & :- Wife;
Counsel presenting remote witness testimony must arrange proper oath administration and a method for witnesses to review trial exhibits.
Court's wording
Counsel seeking to present remote witness testimony must make arrangements to ensure that an oath can properly be administered under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530(b)(2)(B) and to coordinate a method by which witnesses can review any exhibits that will be addressed during their testimony.
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.
- Document
- Motion to transfer
Should include
- •Proposed order
Defense counsel should bring proposed orders for requested expert appointment, unopposed competency or incompetency findings, and other anticipated relief at a competency status hearing.
- Document
- Competency status proceeding
Should include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
Defense counsel should bring a proposed order regarding the appointment of a requested expert, any unopposed finding of incompetency (including information regarding placement and/or conditional release terms), any unopposed finding of competency, and any other relief that is expected to be requested at the status.
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Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Motions to transfer a case to another division based on a related case must be submitted to the Administrative Judge by email.
Motions to transfer to another division based on a related case shall be submitted to the Administrative Judge for consideration via email to 19orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Page 5 | A. HEARINGS AND MOTIONS
A document filed electronically does not require a separate paper copy to be filed with the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office.
When you e-File a document you do not need to file a paper copy with the Clerk and Comptroller’s Office.
Pro se cases
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Self-represented parties may electronically file through the state-wide e-filing portal, which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Are you representing yourself? Did you know that self-represented parties may choose to electronically file documents on line using the state wide e-Filing portal? The portal is open 24 hours a day—7 days a week.
Pro se cases
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions to continue are due by noon on the day before the status hearing.
As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted by noon the day before the status hearing.
Page 10 | D. VIOLATION OF PROBATION PROCEEDINGS
If a filing is rejected, the portal notifies the filer by email with the reason, and the filer may correct and resubmit it through the portal.
If a filing is not accepted, you will be notified via your email address with the reason the document is being returned to you. You may log back in to the portal to correct your document and resubmit it.
Pro se cases
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The motion for final judgment may proceed because the 20-day statutory waiting period from filing has expired.
The waiting period of 20 days (Sect. 61.19, F.S.) from the date of filing has expired.
Civil cases
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The portal sends one email when a filing is submitted and another when the filing is accepted.
You will receive two emails from the portal regarding your filing 1. One email when the filing is submitted 2. One email when the filing is accepted
Pro se cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Immediately upon filing a competency examination motion, counsel must email a copy to the court-designated address and copy opposing counsel.
Upon filing a motion for examination pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.210(b), counsel shall immediately send a copy of the motion to 22orange@ninthcircuit.org with opposing counsel copied.
Page 11 | E. COMPETENCY PROCEEDINGS
Filing Fees and Waivers
A $10.50 check for recording is required in marriage cases only.
$10.50 checkfor recordinz; Marriage only;
Civil cases
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A $10.50 check must be included for recording the final judgment.
Check for $10.50 for recording of final judgment;
Civil cases
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Any fees due in connection with the filing may be paid by credit card or electronic check through the portal's payment tab.
On the payment tab, you may pay any fees that may be due. You may pay by credit card or electronic check.
Pro se cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Defense counsel must email a courtesy copy of a speedy-trial demand or notice of expiration immediately upon filing.
Defense counsel shall send a courtesy copy of a demand for speedy trial or notice of expiration of the time for speedy trial to bvelez@ninthcircuit.org immediately upon filing the notice or demand.
Page 8 | B.4.a. Calendar Calls on Speedy Trial Demands and Hearings on Notices of Expiration
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Counsel must review the Uniform Trial Order and any Case Management Order for pre-motion or pre-hearing conferral requirements.
Counsel shall review Section IV(C) of the Uniform Trial Order as well as any Case Management Order for pre-motion or pre-hearing conferral requirements.
Page 5 | A. HEARINGS AND MOTIONS
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A written motion to continue must be emailed to the Court by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before pretrial and must state the opposing party’s position and describe good cause with detail proportionate to prior continuance requests.
Motions to Continue must be made in writing and the Motion must be provided to the Court at 22orange@ninthcircuit.org by 5:00 p.m. the Monday before Pretrial. The Motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance in appropriate detail based on the number of prior continuances.
Page 7 | B.2.f. Motions to Continue
A motion to continue should be submitted by noon on the day before the status hearing, state the opposing party’s position and good cause, and include a proposed order in Word format.
As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted by noon the day before the status hearing. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance. A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.
Page 10 | D. VIOLATION OF PROBATION PROCEEDINGS
Chambers Communication Rules
Hearings not set in open court must be scheduled by emailing the Judicial Assistant with all counsel copied.
Hearings that are not set in open court shall be scheduled by emailing the Judicial Assistant at 22Orange@Ninthcircuit.org with all counsel 1 copied on the email.
Page 3 | A. HEARINGS AND MOTIONS — 1. Setting of Hearings
A party filing a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or a new trial must immediately email a copy of the motion to the court.
Upon filing a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or a new trial, the party filing the motion must immediately email a copy of the motion to 22orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Page 5 | A. HEARINGS AND MOTIONS
Defense counsel seeking a plea date and time must notify the Judicial Assistant by email of the intent to plead before noon the day before the pretrial conference.
Defense Counsel who request a date and time for a plea and notify the Judicial Assistant, via email at 22orange@ninthcircuit.org , of an intent to plea prior to noon the day before pretrial are excused from the Pretrial Conference and will be provided a plea date and time by the Judicial Assistant.
Page 6 | B. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
If new dates have not been set, the State must promptly email the court with defense counsel copied or file a motion requesting new dates.
In that situation, the State shall promptly email 22orange@ninthcircuit.org with defense counsel copied, to raise the need for new dates or shall file a motion requesting new dates.
Page 6 | B. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Counsel must email the Judicial Assistant as soon as an interpreter is needed for a defendant or witness appearing at a trial, hearing, or other proceeding.
Counsel shall notify the Judicial Assistant at 22orange@ninthcircuit.org of requests for interpreters for defendants or witnesses for trial, hearings, or other proceedings as soon as the need for an interpreter or interpreters becomes known.
Page 12 | F. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS
A participant may appear by videoconference at a non-evidentiary proceeding without a formal motion or order by notifying the Judicial Assistant by email in advance.
Videoconference appearance is permitted at non-evidentiary proceedings without the need for a formal motion or order to the extent allowed by law, provided that the attorney, party, or other participant notifies the Judicial Assistant by email to bvelez@ninthcircuit.org of the remote appearance in advance.
Page 4 | A. HEARINGS AND MOTIONS — 3. Videoconference Appearance
Transportation for an in-custody defendant to attend a pretrial conference requires a specific request at least 48 hours in advance by email.
In-custody defendants will not be transported for pretrial conference unless transport is specifically requested 48 hours in advance at 22orange@ninthcircuit.org .
Page 6 | B. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Defense counsel may be excused from the pretrial conference if requesting a trial and emailing notice of the intent to leave the trial set to the Judicial Assistant before noon on the preceding day.
Defense Counsel who request a trial and notify the Judicial Assistant, via email at 22orange@ninthcircuit.org, of an intent to leave a case set for trial prior to noon the day before pretrial are excused from the Pretrial Conference and will be provided a trial case management date and time by the Judicial Assistant.
Page 7 | B.2.e. Trials
If an order setting the calendar call or hearing is not issued by 5:00 p.m. on the next business day after the filing of the demand or notice, the Assistant State Attorney shall email bvelez@ninthcircuit.org with the defense copied regarding the matter.
If an order setting the calendar call or hearing is not issued by 5:00 p.m. on the next business day after the filing of the demand or notice, the Assistant State Attorney shall email bvelez@ninthcircuit.org with the defense copied regarding the matter.
Page 8 | B.4.b. Calendar Calls on Speedy Trial Demands and Hearings on Notices of Expiration
If any party believes that a further case management conference would assist in the progress of the case towards trial, the party may submit an email request for a case management conference to 22orange@ninthcircuit.org identifying the matters to be addressed at the case management conference.
If any party believes that a further case management conference would assist in the progress of the case towards trial, the party may submit an email request for a case management conference to 22orange@ninthcircuit.org identifying the matters to be addressed at the case management conference.
Page 8 | B.5.b. Other Case Management Conferences
Questions about filing may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Court online or by telephone at 407-836-2000.
Still have questions about your filing? Contact the Orange County Clerk of Court online at www.myorangeclerk.com or call 407-836-2000
Pro se cases
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