Judge Michael J. Snure
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law, Other Specified Document
Courtesy copies
- No Later Than Two Days Before Evidentiary Proceeding
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 continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Court-wideClerk
Phone
Court-wideClerk
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Format: All proposed orders must be submitted by email in Word format.
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Must be submitted by email
- •Use Word format
Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk in paper format, brought in sufficient copies for attendees, and labeled as “Plaintiff 1” or “Defendant A.”
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Court's wording
Format: Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format. 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. Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: ‘Plaintiff 1’ or ‘Defendant A.’”
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Must include
- •Judicial Zoom credentials
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
All proposed orders must be accompanied by a copy of the filed motion which must include the opposing party’s position.
A detailed motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues, reasons emergency relief is necessary, and time needed for each party's presentation.
Court's wording
Requirements: 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 party or self-represented party that used AI in preparing a complaint, answer, motion, brief, or other paper filed in Judge Snure’s or Division 17’s cases must include a clear factual AI-use disclosure and certify that every legal and record citation was independently verified as accurate.
- Document
- Papers prepared with AI
Must include
- •AI disclosure
Court's wording
The Court does not prohibit the use of Artificial Intelligence (“AI”) in its division. However, if any party or self-represented party has used AI in the preparation of any complaint, answer, motion, brief, or other paper filed with the Court, and assigned to Judge Snure or Division 17, the party MUST, in a clear and plain factual statement, disclose that AI has been used in the filing, and CERTIFY, that each and every citation to the law or the record in the paper, has been independently verified as accurate. Failure to comply may result in sanctions against the party including the striking of pleadings and dismissal.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All exhibits must be submitted electronically by email to the division email account.
Submission Method: Submit all exhibits electronically by e- mail to the division e-mail account.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three business days before the hearing.
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All exhibits must be received in chambers at least three days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Deadline for Submissions: All exhibits must be received in chambers three days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of case law or other specified documents must be submitted for evidentiary proceedings.
When Required: Courtesy copies of case law or other specified document must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
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Courtesy copies must be delivered no later than two days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before any evidentiary proceeding.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date.
Any request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email with a subject line identifying the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to RMiller@ninthcircuit.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless ex parte communication is authorized 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 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The party scheduling a hearing must email the judicial assistant for confirmation after coordinating the date and time with the parties.
Once a date and time has been coordinated between the parties, the party scheduling the hearing must email the judicial assistant for confirmation.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
If no hearing date and time is available on the AI Calendar, the scheduling party should email the judicial assistant and copy opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
If parties are unable to identify a hearing date and time on the AI Calendar shown in the Ninth Judicial Circuit website, the scheduling party should e-mail the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing.
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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.
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