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Court Rules
Court-wide rules apply

Judge Hunter Morrill

Judge • Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns publishes its filing requirements at the court level rather than per judge, so these 10 rules are what govern this courtroom.

Service

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  • A motion regarding parenting issues must be served on the other parent according to the applicable procedural rules.

  • Self-represented parties must simultaneously send copies of pleadings to the other self-represented party or the other party's lawyer.

  • Self-represented parties must immediately notify the Clerk and all other lawyers or parties in writing of changes to their mailing address, telephone number, or email address.

Adjournments

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  • Judges must apply firm continuance policies and allow continuances only for good cause.

Pre-Motion Conferences

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  • Before filing a motion, the parties must discuss its issues by email, phone, or text unless discussion would threaten the children's safety.

E-Filing

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  • Self-represented parties must file pleadings with the Clerk in person or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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