Judge Joseph LeDonne
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- No Later Than Three Business Days Before Any Evidentiary Proceeding
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Clerk
Document Format Requirements4 rules
If the submissions exceed 25 pages in total, paper copies must be submitted, and electronic copies are not permitted.
- More than 25 pages
Formatting
- •Paper copies must be submitted
Submission Method: All exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trial must be provided to the clerk in paper format in advance of the hearing or trial for marking.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
All proposed orders should be emailed to Division70@circuit7.org in an editable format such as Microsoft Word.
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Editable format, such as Microsoft Word
PDF or Word document is preferred, if submitted electronically.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
A notice of hearing must identify the case and case number, hearing date, time and location, matters to be heard and their docket numbers or filing dates, presiding judge, and time reserved.
- Document
- Notice of hearing
Must include
- •Case number
Court's wording
A notice of hearing must include the following minimum information: the case style including case number; the date, time, and location of the hearing; the matter(s) to be heard including docket number or filing date of each motion; the judge presiding over the hearing; and the amount of time reserved for the hearing.
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the Zoom meeting information.
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) the reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
All pleas to criminal charges and violations of probation, including traffic offenses, require a fully executed plea form.
You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Electronic courtesy-copy submissions are prohibited when the submissions exceed 25 pages total.
If the submissions exceed 25 pages in total, paper copies must be submitted, and electronic copies are not permitted.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The defendant is informed that an appeal must be taken within 30 days from the date of sentencing.
I have been told and understand that I have 30 (thirty) days from the date of this sentence to appeal the judgment or sentence.
Criminal cases
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Trial exhibits must be submitted at least three business days before the hearing or trial.
Trial exhibits must be submitted no later than three business days before the hearing or trial.
Page 3 | Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party scheduling a hearing must file and serve the notice immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served by the party scheduling the hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court at least three business days before an evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than three business days before any evidentiary proceeding.
Page 3 | Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
Page 3 | Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies may be delivered by email, U.S. mail, or hand delivery.
E-mail, U.S. mail, or hand delivery of courtesy copies is acceptable.
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Chambers Communication Rules
For a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Putnam, or St. Johns counties, the Clerk’s office and the Court’s Judicial Assistant must be notified by email at least 24 hours before the plea hearing.
In order for a Defendant to enter a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Putnam, or St. Johns counties, you must notify the Clerk’s office at VolusiaCriminal@clerk.org and the Court’s Judicial Assistant at abernal@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing.
Page 4 | Out of County Pleas
Hearings must be scheduled with the Court’s Judicial Assistant by email.
All hearings must be scheduled with the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Angela Bernal email at abernal@circuit7.org.
Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures
Those scheduling a hearing must make reasonable efforts to coordinate its date and time with the other side, or the Court may cancel the hearing without further notice.
Counsel and parties attempting to schedule a hearing must make reasonable efforts to coordinate the hearing date and time with the other side. Failure to do so may result in the Court cancelling the hearing without further notice.
Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures
The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.
Page 1 | Communication with the Judicial Office
Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: abernal@circuit7.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
Page 1 | Communication with the Judicial Office
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless an 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 | Communication with the Judicial Office
Proposed orders should be emailed to the specified address in an editable format such as Microsoft Word.
All proposed orders should be emailed to Division70@circuit7.org in an editable format such as Microsoft Word.
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