Judge Karen A. Foxman
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law
Courtesy copies
- Chambers Drop Off • At Least Three Business Days in Advance of a Hearing
- Chambers Drop Off • No Later Than Three Business Days Before Any Evidentiary Proceeding
Communication
Chambers
Clerk
Document Format Requirements3 rules
All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at Division08@circuit7.org.
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
The Court will read all material (hard copies only – no emailed copies will be accepted) delivered to chambers at least three
- File type
- Paper
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the Zoom meeting information.
A notice of hearing must identify the case, hearing details, matters to be heard, presiding judge, and reserved hearing time.
- 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.
The email must indicate whether all parties agree as to the form of the order.
Once the Judicial Assistant confirms the cancellation, the cancelling party must file a Notice of Cancellation and send a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant via email.
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.
You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.
Requirements: Any request by a party for a Case Management Conference or status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Proposed orders must be submitted within 5 days after any hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within 5 days after any hearing.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
The party scheduling a hearing must file and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving the hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served by the party scheduling the hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies for an evidentiary proceeding must be delivered no later than three business days before it.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than three business days before any evidentiary proceeding.
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Material for the Court to read must be delivered to chambers as a hard copy at least three business days before a hearing; emailed copies are not accepted.
The Court will read all material (hard copies only – no emailed copies will be accepted) delivered to chambers at least three business days in advance of a hearing.
Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted for any evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon a showing of good cause.
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Chambers Communication Rules
All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: mpietzyk@circuit7.org.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is legally authorized to be ex parte.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A party seeking to cancel a hearing must email the Judicial Assistant, copy all parties, and state whether all parties agree.
The cancelling party must email the request to cancel the hearing to the Judicial Assistant, copy all parties, and include in the email whether all parties agree to the cancellation.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
For a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Putnam, or St. Johns counties, the Clerk’s office 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 mpietzyk@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing.
Page 5 | K. Other Division Procedures
Emails to the judicial office must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 102800 CFDB – State v. Smith - 2-Hour Suppression Hearing Requested)
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearing time must be coordinated with opposing counsel or the opposing self-represented party.
Hearing time must be coordinated with opposing counsel/pro se party.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Scheduling emails to the judicial office must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 102800 CFDB – State v. Smith - 2-Hour Suppression Hearing Requested).
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