Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns Chambers Communication Rules

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Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: klloyd@circuit7.org. 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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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.

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Submit proposed orders in Word format by email to the Judicial Assistant, and state in the email whether all parties agree to the order’s form.

• Format: All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at klloyd@circuit7.org. The email must indicate whether all parties are in agreement as to the form of the order.

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Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line, and all parties must be copied unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at klloyd@circuit7.org. 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). All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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• Procedure: 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 klloyd@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

• Procedure: 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 klloyd@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

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Copies of all hearing notices must be sent to the Judicial Assistant.

Copies of all notices of hearing must also be sent to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at jalbright@circuit7.org.

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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: jalbright@circuit7.org

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Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at jalbright@circuit7.org.

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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.

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Requests for a case management or status conference must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line, and all parties must be copied unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

A request for a CMC or status conference must be made by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at jalbright@circuit7.org. The subject line must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., CASE NO. – State v. NAME – 30 min CMC Requested). All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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A hearing may not be cross-noticed to add another motion unless all parties agree.

Cross-noticing a hearing to add another motion to a previously scheduled hearing is not permitted unless all parties agree.

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Remote appearance is not permitted at docket soundings.

**REMOTE APPEARANCE IS NOT PERMITTED AT DOCKET SOUNDING(S).

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To request cancellation, email the Judicial Assistant, include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line, and copy all parties.

To cancel a scheduled hearing, you must email the Court’s Judicial Assistant at jalbright@circuit7.org. Again, 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 Cancellation Request). All parties must be copied on the e-mail.

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Proposed orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at division07@circuit7.org.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at division07@circuit7.org.

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Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3’s restrictions on ex parte communications, subject to authorization by law.

Ex parte Communications: All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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For a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Putnam, or St. Johns County, the Clerk’s office must be notified by email at least 24 hours before the plea hearing.

Procedure: 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 jalbright@circuit7.org at least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing.

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All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.

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Criminal hearing requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant, with opposing counsel and any pro se parties copied.

All criminal hearings must be requested by email to the judicial assistant at: emahoney@circuit7.org (not to the division inbox). Opposing counsel should be copied on the email as well as any pro se parties.

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904-827-5613

Hearing cancellations must be reported immediately to the Judicial Assistant by email and phone.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately by email and phone at 904-827-5613.

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For a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Volusia, or St. Johns County, the Clerk’s office must be emailed at least 24 hours before the hearing with the county and case number and the charging or VOP affidavit attached.

In order for a Defendant to enter a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Volusia, or St. Johns counties, you must notify the Clerk’s office at cc-courtservices@putnam-fl.gov and the Court’s Judicial Assistant at tblaha@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

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Orders granting substitution of counsel must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at Division52@circuit7.org in MS Word format.

Orders granting substitution of counsel shall be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at Division52@circuit7.org in MS Word format.

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To cancel a hearing, immediately notify the Judicial Assistant.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately.

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Email the Plea/Sentencing Judge’s Judicial Assistant at least 24 hours in advance to request that the out-of-county case be added to the docket.

Give a minimum of 24-hour notice by email to the Judicial Assistant of the Plea/Sentencing Judge: cbrick@circuit7.org and the Clerk's office 1n Volusia County: Volusiacriminal@clerk.org to request the out-of-county case(s) to be added to the docket.

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Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.

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Email case lists to countycivil@flaglerclerk.gov no later than noon.

Email lists to: countycivil@flaglerclerk.gov no later than noon.

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A copy of the notice of hearing must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at the listed address.

A copy of the notice of hearing is to be e-mailed to the Judicial Assistant at mwolfe@circuit7.org

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Request hearing time by email, coordinate the hearing with opposing counsel, and confirm it with the Judicial Assistant.

b. Hearing time must be requested through the Judicial Assisant via email. Hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel and confirmed with the Judicial Assistant (“J.A.”).

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c. Ex Parte/Unsolicited Communication: Unsolicited letters and communications of that type should not be sent to the court (for example, complaining of conduct of another party or attorney). All communications, whether written or electronic, must be copied to all opposing parties. A judge is prohibited from initiating, permitting, or considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not permitted to relate to the court the contents of any conversations which would be considered improper ex parte communication with the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these procedures. Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court.

c. Ex Parte/Unsolicited Communication: Unsolicited letters and communications of that type should not be sent to the court (for example, complaining of conduct of another party or attorney). All communications, whether written or electronic, must be copied to all opposing parties. A judge is prohibited from initiating, permitting, or considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not permitted to relate to the court the contents of any conversations which would be considered improper ex parte communication with the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these procedures. Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court.

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904-827-5652

To cancel a hearing, notify the Judicial Assistant immediately by email and phone.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately by email and phone at 904-827-5652.

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Emails directed to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized by law 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.

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The motion requesting a different appearance arrangement must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before the hearing.

If you are unable to attend court in the manner listed on your notice, please file a motion with the Clerk of Court stating why you need a different arrangement and email the motion to sfarmer@circuit7.org in advance of the hearing.

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To cancel a hearing, notify the Judicial Assistant immediately by email at sfarmer@circuit7.org.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately by e-mail to sfarmer@circuit7.org.

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After receiving available dates, reply by email with the preferred date; the case is set only after final confirmation.

4. Reply to that email with your preferred date. JA Sites will then provide a final confirmation once the case has been officially set on the Rocket Docket.

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Email Judicial Assistant Tammy Sites using the prescribed format to request Rocket Docket dates.

2. Email Judicial Assistant Tammy Sites at tsites@circuit7.org using the following format:

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Unsolicited communications must not be sent to the Court, communications must be copied to opposing parties, and the Judicial Assistant cannot relay improper ex parte communications to the Court.

Unsolicited Communications of any type should not be sent to the Court. All communications must be copied to opposing parties. The Judicial Assistant is not permitted to relay to the Court the contents of any email, letter, or telephone conversation which would be considered improper ex-parte communication with the Court.

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Hearing requests must be emailed to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at the listed address.

If you need to schedule a hearing, the request will need to be submitted via email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Tammy Sites. tsites@circuit7.org

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If parties agree at a hearing but cannot agree on the final order, email competing orders in Word format to the division.

If the parties agreed at hearing, and could not come to an agreement on the final order, competing orders are to be emailed in word format to: division47@circuit7.org.

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After filing an emergency motion, email a copy to the division and copy all parties.

Once you have filed your emergency motion, please forward a copy to: division47@circuit7.org. Please be sure to copy all parties in the e-mail.

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For a hearing of 10 minutes or less, email the JA for available dates, provide the case number and time needed, and do not schedule it online directly.

EXPEDITED HEARINGS: If you need a hearing 10 minutes or less- please email the JA for next available dates. Be sure to provide case number and time needed. Expedited Hearings may not be scheduled online directly.

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To cancel a hearing, email or call the JA and e-file a Notice of Cancellation through the E-Portal.

CANCELLATION OF A HEARING: Please E-mail or call the JA to cancel and e-file a Notice of Cancellation through the E-Portal.

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A hearing must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant by email.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately by email.

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Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the ex parte communication is authorized by law; communications deemed ex parte will not be considered.

All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.” Communication deemed to be an ex parte will not be considered by the court.

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All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email.

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to mgermany@circuit7.org.

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Email hearing requests to the judicial assistant, copy opposing counsel, and include the case name and number, motions to be set, and total requested hearing time.

Hearings request must be submitted by e-mail to the judicial assistant at mgermany@circuit7.org with opposing counsel copied on the request. The request should include the following: a. Case Name & Assigned Case Number; b. Requested Motion(s) to be Set; c. Total Amount of Hearing Time Requested.

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After agreeing on a hearing date and time, one party must contact the judicial assistant to confirm the hearing time.

Once the parties have agreed on a date and time, one of the parties must contact the judicial assistant to confirm the hearing time.

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Except for limited exceptions, a judge may not initiate, permit, or consider ex parte communications about a pending proceeding.

With limited exceptions, a judge is prohibited from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications concerning a pending proceeding.

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A party cancelling a hearing must immediately email the Judicial Assistant a copy of the filed notice of cancellation.

The party cancelling the hearing, in addition to filing a notice of cancellation must also immediately email the Judicial Assistant a copy of the notice of cancellation.

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Submit proposed orders only to Division04@circuit7.org, not to the Judicial Assistant’s email address.

Email to Division04@circuit7.org. (only) (Do not send a copy to Judicial Assistant’s email address)

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Email should not be used as a substitute method of requesting action by the court, in the absence of a supporting pleading, motion, notice or another appropriate document having been first filed with the Clerk.

Email should not be used as a substitute method of requesting action by the court, in the absence of a supporting pleading, motion, notice or another appropriate document having been first filed with the Clerk.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties 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.

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A memorandum for the Court’s consideration must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, with a copy to other counsel and unrepresented parties, at least three business days before the hearing.

Any party who wishes the Court to consider a memorandum prior to the hearing on a motion shall submit it directly to the Judicial Assistant via email (with a copy to all other counsel and unrepresented parties) at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing.

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All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.

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Unsolicited letters, emails, and other communications must not be sent to the Court.

Unsolicited letters, emails, or communication of any type should NOT be sent to the Court.

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Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, include all parties and opposing counsel, and state the case number, requested hearing time, and motions to be heard.

If you need to schedule a hearing, the request will need to be submitted via email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Brittany Jones. (Bjones@circuit7.org) Be sure to include ALL parties in the email to the Judicial Assistant. Please remember to ALWAYS include opposing counsel in the email, along with the case number, how much hearing time will be needed, and what motion(s) are being heard.

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Communications to the judicial office must be sent by email.

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to Bjones@circuit7.org.

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Notify the judicial assistant immediately when cancelling a hearing.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.

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Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, including its prohibition on ex parte communications unless authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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Hearing requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant at the stated address, with all parties copied.

Hearings must be requested via email through the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Margaret McGowan at mmcgowan@circuit7.org with ALL parties copied on the email request.

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For a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Putnam, or St. John’s County, the Clerk’s office must be notified by email at least 24 hours before the plea hearing.

• Procedure: In order for a Defendant to enter a plea in a case pending in Flagler, Putnam, or St. John’s counties, you must notify the Clerk’s office at VolusiaCriminal@clerk.org and the Court’s Judicial Assistant at mmcgowan@circuit7.org at least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing.

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Emails directed to the judicial office must copy all parties.

All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office.

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Ex parte and other communications outside the parties’ presence concerning a pending or impending proceeding are prohibited unless authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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Communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the stated address.

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to mmcgowan@circuit7.org.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized by law as 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.

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A party seeking consideration of a memorandum before a motion hearing must email it to chambers and copy all other counsel and unrepresented parties.

Any party who wishes the Court to consider a memorandum prior to the hearing on a motion shall submit it directly to the Judge’s chambers via jderleth@circuit7.org (with a copy to all other counsel and unrepresented parties).

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Proposed orders for stipulated agreements must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

5. STIPULATIONS: Stipulated agreements will be considered by the Judge and the proposed orders are to be sent to the Judicial Assistant via e-mail in Word Format.

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Proposed orders must be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant.

ALL PROPOSED ORDERS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WORD FORMAT TO LOGLETREE@CIRCUIT7.ORG

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For a plea in a case pending in Volusia, 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 Volusia, Putnam, or St. Johns counties, you must notify the Clerk’s office at criminal@flaglerclerk.gov and the Court’s Judicial Assistant at mwestfall@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing.

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Only the Judicial Assistant can cancel a hearing, and cancellation requests must be emailed to jturberville@circuit7.org; filing a Notice of Cancellation does not cancel the hearing.

Only the Judicial Assistant can cancel a hearing; the filing a Notice of Cancellation will not cancel your hearing. All requests for cancellation shall be sent via email to jturberville@circuit7.org.

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After filing the motion, send the order in Word format to Division31@circuit7.org for signing, with an email subject stating “Order,” and including the style and case number.

Once the motion has been filed, forward the order in Word format to Division31@circuit7.org for signing. The subject line of the email must state “Order, “ and include the style and the case number.

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For an order reflecting a ruling announced at a hearing, present it to opposing counsel before submission; once agreed, email it to the court with the other party copied and identify it as “Agreed.”

Orders following a hearing at which judge announced the ruling and directed a party to submit an order reflecting the ruling must be presented to opposing counsel prior to submission to the court. Once parties agree to the order the order would then be emailed with the other party copied and indicate to the court the order is “Agreed.”

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The examination date and time must be coordinated with opposing counsel.

The date and time of the examination must be coordinated with opposing counsel.

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Email orders prepared for a hearing that has not yet occurred to Division31@circuit7.org and include the hearing’s date and time in the email.

Any order being sent in preparation for a hearing that has not occurred must be sent to Division31@circuit7.org and the email should indicate the date and time of the hearing for which the order is being sent.

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Send the emergency hearing request immediately to the Judicial Assistant at jturberville@circuit7.org to schedule the motion.

The request must be sent to the Judicial Assistant jturberville@circuit7.org immediately to schedule this motion.

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Proposed orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at Division40@circuit7.org.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at Division40@circuit7.org.

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Give at least 24 hours’ notice by email to the Plea/Sentencing Judge’s Judicial Assistant to request that the out-of-county cases be added to the docket.

Give a minimum of 24-hour notice by email to the Judicial Assistant of the Plea/Sentencing Judge mpastor@circuit7.org and the Clerk’s office in Volusia County VolusiaCriminal@clerk.org to request the out-of-county case(s) to be added to the docket.

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Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, including its restrictions on ex parte and other communications outside the parties’ presence unless authorized by law.

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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.

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To enter 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 mpastor@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

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Counsel must notify the judicial assistant if a case set for trial settles.

If a case set for trial settles, counsel must notify the judicial assistant.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.

All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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An emergency-hearing request must be delivered to the judge’s chambers.

The request must be delivered to the Judge’s chambers.

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Submit all proposed orders by email to the Division 46 address, with only the case number and case name in the subject line.

Proposed Orders: All proposed orders must be submitted by e-mail to division46@circuit7.org. The subject line must contain the case number & case name ONLY (e.g., CP 24 - 576 – In Re Estate of Doe) all other information should be within the body of the email.

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Communications with the Judge’s office must comply with Canon 3, which prohibits unauthorized ex parte communications and other communications outside the parties’ presence about pending or impending proceedings.

Ex parte Communications: All communications with the Judge’s office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct. Canon 3 prohibits a Judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex-parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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Proposed orders must be emailed to Division46@circuit7.org.

Email all proposed orders to Division46@circuit7.org.

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Complete the checklist and email it to the specified address on the day the petition is filed.

This checklist shall be completed and emailed to division46@circuit7.org the same day you file your petition.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Request hearings by contacting the Judicial Assistant at the listed email address.

Hearings must be requested by contacting the Judicial Assistant at klee@circuit7.org.

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For an emergency or expedited motion, notify the JA and email the motion to the division.

You must notify the JA that you have an emergency and/or expedited motion and email the motion to Division54@circuit7.org.

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All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at the listed address.

Division E-mail : All communications to the judicial office must be sent to the Judicial Assistant by e-mail to klee@circuit7.org.

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All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless the communication is legally authorized 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.

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Notify the Judicial Assistant immediately when canceling a hearing.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the JA immediately.

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Coordinate all hearings with opposing counsel.

All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel.

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Procedure: 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 janderson@circuit7.org at least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

Procedure: 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 janderson@circuit7.org at least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

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Requests for a CMC or status conference must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line, and all parties must be copied unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

Requirements: A request for a CMC or status conference must be made by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at janderson@circuit7.org. The subject line must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 102800 CFDB – State v. Smith – 30 min CMC Requested). All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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Proposed orders must be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant at division43@circuit7.org.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at division43@circuit7.org.

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Email to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.

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Only the Judicial Assistant may remove a hearing from the calendar; cancellation requires all parties’ agreement and an email to the Judicial Assistant with the specified subject-line information and all parties copied.

Only the Court’s Judicial Assistant can remove a scheduled hearing from the Judge’s calendar. All parties must agree to the cancellation. To cancel a scheduled hearing, you must email the Court’s Judicial Assistant at janderson@circuit7.org. Again, 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 Cancellation Request). All parties must be copied on the e-mail.

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Counsel or parties may appear remotely; a request to use communication technology must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least 24 hours before the proceeding.

The court allows counsel or parties to appear remotely, as provided by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530. Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at janderson@circuit7.org, and must be submitted no less than 24 hours prior to the proceeding for which the request is submitted.

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A copy of every hearing notice must be sent to the Judicial Assistant by email.

Copies of all notices of hearing must also be sent to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at janderson@circuit7.org.

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The complete jury instructions must be emailed to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.

A complete set of jury instructions, including the verdict form, must be sent in Word Format by the Assigned Assistant State Attorney to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at janderson@circuit7.org by noon on the Friday preceding jury selection.

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Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: janderson@circuit7.org 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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Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the required case information in the subject line and all parties copied unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at janderson@circuit7.org. 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). All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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Ex parte or other communications with the judge outside the parties’ presence concerning a pending or impending proceeding are prohibited unless authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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904-827-5654

Do not communicate directly with the judge; communicate through the Judicial Assistant by phone or email, with email preferred.

Method of Communication: Direct communications with the judge are not allowed. All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant, Megan Lapinski, by phone to 904-827-5654 or by e- mail to mlapinski@circuit7.org. The subject line of emails should contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., DR25-0000 – Smith v. Jones – copy of case law for hearing). Emails are the preferred method of communication.

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Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the law authorizes an ex parte communication.

All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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The Judicial Assistant must be notified immediately to cancel a hearing.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately.

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The notice of hearing must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

The Notice of Hearing must be provided to the Judicial Assistant by email.

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Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: cbrick@circuit7.org. 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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Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the specified subject-line information, all parties copied unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law, and the lawyers must agree on the time to reserve.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at cbrick@circuit7.org . 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). All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law. The lawyers must agree on the amount of time to be reserved for the hearing

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• Procedure: 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 cbrick@circuit7.org at least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

• Procedure: 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 cbrick@circuit7.org at least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing. You must include in your email the county and case number, and you must attach the charging affidavit or the VOP affidavit.

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All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office 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.

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A proposed order following an evidentiary hearing must be emailed to the Court with the order attached and the required review and agreement information.

The email to the Court in "Word Format" (at csutton@circuit7.org) with the attached proposed order must indicate whether the proposed order had been shown to opposing counsel for review and whether opposing counsel agrees to its content.

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Schedule Division 10 hearings through the judicial assistant by email, including the specified case, motion, docket, and time information, and coordinate with all counsel.

All hearings for Division 10 need to be scheduled through the judicial assistant by email at csutton@circuit7.org. Ibe email must include the case number (fil(arnple: 2024 11111 PRDL). motion(s) and dQ.Qket number to be heard along with the docket number, and amount of time being requested. All hearings must be coordinated with all counsel.

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Submit the proposed order appointing counsel for the AIP to the court’s divisional email address for signature.

Counsel for petitioner required to submit proposed order to appoint counsel for AIP. Order to be submitted to courts divisional email address. Division10@circuit7.org for signature.

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Submit the order to the court’s divisional email address for signature.

Order to be submitted to courts divisional email address. Division10@circuit7.org for signature.

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A courtesy copy of the emergency petition or motion must be emailed with “Emergency” in the subject line.

A courtesy copy of the petition/motion shall be e-mailed to c.s__Llll!m@_ejr~ilZ,rug with "Emergency" in the subject line.

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Hearings must be scheduled by email with the judicial assistant, with the specified case and motion details, and coordinated with all counsel.

A.e All hearings for Division 48 need to be scheduled through the judicial assistant by email at csutton@circuit7.org. The email must include "Flagler County", case number (examQ.le.:e 2024 CP 111 or 2024 GA 111), motion(s) to be heard with Docket number_(jl)..._fil1.damount ofe time being requested. All hearings must be coordinated with all counsel.

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Communications must comply with Canon 3, which bars specified ex parte and outside-the-parties communications unless authorized by law.

All communications must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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For hearings of no more than 45 minutes, coordinate with opposing counsel and schedule on Benchmark in 15-minute intervals; contact the judicial assistant by email, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, only if no date and time can be found on Benchmark.

Hearings shall be coordinated with opposing counsel and scheduled on Benchmark in fifteen (15) minutes intervals for hearings of no more than forty-five (45) minutes. Instructions and additional information can be found at https://judviewvolusia.circuit7.org/BenchmarkWebLive. ONLY when the parties are unable to locate a hearing date and time on Benchmark should the scheduling party email the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant to coordinate scheduling.

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Scheduling matters requiring more than 60 minutes must be requested by email to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Matters that require more than sixty (60) minutes must be requested for scheduling through the judicial assistant by an email copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant to kmccoy@circuit7.org.

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All communications with judicial chambers must be sent by email to kmccoy@circuit7.org.

All communications with the judicial chambers must be submitted by email to kmccoy@circuit7.org.

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The Notice of Hearing must be emailed to the judicial assistant.

The Notice of Hearing must be provided to the judicial assistant by email to kmccoy@circuit7.org.

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A copy of the file-stamped Notice for Trial must be sent to the division by email.

A Notice for Trial must be filed and a copy of a file-stamped Notice for Trial to Division32@circuit7.org.

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The joint pretrial materials must be emailed to kmccoy@circuit7.org.

These items shall be provided in Microsoft Word format by email to kmccoy@circuit7.org.

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The proposed order must be submitted to the court by email at division32@circuit7.org.

Following the expiration of the period allowed for the response, the movant shall advise the court that the motion is ripe for a decision and a submit a proposed order to division32@circuit7.org.

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Hearing cancellations must be requested by email at least 48 hours in advance; without that notice counsel must appear unless all matters are resolved by agreed order or all scheduled motions are withdrawn, and only the judicial assistant can cancel the hearing.

Cancellation of a Hearing: The cancellation of a hearing must be requested a minimum of forty-eight (48) hours prior to the scheduled hearing. Absent this advanced notice, counsel shall appear for the scheduled hearing unless (a) counsel submits an agreed order resolving all matters that were to be heard; or (b) the moving party withdraws all motions that were to be heard. ONLY the judicial assistant can cancel a hearing; the filing a Notice of Cancellation will not cancel your hearing. All requests for cancellation shall be sent via email to kmccoy@circuit7.org.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.

All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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To request a trial, send a copy of the file-stamped Notice for Trial to the division email address.

Send a copy of a file-stamped Notice for Trial to Division01@circuit7.org.

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A party seeking a hearing longer than one hour must email the request to the Judicial Assistant.

A party seeking a hearing in excess of one hour must send a request by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Michelle MacDonald, at mmacdonald@circuit7.org.

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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 email directed to the judicial office, except in those few instances in which an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, including its prohibition on ex parte communications unless authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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Hearing time must be requested from the Judicial Assistant by email.

b. Hearing time must be requested through the Judicial Assistant via email.

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Hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel and confirmed with the Judicial Assistant.

Hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel and confirmed with the Judicial Assistant (“J.A.”).

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A party cancelling a hearing must email or call the Judicial Assistant, even if a notice of cancellation is filed with the Clerk.

Even though a Notice of Cancellation may be filed with the Clerk, the party cancelling the hearing must also email or call the Judicial Assistant to cancel the hearing.

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The Judicial Assistant may not convey to the Court the contents of conversations that would constitute improper ex parte communication.

The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not permitted to relate to the Court the contents of any conversations which would be considered improper ex parte communication with the Court.

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Use the Division 73 email only to submit proposed orders, do not submit other pleadings or requests there, and do not send orders to both that address and the Judicial Assistant.

The division 73 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address. DO NOT SUBMIT ORDERS TO BOTH THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT AND DIVISION 73 – USE ONLY DIVISION 73 EMAIL ADDRESS FOR SUBMITTING ORDERS.

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Unsolicited letters, emails, or communications of any type should not be sent to the Court.

Unsolicited letters, emails, or communications of any type should not be sent to the Court.

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A judge may not initiate, permit, or consider communications outside the parties’ presence about a pending or impending proceeding unless authorized by law.

A judge is prohibited from initiating, permitting, or considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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The Judicial Assistant may not relay to the court the contents of conversations that would constitute improper ex parte communication.

The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not permitted to relate to the court the contents of any conversations which would be considered improper ex parte communication with the court.

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A hearing may not be scheduled less than 10 days before its hearing date unless the Court consents.

Hearings may not be scheduled on the Court’s calendar less than 10 days before the scheduled hearing date without the Court’s consent.

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Benchmark scheduling is limited to hearings of one hour or less; longer hearings must be scheduled through the judicial assistant and require prior Court authorization or they will be stricken.

No hearing may be scheduled for longer than one hour on Benchmark. Any hearing requiring more than one hour may only be scheduled through the judicial assistant. If a hearing is scheduled for more than one hour without prior authorization from the Court, the hearing will be stricken.

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Counsel must coordinate hearings among themselves and schedule them through Benchmark; instructions are available on the judge’s webpage.

All hearings need to be coordinated among all counsel and scheduled through the Benchmark internet scheduling system. Instructions for using Benchmark can be found on the Judge’s webpage at www.circuit7.org.

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A hearing cannot be scheduled on an unfiled motion, and a hearing scheduled on one will be stricken.

No hearing shall be scheduled on motions that have not yet been filed. Hearings scheduled on unfiled motions will be stricken.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.

All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the 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.

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Schedule all hearings with the Court’s Judicial Assistant by email.

All hearings must be scheduled with the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Amy Archey, email at aarchey@circuit7.org.

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The Clerk’s office must be notified by email about an out-of-county plea.

Procedure: 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 aarchey@circuit7.org least 24 hours prior to the plea hearing.

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Communications to the judicial office must be sent by email 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: aarchey@circuit7.org.

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Proposed orders must be emailed to the court at the specified address.

All proposed orders must be submitted to the court by e-email to division36@circuit7.org.

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Communications must comply with Canon 3, which bars specified ex parte and outside-the-parties communications about pending or impending proceedings unless authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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Email should not be used as a substitute method of requesting action by the court, in the absence of a supporting pleading, motion, notice, or another appropriate document having been first filed with the Clerk.

Email should not be used as a substitute method of requesting action by the court, in the absence of a supporting pleading, motion, notice, or another appropriate document having been first filed with the Clerk.

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Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the 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.

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To request cancellation of a court-set hearing or trial, email the Judicial Assistant and copy opposing counsel.

If you wish to cancel a hearing or trial that was set by the court, you must email the Judicial Assistant with your request, copying opposing counsel.

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Communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the dedicated division account.

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email to division36@circuit7.org, the dedicated division e-mail account.

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Hearing requests must be emailed to division36@circuit7.org.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to division36@circuit7.org.

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To request a trial, send a copy of the file-stamped Notice for Trial to the specified division email address.

Send a copy of a file-stamped Notice for Trial to Division02@circuit7.org.

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Communications with the judicial office, including the Judicial Assistant, must comply with Canon 3; emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law. This rule applies to the Judicial Assistant as well. All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, except in those few instances in which an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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Only the Judicial Assistant can approve a hearing cancellation; after approval, a notice must be filed with the Clerk and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Only the Judicial Assistant can cancel a hearing. Filing a notice of cancellation is insufficient. Send all requests for cancellation to the Judicial Assistant, and upon receiving approval to cancel, file a notice of cancellation with the Clerk of the Court and serve it on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Proposed orders, except Final Judgments of Foreclosure, must be emailed to Division02@circuit7.org.

Format and Submission Method: Submit all proposed orders (EXCEPT Final Judgments of Foreclosure) via e-mail to Division02@circuit7.org in Microsoft Word format.

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To request hearing time, email the judicial assistant, copy the opposing party or counsel if applicable, and include the case number, case style, hearing duration, and motion or matter to be heard.

Email the court’s judicial assistant, lmpomar@circuit7.org with the opposing party or his/her counsel (if applicable) copied on the email. Please include: ❖ The case number ❖ The case style of case. ❖ The amount of time necessary for the hearing. ❖ The motion(s) / matter(s)to heard.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the law authorizes an ex parte communication.

All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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After the parties agree on a date and time, one party must contact the judicial assistant to confirm the hearing time.

Once the parties have agreed on a date and time, one of the parties must contact the judicial assistant to confirm the hearing time.

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Except for limited exceptions, a judge may not initiate, permit, or consider ex parte communications about a pending proceeding.

With limited exceptions, a judge is prohibited from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications concerning a pending proceeding.

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Proposed orders must be submitted only to the Division 03 email address, without copying the Judicial Assistant’s email address.

Email to Division03@circuit7.org. (only) (Do not send a copy to Judicial Assistant’s email address)

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To cancel a hearing, immediately email the Judicial Assistant and include a copy of the filed cancellation notice.

To cancel a hearing, notify the Judicial Assistant immediately by email, including a copy of a filed cancellation notice.

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Hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel and requested by contacting the Judicial Assistant at gdelgado@circuit7.org.

All hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel. Hearings must be requested by contacting the Judicial Assistant at gdelgado@circuit7.org.

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For represented parties, the attorney of record must contact the Judicial Assistant to coordinate hearing time before a motion or pleading is set for hearing or brought to the Court’s attention, including matters labeled as emergencies unless the Court directs otherwise.

When a party is represented by counsel, no motion or pleading will be set for hearing or brought to the Court’s attention unless the attorney of record contacts the Judicial Assistant to coordinate hearing time in accordance with the Court’s scheduling procedures. This requirement applies to all motions and pleadings, including those labeled as emergency, unless otherwise directed by the Court.

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Hearing requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant with opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant copied.

All Hearings must be requested for scheduling through the judicial assistant by an email copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant to kasmith@circuit7.org.

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Emails to the judicial assistant must identify the county, case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line of any email to the judicial assistant must contain the county, case number, case name, and relevant matter.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.

All parties MUST be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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A courtesy Notice of Hearing must be emailed to the judicial assistant at the listed address.

A courtesy Notice of Hearing must be provided to the judicial assistant by email to Division49@circuit7.org.

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The joint pretrial items must also be emailed in Microsoft Word format to Division53@circuit7.org.

These items shall also be provided in Microsoft Word format by email to Division53@circuit7.org.

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An appointment is required to submit exhibits, and the Clerk must be contacted seven days in advance to schedule it.

The Clerk REQUIRES an appointment to submit Exhibits. You MUST contact the Clerk 7 Days in advance to schedule an appointment.

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The items must also be provided by email to Division49@circuit7.org in Microsoft Word format.

These items shall also be provided in Microsoft Word format by email to Division49@circuit7.org.

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Emergency hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at kasmith@circuit7.org.

EMERGENCY HEARINGS: Must be requested with an appropriate motion and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at kasmith@circuit7.org.

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Hearing requests must be emailed to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All Hearings must be requested for scheduling through the judicial assistant by an email copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant to kasmith@circuit7.org.

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A Notice for Trial must be filed, and a file-stamped copy must be emailed to the listed division address.

A Notice for Trial must be filed and a copy of a file-stamped Notice for Trial to Division49@circuit7.org.

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All communications with judicial chambers must be submitted by email to the listed address.

All communications with the judicial chambers must be submitted by email to kasmith@circuit7.org.

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Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.

All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

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All communications with judicial chambers must be sent by email to kasmith@circuit7.org.

All communications with the judicial chambers must be submitted by email to kasmith@circuit7.org.

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If the parties reach an impasse over competing orders, they must email the judicial assistant, advise of the impasse, and request a hearing time.

The parties MUST email the JA and advise of the impasse and request hearing time on the matter.

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Request an emergency hearing by filing an appropriate motion and emailing the Judicial Assistant.

EMERGENCY HEARINGS: Must be requested with an appropriate motion and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at kasmith@circuit7.org.

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Phone

(386) 313-4530

A person excused from email service must communicate with judicial chambers by telephone at the stated number.

Communication with the judicial chambers shall be by telephone to (386) 313-4530 only if excused from email service.

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After hearing dates are provided, the parties must coordinate a time and email the selected time to the judicial assistant.

Once hearing dates are provided by the judicial assistant, the parties shall coordinate the hearing time and advise the judicial assistant by email of the hearing time selected.

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Competing orders are not accepted; if the parties cannot agree, they must set a hearing and email the judicial assistant about the impasse to request hearing time.

Competing Orders will NOT be accepted. If no agreement can be reached a hearing MUST be set. The parties MUST email the JA and advise of the impasse and request hearing time on the matter.

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A request to appear in person at a hearing designated as remote requires five days’ advance notice to judicial chambers.

Any request to appear in person for a hearing designed as remote in the Notice of Hearing requires five (5) days advance notice to judicial chambers.

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After filing a Notice for Trial, a copy of the file-stamped notice must be emailed to Division53@circuit7.org.

A Notice for Trial must be filed and a copy of a file-stamped Notice for Trial to Division53@circuit7.org.

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Request hearing time by email to the judicial assistant and copy the opposing party or counsel.

Hearing time should be requested by e-mail to the judicial assistant with the opposing party or his/her counsel (if applicable) copied on the e-mail request.

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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from nonparties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these procedures.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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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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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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Only the Court’s Judicial Assistant may remove a scheduled hearing from the Judge’s calendar.

Only the Court’s Judicial Assistant can remove a scheduled hearing from the Judge’s calendar.

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Phone

904-827-5613

Communications to the judicial office must go through the Judicial Assistant by phone or email at the listed contact information.

All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant Libby Mahoney by phone to 904-827-5613 or by e-mail to emahoney@circuit7.org.

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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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After filing an emergency motion, a party should email the Judicial Assistant a copy of a motion to schedule a hearing.

After filing the emergency motion, a party should contact the Judicial Assistant (emahoney@circuit7.org) to schedule a hearing by emailing a copy of a Motion.

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Direct communication with the judge is not allowed.

Direct communication with the judge are not allowed.

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Email to chambers

The Division 65 email address is for submitting proposed orders only, and other pleadings or requests must not be sent to it.

Format: Proposed orders should be submitted in Microsoft Word format using the Court’s division email address: division65@circuit7.org. PDF orders will not be accepted. The Division 65 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

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Parties may contact the judicial office only in accordance with these practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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Unsolicited communications may be returned to the sender or placed in the court file.

Any unsolicited communication may be returned to sender or placed in the court file.

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Email to chambers

Emails directed to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.

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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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Email to chambers

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: tblaha@circuit7.org.

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Email to chambers

Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at tblaha@circuit7.org.

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To cancel a party-scheduled hearing, immediately notify the judicial assistant.

Hearings scheduled by a party may be cancelled by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.

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Email to chambers

For an urgent or emergency matter, contact the judicial assistant at the provided email address.

In the case of an urgent / emergency matter, please contact the judicial assistant at mwolfe@circuit7.org.

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For a hearing scheduled for more than an hour, contact the Judicial Assistant by email.

For more than an hour, contact the Judicial Assistant at mwolfe@circuit7.org.

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Only the Court may cancel a hearing that it set.

Hearings that are set by the Court may only be cancelled by the Court.

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Email to chambers

For an urgent or emergency matter, contact the judicial assistant at the listed email address.

In the case of an urgent / emergency matter, please contact the judicial assistant at mwolfe@circuit7.org.

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Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, which prohibits ex parte communications and certain communications outside the parties’ presence unless authorized by law.

All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex parte communications, and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.

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Please ensure that adequate time has been reserved and email a copy of the amended notice of hearing to the judicial assistant.

Please ensure that adequate time has been reserved and email a copy of the amended notice of hearing to the judicial assistant.

WARNING

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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Do not add matters to another party’s reserved hearing time unless that party consents and the additional matters are coordinated and confirmed with the Judicial Assistant.

DO NOT notice additional matters for hearing at the time reserved by another party, unless the other party has consented, and the additional matters are coordinated/confirmed with the J.A.

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Email to chambers

Email to the Judicial Assistant is the preferred communication method, and all parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office.

a. Email: The preferred method of communication is via email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant, Cheryl Herald, cherald@circuit7.org. All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office.

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Email to chambers

The Division 67 email address may be used only to submit proposed orders, not other pleadings or requests.

The Division 67 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

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Email to chambers

After filing an emergency motion, a party should email a copy of the motion to the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing.

After filing the emergency motion, a party should contact the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing by emailing a copy of a Motion.

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Email to chambers

Communications to the judicial office must go through the Judicial Assistant by email or phone; email is preferred and should identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Method of Communication: Direct communications with the judge are not allowed. All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant Carolyn Ryan by phone to 904-827-5652 or by e-mail to cryan@circuit7.org. The subject line of emails should contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 102800 COCI – Smith v. Jones – copy of case law for hearing). Emails are the preferred method of communication.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

386-257-6058

After filing an emergency motion, contact the Judicial Assistant by phone to schedule a hearing.

After filing the emergency motion, a party should contact the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing by calling 386-257-6058.

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Email to chambers

The Division 82 email may be used only to submit proposed orders; replies, forwards, and other pleadings or requests are not allowed.

The Division 82 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office should identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line of emails should contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2025 102800 COCI – Smith v. Jones – copy of case law for hearing).

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Email to clerk

If you are not able to attend the session set for you, we will need a written explanation. This can be sent by email to clerk@clerk.org (mailing and fax info listed below). The judge will review and either reset you to another Zoom session or, if you are unable to do Zoom, an in-person session.

If you are not able to attend the session set for you, we will need a written explanation. This can be sent by email to clerk@clerk.org (mailing and fax info listed below). The judge will review and either reset you to another Zoom session or, if you are unable to do Zoom, an in-person session.

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Email to chambers

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.

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Direct communications with the judge are prohibited.

Direct communications with the judge are not allowed.

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Email to chambers

Hearing-request emails 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 COCI – Smith v. Jones – 30 Minute Summary Judgment Hearing Requested).

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Email to chambers

Communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer.

All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer by e-mail to sfarmer@circuit7.org.

WARNING

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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Email to chambers

Request hearings by emailing Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer.

Hearings may be requested by contacting Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer by e-mail to sfarmer@circuit7.org.

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Email

Emails scheduling a hearing should copy all parties.

When sending an email to schedule a hearing, please copy all parties.

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Email to chambers

A request to cancel a hearing or trial set by the Court must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with opposing counsel copied.

If you wish to cancel a hearing or trial that was set by the Court, please email the Judicial Assistant with your request and copy opposing counsel on the email.

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Email to chambers

Agreed orders may be emailed in Word format to the listed address with opposing counsel copied.

These should indicate that they are agreed upon and can be emailed in Word format to division66@circuit7.org, with opposing counsel copied on the email.

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Email to chambers

Proposed orders should be emailed in Word format to the listed address with opposing counsel copied.

Proposed orders should be emailed in Word format to division66@circuit7.org, with opposing counsel copied on the email.

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Email to clerk

Requests for hearing time must be emailed to the judicial assistant and state how much time is needed.

HEARINGS- IF YOU ARE IN NEEED OF HEARING TIME, PLEASE EMAIL THE JA AT: JSIRMAN@CIRCUIT7.ORG WITH HOW MUCH TIME IS NEEDED.

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Email to chambers

If the court requests a Word-format order after a hearing, email it to the division.

If you had a hearing, and the court requested the order to be submitted in word format, please submit to: division47@circuit7.org.

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If you cannot e-file, contact the Clerk of Court to arrange an appointment for exhibit identification.

• If you are unable to e-file, please contact the Clerk of Court and set an appointment for the Clerk to properly ID your Exhibits OR

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Email to chambers

Copy opposing counsel on all email correspondence to the office, and copy the opposing party when that party is pro se.

Please be sure to copy opposing counsel in all e-mail correspondence to this office. If the other party is Pro se, it is more likely than not that the Clerk’s office has their e-mail address on record- in that case- opposing party needs to be copied as well.

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Email to chambers

PHONE CALLS TO THIS OFFICE: Please refer all requests to this office via e-mail.

PHONE CALLS TO THIS OFFICE: Please refer all requests to this office via e-mail.

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Email to chambers

Proposed orders must be emailed in Word format to the Division 51 email address.

ORDERS- PLEASE EMAIL PROPOSED ORDERS IN WORD FORMAT TO: DIVISION51@CIRCUIT7.ORG.

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Email to chambers

Do not include the judicial assistant in scheduling coordination emails or conversations.

To prevent email log jam, please omit the JA from scheduling coordination and conversations.

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Email to chambers

After the judicial assistant provides available dates, the parties should coordinate in a separate email chain, and the requestor must reply all with the agreed date and time.

The Judicial Assistant will reply all with the court’s current availability for the parties to coordinate their calendars in a separate email chain. Once the parties have agreed upon the hearing date, the requestor shall reply all to email with the provided court dates and advise which date and time the parties have agreed upon.

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Email to chambers

Orders granting substitution of counsel must be emailed to division56@circuit7.org.

Orders granting substitution of counsel shall be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at division56@circuit7.org in Word format.

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office should include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line should contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., CF26-0001 – Doe v. Doe - Hearing Request)

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Email to chambers

The jury instructions must be sent by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at mgermany@circuit7.org.

A complete set of jury instructions, including the verdict form, must be sent in Word Format by the Assigned Assistant State Attorney to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at mgermany@circuit7.org by noon on the Friday preceding jury selection.

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Email to chambers

The proposed order should be emailed to division56@circuit7.org.

A proposed order in Word format should be submitted to the division email address division56@circuit7.org.

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Allow at least 48 business hours for a reply unless an out-of-office response is received.

Please allow at least 48 business hours for a reply, unless you receive an “out of office” reply.

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Email to chambers

A proposed order for a remote-appearance request must be submitted to division56@circuit7.org.

Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by filing a formal Motion AND submitting a Proposed Order to division56@circuit7.org, no less than 24 hours prior to the proceeding for which the request is submitted.

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The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice, and requests for legal advice will not receive a response.

The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice to any party. Any correspondence or communication deemed to be a request for legal advice will not be receive a response.

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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as these procedures allow.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.”

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Email to chambers

Proposed orders must be submitted by email to division56@circuit7.org.

Submission Method: Email to: division56@circuit7.org

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Email to chambers

The Division 04 email address may be used only to submit proposed orders; other filings, requests, questions, and communications must not be sent there.

The Division 04 email address is for submitting proposed orders ONLY. Do not submit other pleadings, requests, questions or other communications to the Court via this divisional email address, you will not receive a response.

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For other available hearing times, parties should contact the judicial assistant as described in Section A.

For all other available hearing time, parties should contact the judicial assistant as set forth in Section A. above.

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Email to chambers

To request hearing time, email the judicial assistant, copy the opposing party or counsel if applicable, and include the case number and style, hearing duration, and matters to be heard.

Email the court’s judicial assistant, jallen@circuit7.org with the opposing party or his/her counsel (if applicable) copied on the email. Please include: ❖ The case number ❖ The case style of case. ❖ The amount of time necessary for the hearing. ❖ The motion(s) / matter(s)to heard.

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Email to chambers

Do not include the judicial assistant in email exchanges between the parties while they coordinate a hearing date.

The judicial assistant should not be included on the email string between the parties as they attempt to coordinate the hearing date.

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The parties should make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue before setting a hearing.

Reasonable efforts should be made to resolve the issue in question before setting a hearing.

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Phone

If neither party is represented, the Petitioner must call the specified mediator’s office to schedule mediation.

If neither party is represented, then Petitioner shall call the Office of the Family/Dependency Mediator at 386-248-8117 in Daytona; or 386-943-7099 in DeLand to schedule a mediation.

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The Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice or tell parties what action to take.

The Judicial Assistant is unable to provide “legal advice” or otherwise advise parties as to “what they need to do.” It is the responsibility of each attorney and their staff as well as self-represented litigants to be familiar with applicable rules and statutes and choose the appropriate course of action. The Judicial Assistant is prohibited from doing this for you.

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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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The parties should make reasonable attempts to coordinate hearing dates and times with all parties and counsel, including self-represented parties.

Reasonable attempts should be made to coordinate the date and time of the hearing with all parties and counsel, including self-represented parties.

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The Judicial Assistant may not relay to the Court contents of communications that would constitute improper ex parte communication.

The Judicial Assistant is not permitted to relate to the Court the contents of any emails, letters or telephone conversations which would be considered improper ex-parte communication.

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office must identify 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.

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Available hearing times may change until the judicial assistant confirms the time.

Available hearing time is subject to change until confirmed with the judicial assistant.

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 MM 1234 – 1-Hour Hearing Requested on Defendant’s MTS).

WARNING

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from nonparties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as these practices and procedures allow.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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Email to chambers

A notice of authority should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, with copies to other counsel and unrepresented parties, at least three business days before the hearing.

This notice of authority should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant via email (with a copy to all other counsel and unrepresented parties) at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing.

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Email

Request an interpreter at least five business days in advance for Spanish or ten business days in advance for any other language, using one of the listed resources.

• Interpreter Requests: If an interpreter is needed, please use one of the resources below at least five (5) business days prior if requesting a Spanish Interpreter and ten (10) business days prior for any other language. - Email: interpreter@circuit7.org - Link: https://interpreterrequest.circuit7.org/Interpreter/CheckCaseNumber - Phone Number: 386-626-6566

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Phone

(386) 257-6096

Contact Court Administration at least seven business days before a scheduled hearing to request an ADA accommodation.

• ADA Accommodations: If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Court Administration at least seven (7) business days prior to your scheduled hearing. Court Administration 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. B-206 DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096

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Email to chambers

Request hearings by email to the judicial assistant, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to bjones@circuit7.org. The requesting 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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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office must identify 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.

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Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by the stated practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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Email to chambers

A hearing-request email must state the case number, requested hearing duration, and motions to be heard.

In your email, please include case number, how much hearing time is needed and what motion(s) are being heard.

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Phone

386-257-6096

Requests for ADA accommodations must be made to Court Administration at least seven business days before the scheduled hearing.

• ADA Accommodations: If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Court Administration at least seven (7) business days prior to your scheduled hearing. Court Administration 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. B-206 DeLand, FL 32724 386-257-6096

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Email to clerk

Anyone unable to attend the Zoom session must email a written explanation to the clerk, and the judge will review whether to reset the case for Zoom or in person.

If you are not able to attend the Zoom session, we will need a written explanation sent by email to clerk@clerk.org The judge will review and either reset your case for another Zoom session or, if you are unable to do Zoom, an in-person session.

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Phone

Phone

386-257-6096

For a sign language interpreter or accommodation needed at a hearing or trial, contact Court Administration or call its listed number.

• Sign Language Requests: If a sign language interpreter or accommodation is needed for hearing or trial, please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste., B-206, DeLand, FL 32724 or call 386-257-6096.

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Email

For an interpreter needed at a hearing or trial, request one by email or telephone.

• Interpreter Requests: If an interpreter is needed for a hearing or trial, please email interpreter@circuit7.org or call 386-626-6566.

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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.

WARNING

Unsolicited communications of any type should not be sent to the Court.

Unsolicited letters, emails, or communications of any type should not be sent to the Court.

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Email

The division 84 email may be used only to submit proposed orders; replies, forwards, other pleadings, and requests must not be sent through it.

The division 84 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties.

All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office.

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Email to chambers

The Division 84 email is only for proposed orders, does not allow replies or forwarding, and must not be used to submit other pleadings or requests.

The division 84 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

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Only the party who scheduled a hearing may cancel it, and that party must contact the Judicial Assistant even if a Notice of Cancellation is filed with the Clerk.

Only the party who scheduled the hearing can cancel the hearing. Even though a Notice of Cancellation may be filed with the Clerk, the party canceling the hearing must contact the Judicial Assistant to cancel the hearing.

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Email to chambers

Schedule hearings by emailing the Judicial Assistant and include the case number, requested duration, preferred month, and motions to be heard.

All hearings should be scheduled by email through the Judicial Assistant at jderleth@circuit7.org. In your email, please include the case number, how long is needed, which month you would like for the hearing time, and what motion(s) are being heard.

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Email to chambers

Hearings must be coordinated with opposing counsel; parties may email the Judicial Assistant for a possible date and time, and internet calendaring is not used.

2. ALL HEARINGS: Must be coordinated with opposing counsel. For your convenience, you may e-mail the Judicial Assistant for a possible date and time. (We do NOT use internet calendaring)

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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as these practices and procedures permit.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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Email to chambers

All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter including docket number in the subject line.

Method of Communication: All communication to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: mwestfall@circuit7.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter including docket number (e.g., 2025 CF 000001 – State v. Smith - 2-Hour Suppression Hearing Requested – doc #32).

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Email to chambers

Request hearings by email to the Judicial Assistant and include the case number, case name, and relevant matter including docket number in the subject line.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at mwestfall@circuit7.org The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter including docket number (e.g., 2025 CF 000001 – State v. Smith - 2-Hour Suppression Hearing Requested – doc #32).

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Email to chambers

Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the communication is authorized ex parte 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.

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Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant schedules case management conferences and non-jury trials; file the notice of issue and email a copy to the Judicial Assistant.

Case Management Conferences and Non-Jury Trials are scheduled by the Judicial Assistant. Please file your notice of issue and forward a copy of same to Division31@circuit7.org.

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If a case set for trial settles, counsel should send a Notice of Settlement to the Judicial Assistant so the Clerk’s office can remove it from the docket.

If a case set for trial settles, counsel should forward a Notice of Settlement to the Judicial Assistant then the clerk’s office will remove the case from the dockets.

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If no hearing time is available, check with the Judicial Assistant and continue checking the calendar; motions should be scheduled timely and may be deemed waived or abandoned if not.

If Benchmark does not show any available hearing time, you may check with the Judicial Assistant to see if additional time will be added, and you should continue to check with the calendar for cancellations. Motions should be scheduled timely. If no time appears available, contact the Judicial Assistant. Motions not timely scheduled for hearing may be deemed waived or abandoned.

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Email to chambers

The motion should be emailed to jturberville@circuit7.org.

The motion should be emailed to jturberville@circuit7.org.

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If online scheduling is unavailable, contact the judicial assistant to schedule the hearing.

If the Schedule Case button does not appear, it is not available for online scheduling and you must contact the judicial assistant.

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Email to chambers

A Zoom appearance request for a trial or evidentiary hearing must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, copy the opposing party, and state that there is no objection; expedited hearings and case management conferences do not require permission, but other hearings do.

Attorneys, parties and witnesses are expected to appear in person for all trials and evidentiary hearings unless there are special circumstances requiring a Zoom appearance. If a Zoom appearance is needed, the request must be sent to the Judicial Assistant in an email copying opposing party and letting the court know there is no objection. Zoom appearances for expedited hearings and case management conference do not require permission. All other hearings require permission.

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Schedule hearings requiring more than 30 minutes with the Judicial Assistant, coordinate among yourselves after receiving available dates, and report the agreed date to the Judicial Assistant.

Any hearing requiring more than 30 minutes must be scheduled with the Judicial Assistant. Once the Judicial Assistant gives you dates available please coordinate amongst yourself then let the Judicial Assistant know what date is agreed.

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Email to chambers

Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, and the subject line must state the case number, case name, and relevant matter.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at mpastor@circuit7.org . 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).

WARNING

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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Email to chambers

All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email 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: mpastor@circuit7.org.

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office must identify 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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Parties may contact the judicial office only in accordance with the stated practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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The judicial assistant may not provide legal advice.

The judicial assistant is not permitted to provide legal advice.

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Email to chambers

Do not copy the judicial assistant on party-to-party emails that do not request action from the judicial office.

Do not include the judicial assistant in emails between parties that do not request action from the judicial office.

WARNING

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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Email to chambers

Email submissions of electronic case law or courtesy copies are permitted only when the total attachment size is less than 8 MB.

The court prefers electronic copies of case law or any courtesy copies. They may be submitted by email if the total attachment size is less than 8 MB.

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Email to chambers

For incapacity and guardianship filings, the filer should immediately email the two proposed orders to the division.

If you file for incapacity and Guardianship, you should immediately email division46@circuit7.org with your proposed Order Appointing Attorney for the AIP AND Proposed Order Appointing the Examining Committee.

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Parties may contact the Judge’s office only in accordance with the stated practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the Judge’s office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

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You may speak with the Judge only in court; private meetings and letters are not allowed.

You don’t get to talk to the Judge except when you are in court – no private meetings or letters.

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If no order is received and the order has not been signed within five working days after submission, contact the Court's Assistant to ask whether a hearing is required.

If your Order is not signed with 5 working days after you submit it, and no order is received, please contact the Court's Assistant to inquire if a hearing is required.

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Email to chambers

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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Email to chambers

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.

WARNING

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.

WARNING

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

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.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

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.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

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)

WARNING

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.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

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).

WARNING

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Email to chambers

E-mails sent to or from the judicial office may be public records subject to disclosure.

Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be a public record subject to disclosure.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested).

WARNING

Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these procedures, and the court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.

WARNING

The Court will generally not permit the cancellation of a hearing unless the issue(s) to be addressed has been resolved by the parties except upon a showing of good cause.

The Court will generally not permit the cancellation of a hearing unless the issue(s) to be addressed has been resolved by the parties except upon a showing of good cause.

WARNING

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these procedures.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

WARNING

Parties must coordinate CMCs and status conferences with opposing counsel and/or pro se defendants, and all are expected to cooperate in good faith.

Scheduling: CMCs and status conferences must be coordinated with opposing counsel and/or pro se defendants. Good faith cooperation in coordination of CMCs and status conferences time is expected from all.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

When client consent has been filed with the Clerk, a proposed order may be emailed to the division; otherwise, a hearing is required on the notice or motion.

Absent written consent of the client, a hearing is required on a Notice of Substitution of Counsel / Motion to Withdraw as Counsel. If you have written consent from the client which has been filed with the Clerk of Court, you may forward a proposed order via email to the division email address listed above.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

If a proposed order has not been entered within a reasonable time, inquire by emailing the Judicial Assistant and do not resubmit the same order.

Status of Proposed Orders: If you have submitted a proposed order and it has not been entered within a reasonable time, you may inquire ===== PAGE 6 ===== regarding the status by emailing the Judicial Assistant. Please do not submit the same proposed order multiple times.

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Email to chambers

The division email may be used to submit proposed orders only, not other pleadings or requests.

Format: Proposed orders should be submitted in Microsoft Word format using the Court’s division email address: division58@circuit7.org PDF orders will not be accepted unless necessary. The division email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

WARNING

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and unsolicited communications may be returned or placed in the court file.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the Court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Any unsolicited communication may be returned to sender or placed in the court file.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

After filing the emergency motion and motion for hearing, contact the Judicial Assistant by email with copies of the motions to schedule a hearing.

Scheduling: After filing the emergency motion and motion for hearing, a party should contact the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing by emailing a copy of the motions.

WARNINGCriminal cases

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these procedures.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Proposed orders are submitted to the Court by email at the address provided in the document.

The email to the Court in "Word Format" {divis ion48@circuit7 .org) with the attached proposed order

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

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Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial assistant must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line of any email to the judicial assistant must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter. (Ex.: 2024 10010 CICI – Smith v. Smith – 1 Hour Hearing Time Requested)

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Contact

Email to chambers

Do not copy the judicial assistant on interparty emails that do not request action from judicial chambers.

Do not include the judicial assistant in emails between parties that do not request action from the judicial chambers.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(386) 257-6091

A person excused from email service may communicate with judicial chambers by telephone.

Communication with the judicial chambers shall be by telephone to (386) 257-6091 only if excused from email service.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

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Phone

Phone

(386) 257 6096

Request an ADA accommodation by phone or email at least seven days before the court appearance, or immediately upon notice if fewer than seven days remain.

If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Anne Pierce, the ADA coordinator for the Seventh Judicial Circuit at (386) 257 6096 or e-mail SignLanguageRequests@circuit7.org at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notification if the time before the appearance is less than seven (7) days.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Contact

Email

Send interpreter requests to the stated email address.

Interpreter Requests: Any requests for an interpreter should be sent to Interpreter@circuit7.org.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Phone

(386) 257-6091

Text messages to the judicial chambers telephone number are not accepted.

The phone number to judicial chambers does not accept text messages.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Contact

Email to chambers

Any objection to a proposed order must be noted in an email to the Court.

If a party objects to a proposed order, this objection must be noted in the email to the Court.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice.

The judicial assistant is not permitted to provide legal advice.

WARNINGCivil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties to a case.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

As a general practice, communications to the judicial office should be sent by email to the Judicial Assistant.

As a general practice, all communications to the judicial office should be submitted by e-mail to mmacdonald@circuit7.org.

WARNINGCivil casesCourt notice

Contact

Phone

Phone

(386) 257-6096

A person with a disability needing an accommodation should contact Court Administration at least 7 days before the appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notice if fewer than 7 days remain.

If you are a person with a disability who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact Court Administration, 101 N. Alabama Ave., Ste. B-206, DeLand, FL 32724 (386) 257-6096, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

WARNINGCivil cases

Parties may contact the judicial office only in accordance with these practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

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., 2024 01234 CIDL – Smith v. Jones - 2-Hour Hearing Requested.)”

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties to a case.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

Do not copy the Judicial Assistant on party or counsel email exchanges unless the email requests direct action from the judicial office.

Do not include the Judicial Assistant in e- mails or e-mail chains between the parties, the lawyers, or their support staff that do not request direct action from the judicial office.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

Proposed orders may be submitted by email to Division01@circuit7.org.

E-mail for proposed orders: Division01@circuit7.org

WARNING

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Email

Proposed orders should be emailed to the Division 73 email address.

Proposed orders should be emailed to division73@circuit7.org in an up-to-date WORD format.

WARNING

Contact

Email

Hearings should be scheduled by email through the Judicial Assistant.

All hearings should be scheduled by email through the Judicial Assistant, Casey Beason, at cbeason@circuit7.org.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Any email to the judicial office must copy all parties.

All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office.

WARNING

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Email

Only the party who scheduled a hearing may cancel it, and that party must email or call the Judicial Assistant.

Only the party who scheduled the hearing can cancel the hearing. Even though a Notice of Cancellation may be filed with the Clerk, the party canceling the hearing must email or call the Judicial Assistant to cancel the hearing.

WARNING

Do not add matters to another party’s reserved hearing time unless that party consents and the matters are coordinated and confirmed with the Judicial Assistant.

DO NOT notice additional matters for hearing at the time reserved by another party, unless the other party has consented, and the additional matters are coordinated/confirmed with the J.A.

WARNING

Only the party who scheduled a hearing may cancel it.

A hearing may only be cancelled by the party who scheduled the hearing.

WARNING

After the hearing is confirmed, a copy of the notice must be sent to the Judicial Assistant by email, fax, or mail.

Once confirmed, a copy of the notice of hearing must be sent to the J.A. by email, fax, or mail.

WARNING

Only the Court may cancel a hearing that it set.

A hearing set by the Court may only be cancelled by the Court.

WARNING

Written and electronic communications must be copied to all opposing parties.

All communications, whether written or electronic, must be copied to all opposing parties.

WARNING

Unsolicited letters and similar communications, including complaints about another party or attorney, should not be sent to the court.

Unsolicited letters and communications of that type should not be sent to the court (for example, complaining of conduct of another party or attorney).

WARNING

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the Court.

WARNINGCivil cases

The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice.

The judicial assistant is not permitted to provide legal advice.

WARNINGCivil cases

Multiple motions in the same case cannot be scheduled at non-sequential times during the same day.

Multiple motions in the same case may not be scheduled at non-sequential times throughout the same day.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

Do not copy the judicial assistant on party-to-party emails that do not request action from the judicial office.

Do not include the judicial assistant in emails between parties that do not request action from the judicial office.

WARNING

The Court may cancel a hearing without further notice if reasonable coordination efforts are not made.

Failure to do so may result in the Court cancelling the hearing without further notice.

WARNING

Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

WARNING

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.

WARNING

Contact

Email to chambers

Proposed orders should be emailed to the listed address in an editable format such as Microsoft Word.

All proposed orders should be emailed to Division72@circuit7.org in an editable format such as Microsoft Word.

WARNING

Those scheduling a hearing must make reasonable efforts to coordinate its date and time with the other side.

Counsel and parties attempting to schedule a hearing must make reasonable efforts to coordinate the hearing date and time with the other side.

WARNING

The judicial assistant may not provide legal advice.

The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

WARNING

Contact

Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial office must identify 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.

WARNING

Do not email the Judge or Judicial Assistant directly.

Please do not send emails directly to either the Judge or the Judicial Assistant.

WARNING

Parties may contact the judicial office only in accordance with the stated practices and procedures.

Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

WARNING

Contact

Email

A party intending to cite authority not listed in its motion or written response must email the case citations to division36@circuit7.org; case copies and a memorandum are not required.

If a party intends to cite authority not listed in the motion or written response, the party must email division36@circuit7.org with the case citations. Neither copies of the cases nor an accompanying memorandum are required.

WARNING

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant cannot give legal advice and should not be included in party or counsel email exchanges unless the message requests direct action from the judicial office.

The Judicial Assistant is not permitted to give legal advice. Do not include the Judicial Assistant in e-mails or e-mail chains between the parties, the lawyers, or their support staff that do not request direct action from the judicial office.

WARNING

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties may contact the judicial office only as these procedures allow.

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties to a case. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

WARNING

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Phone

Phone

(386) 257 6096

Requests for an ADA accommodation may be made by phone or email and should be made at least 7 days before the scheduled appearance, or immediately upon receiving notice if fewer than 7 days remain.

• ADA Accommodations: If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Anne Pierce, the ADA coordinator for the Seventh Judicial Circuit at (386) 257 6096 or e-mail SignLanguageRequests@circuit7.org at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notification if the time before the appearance is less than 7 days.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

As a general practice, communications to the judicial office should be emailed to the listed address, and the subject line must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter.

Method of Communication: As a general practice, all communications to the judicial office should be submitted by e-mail to dlwinfrey@circuit7.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 01234 CIDL – Smith v. Jones -- 2-Hour Hearing Requested.)

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Email is the preferred way to contact the Judicial Assistant; copy all parties, and do not email the judge directly.

a. Email: The preferred method of communication is via email with the Court’s Judicial Assistant. All parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office. Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be public record subject to disclosure. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SEND AN EMAIL TO THE JUDGE DIRECTLY. Any emails sent to Judge Sanders directly may not be read or ruled upon.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Schedule hearings by emailing the Judicial Assistant and include the case number, complete case style, estimated duration, and motions to be heard.

All hearings should be scheduled by email through the Judicial Assistant at cannunziata@circuit7.org. In your email, please include the case number, complete case style, how long is needed, and what motion(s) are being heard.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

The division 81 email is only for submitting proposed orders; it cannot be used to reply or forward, or to submit other pleadings or requests.

The division 81 email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

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.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

The Division 03 email address may be used only to submit proposed orders, not other pleadings, requests, questions, or communications.

The Division 03 email address is for submitting proposed orders ONLY. Do not submit other pleadings, requests, questions or other communications to the Court via this divisional email address, you will not receive a response.

WARNING

The parties should make reasonable attempts to coordinate the hearing date and time with all parties and counsel, including self-represented parties.

Reasonable attempts should be made to coordinate the date and time of the hearing with all parties

WARNING

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(386) 736-5908

Exhibits must be delivered to the Clerk of Court for pre-marking; parties should call the Clerk at (386) 736-5908 to coordinate delivery details and timing.

All exhibits shall be delivered to the Clerk of Court for pre-marking. Please contact the Clerk of Court at (386) 736-5908 for details and to coordinate a time for delivery.

WARNING

Hearing availability may change until the judicial assistant confirms the time.

Available hearing time is subject to change until confirmed with the judicial assistant.

WARNING

The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice.

The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

WARNING

Contact

Email to chambers

A proposed order may be emailed to the divisional email address if the client’s written consent has been filed with the Clerk of Court.

If you have written consent from the client which has been filed with the Clerk of Court, you may forward a proposed order via email to the divisional email address listed above.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Do not include the judicial assistant on the parties’ email string while coordinating a hearing date.

The judicial assistant should not be included on the email string between the parties as they attempt to coordinate the hearing date.

WARNING

Email should not be used as a substitute method of requesting action by the court, in the absence of a supporting pleading, motion, notice or another appropriate document having been first filed with the Clerk.

Email should not be used as a substitute method of requesting action by the court, in the absence of a supporting pleading, motion, notice or another appropriate document having been first filed with the Clerk.

WARNING

The judicial assistant will respond to inquiries within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

The judicial assistant will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).

WARNING

Parties should make reasonable efforts to resolve the issue before setting a hearing.

Reasonable efforts should be made to resolve the issue in question before setting a hearing.

WARNING

The Judicial Assistant may not relay to the Court communications that would constitute improper ex parte communication.

The Judicial Assistant is not permitted to relate to the Court the contents of any emails, letters or telephone conversations which would be considered improper ex- parte communication.

WARNING

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

After filing the emergency motion and motion for hearing, a party should email copies of the motions to the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing.

After filing the emergency motion and motion for hearing, a party should contact the Judicial Assistant to schedule a hearing by emailing a copy of the motions.

WARNING

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and unsolicited communications may be returned or placed in the court file.

Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the Court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Any unsolicited communication may be returned to sender or placed in the court file.

WARNING

Filing a motion or pleading with the Clerk does not notify the Court or schedule a hearing; counsel must request and coordinate hearing time through the Judicial Assistant.

The mere filing of a motion or pleading with the Clerk does not bring the matter to the Court’s attention and does not result in a hearing being scheduled. The Court will be notified only of those matters for which counsel has requested and coordinated hearing time through the Judicial Assistant.

WARNING

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Phone to chambers

Phone

(904) 827-5665

Communications to the judicial office may be made to the Judicial Assistant by phone at (904) 827-5665.

All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant, Gabriella Delgado, by phone to (904) 827-5665 or by e-mail to gdelgado@circuit7.org.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the law authorizes ex parte communication.

All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

WARNING

Do not communicate directly with the judge; contact the judicial office through the Judicial Assistant by phone or email.

Direct communication with the judge are not allowed. All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant, Gabriella Delgado, by phone to (904) 827-5665 or by e- ===== PAGE 2 ===== mail to gdelgado@circuit7.org.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Use the Judicial Assistant’s email address for communications to the judicial office, include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line, and prefer email over other methods.

All communications to the judicial office must be made to the Judicial Assistant, Gabriella Delgado, by phone to (904) 827-5665 or by e- ===== PAGE 2 ===== mail to gdelgado@circuit7.org. The subject line of emails should contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., DR25-0000 – Smith v. Jones – copy of case law for hearing). Emails are the preferred method of communication.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

The proposed Consent Final Judgment and checklist should be emailed to division57@circuit7.org.

The proposed Consent Final Judgment and checklist should be emailed to division57@circuit7.org.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

The division email may be used only to submit proposed orders, not other pleadings or requests.

The division email is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. Do not submit other pleadings or requests via this division email address.

WARNING

Phone

(386) 313-4530

The judicial chambers phone number cannot receive text messages.

The phone number to judicial chambers does not accept text messages.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Cross Notice of Hearing must also be provided to the judicial assistant.

The Cross Notice of Hearing must also be provided to the judicial assistant.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Phone

Phone

(386) 257 6096

Request an ADA accommodation from the ADA coordinator at least seven days before the court appearance, or immediately upon receiving notice if fewer than seven days remain.

If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact Anne Pierce, the ADA coordinator for the Seventh Judicial Circuit at (386) 257 6096 or e-mail SignLanguageRequests@circuit7.org at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notification if the time before the appearance is less than seven (7) days.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Phone to chambers

Phone

(386) 313-4530

A person excused from email service may communicate with judicial chambers by telephone at the listed number.

Communication with the judicial chambers shall be by telephone to (386) 313-4530 only if excused from email service.

WARNINGCivil cases

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.

The Court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties to a case.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

Emails to the judicial assistant must include the county, case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

The subject line of any email to the judicial assistant MUST contain the county, case number, case name, and relevant matter.

WARNING

The alternate contact may be contacted only for emergencies.

Please DO NOT contact the alternate contact with ANYTHING other than emergencies.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

If the Court agrees a CMC or status conference is required, the moving party may schedule it by emailing the judicial assistant.

If the Court agrees that a CMC or status conference is required, the moving party may schedule the CMC or status conference through the judicial assistant by email.

WARNINGCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

After the judicial assistant provides hearing dates, the parties must coordinate a time and email the selected time to the assistant.

Once hearing dates are provided by the judicial assistant, the parties shall coordinate the hearing time and advise the judicial assistant by email of the hearing time selected.

WARNING

Contact

Email to chambers

Email should rarely be used to communicate directly with the Court, except for scheduling.

E-mail should rarely be used as a means for communicating directly with the Court with the exception of scheduling purposes.

WARNING

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Email to chambers

Use the Division 85 email address only to submit proposed orders; do not use it for other pleadings, requests, questions, or communications.

All proposed orders should be submitted in Word format to Division85@circuit7.org. • The Division 85 e-mail is for submitting proposed port orders ONLY. Do not submit other pleadings, requests, questions or other communications to the Court via this divisional e-mail address as you will not receive a response.

INFOCriminal cases

Contact

Email to chambers

The Judicial Assistant responds to emails in the order received.

Responses to e-mails will be given in the order in which the e-mails are received.

INFO

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Email

For credit card cases, MSJ or MSD hearings lasting no more than 15 minutes may be scheduled on the Court’s docket by emailing the Judicial Assistant to reserve hearing time.

Motion for Summary Judgment (MSJ) or Motion for Summary Disposition (MSD) hearings that are needed for credit card cases and require no more than 15 minutes can be scheduled on the Court’s MSJ/MSD docket. To reserve a hearing on such docket, parties should email the judicial assistant for hearing time.

INFO

The Judicial Assistant may not provide legal advice.

The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

INFO

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Email

Email is the preferred method of communication with the judicial office.

Emails are the preferred method of communication.

INFO

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Email to chambers

If a submitted proposed order has not been entered within a reasonable time, its status may be requested by email to Judicial Assistant Libby Mahoney.

If you have submitted a proposed order and it has not been entered within a reasonable time, you may inquire regarding the status by emailing Judicial Assistant, Libby Mahoney.

INFO

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Email

The Court will respond to emails in the order received.

Responses to e-mails will be given in the order in which the e-mails are received.

INFO

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Email

If the Judicial Assistant is out of the office, an automated email response will explain how to proceed.

If the Court’s Judicial Assistant is out of the office, you will receive an automated response to your email directing you how to proceed in her absence.

INFOCivil cases

Contact

Email

For Benchmark technical support or login issues, contact tech support by email or leave a phone message.

Please contact Benchmark tech support at: support@flaglerclerk.gov or leave a message at (386) 313-4352

INFO

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Email to chambers

Email is the preferred method of communicating with the judicial office, and the subject line should include the case number and party names.

Method of Communication: email is the preferred method of communication of this office – mwolfe@circuit7.org. The email subject line should reflect the case number and party names.

INFO

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Phone to chambers

Phone

386-822-5008

Self-represented litigants and people excused from email service may contact the judicial office by telephone.

b. Telephone: Self-represented litigants and those excused from e-mail service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone to 386-822-5008.

INFOCourt notice

Contact

Phone to clerk

Phone

386-736-5915

Self-represented parties may contact the Clerk of County Court, Civil Division, by telephone or in person for procedural questions, but the Clerk cannot provide legal advice.

For anything you do not understand about the above information and for any procedural questions you may have concerning your trial, please contact the Clerk of County Court, Civil Division, in person or by telephone (386-736-5915). The clerk is not authorized to practice law and therefore cannot give you legal advice on how to prove or defend your case. However, the Clerk may be of assistance to you in questions of procedure only.

INFO

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Email to chambers

Orders may also be sent electronically to the division email address.

Orders may also be sent electronically to division71@circuit7.org.

INFO

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Email to chambers

If a proposed order has not been entered within a reasonable time, its status may be requested by emailing Judicial Assistant Carolyn Ryan.

If you have submitted a proposed order and it has not been entered within a reasonable time, you may inquire regarding the status by emailing Judicial Assistant, Carolyn Ryan.

INFO

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Email to chambers

The Court responds to emails in the order received.

Responses to e-mails will be given in the order in which the e-mails are received.

INFOCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

Questions about the instructions may be directed to the division by email or phone.

If you have any questions regarding these instructions, please email division80@circuit7.org or call 386-257-6074.

INFO

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Email to chambers

If a proposed order has not been entered within a reasonable time, its status may be requested by emailing the Judicial Assistant.

If you have submitted a proposed order and it has not been entered within a reasonable time, you may inquire regarding the status by emailing Judicial Assistant Sharon Farmer at sfarmer@circuit7.org.

INFO

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Phone to chambers

Phone calls are preferred for setting hearings.

Phone calls are preferred for setting hearings.

INFOCivil cases

The fax number for Judge Feigenbaum’s docket is (386) 248-8136.

The fax number for Judge Feigenbaum’s docket is (386) 248-8136.

INFO

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Phone to chambers

The office will speak by phone with both counsel, but prefers email communication.

This office is more than happy to entertain both counsels on the phone- however, to prevent any misunderstanding of what has been discussed; e-mail is the preferred method of communication.

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Phone

Phone

386-313-4515

If hearing-setting notification has not arrived within 10 days of filing, contact the office by phone or email.

If you have not received notification of your hearing being set within 10 days of filing, please contact this office at: 386-313-4515 or jsirman@circuit7.org.

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Email to chambers

Parties may seek a Time Certain Trial Date instead of attending Docket Sounding by emailing the JA with details to obtain available trial dates.

TRIALS: Parties are always welcome to seek a Time Certain Trial Date and skip Docket Sounding. Please email the JA with the details to acquire the next available trial dates.

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Email to chambers

After the client's written consent is filed with the Clerk of Court, a proposed order may be emailed to the divisional email address.

If you have written consent from the client which has been filed with the Clerk of Court, you may forward a proposed order via email to the divisional email address listed above.

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Phone to clerk

Phone

(386) 736-5908

Contact the Clerk of Court by phone at (386) 736-5908 to obtain details and coordinate exhibit delivery.

Please contact the Clerk of Court at (386) 736-5908 for details and to coordinate a time for delivery.

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The judicial assistant will respond to inquiries within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays.

The judicial assistant will respond to all inquiries within 24 hours (excluding weekends and holidays).

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Phone

(386) 822-5016

The judicial office lists its telephone number as (386) 822-5016.

Telephone: (386) 822-5016

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The judicial assistant will provide all parties with available hearing times.

The judicial assistant will respond to all parties with available hearing times.

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Email to chambers

Email is the preferred method of communicating with the judicial office.

Email is the preferred method of communication.

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The judicial office lists its fax number as (386) 736-5982.

Fax: (386) 736-5982

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The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice.

The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

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The judicial assistant strives to respond substantively within one business day and, when unable to do so or out of the office, will acknowledge receipt and provide an expected response time and alternate contact.

The judicial assistant strives to substantively respond to all inquiries within one business day. If the judicial assistant is unable to substantively respond within one business day, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and alternate contact for immediate assistance. When the judicial assistant is out of the office, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and an alternate contact for immediate assistance.

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Parties may appear in person or remotely in the court’s hybrid virtual courtroom, as provided by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530.

Remote Appearance Procedure: The court maintains a hybrid virtual courtroom, allowing parties to appear either in person or remotely, as provided by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530.

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Remote appearances use Zoom.

The court uses Zoom for remote appearances.

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The judicial assistant cannot provide legal advice.

The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

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Email to chambers

Division forms are available on the Court’s Circuit page or may be requested from the Judicial Assistant by email.

Division forms are available on the Court’s Circuit page or you can request the forms from the Judical Assistant via email.

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Email to chambers

Emails sent to or from the judicial office may be public records subject to disclosure.

Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be a public record subject to disclosure.

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Email to chambers

The Court’s monthly calendar may be requested by email.

The Court’s monthly calendar is available upon request via email.

INFOCourt notice

Contact

Email

Questions about the instructions may be sent to division83@circuit7.org.

If you have any questions regarding these instructions, please email division83@circuit7.org or call 386-257-6042.

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Email to chambers

Email to the Judicial Assistant is the preferred method of communication with the judicial office.

The preferred method of communication is via email with the Court’s Judicial Assistant at jderleth@circuit7.org.

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Phone to chambers

Phone

386-257-6070

Self-represented litigants and people excused from email service may contact the judicial office by telephone.

Self-represented litigants and those excused from email service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone at 386-257-6070.

INFOCriminal cases

The Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.

INFOCriminal cases

Contact

Email to chambers

If the Judicial Assistant is out, an automated email will provide instructions, and email responses are handled in the order received.

If the Court’s Judicial Assistant is out of the office, you will receive an automated response to your email directing you how to proceed in her absence. Responses to e-mails will be given in the order in which the e-mails are received.

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Email to chambers

Emails coordinating hearing time should be sent directly to the Judicial Assistant.

When coordinating hearing time, those emails should be sent directly to the Judicial Assistant at jturberville@circuit7.org.

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Email to chambers

Agreed orders may be sent to Division31@circuit7.org by email.

Agreed orders may be sent in Word format to Division31@circuit7.org.

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Email to chambers

The courtesy copy of the Notice of Issue should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

A Notice of Issue should be filed with the clerk and a courtesy copy sent to jturberville@circuit7.org.

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Email to chambers

Proposed orders should be emailed to the Division 31 email address.

Proposed orders should be emailed to the Division 31 email address.

INFOCivil cases

Contact

Email to chambers

Phone

(904) 827-5600

Questions about the stated requirements may be directed to the judicial assistant by email or phone, with email preferred.

If you have questions regarding the requirements set forth herein, please contact the judicial assistant for the division at smiller@circuit7.org or (904) 827-5600. Email communication is preferred.

INFOCivil cases

Inquiries are typically answered in the order received, as expeditiously as reasonably possible.

Your inquiry will typically be responded to in the order it was received, as expeditiously as reasonably possible.

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Email to chambers

Email is the preferred way to communicate with the Court’s Judicial Assistant to avoid ex parte communication.

E-mail is the preferred means of communicating with the Court’s Judicial Assistant, to avoid ex-parte communication.

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Email to chambers

Administrative communications with the Court’s Judicial Assistant may be sent to the listed email address.

Administrative communication with the Court’s Judicial Assistant may be sent to vgriffis@circuit7.org.

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The Judicial Assistant strives to respond to inquiries within two business days.

The JA strives to respond to all inquiries within two (2) business days.

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If the Judicial Assistant cannot provide a substantive response within two business days, the office will acknowledge the message and indicate when to expect a substantive response and whom to contact for immediate assistance.

If the judicial assistant is unable to substantively respond within two (2) business days, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and alternate contact for immediate assistance.

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The Judicial Assistant cannot provide legal advice.

The JA is not authorized to provide legal advice.