Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties Filing Timing and Cure Windows
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Filing cutoffs, deemed-filed rules, rejection handling, cure periods, and outage procedures.
Cutoffs and deemed-filed rules
CRITICALCivil cases
For General and Streamlined cases, the Clerk may not issue a summons until the applicable Standing Order has been filed.
For cases that require a General or Streamlined Standing Order, the Clerk of the Circuit Court (“Clerk”) shall not issue a summons in those cases until a Standing Order has been filed.
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A matter cannot be scheduled for a hearing until its motions appear as filed on the clerk’s docket.
Until the motion(s) appear as filed on the Clerk’s docket, you cannot set the matter for a hearing.
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The notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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The notice of hearing may not be filed until JAWS sends a confirmation email showing that the hearing has been scheduled.
PLEASE DO NOT FILE THE NOTICE OF HEARING UNTIL YOU RECEIVE A CONFIRMATION EMAIL FROM JAWS THAT THE HEARING HAS BEEN SCHEDULED.
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Sixteen days after filing the notice, the motion proponent should submit the motion, notice, any response, and a cover letter identifying which party requests a hearing.
The court requests that the proponent of the motion submit the following documentation 16 days after filing the notice: the motion, the notice, any response with a cover letter that states if either party is requesting a hearing.
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Cases lacking a pre-2025 Case Management Order must have a CMC Order signed by April 4, 2025.
All cases without a Case Management Order (prior to 1/1/25) must have a CMC Order signed by 4/4/25.
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Foreclosure final judgments are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the hearing.
Submitting Foreclosure Final Judgements: Shall be submitted to the court in hard copy via US Mail, UPS, Fed Ex or other delivery means, no later than 4:00pm on the Thursday prior to the hearing.
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Binder evidence, case law, and similar materials must reach Room 200 of the St. Petersburg Judicial Building before 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday before the hearing.
Any evidence, case law, etc., that requires a binder must be received at the St. Petersburg Judicial Building, Room 200, before 4:00pm, on the Thursday prior to the scheduled hearing.
WARNING
Hearing documents should be filed as soon as possible, allowing the Clerk of Court at least three to four days for processing.
Please file your hearing documents as soon as possible and allow the Clerk of Court at least 3-4 days for processing
WARNING
If emergency status is not facially apparent, the court may require supplementation before 9 a.m. the next morning.
If it is not facially apparent that the motion is an emergency, the Court may order the party to supplement their motion before 9 a.m. the next morning.
WARNING
Hearing documents should be filed as soon as possible, allowing the Clerk of Court at least four to five days for processing.
Please file your hearing documents as soon as possible and allow the Clerk of Court at least 4-5 days for processing
INFO
Allow up to 15 days for JAWS review of non-emergency order submissions.
Please allow up to 15 days for non-emergency matters to be reviewed in JAWS.
INFO
For non-emergency matters, parties should allow up to 15 days for review before asking about the status.
Please allow up to 15 days for non-emergency matters to be reviewed before inquiring of the status.
Filing deadlines
CRITICAL
The initial witness and exhibit disclosure lists are due at least 45 days before the pretrial conference and must be served on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party while also being filed with the clerk.
At least 45 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel for all parties, and any unrepresented party, must serve opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and file directly with the clerk:
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- Deadline
- 60 calendar days
Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served at least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference and heard before that conference.
All motions for summary judgment must be filed and served at least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference and must be heard before the Pre-Trial Conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Fact discovery must be completed before the pre-trial conference.
Completion of Fact Discovery Before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Deadlines established by the Standing Order are mandatory and may be changed only by court order.
All deadlines established by this Order must be strictly enforced and can only be changed by court order.
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be heard before the pretrial conference.
Must be heard prior to the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served at least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference and heard before that conference.
All motions for summary judgment must be filed and served at least **60 days before** the Pre-Trial Conference and must be heard before the Pre-Trial Conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
All objections to pleadings must be filed and resolved before the actual trial date.
Filing and Resolution of All Objections to Before the actual trial date.
CRITICALCivil cases
Civil actions, except those enumerated in Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(a), must receive a case-management track assignment within 120 days after filing.
All civil actions, except those enumerated in Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(a), shall be assigned one of three case management tracks within 120 days after the action is filed: streamlined, general, or complex. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(b).
CRITICALCivil cases
Expert discovery must be completed before the pre-trial conference.
Completion of Expert Discovery Before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Witness and exhibit disclosure
Witness and exhibit disclosures must be filed and served at least 150 days before the pre-trial conference.
At least 150 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel for all parties, and any unrepresented party, must file and serve opposing counsel and any unrepresented party with:
CRITICALCivil cases
All motions, including motions in limine, must be filed and served at least 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference.
9. All motions, including motions in limine, must be filed and served at least **30 days before** the Pre-Trial Conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served 60 days before the pretrial conference and heard before that conference.
File and serve 60 days before the pre-trial conference. Summary Judgment Must be heard prior to the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
All discovery must be completed at least 30 days before the pre-trial conference, and later discovery requires a court order.
6. All discovery matters, including all depositions and examinations of persons conducted pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.360, must be completed at least 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference. Discovery occurring after deadline will be permitted only by order of the Court.
CRITICALCivil cases
Expert discovery must be completed 30 days before the pretrial conference.
Completion of Expert Discovery 30 days before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICAL
The required witness and exhibit lists must be filed directly with the clerk at least 45 days before the pretrial conference.
At least 45 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel for all parties, and any unrepresented party, must serve opposing counsel and any unrepresented party and file directly with the clerk:
CRITICALCivil cases
All pretrial motions must be filed and resolved before the pre-trial conference.
Filing and Resolution of All Pretrial Before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Expert-evidence admissibility challenges not scheduled and heard before the Pre-Trial Conference are waived absent exceptional circumstances.
Any motions challenging the admissibility of expert evidence not scheduled and heard before the Pre-Trial Conference will be considered waived, absent exceptional circumstances.
CRITICALCivil cases
Alternative dispute resolution, including non-binding arbitration and mediation, must be completed before the actual trial date.
Completion of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including Non-Binding Arbitration and Mediation Before the actual trial date.
CRITICALCivil cases
The projected trial date for a general-track civil action is 18 months after the action is filed.
All other civil actions that do not meet the criteria for 18 months after the action is filed. See Fla. “complex” or “streamlined” cases. R. Civ. P. 1.440.
CRITICALCivil cases
Absent good cause explaining why a motion was not heard earlier, the motion must be heard before the pre-trial conference.
Unless good cause exists as to why the motions were not heard previously, such motions must be heard prior to the Pre-Trial Conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Deadlines established by the Standing Order are strictly enforced and may be changed only by court order.
All deadlines established by this Order must be strictly enforced and can only be changed by court order.
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be filed at least 60 days before the pre-trial conference.
All motions for summary judgment must be filed and served at least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference and must be heard before the Pre-Trial Conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Any motion challenging the admissibility of expert evidence must be heard before the pre-trial conference.
Any motions challenging the admissibility of expert evidence must be heard prior to the Pre- Trial Conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Schedule a Trial Date 8 months after the action is filed. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.440.
Schedule a Trial Date 8 months after the action is filed. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.440.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 3 business days
The court must receive the proposed Pre-Trial Conference Order at least three business days before the conference.
The attorneys and unrepresented parties must meet and confer as coordinated by the Plaintiff(s), and draft one proposed Pre-Trial Conference Order (using the form attached) that must be received by the Court (submit original and a copy for each party) at least 3 business days before the Pre-Trial Conference by US Mail or courier AND by email attachment to the Court’s section email.
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served 60 days before the pretrial conference.
Filing and Service of Motions for File and serve 60 days before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Fact discovery must be completed 30 days before the pretrial conference.
Completion of Fact Discovery 30 days before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
The parties must schedule a trial date eight months after the action is filed.
Schedule a Trial Date 8 months after the action is filed. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.440.
CRITICALCivil cases
The case is designated GENERAL, has a projected trial date 18 months after filing, and all parties must comply with the corresponding deadlines.
The above-styled case is designated as GENERAL with a projected trial date of 18 MONTHS AFTER THE ACTION IS FILED, and all parties must abide by the corresponding deadlines.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 3 business days
The Court must receive the proposed Pre-Trial Conference Order at least three business days before the conference, with submission required by both mail or courier and email attachment.
The attorneys and unrepresented parties must meet and confer as coordinated by the Plaintiff(s), and draft one proposed Pre-Trial Conference Order (using the form attached) that must be received by the Court (submit original and a copy for each party) at least 3 business days before the Pre-Trial Conference by US Mail or courier AND by email attachment to the Court's section email.
CRITICALCivil cases
The streamlined case has a projected trial date 12 months after the action is filed, and all parties must follow the corresponding deadlines.
The above-styled case is designated as STREAMLINED with a projected trial date of 12 MONTHS AFTER THE ACTION IS FILED, and all parties must abide by the corresponding deadlines.
CRITICALCivil cases
All objections to pleadings must be filed and resolved before the actual trial date.
Filing and Resolution of All Objections to Before the actual trial date.
CRITICALCivil cases
The required witness and exhibit disclosures must be filed at least 150 days before the pre-trial conference.
3. At least 150 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel for all parties, and any unrepresented party, must file and serve opposing counsel and any unrepresented party with:
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served 60 days before the pretrial conference and heard before that conference.
Filing and Service of Motions for File and serve 60 days before the pre-trial conference. Summary Judgment Must be heard prior to the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
An expert-evidence admissibility challenge not scheduled and heard before the pre-trial conference is waived absent exceptional circumstances.
All motions challenging the admissibility of expert evidence not scheduled and heard before the Pre-Trial Conference will be considered waived, absent exceptional circumstances.
CRITICALCivil cases
All objections to pleadings must be filed and resolved before the pretrial conference.
Before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Absent good cause, motions must be heard before the Pre-Trial Conference.
Unless good cause exists as to why the motions were not heard previously, such motions **must be heard prior to the Pre-Trial Conference**.
CRITICALCivil cases
All pretrial motions must be filed and resolved before the pretrial conference.
Filing and Resolution of All Pretrial Before the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
Except for actions enumerated in Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(a), a civil action must be assigned a streamlined, general, or complex case-management track within 120 days after filing.
All civil actions, except those enumerated in Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(a), must be assigned one of three case management tracks within 120 days after the action is filed: streamlined, general, or complex.
CRITICALCivil cases
Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served 60 days before the pre-trial conference and heard before that conference.
Filing and Service of Motions for File and serve 60 days before the pre-trial conference. Summary Judgment Must be heard prior to the pre-trial conference.
CRITICALCivil cases
All motions, including motions in limine, must be filed at least 30 days before the pre-trial conference.
9. All motions, including motions in limine, must be filed and served at least 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 business days
Documents intended for consideration at a Zoom hearing must reach the judge’s office by physical delivery at least five business days before the hearing.
NOTE: ALL DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE JUDGE’S OFFICE VIA US MAIL/FEDEX/UPS/COURIER (NOT EMAIL) AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING.
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To cancel a hearing, immediately notify the judicial assistant, immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and cancel the hearing in JAWS.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant and cancel the hearing in JAWS.
CRITICAL
The opposing party or counsel has 15 days after service of both the motion and notice to file an opposition argument and legal memorandum with citations.
The opposing party/counsel shall have 15 days after being served both the motion and the notice to file their argument and legal memorandum with citations of authority in opposition to the relief requested.
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The opposing party may request a hearing within the 15-day period after the notice is filed.
The opposing party may also request to have the matter heard before the Court if the opposing party seeks a hearing on the matter within the 15 day period after the notice is filed.
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Electronic exhibits must be submitted seven days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Electronic exhibits must be submitted seven (7) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Non-electronic exhibits must be received in chambers seven days before the evidentiary proceeding.
All other exhibits must be received in chambers seven (7) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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The stated deadline for submitting a proposed order is ten after the hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted no later than ten (10) after any hearing.
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A motion must be filed before requesting hearing time.
Motions must be filed prior to seeking hearing time.
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Legal-authority courtesy copies must be submitted at least five days before a hearing or trial.
Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than five (5) days before any hearing or trial.
CRITICALCivil cases
File the notice of hearing within 24 hours after securing the hearing date and serve it on all parties on the service list.
The notice of hearing should be filed within 24 hours of securing the date and served on all parties on the service list.
CRITICALCivil cases
Before confirming a hearing date or drafting a notice of hearing, clear the date with interested parties and file the motion with the clerk first.
Prior to confirming your hearing date and drafting a notice of hearing, you must clear the hearing date with all interested parties and have previously filed the Motion with the Clerk’s office.
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- Deadline
- 5 business days
All documents intended for consideration at a telephonic hearing must reach the judge’s office by email or physical delivery method at least five business days before the hearing.
ALL DOCUMENTS TO BE CONSIDERED MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE JUDGE’S OFFICE VIA EMAIL OR US MAIL/FEDEX/UPS/COURIER AT LEAST 5 BUSINESS DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING.
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A motion not scheduled for a hearing within 30 days after filing is deemed abandoned.
MOTIONS FILED, BUT NOT SET FOR HEARING: Any motions that have been filed but have not been set for a hearing within 30 days of the filing are deemed abandoned.
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A proposed order may not be sent to the court before the hearing.
Do not send proposed orders prior to hearing.
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The discovery cutoffs, deadlines, and provisions requiring counsel to meet about minor evidentiary problems in the order are binding.
The discovery cutoffs and deadlines provided by this order are binding, as are the provisions for counsel to meet to resolve minor evidentiary problems.
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Deadlines agreed at the Case Management Conference and entered in the resulting order are binding and supersede deadlines in the pretrial and jury trial order.
The Court will enter a Case Management Conference Order with deadlines agreed to by the parties. These deadlines are binding and will supersede any deadlines in the Pre-trial and Jury Trial Order.
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After being served with a motion subject to the written-submission procedure, the nonmoving opposing party has 15 days to file a written response before the court may rule without further notice or hearing.
As provided by the AOs, after being served with such motions, the nonmoving opposing party shall have 15 days to file any written response, after which the court may rule without further notice or hearing.
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After service of a listed foreclosure motion, the nonmoving opposing party has 16 days to file a written response, after which the court may rule without further notice or hearing.
Foreclosure Motions. The following motions shall generally be considered on written submissions: Motions to Compel, Motions to Strike, Motions for Extension of Time, Motions to Dismiss, Motions for Substitution of Party Plaintiff, Motions to Substitute Counsel, Motions to Add Party. As provided by the AO, after being served with such motions, the nonmoving opposing party shall have 16 days to file any written response, after which the court may rule without further notice or hearing.
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Submit the proposed Uniform Pretrial Conference order at least three days before the pretrial conference.
Submit the proposed Uniform PTC order to section13@jud6.org at least 3 days prior to the pre-trial conference.
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- Deadline
- 5 calendar days
- Applies to
- Witness list
The Witness List must be exchanged five days before the hearing and emailed to section9@jud6.org one day before the hearing.
The Witness List shall be exchanged between the parties 5 days prior to and emailed to the Court at section9@jud6.org the day before the hearing.
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- Deadline
- 3 working days
All evidence must be copied and exchanged at least three working days before trial or an evidentiary hearing unless the Court specifies otherwise or the attorneys or pro se parties stipulate otherwise.
ALL evidence is to be copied and exchanged three (3) working days prior to trial OR prior to evidentiary hearing unless otherwise specified by the Court or the attorneys/pro se parties stipulate otherwise.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 14 business days
Case law must be submitted at least 14 business days before the hearing.
Once a hearing has been set, I require any case law be submitted at least 14 business days prior to the hearing.
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The opposing party or counsel has 15 days after service of both the motion and notice to file an opposing argument and legal memorandum with citations.
The opposing party/counsel shall have 15 days after being served both the motion and the notice to file their argument and legal memorandum with citations of authority in opposition to the relief requested.
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Proposed orders must be submitted within 10 days after the hearing unless the court directs otherwise.
Proposed orders must be submitted within 10 days after any hearing unless otherwise directed by the court.
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The motion becomes ripe for decision at least 15 days after the original notice was sent and after the submission period expires.
Following expiration of the period allowed for these submissions, the movant shall submit a proposed order in hard copy to the Judge via U.S. Mail, UPS, FedEx or other delivery means including a cover letter detailing that the motion is ripe for a decision (at least 15 days after the original notice has been sent)
WARNINGCivil cases
The pretrial conference is to be scheduled according to the trial judge's practice preferences.
To be scheduled pursuant to the trial judge’s practice preferences.
WARNINGCivil cases
A party unable to meet an established case-management deadline must notify the court within a reasonable time.
If a party is unable to meet the established case management deadlines, the party must notify the Court within a reasonable time.
WARNING
At least 35 days before the pretrial conference, counsel for all parties and any pro se party may serve a supplemental list of additional witnesses and exhibits.
3. B. At least 35 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel for all parties, and any pro se party, may serve a list of additional witnesses and exhibits as described above.
WARNINGCivil cases
An examiner deposition under Rule 1.360(c) may occur without a court order within 30 days after service of the report and at least 10 days before trial.
However, the deposition of any examiner pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.360(c) will be allowed without order of Court any time within 30 days of service of their report and no less than 10 days before the date trial is scheduled to commence.
WARNINGCivil cases
All objections to pleadings must be filed and resolved before the pretrial conference.
Filing and Resolution of All Objections Before the pre-trial conference.
WARNINGCivil cases
All pretrial motions must be filed and resolved before the pretrial conference.
Filing and Resolution of All Pretrial Before the pre-trial conference.
WARNINGCivil cases
The deadline for adding new parties is determined in the trial judge's discretion.
Deadline for adding new parties is at the discretion of the trial judge. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j); see also Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.190.
WARNINGCivil cases
The parties must cooperate with the court, according to its practice preferences, to schedule an actual trial date.
To schedule an actual trial date, the parties must cooperate with the Court according to its practice preferences.
WARNING
After securing a hearing date and time, the notice of hearing should be filed within 24 hours and served on all parties on the service list.
The notice of hearing should be filed within 24 hours of securing the date and time and served on all parties on the service list
WARNING
Hearing materials should be submitted as hard copies at least three days in advance by postal mail or physical drop-off, including the hearing notice, a courtesy copy of the motion, and applicable case law.
Hearing Materials should be submitted at least three days in advance, hard copies via postal mail (or physical drop off) and should include a copy of the notice of hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion and any applicable case law.
WARNING
- Deadline
- 3 calendar days
All case law anticipated to be argued must be emailed to section9@jud6.org three days before the hearing.
3. 3 DAYS PRIOR TO HEARING: Email all case law anticipated to be argued to section9@jud6.org.
WARNING
- Deadline
- 5 business days
At least five business days before trial, counsel should provide Judge Berlin with hard copies, when applicable, of the equitable distribution worksheet, child support guidelines, proposed parenting or timesharing plans, and any trial case law.
Additionally, at least 5 business days prior to trial, please provide Judge Berlin with copies of the following via hardcopy (if applicable): Equitable Distribution Worksheet Child Support Guidelines Proposed Parenting/Timesharing Plans Any case law to be used at trial
WARNING
The court may accept witness affidavits one day before the hearing and may hear proffered testimony solely to determine whether a full hearing is necessary.
IMPORTANT: The Court will accept witness affidavit(s) one day prior to hearing and/or hear proffered testimony only to determine if a full hearing is needed.
WARNING
The opposing party may request a hearing by making the request within the 15-day period after the notice is filed.
The opposing party may also request to have the matter heard before the Court if the opposing party seeks a hearing on the matter within the 15 day period after the notice is filed.
WARNING
Any pleading that must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant must be submitted on time.
Any pleading necessary to be emailed to the Judaical Assistant must be submitted timely.
INFOCivil cases
A streamlined case is defined by specified factual, discovery, legal-issue, dispositive-motion, documentary-evidence, and trial-length characteristics.
Actions that reflect mutual knowledge of the underlying facts, have limited needs for discovery, well-established legal issues related to liability and damages, few anticipated dispositive pretrial motions, minimal documentary evidence, and an anticipated trial length of 3 days or less.
What filing deadlines does Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties set?
Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties: The initial witness and exhibit disclosure lists are due at least 45 days before the pretrial conference and must be served on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party while also being filed with the clerk.
Judge Michael F. Andrews: All documents intended for consideration at a telephonic hearing must reach the judge’s office by email or physical delivery method at least five business days before the hearing.
Judge Thomas M. Ramsberger: The opposing party or counsel has 15 days after service of both the motion and notice to file an opposing argument and legal memorandum with citations.
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What filing deadlines apply to witness and exhibit disclosure filings in Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties?
Witness and exhibit disclosures must be filed and served at least 150 days before the pre-trial conference.
What filing deadlines apply to proposed pretrial order filings in Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties?
Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties: The court must receive the proposed Pre-Trial Conference Order at least three business days before the conference.
Judge Rebecca Hamilton: Submit the proposed Uniform Pretrial Conference order at least three days before the pretrial conference.
When is a filing treated as filed in Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties?
Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties: For General and Streamlined cases, the Clerk may not issue a summons until the applicable Standing Order has been filed.
Judge Thomas M. Ramsberger: The rule states a 4:00pm filing cutoff. Foreclosure final judgments are due no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Thursday preceding the hearing.
Judge Rebecca Hamilton: The rule states a 4/4/25 filing cutoff. Cases lacking a pre-2025 Case Management Order must have a CMC Order signed by April 4, 2025.
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What filing deadlines apply to exhibits filings in Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties?
Judge Evan Frayman: Electronic exhibits must be submitted seven days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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What filing deadlines apply to hearing materials filings in Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties?
Judge Alicia Polk: Documents intended for consideration at a Zoom hearing must reach the judge’s office by physical delivery at least five business days before the hearing.
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