Judge Frances M. Perrone
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Case Law
Courtesy copies
- No Later Than Two Business Days Before Any Evidentiary Proceeding
- Within 24 Hours
Hearing Date Change Motion
- Email • Upon Filing
Extraordinary Writ Petition
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Adjournments
- For Protective Injunction matters, a continuance motion may be filed before the hearing, but the continuance will be granted only for good cause.
- In County Criminal matters, counsel may file a Request New Court Date form twice per case, excluding the initial written plea of not guilty.
Request must include
Communication
Phone
Chambers
Chambers
Document Format Requirements3 rules
All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format and submitted through the e-filing portal.
- File type
- Proposed order
• Format: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
To the extent practical, electronic exhibits should be submitted on a flash drive at the hearing in numbered electronic folders corresponding to the proposed exhibit numbers.
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Include exhibits in electronic numbered folders corresponding with the proposed exhibit numbers
Court's wording
• Submission Method: To the extent practical, all records, photos, videos, or other electronic exhibits shall be prepared on a flash drive to be submitted to the Court at the time of the hearing. The exhibits should be included in electronic, numbered folders corresponding with the proposed number of the exhibit.
Document Filing Requirements7 rules
A motion must be filed before it will be set for a court hearing.
If a hearing date is coordinated through the Judicial Assistant, a notice of hearing must be filed with the Clerk of Court
If a party is represented by counsel, all requests or motions shall be filed and argued by counsel.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.
A motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues to be resolved, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation.
Court's wording
• Requirements: If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All motions must be filed in writing through the e-portal or directly with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court.
Any motions must be filed in writing through the e-portal or directly with the Hillsborough County Clerk of Court.
Page 1 | General Information Regarding Court Appearances
Proposed orders must be filed through the e-filing portal unless the Court directs otherwise during the proceeding.
All proposed orders must be filed through the e- filing portal unless otherwise directed by the Court during a proceeding.
Page 4 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All hearing materials must be received by the Court no later than two business days before the hearing.
The Court must receive all materials for a hearing no later than two business days before the hearing.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
When the judge directs counsel to file a proposed written order, it must be submitted to opposing counsel within five business days.
In any case on which the Judge pronounced an order and directed counsel to file a proposed, written order, such proposed order must be submitted to opposing counsel within five (5) business days
Page 4 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
A judge-directed proposed written order must be filed for the Court’s consideration within ten business days.
such proposed order must be submitted to opposing counsel within five (5) business days and filed for the Court’s consideration within ten (10) business days.
Page 4 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
When a matter is set for hearing, the court may set deadlines for exchanging witness lists, exhibit lists, and evidence.
• Deadline for Submissions: If a matter is set for hearing by the Court, the Court may set deadlines for exchange of witness lists, exhibit lists and evidence.
Page 5 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A party who set a hearing may cancel it by written notice to the Judicial Assistant and service on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
The party who set a hearing may cancel a hearing by notifying the Judicial Assistant in writing and serving opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
When requesting a hearing-date change by motion, one courtesy copy must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant upon filing with the Clerk of Court.
To request a change to a hearing date a party may file a motion with the Clerk of Court. A courtesy copy shall be emailed to the Judicial Assistant upon filing with the Clerk of Court.
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for every evidentiary proceeding.
Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two business days before an evidentiary proceeding.
• Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two (2) business days before any evidentiary proceeding.
Page 5 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
A courtesy copy must be provided to the Court within 24 hours after reserving hearing time.
served on the opposing party with a courtesy copy to the Court within 24 hours of reserving the hearing time.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Case law courtesy copies may be submitted by U.S. mail, delivered to the courthouse, or sent electronically to the judicial assistant.
Case law may be submitted in hard copy via U.S. mail, or via delivery to the courthouse, or may be sent electronically to the judicial assistant.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
For Protective Injunction matters, a continuance motion may be filed before the hearing, but the continuance will be granted only for good cause.
For Protective Injunction matters, if a party seeks a continuance, a motion may be filed in advance of the hearing. A continuance will only be granted upon good cause shown.
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
In County Criminal matters, counsel may file a Request New Court Date form twice per case, excluding the initial written plea of not guilty.
For County Criminal matters, counsel may file a “Request New Court Date” form two times per case, not including the initial, written plea of not guilty.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, which generally prohibits communications outside the presence of all parties 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.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All parties must be copied on an email to the judicial office 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.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Opposing counsel must be copied on any case-related email sent to the Judicial Assistant.
Please copy opposing counsel on any email to the judicial assistant pertaining to a case.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
If following up with an email, please include the case number and style of the case.
If following up with an email, please include the case number and style of the case.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must use Form 2.603 whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
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.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Case information may be provided only to a party who is not represented by an attorney.
No information regarding any case will be provided to anyone other than a party to the case, ONLY if they are not being represented by an attorney.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The Judicial Assistant may not answer legal questions or explain a party's situation to the judge.
The Judicial Assistant cannot answer your legal questions and will not explain your situation to the Judge.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Questions may be directed to the judge's office at (813) 272-5122.
If you have any questions, please contact the office, (813) 272-5122.
Page 1 | General Information Regarding Court Appearances
The judicial office lists separate email addresses for Protective Injunctions and County Criminal matters.
E-mail: famlawdivg@fljud13.org (Protective Injunctions) or dvdivf@fljud13.org (County Criminal)
Page 1 | Contact Information
Parties should contact the Judicial Assistant by telephone at (813) 272-5122.
Method of Communication: Please reach out to the Judicial Assistant by phone, (813) 272-5122.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The judicial office may be contacted by telephone at (813) 272-5122.
Telephone: (813) 272-5122
Page 1 | Contact Information
The Judicial Assistant will respond to messages within two business days.
The Judicial Assistant will return messages within 2 business days.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The Judicial Assistant may not provide legal advice.
Please note the Judicial Assistant may not give legal advice.
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office