Judge Nick Nazaretian
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Case Law, Reference Materials
- Email • Before Hearing
Extraordinary Writ Petition
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Financial Affidavit, Exhibits
Court-wideGuardian Ad Litem Report
Court-wide- At Least 48 Hours Before Hearing
Adjournments
- Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; a continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and, absent good cause, signed by the requesting party.
Communication
Chambers
Clerk
Clerk
Clerk
Phone
Court-wideChambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
• Format: All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.
- File type
- Proposed order
• Format: Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format, single-sided.
- File type
- Paper
- Exhibits
Formatting
- •Single-sided
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
A stipulated proposed order must be identified as stipulated in its title or body, and every proposed order must include a cover letter confirming agreement or identifying disagreement.
Court's wording
All stipulated orders must be reflected as such in the title or body od the proposed order. 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.
All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
• Exhibits: Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: ‘Petitioner/Plaintiff 1’ or ‘Respondent/Defendant A.’
A motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues to be resolved, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the presentation time needed for each party.
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
Orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.
• Submission Method: Order shall be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.
Criminal cases
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All exhibits must be submitted electronically through the E-Portal.
• Submission Method: Submit all exhibits electronically through the E- Portal.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing.
• Submission Deadlines: The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three business days before the hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
The moving party must file and serve a notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
• Notice of Hearing: A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time by the moving party.
Criminal cases
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Proposed orders must be submitted within five days after the hearing.
• Deadline for Submissions: Proposed orders must be submitted within five (5) days after any hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
All exhibits must be received in chambers three days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Deadline for Submissions: All exhibits must be received in chambers three days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Criminal cases
Page 5 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of a filed probation motion must be sent to the probation officer, the State Attorney, and the Judge.
A copy of the filed motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, the State Attorney and the Judge.
Criminal cases
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before the scheduled hearing.
• Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before the scheduled hearing.
Criminal cases
Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law and any proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.
• When Required: Courtesy copies of case law and any proposed reference materials shall be submitted to the court.
Criminal cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; a continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and, absent good cause, signed by the requesting party.
• Continuance Procedure: Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
Criminal cases
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Chambers Communication Rules
All parties must be copied on email sent to the judicial office 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.
Criminal cases
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the listed address, and the subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to FelonyDivG@fljud13.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested
Criminal cases
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A hearing must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
• Cancelling Hearings: 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.
Criminal cases
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Scheduling hearings must be requested by email to the Felony Division Group, copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
• Scheduling Hearings: Hearings must be requested by e-mail at FelonyDivG@fljud13.org copying opposing counsel and any self- represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing.
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The court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties, and parties must contact the judicial office only in accordance with the stated practices and 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
Criminal cases
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The Judicial Assistant cannot answer your legal questions, and will not explain your situation to the judge. Your opportunity to speak to the Judge will be in court only. No information regarding any case will be provided to anyone other than the Defendant, ONLY if they are not being represented by an attorney. If the Defendant is represented by counsel, all requests or motions shall be filed and argued by counsel.
The Judicial Assistant cannot answer your legal questions, and will not explain your situation to the judge. Your opportunity to speak to the Judge will be in court only. No information regarding any case will be provided to anyone other than the Defendant, ONLY if they are not being represented by an attorney. If the Defendant is represented by counsel, all requests or motions shall be filed and argued by counsel.
Criminal cases
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 and must update their registered email information using Form 2.603 when it changes.
All attorneys and self- represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. 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.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Do not call or email the office for a motion status before three weeks after filing.
Motions regarding probation termination or modification will normally be decided within two to three weeks. Please DO NOT call or email our office to ask for a status prior to three weeks after filing.
Criminal cases
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If you wish for your client to be transported to court, please email the Judicial Assistant.
If you wish for your client to be transported to court, please email the Judicial Assistant.
Criminal cases
Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Interpreter services may be requested by email or by submitting the online request form.
Request interpreter services by emailing: interpreterrequest@fljud13.org or fill out a request form online https://www.fljud13.org/CourtPrograms/CourtInterpreterCenter/ContactUs.aspx
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ADA accommodations may be requested from the ADA Coordinator by email, telephone, or mail.
If you need an ADA accommodation, please contact the ADA Coordinator via e-mail ADA@fljud13.org; telephone 1-813-272-7040; hearing impaired 1-800-955-8771; voice impaired 1-800-955-8770; or US Mail Administrative Office of the Courts, Attn.: ADA Coordinator, 800 E. Twiggs Street, Tampa, FL 33602.
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