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Statewide Directory of General Magistrates

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Hearing Officers(Last update February 2, 2015)

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Sorted by Last Name:Last First Middle Suffix RoleAkel Franklin F. GMAlijewicz Sara GMAllbritton John HOAlvarez Alexander GMAtkinson Gregory GMBaker Thomas R. III GMBassaline Peter M. GMBaxter Harvey E. HOBeilly Barbara GMBerry Rita Scalfani GMBishop Geraldine E. GMBoven Randi Glick GMBrown Karl HOBuchanan Laurie HOCarpenter Larry L. GMChancey Mark HOCherr Gordon D. GMCoffee Michael A. HOCoffman Neal A. HOColeman Brenda GMConner Joanna B. HOCorder M. Brice GMCrongeyer Robert L. GMCuellar-Stilo Mary Lou GMDavid Lee HODeLorenzo Denise GMDeMedio Gloria J. HODeNike Deborah GMDimick Barry GMDisque Curtis GMEiss Lisa GMEllis Tracy GMErlenbach Kurt HOFernandez Carlos GMFlannery Joseph A. HO

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Francois Phoebee R. HOFriedman Howard GMGoiran Barbara HOGoodwin Linda S. HOGroves Christine HOHamilton Sharon I. GMHammond Katharine R. GMHenry Matthew HOHepner Barry HOHinds Maria M. GMHoffman Robert HOHoogeveen Angela GMHouser Joanna G. GMHoward Carolyn HOHunt Rebecca L. GMInere Michelle GMInman Renee GMIson Linh T. GMJohnson Jon GMJohnson David GMJones Athiel Josh HOJones Robert J. GMJoyner Odessia Y. GMKallman Karen GMKantor Marianne GMKaskie Sharon HOKatz Norberto HOKimler Lewis GMKirigin Diane M. GMKniskern Meri-Leigh HOKuyrkendall Jennifer R. HOKwatkosky Barbara Kissner HOLanglois Marcia GMLarsen Edward L. HOLieberman Steven GMLittle Debra HOLord Shannon C. GMLovelace Joe GM

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Lukacs Maryanne GMMagid Deborah GMMatis-Jackson Robin GMMatthews Donald W. HOMclver Keith A. GMMensh Denise E. GMMiller Lucy Ramos GMMiller-Jones Susan GMMisiak M. Dianne GMMontagno Joan GMMurray Gordon GMNeaves Nancy GMNixon Thomas GMPedraza Yadira GMPedroso Acelo GMPetersen Nickolas G. HOPlant Vicki GMPlummer Beverly GMProctor Martin GMPrugh R. Mitchell GMRahdert Sara GMRapczak Marcia HOReeves Vicki GMRosenbaum Margaret Ann GMRoux-Keith Susan GMRuff Mike HOSamis Keela R. GMSchenck Keith GMSchwabedissen Elizabeth GMShannon Laura M. HOSilverman Paul GMSinger Robert S. HOSkipper Linda GMSlusher Terry GMSmith Jacqueline H. HOSmith Jacqueline HOSnodgrass Sheryl D. GMSpitzer Grant HO

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Stafford Samuel P. HOStello Lila GMStudybaker Steven L. GMSullivan Michael HOSwift Carolyn GMSzorosy Annette J. GMTaylor Jennifer O. GMTearney Bama HOTenenbaum Melissa GMTraweek Amanda GMUgarte Rita GMVanni Claudette GMWalker Eve GMWallace Dennis HOWalton Leatrice W HOWilkov Nancy A. GMWilliams Maxine HOWilson Ed GMWingo Michael GMWinslow George L. Jr. HOYates Donald E. GMZucker Maria HO

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Sorted by Circuit:Circuit First Middle Last Suffix Role

1 John Allbritton HO1 Michelle Inere GM1 Debra Little HO1 Keith A. Mclver GM1 Thomas Nixon GM1 Nickolas G. Petersen HO2 Gordon D. Cherr GM2 Acelo Pedroso GM2 Mike Ruff HO2 Jacqueline H. Smith HO3 Deborah DeNike GM3 Jennifer R. Kuyrkendall HO4 Franklin F. Akel GM4 Denise DeLorenzo GM4 Joanna G. Houser GM4 Athiel Josh Jones HO4 Donald W. Matthews HO4 M. Dianne Misiak GM4 Leatrice W Walton HO5 Geraldine E. Bishop GM5 Brenda Coleman GM5 Barry Dimick GM5 Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky HO5 Marcia Rapczak HO5 Susan Roux-Keith GM5 Keith Schenck GM6 Mark Chancey HO6 Joseph A. Flannery HO6 Barbara Goiran HO6 Angela Hoogeveen GM6 Joe Lovelace GM6 Beverly Plummer GM6 Sara Rahdert GM6 Keela R. Samis GM6 Bama Tearney HO6 Eve Walker GM

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7 Alexander Alvarez GM7 Neal A. Coffman HO7 Denise E. Mensh GM7 R. Mitchell Prugh GM7 Michael Wingo GM8 Harvey E. Baxter HO8 Susan Miller-Jones GM8 Paul Silverman GM8 Samuel P. Stafford HO8 Nancy A. Wilkov GM9 Howard Friedman GM9 Christine Groves HO9 Barry Hepner HO9 Maria M. Hinds GM9 Linh T. Ison GM9 Odessia Y. Joyner GM9 Norberto Katz HO9 Linda Skipper GM9 George L. Winslow Jr. HO

10 Gregory Atkinson GM10 Joanna B. Conner HO10 Robin Matis-Jackson GM10 Sheryl D. Snodgrass GM10 Amanda Traweek GM10 Maria Zucker HO11 Karl Brown HO11 Carlos Fernandez GM11 Carolyn Howard HO11 Robert J. Jones GM11 Karen Kallman GM11 Lewis Kimler GM11 Steven Lieberman GM11 Maryanne Lukacs GM11 Deborah Magid GM11 Gordon Murray GM11 Yadira Pedraza GM11 Margaret Ann Rosenbaum GM11 Elizabeth Schwabedissen GM

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11 Robert S. Singer HO11 Melissa Tenenbaum GM12 Gloria J. DeMedio HO12 Robert Hoffman HO12 Rebecca L. Hunt GM12 Renee Inman GM12 Laura M. Shannon HO12 Ed Wilson GM13 Michael A. Coffee HO13 Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo GM13 Tracy Ellis GM13 Jon Johnson GM13 Joan Montagno GM13 Nancy Neaves GM13 Martin Proctor GM13 Vicki Reeves GM13 Lila Stello GM14 David Johnson GM14 Shannon C. Lord GM14 Jacqueline Smith HO14 Grant Spitzer HO15 Sara Alijewicz GM15 Thomas R. Baker III GM15 Peter M. Bassaline GM15 Linda S. Goodwin HO15 Diane M. Kirigin GM15 Maxine Williams HO16 Sharon J. Hamilton GM16 Donald E. Yates GM17 Barbara Beilly GM17 Rita Scalfani Berry GM17 Randi Glick Boven GM17 Lisa Dolin Eiss GM17 Phoebee R. Francois HO17 Lucy Ramos Miller GM17 Vicki Plant GM17 Michael Sullivan HO17 Annette J. Szorosy GM

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17 Claudette Vanni GM17 Rita Ugarte GM18 Larry L. Carpenter GM18 M. Brice Corder GM18 Kurt Erlenbach HO18 Meri-Leigh Kniskern HO18 Marcia Langlois GM18 Jennifer O. Taylor GM19 Laurie Buchanan HO19 Lee David HO19 Curtis Disque GM19 Katharine R. Hammond GM19 Terry Slusher GM20 Robert L. Crongeyer GM20 Matthew Henry HO20 Marianne Kantor GM20 Sharon Kaskie HO20 Edward L. Larsen HO20 Steven L. Studybaker GM20 Carolyn Swift GM20 Dennis Wallace HO

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Circuit/County 1st-Escambia CountyGM/CSHO Name John Allbritton

Address

COB Building2251 North Palafox StreetPensacola, FL 32501

Assistant/Contact Michelle ProctorPublic Telephone Number 850.595.4679Public Fax Number 850.595.4665

Division Assignment

Types of Cases HeardChild Support Enforcement Hearing Officer

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureIV-D Hearing Officer

Procedure to Obtain Order of Referral

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Special Set Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other

Who Prepares Report/RO

Special Report/RO Procedures, if any

Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate

Transcript Request Information

Circuit/ County Website http://www.firstjudicialcircuit.org/

Website for Other Useful Information

Relevant Local Administrative Orders

Telephonic Appearance Procedures

Interpreter Procedures

ADA Information

Any Other Procedures

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Circuit/County First/EscambiaGM/CSHO Name Michelle A. Inere

AddressSanta Rosa County Court House6865 Caroline StreetMilton, Florida 32570

Assistant/Contact Ann GambrellPublic Telephone Number 850-981-5599Public Fax Number 850-981-5531Division Assignment Family Law, County Civil, Contested DOR, Marchman and Baker Acts

Types of Cases HeardFamily law, small claims, contested paternity, Marchman Act andBaker Act hearings

GM/CSHO Assignment Procedure Division E

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralCircuit judge on own volition or on request of a party may refercase not originally assigned to GM per above procedure

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:If both parties pro se, by filing request through pro se coordinator; otherwise, by initial telephone contact by party or attorney to GM’s assistant

Special Set Not applicable Motion Calendar Not applicable

TrialIf both parties pro se, by filing request through pro se coordinator; otherwise, by filing Notice for Non-Jury Trial which should be copieg to GM’s assistant

Child Support Not applicable Other Not applicableWho Prepares Report/RO Generally the Magistrate

Special Report/RO Procedures, if any850-981-5595

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFile original exceptions with Clerk and copy both GM andassigned judge

Transcript Request Information If no court reporter present, contact Circuit Court Reporters (850-595-4409) for CDs to be transcribed by private court reporter

Circuit/ County Website www.firstjudicialcircuit.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information www.escambiaclerk.com/clerk/coc_dissolution_of_marriage.aspx

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAO 2007-51; ECAD 2010-02; ECAD 2011-2; ECAD 2011-3;ECAD 2011-4

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRule 2.530 strictly followed

Interpreter Procedures Contact Court Administration (850-595-4400)

ADA Information Contact Court Administration (850-595-4400)Any Other Procedures

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Circuit/County 1st-Escambia CountyGM/CSHO Name Debra LIttle

Address

COB Building2251 North Palafox StreetPensacola, FL 32501

Assistant/Contact Cary Carter-StrebelPublic Telephone Number 850.595.4515Public Fax Number 850.595.4665

Division Assignment

Types of Cases HeardPart-Time Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer

GM/CSHO Assignment Procedure







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Circuit/County First/EscambiaGM/CSHO Name Keith A. McIver

AddressM.C. Blanchard Judicial Center190 Governmental CenterPensacola, Florida, 32502

Assistant/Contact Lisa HurstPublic Telephone Number 850-595-0391Public Fax Number 850-595-4438Division Assignment Mainly family law and dependency

Types of Cases HeardFamily law, dependency reviews, Marchman Act andBaker Act hearings

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAll family law cases in Divisions YL, YM & YP are assigned to GM upon filing; dependency reviews on case by case basis

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralCircuit judge on own volition or on request of a party may refercase not originally assigned to GM per above procedure

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:If both parties pro se, by filing request through pro se coordinator; otherwise, by initial telephone contact by party or attorney to GM’s assistant

Special Set Not applicable Motion Calendar Not applicable

TrialIf both parties pro se, by filing request through pro se coordinator; otherwise, by filing Notice for Non-Jury Trial which should be copieg to GM’s assistant

Child Support Not applicable Other Not applicable

Who Prepares Report/ROIf both parties pro se, GM; otherwise, attorney usuallyprepares

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anywww.firstjudicialcircuit.org/programs-and-services/

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Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFile original exceptions with Clerk and copy both GM andassigned judge

Transcript Request Information If no court reporter present, contact Circuit Court Reporters (850-595-4409) for CDs to be transcribed by private court reporter

Circuit/ County Website www.firstjudicialcircuit.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information www.escambiaclerk.com/clerk/coc_dissolution_of_marriage.aspx

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAO 2007-51; ECAD 2010-02; ECAD 2011-2; ECAD 2011-3;ECAD 2011-4

Telephonic Appearance Procedures Rule 2.530 strictly followedInterpreter Procedures Contact Court Administration (850-595-4400)ADA Information Contact Court Administration (850-595-4400)Any Other Procedures

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Circuit/County 1st-Okaloosa CountyGM/CSHO Name Thomas Nixon

Address

Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension1940 Lewis Turner BoulevardFort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Assistant/Contact Jeanie R. PilandPublic Telephone Number 850.609.4700Public Fax Number 850.609.5410

Division Assignment

Types of Cases HeardGeneral Magistrate/Child Enforcement Hearing Officer

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureBaker Acts & Family Law (including IV-D cases)












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Circuit/County 1st-Okaloosa CountyGM/CSHO Name Nick Petersen

Address

Okaloosa County Courthouse Annex Extension1940 Lewis Turner BoulevardFort Walton Beach, FL 32547

Assistant/Contact Angela ShawPublic Telephone Number 850.651.9944Public Fax Number 850.651-6084

Division Assignment

Types of Cases HeardPart-Time Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer













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Circuit/County Second Judicial CircuitGM/CSHO Name Gordon D. Cherr

AddressLeon County Courthouse301 South Monroe StreetTallahassee, Fl. 32301

Assistant/Contact Avantra StroudPublic Telephone Number 850-577-8058Public Fax Number 850-577-4357

Division AssignmentFamily/Domestic

Types of Cases HeardAll family law cases with the exception of domestic violence matters


Litigant files pleadings, clerk contacts the proper case manager, the file is brought to the assigned GM or HO for future proceedings, scheduling, etc. On occasion, if the file was brought to the assigned circuit judge (e.g., in error or perhaps it was an emergency motion), who reroutes it back to the proper GM or HO.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralOnce reviewed the GM can electronically generate an appropriate Order Of Referral if necessary

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:The GM will schedule pro se cases upon review. With two attorneys, the GM will usually allow the attorneys to handle scheduling as per their calendars too.

Special Set Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other


Normally, the GM, but if an attorney(s) is involved, there may be a request to submit a proposed Report or Recommended Order, from time to time. WE use few form orders. On Title IV cases the AG/DOR normally (not always) submits proposed Recommended Orders to the HO.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyNone

Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate As per Rule 12.490

Transcript Request Information AS per Rule 12.490

Circuit/ County Website http://2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov/index.phpWebsite for Other Useful InformationRelevant Local Administrative Orders

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresAs per Rule 2.530, Fla. R. Jud. Adm.

Interpreter Procedures Available upon request, this information is contained in a rather comprehensive Notice Of Hearing.

ADA InformationSame as above


http://2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov/index.php

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Circuit/County 2nd-LeonGM/CSHO Name Acelo Isidro Pedroso

Address

301 S. Monroe Street, Rm 166Tallahassee, FL 3230101861

Assistant/Contact Avantra StroudPublic Telephone Number 350.577.8018Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentGeneral Magistrate

Types of Cases Heard








Circuit/ County Website http://2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov/index.php





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Circuit/County 2nd-LeonGM/CSHO Name Paul Michael Ruff

Address

301 South Monroe Street, Suite 166Tallahassee, FL 32301

Assistant/Contact Paula Harlow Public Telephone Number (850) 577-8018Public Fax Number (850) 577-4457

Division AssignmentIV-D Child Support Enforcement









Circuit/ County Website http://2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.gov/index.php





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Circuit/County 2nd Judicial Circuit, Gadsden, Liberty, Jefferson, Wakulla CountiesGM/CSHO Name Jacqueline H. Smith

AddressGadsden County Courthouse10 East Jefferson Street, Room 201Quincy, Florida 32351

Assistant/Contact Susan ParkerPublic Telephone Number (850) 627-7879Public Fax Number (850) 627-7876Division Assignment Family DivisionTypes of Cases Heard IV-D Child Support

GM/CSHO Assignment Procedure Cases where the Department of Revenue is a party and is a Title IV-D case are scheduled before the Hearing Officer

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralNo referrals made to the Hearing Officer. Motions and Petitions that solely address Child Support are scheduled by the Office of Attorney General for hearing before the Hearing Officer

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:Department of Revenue send information to the Office of Attorney General for the scheduling of hearings. Pro se motions are sched-uled by the Hearing Officer once service has been completed.

Special Set Not applicable Motion Calendar Pro se motions are heard on regularly scheduled hearing dates.

TrialFinal Hearing on all cases are scheduled through the Office of Attor-ney General or the Hearing Officer will schedule these by issuing a notice of hearing to all parties.

Child Support Hearings are scheduled by the Office of Attorney General or the Hearing Officer

Other Not applicableWho Prepares Report/RO Office of Attorney General.Special Report/RO Procedures, if any

Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate The Circuit Judge assigned to the Hearing Officer or case will set a hearing for any timely filed Motions to Vacate.

Transcript Request Information Any party may request a transcript of the hearing from the court reporting services of court administration.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.2ndcircuit.leoncountyfl.govWebsite for Other Useful Information www.flcourts.org

Relevant Local Administrative Orders Administrative Order 2010-01 delineates the authority of the Sec-ond Circuit Child Support Hearing Officers.

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRequests to appear by telephone must be filed with the clerk no later than 7 days prior to the hearing. Telephonic hearings are not allowed for hearings involving contempt of court.

Interpreter Procedures The ADA contact information is provided on all notices of hearing. A party may request the court provide assistance with their disability during a hearing by contacting the number provided.

ADA InformationContact 2nd Judicial Circuit Court Administration’s Office at (850) 577-4400 or 1-800-955-8771, no later than seven days prior to the proceeding.

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Circuit/CountyTHIRD JUDICIAL CIRCUIT OF FLORIDA

COLUMBIA, DIXIE, HAMILTON, LAFAYETTE, MADISON, SUWANNEE and TAYLOR COUNTIES

GM/CSHO Name Deborah A. DeNike

Address

Administrative Office of the Courts Third Judicial Circuit of Florida173 NE Hernando Avenue – Room 408Lake City, Florida 32055

Assistant/Contact

Probate – Charna Raines / Court Administration

Foreclosure [Columbia & Taylor Counties] – Jenn Lussier

Foreclosure [Suwannee County] – Ronna Cobble

Family/Pro Se [Columbia] – Kathleen Brackney/case manager

Family/Pro Se [Taylor] – Janice Howard/case manager

Public Telephone Number

Charna Raines / Court Administration (386) 758-2163

Jenn Lussier (386) 758-2163 or (386) 758-2176

Ronna Cobble (386) 362-2650

Kathleen Brackney (386) 719-7417

Janice Howard (386) 719-7576Public Fax Number (386) 758-2162

Division AssignmentProbate and Guardianship; Family; General Civil [Foreclosure] and

Those matters set forth in Administrative Order 13-01.


Probate and Guardianship matters in Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee & Taylor Counties; Family [Pro Se] – Columbia [Judge Bryan’s Division] and Taylor Counties; Foreclosure – Columbia [Judge Bryan’s Division] and Suwannee Counties.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureEither party may file a consent or motion for referral to GM or the presiding Judge may, on his or her own motion, enter an Order of Referral to GM.


In Probate and Guardianship & Foreclosure cases – Orders of Referral are prepared by the GM’s assistant when the GM’s office is contacted by a party to schedule a hearing or when a consent for referral to GM is filed with the Clerk. In Family cases, the clerk or the family case manager prepares the Order of Referral when the matter is ready to be scheduled for a hearing. In all divisions, the presiding Judge may, on his or her own motion, enter an Order of Referral to GM.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:

In Probate, Guardianship and Foreclosure proceedings, counsel or a party may contact the GM’s office to schedule a hearing. Case man-agement conferences in Foreclosure proceedings are scheduled by the GM. Family matters are scheduled by the clerk or case manager in accordance with the Master Court Calendar.

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Special Set All matters are special set; except for pro se family cases which are scheduled pursuant to the Master Court Calendar.

Motion Calendar Not applicable.

Trial

A status/case management conference may be scheduled if deemed appropriate. In that event, the final hearing will be scheduled during the status/case management conference. Otherwise, probate, guard-ianship and foreclosure cases will be scheduled in coordination with counsel. Family cases are scheduled pursuant to the Master Court Calendar.

Child Support Scheduled pursuant to Master Court Calendar. Other Not applicable.

Who Prepares Report/ROGM prepares the report. Proposed Order(s) are prepared by either party’s attorney in Probate and Guardianship cases. GM’s assistant prepares appropriate orders in pro se family and foreclosure cases.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if any Not applicable.

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateThe presiding Judge will specially set the required hearing on any timely field Exceptions to GM Report.


A party may request duplication of the electronic recording of the hearing from the Office of Court Administration. If the designated court reports in digital recording are unable to timely prepare the transcript, the duplication will be provided in disk format with in-structions for the requesting party to have the transcript prepared by a certified court reporter.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.jud3.flcourts.org/

Website for Other Useful InformationFlorida Supreme Court approved forms and instructions

http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAdministrative Order 13-01

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be com-plied with and the requirements of the rule met.


The party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services.

ADA Information

American With Disabilities Act – Third Judicial Circuit

Carrina Cooper, Court Administration (386) 719-7428

173 NE Third Avenue, Room 408, Lake City, FL 32055


Notice of hearing for civil contempt for non-payment of support must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/County 3rd Circuit – Columbia, Dixie, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwan-nee, Taylor

GM/CSHO Name Jennifer R. Kuyrkendall

Address

224 SW Pine Ave.Live Oak, FL 32064

Assistant/Contact Ronna CobblePublic Telephone Number (386)362-2650Public Fax Number (386)758-2162

Division AssignmentFamily Division

Types of Cases HeardTitle IV-D Child Support cases

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureCases are automatically assigned.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralCases are automatically assigned.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:Contact the attorney for the Department of Revenue to see if the De-partment of Revenue will do a referral for the case. If they will not, contact the Hearing Officer to schedule a court date.

Special Set Matters that will take longer than half of an hour should be specially set.

Motion Calendar N/A Trial The Department of Revenue notices the matter for final hearing. Child Support Set pursuant to master calendar court dates. Other

Who Prepares Report/ROThe Child Support Hearing Officer prepares the report/RO


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFollow all procedures required by Florida Family Law of Procedure 12.491. Contact the judge’s judicial assistant to schedule the hearing.

Transcript Request Information Contact court administration at (386) 758-2163

Circuit/ County Website http://www.jud3.flcourts.org



Relevant Local Administrative Ordershttp://www.jud3.flcourts.org/administrative_orders.htm

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresTelephonic requests must be in writing. Telephonic appearances are granted liberally in all hearings except contempt matters.

http://www.jud3.flcourts.org

http://www.jud3.flcourts.org/administrative_orders.htm

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If the matter deals with the establishment of paternity, contact the Child Support Hearing Officer or Court Administration. For all other matters, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the inter-preter’s services.

ADA InformationContact Carina Cooper(386) 758-2163


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Circuit/County Fourth Judicial Circuit – GM/CSHO Name Franklin F. Akel

Address

Assistant/Contact Geri DarlingtonPublic Telephone Number (904) 255-1175Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentDependency

Types of Cases HeardDependency












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Circuit/County Fourth Judicial Circuit, Duval CountyGM/CSHO Name Denise M. DeLorenzo

Address

Duval County Courthouse501 East Bay Street, Room 2460Jacksonville, Florida 32202

Assistant/Contact Amber HewettPublic Telephone Number 904-255-1198Public Fax Number 904-357-5974

Division AssignmentJuvenile Division

Types of Cases HeardDependency matters, Marchman Act Hearings, Baker Act Hearings,Delinquency matters.


An Order of Referral to a GM serving in the Juvenile Division is en-tered by a Juvenile Judge on a blind file type basis unless a matter in the applicable case has been referred to a Juvenile Division GM in the past.


A party can file a motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to a GM or the presiding Juvenile Division Judge may, on his or her own motion, enter an Order of Referral to a GM.


The assistant to the GM or Juvenile Division Judge will generally contact the parties to set the hearings on the referred matters, or a party or parties can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hear-ing.

Special Set All referred matters are specially set Motion Calendar Not applicable Trial Not applicable Child Support All referred matters are specially set Other All referred matters are specially set

Who Prepares Report/ROGenerally the party’s attorney will prepare and submit.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyIn complex cases, the GM will prepare


Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will special set the re-quired hearing on a timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order setting Hearing on Exceptions. Pursuant to a provision contained in the Circuit’s stan-dard Order of Referral to GM, a party filing Exceptions is required to send a copy of the Exceptions to the General Magistrate.

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Transcript Request Information The attorney will make such requests to the office of the Court Re-porter.

Circuit/ County Website www.coj.netWebsite for Other Useful Information


Telephonic Appearance ProceduresThe attorney representing the party requesting to appear telephoni-cally will set up the telephonic appearance.

Interpreter Procedures The attorney representing the party needing an attorney will request an interpreter through Court Administration.

ADA InformationPhone: 904-255-1165; 1-800-955-8771 (TDD); 1-800-955-8770 (V)


http://www.coj.net

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Circuit/CountyFourth Circuit Duval County

GM/GMA Name

Joanna Houser, Magistrate – GMA: Laura Lentini (904) 255 -1188

M. Dianne Misiak, Magistrate – GMA: Meghan Pugh (904) 255-1192

Leatrice Walton – GMA: Katrina Miles (904) 255-1208

Address

Duval County Courthouse

501 West Adams Street

Jacksonville, FL 32202

Assistant/Contact See abovePublic Telephone Number See abovePublic Fax Number 904-255-1227



FJDOM and Paternity Final Hearings; Time-sharing; Parental Respon-sibility; Child Support; Post-Judgment Modifications; Temporary Needs; Relocation Issues; Contempt; DNA Petitions; Disestablish-ment of Paternity and those matters set forth in Administrative Order Thirteenth Amended Order No. 96-10

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureTemporary Needs by assigned week per month; all others by alpha-bet assigned to individual Magistrate

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralGet Hearing time With General Magistrate Assistant (“GMA”) then the attorney gets Circuit Judge to sign Order of Referral


Pro se litigant hearings are scheduled by the Case Manager; Attor-ney hearings are set by calling temporary needs line (904) 255-1180; or the GMA whose Magistrate is responsible for the alphabet – last name of Petitioner

Special Set All referred matters Motion Calendar Not applicable Trial Same procedure as above Child Support All specifically set Other All specifically set

Who Prepares Report/ROMagistrate – or, at times the Attorney

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Procedure for Exceptions/VacateMust be timely filed pursuant to rules; if timely then sent to circuit Judge for review/hearing/remand

Transcript Request Information Call Official Reporters (904) 358-2090

Circuit/ County Website

Website for Other Useful InformationFlorida Supreme Court approved forms



Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRule 2.530 Florida Rules of Judicial Administration

Interpreter Procedures Parties set through courthouse phone 255-1010

ADA InformationAmerican With Disability Act – [email protected]; (904) 255-1695


mailto:[email protected]

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Circuit/County Fourth Judicial Circuit - GM/CSHO Name Athiel Jones

Address

Assistant/Contact Leatha EvansPublic Telephone Number (904) 255-1207Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentChild Support Hearing Officer













ADA Information


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Circuit/County Fourth Judicial Circuit - GM/CSHO Name Donald Matthews

Address

Assistant/Contact Marie GreenePublic Telephone Number (904) 255-1214Public Fax Number














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FJDOM and Paternity Final Hearings; Time-sharing; Parental Respon-sibility; Child Support; Post-Judgment Modifications; Temporary Needs; Relocation Issues; Contempt; DNA Petitions; Disestablish-ment of Paternity and those matters set forth in Administrative Order Thirteenth Amended Order No. 96-10







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Circuit/County Fifth Judicial Circuit, Hernando County, FloridaGM/CSHO Name Geraldine E. Bishop

Address

Hernando County Courthouse20 N. Main Street, Room 442Brooksville, FL 34601

Assistant/Contact Kathy CordenPublic Telephone Number (352) 754-4285Public Fax Number (352) 754-4273

Division AssignmentFamily, Civil, Probate Divisions


Family Law matters, except Domestic Violence matters, Repeat Vio-lence matters, Dating Violence, or Sexual Violence Matters.Also conduct hearings in Dependency, Probate and Civil cases.

Also assigned to preside over Dependency Drug Court hearings.


An Order of Referral to a GM is entered by a family law judge upon request of the parties, or at the judge’s request, for all pro se and/or uncontested matters, or upon request of the attorneys. The GM is assigned all Judicial Review hearings in dependency. An Order of Referral is entered by the assigned judge for purposes of conducting case management/status conferences in civil and probate cases for case management purposes, or for hearings on pending motions, upon agreement of counsel.


Either party may file a motion for entry of an Order of Referral to a GM, or the presiding judge in cases involving the family, civil, or probate dockets may, on his or her own motion, enter an order of Referral to the GM for specific hearings, or for case management.


For pro se litigants, hearings are scheduled through the pro se co-ordinator’s office, coordinating with the GM’s office. For all others, the assistant to the GM will generally contact the parties to set the hearings on the referred matter, or either party, or their attorney, can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hearing.

Special Set All referred matters are specially set.

Motion Calendar

Motion hearings or status conferences may be set on the depen-dency docket at the request of counsel for the department or for any of the parties. Motion hearings may be set before the GM in civil or probate cases by either party, upon agreement of counsel.

Trial All final hearings are specially set. Child Support Hearings are specially set if scheduled before the GM. Other Hearings are specially set if scheduled before the GM.


A report and recommendation is prepared by the GM, with a pro-posed order for the judge. At times a party’s counsel may be direct-ed by the GM to submit a proposed order after a hearing, with a copy of same being provided to opposing counsel.

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Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyIn complex cases, each party’s attorney, and/or the GAL, may be re-quested to prepare a memo and/or recommended order.


Generally, the judge assigned to the case will specially set the re-quired hearing on any timely filed Exception to a GM Report and Recommendation.


All hearings before the GM must be electronically recorded. Re-quests for copies of the audio electronically recorded court proceed-ings may be made by completing the appropriate form obtained from the Electronic Court Reporting Office, and submitting same to the ECRO with the required payment.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.circuit5.org/

Website for Other Useful Information http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml (Florida Supreme Court)


A-2005-11, appointing GMs and setting out their duties.H-2011-29-A, assigning duty assignments for 2012 for GM/judges.

H-2012-1, creating Dependency Drug Court.


Rule 2.530, Fla. R. Jud. Adm., must be complied with and the require-ments of the rule met.

Administrative Order H-2011-22 regarding scheduling telephone appearances. However, the GM does allow telephone appearance at case management conferences upon request, provided opposing counsel has no objection, and that requesting counsel is responsible for setting up a conference call.


Upon a timely request, Court Administration will secure the appear-ance of a duly qualified interpreter for court hearings; however, under certain circumstances, the requesting party may be required to pay the cost of the interpreter’s services.

ADA InformationA.O. A-2010-12-A regarding Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.A.O. H-2010-07-A regarding Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.


All notices for hearing before a GM must be in compliance with re-quirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Fla. Fam. Law

R. of Procedure.Pro se litigants in uncontested family law matters (i.e. dissolutions, name changes) are offered the opportunity at the time the case is filed to request the matter be referred to the GM for final hearing.

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Circuit/County Fifth CircuitGM/CSHO Name Brenda Coleman

Address

110 NW First AvenueOcala, Fl 34475 And,215 East McCollum AvenueBushnell, Fl 33513

Assistant/Contact Brandy Buckley

Public Telephone Number352-401-7830 (Marion/Ocala)

352-569-6944 (Sumter/Bushnell)

Public Fax Number352-401-7831 (Marion)

352-569-6945 (Sumter)


Types of Cases HeardDependency (Marion)Dependency and Pro Se Family Law docket (Sumter)


Dependency cases are generally referred by the judge to the magis-trate in the initial order (shelter order, arraignment order, etc.). Pro se family law cases are identified by a case manager who prepares a referral.


Either party may file a motion to refer the case to the magistrate and the clerk will direct the motion to the case manager or the judge’s office.


Dependency proceedings are scheduled in open court at the conclu-sion of each hearing. Pro se family law cases are generally sched-uled by a case manager when the referral is made. The magistrate will set the next hearing or a case management conference in open court while the pro se parties are present. Other motions and mat-ters are coordinated through the magistrate’s assistant.

Special Set See above. Motion Calendar See above. Trial See above. Child Support See above. Other


In dependency proceedings, the DCF prepares the report unless the court directs one of the other parties to prepare it. On the pro se family law docket, the magistrate prepares the report unless the court directs one of the parties to prepare it.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anySame as above.

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See rule 8.257 (Dependency) and 12.490 (Family Law). Exceptions should be copied to the magistrate. If a simple correction or clarifi-cation is needed, the correction or clarification can often be made by the magistrate to help the parties avoid the expense of further proceedings.


See Administrative Order A-2010-01-B. The order can be found at the circuit web page below. The telephone number for the ECR/digital court reporters is 352-401-7845 (Marion) and 352-569-6970 (Sumter).

Circuit/ County Website http://www.circuit5.org


The Florida Supreme Court web page has approved forms and self help instructions--it is located at: http://www.flcourts.org. Both the Florida Supreme Court and the Fifth Circuit web pages have other valuable links and websites.

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersSee the circuit web page at http://www.circuit5.org.

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresSee Rule 2.530.


Interpreter information is available on the circuit web page at http://www.circuit5.org. The court administration contact numbers are 352-401-6758 in Marion County and 352-569-6952.

ADA Information

ADA information is available on the circuit web page at http://www.circuit5.org. The court administration contact numbers are 352-401-6758 in Marion County and 352-569-6952.

Any Other ProceduresWe are generally in Marion County on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday and in Sumter County on Thursday and Friday.

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Circuit/County Fifth Judicial Circuit, Lake County, Florida GM/CSHO Name Barry A. Dimick

Address

Lake County Judicial Center550 West Main StreetTavares, Florida 32778

Assistant/Contact Lisa DenisonPublic Telephone Number (352) 742-4173Public Fax Number (352) 742-4311

Division AssignmentFamily Law Division Juvenile Dependency Division


Family Law (80% Pro-Se/20% attorney involved cases) matters except Domestic Violence matters and Dependency matters but not shelters, TPR hearings or Adjudicatory hearings.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to GM is entered by a Family Division Judge.An Order of Referral to GM is entered by a Dependency Division Judge.


Either party can file a motion for entry of an Order of Referral to a GM. Otherwise when the presiding Family Division Judge refers a hearing to this office I will complete the Order of Referral after having set the hearing for the case.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:Either party may initiate contact directly to this office to obtain dates/times to coordinate or may initiate a conference call directly to this office to obtain a date/time.

Special Set All Family Law hearings are special set.

All Dependency cases are regular docket set.

Motion CalendarAll Family Law hearings are special set.

All Dependency cases are regular docket set.

TrialPro-Se Family Law trials are not coordinated.

Attorney represented trials are coordinated. Child Support All Family Law hearings are special set. Other

Who Prepares Report/ROTypically the GM prepares the Report/RO. If directed to do so by the GM, a party’s attorney may draft a proposed Report/RO.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyTypically the GM prepares the Report/RO. If directed to do so by the GM, a party’s attorney may draft a proposed Report/RO.

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The Family Law Judge assigned to the case will, by request of a party, set the required hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Re-port.


The following paragraph is included in all prepared Report/Recom-mendations.

“The testimony of the parties has been electronically recorded. Upon written request and appropriate fee, a copy of the recording will be mailed to the requesting party for transcription. Request should be made to made to Fifth Judicial Circuit Electronic Court Reporters, Court Administration, 550 West Main Street, Fourth Floor, Tavares, FL 32778 phone 352-253-1612. The party requesting a transcript will be responsible for making the appropriate arrangements to have the transcript prepared and certified by an impartial transcriptionist who is a member in good standing and holds a current certification through the NCRA, AAERT or NVRA”.

Circuit/ County Website www.circuit5.org


http://www.lakecountyclerk.org/documents_and_forms/

Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instructions


Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAdministrative Order A-2005-11-A-1 sets forth matters to be referred to the GM.


Family Law Division - Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Admin-istration, must be complied with and the requirements of the rule met.Dependency Division – a party requesting must request in writing with the following information provided: case number, style of case and/or child(rens) name(s), reason they can not appear in person for court, for which specific hearing date/time, signature, print complete name, address and phone number. Mail or fax to address/fax num-ber.


Family Law Division - a Party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services, with exception of hearing impaired indi-viduals. Hearing impaired individuals are provided interpreter ser-vices by Court Administration. A party may contact Nicole Berg (Court Administration (352) 253-1604) to arrange such service.Dependency Division – Lake County has an in-house interpreter. A party may contact Nicole Berg (Court Administration (352) 253-1604) to arrange for the in-house interpreter. Or a Court Clerk has access to “Language Line” in a courtroom. Advanced notice to clerk is request-ed.

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ADA Information

Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compli-ance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Fam-ily Law Rules of Procedure. If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator at the Office of the Trial Court Administrator, Lake Coun-ty Judicial Center, P.O. Box 7800/550 West Main Street, Fourth Floor, Tavares, FL 32778, Telephone: (352) 253-0900, ext. 100, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compli-ance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Fam-ily Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the no-tice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/County 5th Circuit – Marion & CitrusGM/CSHO Name Barbara Kissner Kwatkosky

Address

Marion County Judicial Center110 NW 1st Ave, Suite 2050Ocala FL 34475

Assistant/Contact Ruie TrummPublic Telephone Number 352-401-6797Public Fax Number 352-401-6784


Types of Cases HeardChild Support, per Admin Order AO06-24 A

GM/CSHO Assignment Pro-cedure

All IV-D Child Support Cases in Marion and Citrus County are automatically assigned to me.


N/A – Assigned is automatic per Administrative Order

Procedure to Schedule Hear-ings:

Most hearings are scheduled by DOR and its Legal Service Provider. CSHO sets additional hearings on DOR docket as well as additional pro se dock-ets.

Special Set All matters are set on specific DOR and Pro Se docket dates. Motion Calendar N/A – Motions are heard on regular docket dates Trial N/A – All hearings are heard on regular docket dates Child Support All child support matters are heard on regular docket dates Other First appearances heard every 48 hours

Who Prepares Report/ROMost orders are prepared by DOR’s Legal Service Provider. CSHO prepares all orders from pro se hearings and about 5% of DOR orders

Special Report/RO Proce-dures, if any

If complex issues, CSHO prepares order


Most Motions to Vacate are sent to Circuit Court Judge assigned to case; Family Court Case Management schedules and notices the hearingSome Motion to Vacate are treated as Motions for Rehearing and set back on the DOR docket.

Transcript Request Informa-tion

Transcript requests go through office of Electronic/Digital Recording

Circuit/ County Website www.circuit5.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information

www.flcourts.org

Relevant Local Administra-tive Orders

Administrative Order 06-24A relates to appointment and cases for CSHO


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Telephonic Appearance Pro-cedures

Requests are either filed with Court or faxed to CSHO office; the telephon-ic is scheduler for a time specific during the docket. Procedures comply with Rule 2.530.

Interpreter Procedures A Court Spanish interpreter is available during each DOR docket date. Interpreters for other languages or American Sign must call or submit request and Court Administration will provide the necessary interpreter.

ADA InformationMarion: 352-401-6710Citrus: 352-341-6700


Every notice of hearing for a hearing must be in compliance with the re-quirements of Rule 12.491, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the CSHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the notice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/County 5th Circuit – Marion & CitrusGM/CSHO Name Marcia Rapczak

Address

Hernando County Courthouse20 N. Main Street, #265Brooksville, FL 34601

Assistant/Contact Karen PlemmonsPublic Telephone Number 352-540-3876Public Fax Number 352-754-4220


Types of Cases HeardChild Support, per Admin Order AO06-24 A

GM/CSHO Assignment Pro-cedure

All IV-D Child Support Cases in Marion and Citrus County are automatically assigned to me.


N/A – Assigned is automatic per Administrative Order


Most hearings are scheduled by DOR and its Legal Service Provider. CSHO sets additional hearings on DOR docket as well as additional pro se dock-ets.

Special Set All matters are set on specific DOR and Pro Se docket dates. Motion Calendar N/A – Motions are heard on regular docket dates Trial N/A – All hearings are heard on regular docket dates Child Support All child support matters are heard on regular docket dates Other First appearances heard every 48 hours

Who Prepares Report/ROMost orders are prepared by DOR’s Legal Service Provider. CSHO prepares all orders from pro se hearings and about 5% of DOR orders


If complex issues, CSHO prepares order


Most Motions to Vacate are sent to Circuit Court Judge assigned to case; Family Court Case Management schedules and notices the hearingSome Motion to Vacate are treated as Motions for Rehearing and set back on the DOR docket.


Transcript requests go through office of Electronic/Digital Recording


www.flcourts.org


Administrative Order 06-24A relates to appointment and cases for CSHO


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Telephonic Appearance Pro-cedures

Requests are either filed with Court or faxed to CSHO office; the telephon-ic is scheduler for a time specific during the docket. Procedures comply with Rule 2.530.

Interpreter Procedures A Court Spanish interpreter is available during each DOR docket date. Interpreters for other languages or American Sign must call or submit request and Court Administration will provide the necessary interpreter.

ADA InformationMarion: 352-401-6710Citrus: 352-341-6700


Every notice of hearing for a hearing must be in compliance with the re-quirements of Rule 12.491, Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the CSHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the notice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/County 5th Circuit/Marion CountyGM/CSHO Name Susan Roux Keith

Address

Marion County Judicial Center110 N.W. 1st Avenue, Rm 567Ocala, FL 34475

Assistant/Contact Charlotte HarrisPublic Telephone Number 352-401-7800Public Fax Number 352-401-7802

Division AssignmentDomestic Relations

Types of Cases HeardAll types of family law cases with major emphasis on pro se filings. DOR Conflict cases

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureMost cases are scheduled through Case Management Office with some direct referrals from Judges and attorneys.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralFile original motion with Clerk. Send copy of motion with proposedOrder of Referral to General Magistrate’s office

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Special Set Contact General Magistrate’s Office to coordinate date and time Motion Calendar Trial File Notice at Issue or Motion to Set Final Hearing

Child Support Contact the Dept. of Revenue’s attorney, Pam Schneider, Esquire at 352-368-2251

Other

Who Prepares Report/ROGeneral Magistrate prepares all Reports and Orders


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateOriginal Exception should be filed with Clerk of Court and copydelivered to the office of the General Magistrate. The hearing on the Exceptions should be scheduled with the Judge’s office.

Transcript Request Information Electronic records should be requested from the Electronic CourtReporters at 352-401-7845. It is the responsibility of the requesting party to make arrangements for a certified transcript.

Circuit/ County Website www.circuit5.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information www.marioncountyclerk.org

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersM-2010-23-Standing Family Law OrderM-2010-16-Requiring Filing of Certificate of Birth in Family Law Cases; A-2011-10-A-Ex Parte Communications


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Original written motion to appear by telephone should be filed with the Clerk of Court at least 10 days prior to the hearing and deliv-ered to the office of the General Magistrate. The Motion must be in compliance with Rule 2.530(d)(2), Fla. R. Jud. Admin. The General Magistrate will issue a Notice with the contact information. The caller must have a Notary Public present to confirm their identity and administer an oath.

Interpreter Procedures Certified Court Interpreters should be requested through the Inter-preter Coordinator at 352-401-6710 or 352-401-6758

ADA InformationFor ADA accommodation, contact ADA Coordinator at 352-401-6710A-2010-A-Administrative Order regarding ADA procedures.


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Circuit/County 5th/Citrus CountyGM/CSHO Name Keith M. Schenck

Address

Citrus County Courthouse 110 North Apopka AvenueInverness, Fl 34450

Assistant/Contact Maria TasberPublic Telephone Number 352-341-7000Public Fax Number 352-341-7012

Division AssignmentFamily Civil (lack of prosecution, only)

Types of Cases HeardDependency, family law matters (lack of prosecution, only), and lack of prosecution for general civil

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureReferral by order

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralParties may file a motion for appointment; appointment at Shelter Hearings

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Matters are set on docket days or special set depending on the na-ture and length of the hearing requested.

Special Set All matters are set on a docket day or are special set depending on the length and nature of the hearing

Motion Calendar None Trial Special set Child Support Not applicable Other

Who Prepares Report/ROThe General Magistrate prepares all reports and the orders


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateThe parties are required to follow the applicable rule of procedure concerning exceptions.


The parties must request the copy of the recording from the hearing from the Electronic Court Reporter and then seek to have it privately transcribed.

Circuit/ County Website Circuit5.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information


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Rule 2.530 is followed. In lack of prosecution cases, attorneys are requested to contact the office in advance of the hearing to receive an e-mail confirmation of their attendance by telephone.

Interpreter Procedures In dependency actions, the “Language Line” and interpretation ser-vices are provided.

ADA Information352-341-6700


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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial CircuitGM/CSHO Name Mark E. Chancey

Address

501 1st Ave. N., 2nd Floor (Annex)Courtroom K/A212St. Petersburg, FL 33701

Assistant/Contact Beate MarstonPublic Telephone Number 727-582-7559Public Fax Number 727-582-7706


Types of Cases HeardTitle IV-D Child Support


DOR schedules 2.5 days of hearing time each week for its inventory. This office then schedules 1.0 days hearing time each week for obli-gor’s motions and petitions/compliance dockets/lien hearings.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralNo order of referral necessary.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: N/A Special Set N/A Motion Calendar N/A

Trial This office signs Notices of Nonjury Trial on DOR’s pleadings or obli-gor’s pleadings (see below).

Child SupportObligor may call 727-582-7732 to schedule hearings. Obligee must call the Office of the Attorney General at 727-825-7600 and ask to schedule a pro se pleading (ask for St. Petersburg scheduler).

Other N/A

Who Prepares Report/ROThe Child Support Hearing Officer prepares all of his own orders in typewritten form.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyN/A


File Motion to Vacate with clerk and send copies to all parties. Or-der and obtain transcript, and then file transcript of hearing. Then schedule Motion to Vacate for hearing before division judge, and notice it properly.

Transcript Request Information http://www.jud6.org/LegalCommunity/CourtReporters.html

Circuit/ County Website www.jud6.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information www.flacourts.org

Relevant Local Administrative Ordershttp://www.jud6.org/LegalCommunity/AdministrativeOrders.html

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File written Motion for Telephonic Appearance and send copy to all parties. Call at time of hearing and argue Motion for Telephonic Ap-pearance. May not appear telephonically on Motions for Contempt.

Interpreter Procedures This office has an internal procedure for ordering interpreters. Call 727-582-7732 for more information.

ADA Informationhttp://www.jud6.org/GeneralPublic/ADAAssistance.html

Any Other ProceduresN/A

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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial Circuit – Pinellas CountyGM/CSHO Name Joseph Flannery

Address

324 South Ft. Harrison Avenue, #131Clearwater, FL 33756

Assistant/Contact RainaPublic Telephone Number (727) 464-4972Public Fax Number (727) 464-3900


Types of Cases HeardChild Support Enforcement Hearing Officer

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureIV-D Only







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ADA Information


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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial Circuit/PascoGM/CSEHO Name Barbara Goiran

AddressWest Pasco Judicial Center7530 Little RoadNew Port Richey, FL 34654

Assistant/Contact Catherine BurgerPublic Telephone Number 727-847-8074Public Fax Number 727-847-8931Division Assignment Child Support

Types of Cases HeardTitle IV-D Child SupportObjection to Notice of Intent to Impose Lien

GM/CSHO Assignment Procedure Automatic referral of all IV-D matters.Procedure to Obtain Order of Referral N/AProcedure to Schedule Hearings: OAG schedules majority of hearings or call office directly. Special Set In Office Motion Calendar OAG Trial OAG Child Support OAG Other Clerk of CourtWho Prepares Report/RO CSEHOSpecial Report/RO Procedures, if any N/OProcedure for Exceptions/Vacate Per Fl.Fam.L.R.P. 12.491

Transcript Request Information Court Reporters727-847-8156

Circuit/ County Website http://www.jud6.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information http://www.flcourts.org

Relevant Local Administrative Orders2012-009http://www.jud6.org/LegalCommunity/AdministrativeOrders.html

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresBy written request containing a contact phone number.Mail or fax.

Interpreter Procedures A party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpret-er’s services.

ADA Information

Public Information Dept., Pasco County

Government Center, 7530 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654; (727) 847-8110 (V) for proceedings in New Port Richey; (352) 521-4274, ext. 8110 (V) for proceedings in Dade City at least 7 days before your sched-uled court appearance

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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial Circuit – Pasco CountyGM/CSHO Name Angela Hoogeveen

Address

West Pasco Judicial Center7530 Little Road, #201New Port Richey, FL 34654

Assistant/Contact Beth Public Telephone Number (727) 847-2411 x. 8782Public Fax Number (727) 847-8931


Types of Cases HeardFamily Law Matters

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureDissolution of Marriage, Paternity, Child Support







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Circuit/County SixthGM/CSHO Name Joe D. Lovelace

Address

315 Court St., Room 438Clearwater, FL 33756

Assistant/Contact Valerie HammondPublic Telephone Number (727) 464-4945Public Fax Number (727) 453-3352

Division AssignmentFamily

Types of Cases HeardAll family matters related to Chapter 61 and 742 (non IV-D), name changes


Standard referral for pro se/pro se matters, previously referred cases will usually be re-referred for new issues; all “north county” refer-rals assigned to Clearwater GM

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralJudge’s own initiative, request of a party/attorney

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Litigant/attorney contacts either the GM’s assistant or the pro se as-sistance office

Special Set All special set; no blocks reserved Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other

Who Prepares Report/ROMost prepared by GM, some by attorney



GM exceptions will be picked up on Clerk’s docket by GM’s assistant when reviewing the docket after expiration of the 10 day period to send R&R to Judge, then the Judge will usually notify the litigant of the exception hearing; CSHO Motions to Vacate are often required to be sent to Judge since there is no further monitoring by CSHO after R&R sent to Judge

Transcript Request Information Handled by Judge’s office

Circuit/ County Websitehttp://www.jud6.org/


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Telephonic Appearance ProceduresPre-arranged w/ GM’s assistant

Interpreter Procedures With rare exceptions, the responsibility of litigant to arrange and pay for qualified interpreter

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Circuit/County Sixth/PascoGM/CSHO Name Beverly Plummer

Address

West Pasco Judicial CenterAdministrative Ofc of the Courts7530 Little Road – Room 203New Port Richey, FL 34654

Assistant/Contact Susan NicholsPublic Telephone Number (727) 847-8104Public Fax Number (727) 847-8046

Division AssignmentFamily Division Probate Division

Types of Cases HeardFamily Law Matters with exception of DVI, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence, Sexual ViolenceBaker Acts and Marchman Acts – Mental Health & Substance Abuse

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureFamily Law Case Manager reviews the case/file and has divisional judge enter a referral to GM

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralThrough Family Law Case Manager or by request/motion of the party/parties

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: After family law case manager reviews the file, forwarded to my as-sistant to schedule hearing

Special Set N/A Motion Calendar N/A

TrialHave case management conferences first, order to mediation if con-tested, if not settled, schedule pre-trial conference, and set for final hearing

Child Support Any included in the domestic relation case Other Same procedure

Who Prepares Report/ROGM

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyGM – in certain cases, may request each party/attorney to propose a report and recommendation and proposed order

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateThe case file and exceptions are sent directly to the Judge to set a hearing on the exceptions.

Transcript Request Information If the judge requires the transcript, the requirement is made of the party filing the exceptions.

Circuit/ County Website www.jud6.org


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Relevant Local Administrative Orders2012-009 – relates to General Magistrates and Child Support Hear-ing Officers



A party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpret-er’s services.

ADA Information

“If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order

to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision

of certain assistance. Please contact Public Information Dept., Pasco County

Government Center, 7530 Little Rd., New Port Richey, FL 34654; (727) 847-8110

(V) for proceedings in New Port Richey; (352) 521-4274, ext. 8110 (V) for

proceedings in Dade City at least 7 days before your scheduled court ap-pearance, or

immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the sched-uled

appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.”


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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial Circuit – Pinellas CountyGM/CSHO Name Sara Rahdert

Address

501 County Building501 First Avenue NorthSt. Petersburg, FL 33701

Assistant/ContactPublic Telephone Number (727) 582-7276Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentProbate

Types of Cases HeardProbate













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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial Circuit - Pinellas CountyGM/CSHO Name Keela Samis

Address

The Criminal Justice Center14250 49th St. NorthClerwater, FL 33762

Assistant/Contact Peggy Vanvliet Public Telephone Number (727) 453-7125Public Fax Number (727) 453-7137















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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial Circuit – PinellasGM/CSHO Name Bama Tearney

Address

501 County Building501Room 212

Assistant/Contact Tara MartinPublic Telephone Number (727) 582-7732Public Fax Number (727) 582-7706

Division AssignmentIV-D Child Support Hearing Officer














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Circuit/County Sixth Judicial Circuit – Pinellas CountyGM/CSHO Name Eve Walker

Address

315 Court StreetClearwater, FL 33756


Division AssignmentFamily Law General Magistrate














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Circuit/County Seventh/VolusiaGM/CSHO Name Alexander Alvarez

AddressCourthouse Annex125 E. Orange Avenue, Room 309Daytona Beach, FL 32114

Assistant/Contact Vicki ParkerPublic Telephone Number 386-257-6030Public Fax Number 386-248-8129Division Assignment Div. 30 and Div. 36, Div. 38

Types of Cases HeardFamily LawDependency

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureGM: By Order of Referral CSHO: all child support establishment, modification, and enforce-ment matters

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralAttorney cases: by motion or sua sponte by order of courtPro Se: by order of court

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: No special procedure Special Set Notice of hearing Motion Calendar Trial Child SupportWho Prepares Report/RO GM/CSHO


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFile directly with Clerk of Court, with a courtesy copy to GM/CSHO

Transcript Request Information Request made through Digital Court Reporter’s office or Family Law Clerk’s office

Circuit/ County Website www.circuit7.orgWebsite for Other Useful InformationRelevant Local Administrative Orders

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresMust file request for telephonic appearance in writing pursuant to administrative rule

Interpreter Procedures Must obtain own certified interpreter for hearing in advance

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Circuit/County Seventh Judicial Circuit – Volusia CountyGM/CSHO Name Neal Coffman

Address

125 E. Orange Ave., Room 204Daytona, FL 32114

Assistant/Contact KatherinePublic Telephone Number (386) 248-8138Public Fax Number (386) 248-8137

Division AssignmentChild Support













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Circuit/County Seventh/St. Johns and FlaglerGM/CSHO Name Denise E. Mensh

AddressRichard O. Watson Judicial Center

4010 Lewis Speedway, Suite 290St. Augustine, FL 32084

Assistant/Contact Sherry KellyPublic Telephone Number (904) 827-5618Public Fax Number (904) 827-5619Division Assignment Family Division


Temporary and post-judgment hearings in domestic relations cases; case management conferences; final hearings in simplified and uncontested dissolution of marriage cases; name changes; post-disposition Judicial Reviews, pre-trial hearings, and other related proceedings in dependency cases;May NOT hear domestic, repeat, dating, or sexual violence cases (other than for establishment or enforcement of child support) and may not conduct Permanency hearings in dependency cases

GM/CSHO Assignment Procedure There is only one General Magistrate assigned to St. Johns and Flagler Counties.

Procedure to Obtain Order of Referral Either party may file a motion or the Judge may enter an order on his/her own motion.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:The GM assistant will schedule hearings for pro se parties. Represented parties contact the GM’s assistant to schedule the hearing.

Who Prepares Report/ROGM prepares all reports. GM’s assistant prepares Orders Approving the Report after the expiration of the time within which to file exceptions.


Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate Judge issues a notice setting hearing and directing the moving party to file a transcript.


Information to receive a digital recording of the proceedings is contained within the GM’s original report. Parties contact the Digital Court Reporters’ office directly and pay $20 for a CD. Parties are then responsible for taking the CD to a stenographic court reporter to prepare a transcript.

Circuit/ County Website www.circuit7.orgRelevant Local Administrative Orders Administrative Order FM-2012-021-SC delineates the duties of a

General Magistrate

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresParty must file a motion which states the position of the opposing party. Rulings comply with Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration. Court Call is utilized in Flagler County.

Interpreter Procedures Parties can receive information about hiring an interpreter from Court Administration.

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Circuit/County Seventh Judicial Circuit – Putnam CountyGM/CSHO Name Michael Prugh

Address

410 St. Johns Ave., Rm. 138Palatka, FL 32178

Assistant/Contact Amy SilverPublic Telephone Number (386) 329-2522Public Fax Number (386) 329-0339

Division AssignmentChild Support Hearing Officer in Putnam/St. Johns/Flagler counties & General Magistrate only in Putnam













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Circuit/County Seventh Judicial Circuit – Volusia CountyGM/CSHO Name Michael Wingo

Address

101 N. Alabama Avenue, Rm B-246DeLand, FL 32724

Assistant/Contact Julia NeumannPublic Telephone Number (386) 740-5296Public Fax Number (386) 822-5083

Division AssignmentFamily Related Issues except Dependency and Injunctions













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Circuit/County Eighth Circuit, Bradford CountyGM/CSHO Name Harvey Baxter, CSHO

Address

945 North Temple AvenueStarke, FL 32091

Assistant/Contact Dixie SingersPublic Telephone Number (904) 966-6319Public Fax Number


Types of Cases HeardTitle IV-D Cases












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Circuit/County Eighth CircuitGM/CSHO Name Susan Miller-Jones, Esq. General Magistrate

Address

Alachua County Civil Courthouse, Rm. 204201 East University AvenueGainesville, FL 32601


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Circuit/County Eighth Judicial Circuit –Alachua, Levy, GilchristGM/CSHO Name Paul Silverman

AddressAlachua County Courthouse 201 E. University Ave.Gainesville, FL 32601

Assistant/Contact Kathy JanousPublic Telephone Number 352-338-3273

Division AssignmentMortgage Foreclosures

Types of Cases Heard All residential and commercial foreclosures

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureCase is assigned to GM upon request of either party for hearing, or 6 months with no action.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralDone by Foreclosure Manager.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Parties contact foreclosure manager by email or phone, or manager sets if no action taken.

Special Set Non Jury trial, longer hearings. Motion Calendar Most motions are heard on a CMC docket. Trial See above Child Support N/A Other N/A

Who Prepares Report/ROAttorney, GM, or Case Manager, as applicable

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyGM prepares if complex and fact heavy

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateExceptions are heard by Judge assigned to case.

Transcript Request Information All GM hearings are recorded. Party filing Exceptions makes request through Court Admin.

Circuit/ County Website www.circuit8.orgWebsite for Other Useful InformationRelevant Local Administrative

Orders


When granted, party/attorney must be available To receive call from courtroom at any time during the court session (usually at end of docket or when there is a break). Foreclosure manager places call.

Interpreter Procedures Provided by court administration

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Circuit/County Eighth Circuit/AlachuaGM/CSHO Name Samuel Patterson Stafford, CSHO

Address

Alachua County Civil Courthouse Rm 207201 East University Ave.Gainesville, FL 32601

Assistant/Contact Nancy BrownPublic Telephone Number (352) 374-3662Public Fax Number (352) 384-3043

Division Assignment

Types of Cases HeardTitle IV-D Cases












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Circuit/County Eighth CircuitGM/CSHO Name Nancy Wilkov, Esq. General Magistrate

Address

Alachua County Civil Courthouse, Rm. 205201 East University AvenueGainesville, FL 32601


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Circuit/County Ninth/OrangeGM/CSHO Name Barry Hepner

Address

425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 540Orlando, FL 32801

Assistant/Contact Karla BarahonaPublic Telephone Number 407-836-2287Public Fax Number 407-836-0552

Division AssignmentChild Support Hearing Officer for Ninth Circuit, Orange County, FL


See assignments for other hearing officers in 9th circuit




Special Set

Motion Calendar

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Circuit/County 9th Judicial Circuit GM/CSHO Name GM Linda Skipper

Address


Division AssignmentDomestic Relations, Mental Health













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Circuit/County Tenth Judicial Circuit/Polk, Highlands and Hardee CountiesGM/CSHO Name Gregory Atkinson

Address

Polk County CourthouseP.O. Box 9000, Drawer J149Bartow, FL 33831

Assistant/Contact April Rodriguez Public Telephone Number (863) 534-7771Public Fax Number (863) 534-4106

Division AssignmentFamily, Dependency, Probate (Baker and Marchman Acts), CINS (De-linquency) and County Ordinances(County)









Circuit/ County Website http://www.jud10.flcourts.org/Website for Other Useful Information




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Circuit/County Tenth/PolkGM/CSHO Name CSHO Joanna Conner

Address

PO Box 9000, Drawer J-149Bartow, FL 33831-9000

Assistant/Contact 863-534-5831Public Telephone Number 863-534-5831Public Fax Number None (faxes must be directed through the Clerk of Courts)

Division Assignment

Types of Cases HeardIV-D/DOR Child Support Cases Only

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureThe Child Support Division of the State Attorney’s Office setsthe dockets. 863-519-4744

Procedure to Obtain Order of Referraln/a

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Contact the child support division of the State Attorney’s Office Special Set Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other

Who Prepares Report/ROThe DOR attorney


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateContact the appropriate judge who will hear the motion to vacate.

Transcript Request Information Contact the Electronic Court Reporter 863-534-4009



Telephonic Appearance ProceduresProperly file and serve a motion to appear by telephone. The motion should indicate if the other parties agree or object.

Interpreter Procedures If DOR or SAO know that an interpreter is needed, one will bearranged at no expense to the parties.

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Circuit/County Tenth Judicial CircuitGM/CSHO Name Robin M. Matis-Jackson

Address

P.O. Box 9000 Bartow, FL 33831

c/o Magistrates Office

Assistant/Contact Joanna GutierrezPublic Telephone Number 863-534-7771Public Fax Number 863-534-4100

Division AssignmentDependency, Pro Se Divorce, Marchman, Baker Acts

Types of Cases HeardDependency – Judicial Reviews, pro se uncontested divorce cases, mental health and substance abuse (marchman) cases.


Upon entry of the Order of Referral, magistrates are assigned all judicial reviews in a particular division of dependency court. March-man/Baker Act/Pro Se hearings are scheduled pursuant to calendar rotation of the magistrates.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralThe presiding Division Judge enters an Order of Referral to a General Magistrate pursuant to Rule 12.490 of the Family Law Rules.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:Hearings are generally scheduled through the clerk of court who has been provided available hearing dates and times through the magis-trate office.

Special Set Yes. All dependency cases are special set. Motion Calendar n/a

Trial Evidentiary hearings in Marchman/Baker Act cases scheduled through clerk of court.

Child Support Yes. These matters are special set. Other


Dependency court – Department Of Children and Families prepares RO; Marchman Cases – Regional Counsel prepares RO; Baker Act Cases – magistrate prepares RO; Pro Se – Magistrate prepare RO


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateYes. Pursuant to Rule 12.490 of the Family Law Rules.


All hearings are recorded through electronic court reporter, with exception of Baker Act hearings wherein a court reporter is present. Requests for transcripts are pursuant to Rule 12.490 of the Family Law Rules.

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Circuit/ County Website [email protected]

Website for Other Useful InformationFL Supreme Court approved forms and instruction

www.flcourts.org


Administrative Order No.1-46.0 Appointment and Function of Gen-eral Magistrates; Administrative Order No. 6-10.2 In Re: Appoint-ment of Magistrates

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresPursuant to Florida Rules of Judicial Administration Rule 2.530

Interpreter Procedures Dependency, Baker Acts – court interpreter utilized through court administration.

ADA InformationProvided through Court Administration (863) 534-4686

Any Other Proceduresn/a

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Circuit/County Tenth Judicial Circuit/Polk, Highlands and Hardee CountiesGM/CSHO Name Sheryl Snodgrass

Address


Assistant/Contact Melissa HooksPublic Telephone Number (863)534-7768Public Fax Number (863)5345850

Division AssignmentFamily, Dependency, and Civil Infractions


Family Law cases in Pro Se Division, all cases except Domestic Vio-lence and related cases, Dependency, Probate cases including Baker Act and Marchman Act cases, and County Ordinance Violations.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to GM is done in Family cases by the Pro SeDivision


Family cases in the Pro Se division are assigned to a GM based on criteria developed by the Administrative Judge of the Family Law Division. The Order of Referral is then generated by the Pro Se Divi-sion.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Family cases are set on the docket by the Pro Se Division, based upon calendar times provided to that division by GM.

Special Set Motion Calendar Not applicable Trial Trials for contested cases are set by the GM assistant

Child SupportEstablishment or modification of support cases are set by the Pro Se Division (see above). Motions for contempt are set by GM assistant and notice sent to the parties.

Other

Baker Act and Marchman cases are set in a specific time block each week and notices sent by the clerk. Dependency cases are set in court and notice provided by disposition memo and resulting order. Any motions are set by request of the moving party and notice pro-vided by that party. County Ordinance cases are set once a month on a predetermined date and time and notice sent by the clerk.


Either GM or the party’s attorney, if so directed. In Family Cases the GM may retain a case that is no longer pro se if the parties agree, therefore, there are cases in which attorneys are involved. In ad-dition, the State Attorney’s Office prepares orders on child support cases that are heard by the GM.


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The assigned Judge will set a hearing on any timely filed exceptions. The Order of Referral requires that the GM be served with a copy of any exceptions filed. In addition, the Order of Referral reserves jurisdiction to the GM to conduct any re-hearing which may be just and proper.


The party seeking review must provide a record by providing a writ-ten transcript of all relevant proceedings. The parties are advised that the court provides an audio transcript upon request. Request must be made by the party to the Electronic Court Reporting office of the court.





Administrative Order No. 5-20.6 sets forth administrative provisions for the Family Law Division and provides information for pro se liti-gants, directs mandatory mediation in disputed cases, and provides that it is the responsibility of the party offering a non-English speak-ing witness to provide a qualified interpreter at that party’s initial expense.


The party requesting a telephonic appearance must file a proper, written request and that request must be considered and ruled on pursuant to Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.


In Family cases, it is the responsibility of the party offering a non-English speaking witness to provide a qualified interpreter at that party’s initial expense. A translator is provided by the court for cases involving Dependency, Baker Act and Marchman Act.

ADA InformationOffice of the Court Administrator, 255 North Broadway, Bartow, FL, 33830, (863)534-4690. If hearing or voice impaired, call 711.


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Circuit/County Tenth Judicial Circuit/Polk, Highlands and Hardee CountiesGM/CSHO Name Amanda Traweek

Address


Assistant/Contact April RodriguezPublic Telephone Number (863)534-7768Public Fax Number (863)534-5850

Division A ssignment Family, Dependency, Probate (Baker and Marchman Acts), CINS (De-linquency) and County Ordinances(County)


Family Law cases in Pro Se Division (not Domestic Violence), De-pendency, Probate for Baker Act and Marchman Act cases (Mental Health), CINS (Children in Need of Services) and County Ordinance Violations.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to GM is done in Family cases by the Pro SeDivision. The Clerk prepares the referrals in Dependency, CINS and Mental Health.


Family cases in the Pro Se division are assigned to a GM based on criteria developed by the Administrative Judge of the Family Law Division. The Order of Referral is then generated by the Pro Se Divi-sion.


Family cases are set on the docket by the Pro Se Division, based upon calendar times provided to that division by GM. The GM sets the hearings for contempt in family law cases. The Clerk generates the calendar in the other divisions.

Special Set Motion Calendar Not applicable Trial

Child SupportEstablishment or modification of support cases are set by the Pro Se Division (see above). Motions for contempt are set by GM assistant and notice sent to the parties.

Other

Baker Act and Marchman cases are set in a specific time block each week and notices sent by the clerk. Dependency cases are set in court and notice provided by disposition memo and resulting order. Any motions are set by request of the moving party and notice pro-vided by that party. County Ordinance cases are set once a month on a predetermined date and time and notice sent by the clerk.


In Family law, either GM or the party’s attorney, if so directed. In Family Cases the GM may retain a case that is no longer pro se if the parties agree, therefore, there are a few cases in which attorneys are involved. In addition, the State Attorney’s Office prepares orders on child support cases that are heard by the GM.

In Dependency and CINS The Report and orders are prepared by at-torneys for DCF or DJJ. RCC prepares the orders in Marchman cases. The clerk generates forms for orders in Baker Act cases. The GM prepares the reports in the Mental Health cases.

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The assigned Judge will set a hearing on any timely filed exceptions. The Order of Referral requires that the GM be served with a copy of any exceptions filed. In addition, the Order of Referral reserves jurisdiction to the GM to conduct any re-hearing which may be just and proper.


The party seeking review must provide a record by providing a writ-ten transcript of all relevant proceedings. The parties are advised that the court provides an audio transcript upon request. Request must be made by the party to the Electronic Court Reporting office of the court. Baker Act cases are reported by Stenographers.





Authorizing Administrative Orders include A.O. 5-44.1, 6-10.2,7-9.4 and 4-13.1. Administrative Order No. 5-20.6 sets forth administrative provisions for the Family Law Division and provides information for pro se litigants, directs mandatory mediation in disputed cases, and provides that it is the responsibility of the party offering a non-Eng-lish speaking witness to provide a qualified interpreter at that party’s initial expense.

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresThe party requesting a telephonic appearance must file a proper, written request and that request must be considered and ruled on pursuant to Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.


In Family cases, it is the responsibility of the party offering a non-Eng-lish speaking witness to provide a qualified interpreter at that party’s initial expense. A translator is provided by the court for cases involv-ing Dependency, Baker Act and Marchman Act.

ADA Information Office of the Court Administrator, 255 North Broadway, Bartow, FL, 33830, (863)534-4690. If hearing or voice impaired, call 711.


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Circuit/County Tenth/PolkGM/CSHO Name CSHO Maria Zucker

Address

PO Box 9000, Drawer J-149Bartow, FL 33831-9000

Assistant/Contact 863-534-5831Public Telephone Number 863-534-5831Public Fax Number None (faxes must be directed through the Clerk of Courts)

Division Assignment

Types of Cases HeardIV-D/DOR Child Support Cases Only

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureThe Child Support Division of the State Attorney’s Office setsthe dockets. 863-519-4744

Procedure to Obtain Order of Referraln/a

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Contact the child support division of the State Attorney’s Office Special Set Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other

Who Prepares Report/ROThe DOR attorney


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateContact the appropriate judge who will hear the motion to vacate.

Transcript Request Information Contact the Electronic Court Reporter 863-534-4009



Telephonic Appearance ProceduresProperly file and serve a motion to appear by telephone. The motion should indicate if the other parties agree or object.

Interpreter Procedures If DOR or SAO know that an interpreter is needed, one will bearranged at no expense to the parties.

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSHO Name Karl Brown

Address

Overtown Transit Village South601 NW 1 Court, Second FloorMiami, FL 33136

Assistant/Contact Michelle Baez Decilian Public Telephone Number 786-469-3960Public Fax Number 786-469-3963


Types of Cases HeardEstablishment of Paternity, Child Support establishment, modifica-tion and enforcement.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to a GM or CSEHO serving in the Family Division is entered by a Family Division Judge on a blind file type


Either party can file a motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to a GM or CSEHO or the presiding Family Division Judge may, on his or her on motion, enter an Order of Referral to GM or CSEHO.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: The State Attorney’s Office sets the hearings except for those mat-ters specially set by the GM/HOs’ secretary.

Special Set Those cases requested by Respondent’s counsel or pursuant to the GM/HOs’ request.

Motion Calendar Not applicable Trial Not applicable Child Support State Attorney’s Office Other The GM/HO may reset any matter.

Who Prepares Report/ROReports are typically prepared by the State Attorney’s Office.


The GM/HO may prepare an order in a complex matter or each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Order of Hearing Officer.


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A party files a standard motion for duplication of the electronic re-cording of the hearing(s). A standard order on the motion is entered by the Judge and provided to the parties and the GM/HO. The order directs that a duplication of the recording(s) be made and provided to a designated Court Reporter, with the designated Court Reporter to prepare a transcript at the expense of the moving party. A du-plication of the recording is made and the assistant to the GM/HO notifies the parties and the Court Reporter of the availability of the duplicate.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.jud11.flcourts.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information


Telephonic Appearance ProceduresThe procedures set forth in Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.530 apply

Interpreter Procedures The Administrative Office of the Courts provides interpreters for the parties.

ADA Information

Americans with Disabilities Act – Eleventh Judicial Circuit

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSEHO Name Carlos L. Fernandez

Address

Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center 175 N.W. First Avenue, Room 1626 Miami, Florida 33128

Assistant/Contact Diana SomoanoPublic Telephone Number (305) 349-5557Public Fax Number (305) 808-0207

Division Assignment Family Division


Family Law matters except Domestic Violence matters, Repeat Violence matters, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence Matters and those matters set forth in Adminis-trative Order No. 02-30-A1.


An Order of Referral to a GM or CSEHO serving in the Family Division is entered by a Family Division Judge on a blind file type basis unless a matter in the applicable case had been referred to a Family Division GM or CSEHO in the past, in which event, and for continuity purposes, any new Referral in the case is made to that same GM or CSEHO, whichever is applicable.




The assistant to the GM/CSEHO will generally contact the parties to specially set the hearing(s) on the referred matter(s), or a party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM/CSEHO to set the hearing(s).

Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar Not applicable.

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For the setting of a final hearing in a paternity action or a modification action after the issue is referred, contact the administrative assistant to set a final hearing date and time. If a party desires a status/case management conference, one may be requested prior to the final hearing by contacting the administrative assistant. If there is a status conference, the final hearing will be set during the status/case management conference.

Child Support All referred matters are specially set. Other All referred matters are specially set.

Who Prepares Report/ROEither the GM/CSEHO or a party’s attorney, if the party’s attorney is directed to do so by the GM/CSEHO.


In complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders of Hearing Officer.

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Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the required hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing On Exceptions. Pursuant to a provision contained in the Circuit’s standard Order of Referral to GM, a party filing Exceptions is required to send a copy of the Exceptions to the General Magistrate. See Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.490 (g)

See also Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.491(h)


A party files a standard motion for duplication of the electronic recording of the hearing(s). A standard order on the motion is entered by the Judge and provided to the parties and the GM/CSEHO. The order directs that a duplication of the recording(s) be made and provided to a designated Court Reporter, with the des-ignated Court Reporter to prepare a transcript at the expense of the moving party. A duplication of the recording is made and the assistant to the GM/CSEHO notifies the parties and the Court Reporter of the availability of the duplicate.






Administrative Order No. 02-30-A1 delineates certain matters that can not be referred to a GM or CSEHO serving in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit.


Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be complied with and the requirements of the rule met.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a pri-vate duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services.

ADA Information

Americans with Disabilities Act - Eleventh Judicial CircuitE-mail [email protected]

Voice Mail (305) 349-7175


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the notice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.


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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSHO Name Carolyn Howard

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSEHO Name Robert Jones

Address


Assistant/Contact Graciela HuetePublic Telephone Number (305) 349-5710Public Fax Number (305) 349-6027











TrialFor the setting of a final hearing in a paternity action or a modification action, a status/case management conference is specially set first and then the final hearing is set during the status/case management conference.





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Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the required hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing On Exceptions. Pursuant to a provision contained in the Circuit’s standard Order of Referral to GM, a party filing Exceptions is required to send a copy of the Exceptions to the General Magistrate.

Transcript and Transcript Request Information

A party files a standard motion for duplication of the electronic recording of the hearing(s). A standard order on the motion is entered by the Judge and provided to the parties and the GM/CSEHO. The order directs that a duplication of the recording(s) be made and provided to a designated Court Reporter, with the des-ignated Court Reporter to prepare a transcript at the expense of the moving party. A duplication of the recording is made and the assistant to the GM/CSEHO notifies the parties and the Court Reporter of the availability of the duplicate.See also Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.490(g)

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/Name Karen Kallman, General Magistrate

Address Juvenile Justice Center 3300 N.W. 27th Avenue, Room 216 Miami, Florida 33142

Assistant/Contact (pending new hire) (Also, see below under Any Other Procedures)Public Telephone Number (305) 638-6016Public Fax Number (305) 638-6300 or (305) 638-6042

Division Assignment Juvenile Division (Dependency)


Juvenile Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights matters, upon referral by a Juvenile Division Circuit Judge, except those prohibited by Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.257(h). Also: Children and Families in Need of Services cases (CINS/FINS) pursuant to Chapter 984, Florida Statutes. Unaccompanied Refugee Minor Assistance cases pursuant to Chapter 402 (formerly 409), Florida Statutes and other cases filed under Chapter 39, Florida Statutes but involving immigration issues of the child.

GM/Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to a GM serving in the Juvenile Division is entered by a Juvenile Division Judge.


The presiding Juvenile Dependency Division Judge will, on his or her own motion, or at the request of any party, enter an Order of Referral to GM identifying which matters are referred to the GM. The Order of Referral is prepared for the Judge by the Administrative Office of the Courts Case Manager assigned to each Division Judge.


Upon the Order of Referral to the GM the Division Judge will set and announce in court the upcoming hearing dates for matters referred. If additional hearings are needed or changes are required, the attorney contacts the assistant to the GM to specially set the hearing(s) on the referred matter(s) or a party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hearing(s).

Special Set For special set hearings, the attorney contacts the assistant to the GM to specially set the hearing(s) on the referred matter(s) or a party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hearing(s).

Motion Calendar Same procedures as above.Evidentiary Hearings (lengthy or complex)

See special set hearings.

Child Support Same procedures as above. Other Same procedures as above.


Either the GM or a party’s attorney. Many forms are available for use for matters with recurring hearings. For special set matters or lengthy evidentiary hearings, the GM frequently elects to prepare the reports and proposed orders.


In complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders.

Procedure for Exceptions

Generally, party filing Exceptions to a GM’s Report and Recommendations will contact the Judge’s judicial assistant to schedule a hearing on any timely filed Exceptions. See Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.257 (f) and (8.257(g).

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All hearings in Juvenile Dependency proceedings are recorded electronically/reported by: Absolute Video 168 Southeast 1st Street, Suite 705, Miami, Florida Telephone: (305) 379-4741.

Requests for transcripts are made to the electronic recording agency by completing a request form.



See Part V – Forms for Use With the Rules of Juvenile Procedure. See also http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/familycourts.shtml as well as Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instructions



Rule 8.257, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, provides for specific requirements/prohibitions for Magistrates in Dependency/Termination of Parental Rights cases.




Juvenile Court Operations has five full-time staff interpreters (four Spanish and one Creole) assigned to the Juvenile Court. If another language is required, arrangements must be made in advance by contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts (Juvenile) at (305) 638-6102. The same is true for deaf/hearing impaired services.

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“If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court’s ADA Coordinator, Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Ave., Suite 2702, Miami, FL 33128, Telephone (305) 349-7175; TDD (305) 349-7174, Fax (305) 349-7355 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.”

E-mail [email protected]

Voice Mail (305) 349-7175


In the absence of an assistant to the General Magistrate, the attorneys or parties may contact the appropriate Division Judge’s judicial assistant for assistance in scheduling matters, confirming a date or time of hearing, or in order to contact the General Magistrate.

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSHO Name Lewis S. Kimler

Address

Dade County Courthouse 73 West Flagler Street, Room 1601Miami, FL 33130

Assistant/Contact Marilyn Rodriguez Public Telephone Number (305)349-7697Public Fax Number (305)349-7217

Division AssignmentProbate Division


Baker Act, Marchman Act, Adult Protective Services, Determination of Capacity, South Florida Evaluation and Treatment Center-Medica-tion Hearings, South Florida Reception Center-Medication Hearings, Tuberculosis commitment, Developmental Disability commitment, Surgical Procedures, Guardian Advocate Petitions and Emergency Surgical Procedures.


An Order of Referral to GM is entered by a Probate Division Judge. After a case has been sent by way of referral all continuing matters remain with the Magistrate until the case is disposed of.


Probate Judge calls assistant to look for scheduling times on adult protective service and determination of capacity. Most other cases are set on a regular basis on the calendar without contacting assis-tant and are set by clerks office.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:My assistant will generally contact the parties to specially set the hearings on the referred matters or a party can contact the assistant to set the hearings.

Special Set All contested matter specially set by assistant. Motion Calendar Not applicable

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Child Support Not applicable to Probate Division Other Not applicable

Who Prepares Report/ROReports are typically prepared by the General Magistrate or the par-ties are directed to do so by the General Magistrate.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyNo different than prior answer.

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Generally, the Judges assigned to the case will set the required hear-ing on family exceptions to any report. If exceptions have been filed in the case the Judges assigned to the case enters whatever orders he or she is necessary. Copies of exceptions are always sent to the Magistrate.


All hearings are recorded on CD unless the parties bring a court reporter. Any party can request a transcript of the electronically recorded hearing. Further, copies of the recording can be obtained upon request.

Circuit/ County Website http:www.jud11.flcourts.org Website for Other Useful Information

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAdministrative Order No. 02-05-12; Administrative Order 91-24



Generally, a party requesting an interpreter will let my assistant know and we can arrange for an interpreter. In Baker Act hearings the court interpreters are there on a regular basis. On Marchman Act hearings the court interpreters are there when requested.

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/Name Steven Lieberman, General Magistrate

Address Juvenile Justice Center 3300 N.W. 27th Avenue, Room 216 Miami, Florida 33142

Assistant/Contact (pending new hire) (Also, see below under Any Other Procedures)Public Telephone Number (305) 638-6016Public Fax Number (305) 638-6300 or (305) 638-6042

Division Assignment Juvenile Division (Dependency)


Juvenile Dependency and Termination of Parental Rights matters, upon referral by a Juvenile Division Circuit Judge, except those prohibited by Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.257(h). Also: Juvenile Marchman Act cases pursuant to Chapter 397, Florida Statutes and related enforcement actions pursuant to Chapter 397.

GM/Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to a GM serving in the Juvenile Division is entered by a Juvenile Division Judge.


The presiding Juvenile Dependency Division Judge will, on his or her own motion, or at the request of any party, enter an Order of Referral to GM identifying which matters are referred to the GM. The Order of Referral is prepared for the Judge by the Administrative Office of the Courts Case Manager assigned to each Division Judge.


Upon the Order of Referral to the GM the Division Judge will set and announce in court the upcoming hearing dates for matters referred. If additional hearings are needed or changes are required, the attorney contacts the assistant to the GM to specially set the hearing(s) on the referred matter(s) or a party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hearing(s).

Special Set For special set hearings, the attorney contacts the assistant to the GM to specially set the hearing(s) on the referred matter(s) or a party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hearing(s).

Motion Calendar Same procedures as above.Evidentiary Hearings (lengthy or complex)

See special set hearings.

Child Support Same procedures as above. Other Same procedures as above.


Either the GM or a party’s attorney. Many forms are available for use for matters with recurring hearings. For special set matters or lengthy evidentiary hearings, the GM frequently elects to prepare the reports and proposed orders.


In complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders.

Procedure for Exceptions

Generally, party filing Exceptions to a GM’s Report and Recommendations will contact the Judge’s judicial assistant to schedule a hearing on any timely filed Exceptions. See Florida Rule of Juvenile Procedure 8.257 (f) and (8.257(g).


All hearings in Juvenile Dependency proceedings are recorded electronically/reported by: Absolute Video 168 Southeast 1st Street, Suite 705, Miami, Florida Telephone: (305) 379-4741.

Requests for transcripts are made to the electronic recording agency by completing a request form.

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See Part V – Forms for Use With the Rules of Juvenile Procedure. See also http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/familycourts.shtml as well as Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instructions



Rule 8.257, Florida Rules of Juvenile Procedure, provides for specific requirements/prohibitions for Magistrates in Dependency/Termination of Parental Rights cases.




Juvenile Court Operations has five full-time staff interpreters (four Spanish and one Creole) assigned to the Juvenile Court. If another language is required, arrangements must be made in advance by contacting the Administrative Office of the Courts (Juvenile) at (305) 638-6102. The same is true for deaf/hearing impaired services.

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Americans with Disabilities Act - Eleventh Judicial Circuit

“If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court’s ADA Coordinator, Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse Center, 175 NW 1st Ave., Suite 2702, Miami, FL 33128, Telephone (305) 349-7175; TDD (305) 349-7174, Fax (305) 349-7355 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.”

E-mail [email protected]

Voice Mail (305) 349-7175


In the absence of an assistant to the General Magistrate, the attorneys or parties may contact the appropriate Division Judge’s judicial assistant for assistance in scheduling matters, confirming a date or time of hearing, or in order to contact the General Magistrate.

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSHO Name Maryanne Lukacs

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSEHO Name Deborah Magid

Address


Assistant/Contact Deborah Lee SingPublic Telephone Number (305) 349-5688Public Fax Number (305) 349-6037











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A party files a standard motion for duplication of the electronic recording of the hearing(s). A standard order on the motion is entered by the Judge and provided to the parties and the GM/CSEHO. The order directs that a duplication of the recording(s) be made and provided to a designated Court Reporter, with the des-ignated Court Reporter to prepare a transcript at the expense of the moving party. A duplication of the recording is made and the assistant to the GM/CSEHO notifies the parties and the Court Reporter of the availability of the duplicate.See also Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.490(g)

See also Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.491(h)Circuit/ County Website http://www.jud11.flcourts.org/









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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSHO Name Gordon Charles Murray, Sr.

Overtown Transit Village South601 NW 1st Court, Second FloorMiami, FL 33136

Assistant/Contact Stephanie JohnsonPublic Telephone Number 786-469-3960Public Fax Number 786-469-3963

Division AssignmentFamily Division- Child Support Enforcement

Types of Cases HeardTitle IV-D Establishment of Paternity, Child Support, Modifications and Enforcement

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to a GM or CSEHO serving in the Family Division is entered by a Family Division Judge on a blind file


Either party can file a Motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to GM or CSEHO or the presiding Family Court Judge may, on his or her own motion, enter an Order of Referral to GM or CSEHO

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: The State Attorney’s Office sets the hearings except for those mat-ters specially set by the GM/HO’s secretary.

Special Set Those cases requested by Counsel or pursuant to the GM/HO’s re-quest are set in the afternoon.

Motion Calendar N/A Trial N/A Child Support State Attorney’s Office sets the calendar Other GM/HO may reset any matter

Who Prepares Report/ROReports are typically prepared by the Assistant State Attorney’s


The GM/HO may prepare an Order in a complex matter or each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM reports or Recommended Order of Hearing Officer

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateAnyone seeking to file Exceptions/Vacate can file said Motions and request a hearing before the Senior Judge.

Transcript Request Information Information regarding ordering of transcripts can be obtained from Apex Reporting


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Motion must be filed and granted. If granted prior to hearing, the party will be called from the Courtroom when the case is ready to be called


Spanish interpreters are on site. Creole interpreters are available by telephone the day of the hearing. If Additional types of interpret-ers are needed, arrangements need to be made prior to the hearing date.

ADA InformationProvided on all Notices of Hearing


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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSEHO Name Yadira Pedraza

Address


Assistant/Contact Martha CorbaPublic Telephone Number (305) 349-5686Public Fax Number (305) 808-0206











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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSEHO Name Margaret Rosenbaum

Address


Assistant/Contact Vanessa AlvarezPublic Telephone Number (305) 349-5712Public Fax Number (305) 808-0215



Family Law matters, including Unified Family Court matters, except Domestic Vio-lence matters, Repeat Violence matters, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence Matters and those matters set forth in Administrative Order No. 02-30-A1.








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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSHO Name Elizabeth M. Schwabedissen

Address

Dade County Courthouse 73 West Flagler Street, Room 1502Miami, FL 33131

Assistant/Contact Sandra Schatzman Public Telephone Number (305)349-7063Public Fax Number (305)679-5333

Division AssignmentCivil Division

Types of Cases HeardAll pre-trial civil matters


An Order of Referral to GM is entered by a Civil Division Judge. The scope of an order of referral may include all pre-trial matters, all discovery matters, or a referral for a specific motion or the scope agreed upon by the parties through an agreed order of referral

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralThe Court’s JA generates an on-line form order of referral or the par-ties submit agreed orders of referral


Upon receipt of an order of referral, the GM’s secretary contacts counsel to schedule a special set hearing or the parties’ counsel call to schedule the special set hearing. When possible, walk-in referrals from motion calendar hearings are also accommodated

Special Set All referred matters are specially set Motion Calendar Not applicable Trial Not applicable, see Administrative Order 2-2005-12 Child Support Not applicable to Civil Division Other

Who Prepares Report/ROReports are typically prepared by the Magistrate

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyNot applicable


Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.490(h) provides ten day deadline to serve exceptions to a GM Report. The standard on-line order of referral form requires the parties to provide a courtesy copy of any exceptions to the GM.


Civil Division hearings are not recorded; the parties arrange and pay for the appearance of court reporter. The Magistrate does not typically receive a copy of the hearing transcript unless requested in order to prepare a complex report and then only upon agreement of the parties to share the transcript cost.

Circuit/ County Website http:www.jud11.flcourts.org

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Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAdministrative Order No. 02-05-12; Administrative Order 91-24



The Civil Division does not provide interpreters; parties make their own arrangements for the appearance and payment for interpreter services.

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSHO Name Robert Singer

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Circuit/County Eleventh Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade CountyGM/CSEHO Name Melissa Tenenbaum

Address


Assistant/Contact Erica PfriemPublic Telephone Number (305) 349-5689Public Fax Number (305) 679-5324










Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar Not applicable. Trial All referred matters are specially set. Child Support All referred matters are specially set. Other All referred matters are specially set.




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A party files a standard motion for duplication of the electronic recording of the hearing(s). A standard order on the motion is entered by the Judge and provided to the parties and the GM/CSEHO. The order directs that a duplication of the recording(s) be made and provided to a designated Court Reporter, with the des-ignated Court Reporter to prepare a transcript at the expense of the moving party. A duplication of the recording is made and the assistant to the GM/CSEHO notifies the parties and the Court Reporter of the availability of the duplicate.See Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.490 (g)










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Circuit/County 12thGM/CSHO Name Gloria J. DeMedio

Address4000 S. Tamiami TrailVenice, FL 34293

Assistant/Contact Mary Beth CalhounPublic Telephone Number 941-861-3240Public Fax Number 941-861-3730

Division AssignmentFamily Division South County

Types of Cases HeardFamily matters and DOR hearings forSouth County jurisdiction

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureMotions of Referral by Judge or AttorneyPro Se by Motion through case manager

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralThrough JACS, Magistrate Asst., or case manager

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Special Set Direct call to assistant or by Magistrate Motion Calendar N/A Trial At Case Mgt by Magistrate or attorney stip Child Support JACS or case manager OtherWho Prepares Report/RO Attorney or Magistrate; A/G on DOR matters

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anySee Magistrate Requirements on the Court’s website(Twelfth Judicial Circuit)

Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate Exceptions must be timely. File with clerk; copies to Judge. An order is issued advising of deadline for transcript and hearing is set.

Transcript Request Information See Public Audio Request information on Court’s website(Twelfth Judicial Circuit)

Circuit/ County Website www.jud12.flcourts.org

Website for Other Useful Information Atty links and info; public information regarding the court schedules; civil, family and criminal forms, child support brochures

Relevant Local Administrative Orders 2011-06.12UFC; 2010-02.12 Parent Coordination; 2009-07.12 PPlans; 2007-10.12 Notice of Related Cases

Telephonic Appearance Procedures Written requests and Court determines; upon stipulation by parties

Interpreter Procedures Litigants are responsible to bring their own interpreters at their expense

ADA Information See Court websiteAny Other Procedures

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Circuit/County Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Manatee CountyGM/CSHO Name Robert J. Hoffman

Address

1051 Manatee Avenue WestBradenton, Florida 34206

Assistant/Contact Debbie GrundPublic Telephone Number 941-749-3646Public Fax Number 941-749-3688

Division Assignment Title IVD Child Support Hearing Officer


Establishment, enforcement and modification of child support in Title IVD and non-IVD cases and establishment of paternity where referral is made as General Magistrate.


All Title IVD cases are assigned to Hearing Officer and establishment of paternity when hearing officer sits as General Magistrate. Non IVD cases assigned by referral from Circuit Judge or set by parties. Department of Revenue cases are heard before hearing officer as Child Support Enforcement Office is part of the Clerk’s Office in Manatee County.


Child Support Enforcement Office sets hearings by filing notices of hearing and obtaining orders of referral for paternity cases from the Circuit Court. Private attorneys may set hearings on hearing officer’s calendar or obtain order of referral for paternity cases from the circuit court.


JACS (Judicial Automated Calendaring System) allows parties to set hearings for 30 minute time slots, over 60 minutes, parties must schedule time with hearing officer’s assistant. A private attorney representing a party in IVD child support proceeding must clear time with the Child Support Enforcement/Department of Revenue attor-ney prior to scheduling a hearing on JACS.

Special Set See above or if hearing requires time on IVD pro se docket of more than 15 minutes or private attorney involved.

Motion Calendar Not applicable

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Either the Department of Revenue in pro se cases, private attorney if hearing officer directs or the hearing officer in cases taken under advisement.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyNone at this time.


Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will set the required hear-ing on a timely filed motion to vacate or exceptions to a magistrate’s report and recommendation. If exceptions are filed, Judge will schedule hearing requiring filing of transcript of hearing held before Magistrate.


Request form is located on the circuit’s website under public au-dio request form which is submitted to the digital court reporting service with the required fee for each audio disk and the party then must have it officially transcribed by an approved provider.

Circuit/ County Website www.12circuit.state.fl.us

Website for Other Useful Information Florida Supreme Court approved forms: http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAdministrative Order: 2005-19:12, Suspension of Family Law Rule 12.285 Mandatory Disclosure Requirements in Title IV-D Cases.


On Title IV-D cases, telephone hearings are generally allowed if the party is incarcerated or resides or is employed outside the 12th circuit, or a personal appearance would create a substantial financial hardship. In non IV-D cases, telephone appearances are allowed for non-evidentiary hearing scheduled for 30 minutes or less.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, the party requiring an interpreter must secure the servic-es of an interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services.

ADA Information

Americans with Disabilities Act-Twelfth Judicial CircuitContact: Manatee County Jury Office, P.O. Box 25400, Bradenton, Florida 34206, Telephone: (941) 741-4062, hearing impaired, please call 711.

Any Other ProceduresNot applicable.

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Circuit/County Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Sarasota CountyGM/CSHO Name Rebecca Hunt

Address

Sarasota Justice Center2071 Ringling Blvd., 6th FloorSarasota, FL 34237

Assistant/Contact Maggie PardiPublic Telephone Number (941) 861-4872Public Fax Number (941) 861-4873


Types of Cases HeardFamily Law matters except Domestic Violence matters, Repeat Vio-lence matters, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence Matters.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to the GM is entered by a Family Division Judge.


Either party can seek entry of an Order of Referral to a GM or the presiding Family Division Judge may, on his or her on motion, enter an Order of Referral to GM.


Hearings are set one of four ways: (1) the Pro Se Case Manager sets pro se cases; or (2) the assistant to the GM may contact the par-ties to specially set the hearing(s) on the referred matter(s); or (3) a party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM to specially set the hearing(s); or (4) attorneys may set matters on JACS if the hearing is 60 minutes or less.

Special Set

Hearing times exceeding 60 minutes must be scheduled through the Magistrate’s Assistant. All requests for special hearing time must be in writing and should be faxed to the Magistrate’s office and include the purpose of the hearing and the amount of hearing time required.

Motion Calendar Not applicable.

Trial

Please see “special set” instructions. Also, the Judges send out Case Management Orders that provide certain special set dates for trials on the GM’s dockets. Parties/Counsel may consent to have their trial set before the GM and use these dates.

Child Support Non IV-D cases are set through JACS, specially set, or set by the Pro Se Case Manager.

Other

Hearings are scheduled using the Judicial Automated Calendar-ing System (“JACS”) available on the Court website. Hearings can be scheduled through JACS for 15, 30 and 60 minutes. For hearing time exceeding 60 minutes, please see “special set” instructions.

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Who Prepares Report/ROEither the GM prepares the R/R or the GM directs an attorney to draft a proposed R/R.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyNone.

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateThe Judge signs an order setting forth procedures for the parties to follow after exceptions have been filed.


Requests for audio recording of the hearing(s) may be made online at the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court’s website (see below). On the main page, first click either “Attorney Info” or “Public Info” then “Public Audio Request Form.” Upon receipt of the audio recording, the party may then have the hearing transcribed, at his/her own cost.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.12circuit.state.fl.us/

Website for Other Useful InformationTwelfth Judicial Circuit Family Division Information and Forms

http://www.12circuit.state.fl.us/ProgramsServices/FamilyDivisionIn-formation.aspx


Unified Family Court Procedures for Manatee and Sarasota Counties. AO 11-6.12

http://12circuit.state.fl.us/Portals/0/PDF/AdminOrders/Sec-tion12/11-06-12.pdf

AO Clarifying Duties and Assignments of GMs and HOs. AO 05-17.4http://12circuit.state.fl.us/Portals/0/PDF/AdminOrders/Sec-tion04/05-17-4.pdf


Testimony of Witness or Party: A written stipulation to allow tes-timony by telephone must be provided to the Magistrate advising all parties are in agreement. The Magistrate will allow with consent of all parties. (The Court has no discretion to allow with timely objec-tion. Quinones v. Quinones, 870 So. 2d 108 (Fla. 2d DCA 2003)). If allowed, there must be a notary with the person testifying by phone to swear the witness/party in and to verify identity (unless the parties stipulate otherwise).

Phone Number: The attorney/party requesting to appear by phone must provide a phone number, where the attorney/party can be called toll free or collect (landline phone numbers only - no cell phone numbers accepted). When the Magistrate is ready for your hearing, the court clerk will place a call to the number provided. If the con-nection is poor, the Magistrate reserves the right to terminate the call. (IF COLLECT, you must ensure that the phone company to which you subscribe does not automatically block collect calls. If the call is blocked, it will be at the Magistrate’s discretion wheth-er the hearing will go forward in your absence.).

http://www.12circuit.state.fl.us/

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Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appear-ance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services.

ADA Information

Parties are to contact the Sarasota County Jury Office, P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, Florida 34230-3079, (941)861-7400, at least seven (7) days before the scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notification for hearing if the time before the sched-uled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if the party is hearing or voice impaired, call 711.


If the hearing before the GM is a hearing on a motion for civil con-tempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the notice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/County Twelfth/Manatee CountyGM/CSHO Name Renee Inman

Address

Manatee County Judicial CenterP.O. Box 3000Bradenton, Florida 34206

Assistant/Contact Brenda RouthPublic Telephone Number (941)749-3650Public Fax Number (941)749-3690

Division AssignmentFamily Division 4 Baker Acts

Types of Cases HeardFamily, Probate

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAll Family Division 4 cases; automatic assignment for Baker Acts

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralMotion for Referral to Judge Pro Se Case manager

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Through JACS, magistrate’s assistant, or pro se case manager Special Set Through JACS, magistrate’s assistant, or pro se case manager Motion Calendar Trial Through JACS, magistrate’s assistant, or pro se case manager Child Support Through JACS, magistrate’s assistant, or pro se case manager Other Case Management set for every Tuesday from 4-4:30

Who Prepares Report/ROMagistrate, unless an attorney is requested by the Magistrate to prepare the report

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anySee Magistrate’s Requirements at: http://www.jud12.flcourts.org/Portals/0/PDF/JACS/Instructions/Inman2012.pdf


The original exception must be filed with the Clerk and copies furnished directly to the judge and the magistrate. An Order for Transcript, which will set forth deadlines to submit a transcript, will then be issued with a hear-ing date.


See:

http://www.jud12.flcourts.org/Home/Attorney/PublicAudioRequest.aspx

Circuit/ County Website www.jud12.flcourts.org



http://www.jud12.flcourts.org/Portals/0/PDF/JACS/Instructions/Inman2012.pdf




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2011-06.12 (Unified Family Court), 2010-02.12 (Parenting Coordination), 2009-07.12 (Adopting Parenting Plans), 2007-10.12 (Notices of Related Cases). See also http://www.jud12.flcourts.org/AbouttheCourts/Administra-tiveOrders.aspx


Magistrate Inman allows telephonic appearances upon prior written request, and only on hearings 15 minutes or less in length that are non-evidentiary in nature, unless stipulated by the parties. For evidentiary hearings, the requesting party must comply with the requirements of Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.530(d). The Magistrate will not initiate the call.

Interpreter Procedures If an interpreter is needed, you must provide one at your own expense.

ADA Informationhttp://www.jud12.flcourts.org/AmericansWithDisabilitiesAct.aspx

Any Other ProceduresSee Magistrate’s Requirements at: http://www.jud12.flcourts.org/Portals/0/PDF/JACS/Instructions/Inman2012.pdf

http://www.jud12.flcourts.org/AbouttheCourts/AdministrativeOrders.aspx

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Circuit/County Twelfth Judicial Circuit, Sarasota CountyGM/CSHO Name Laura M. Shannon

AddressSarasota Justice Center2071 Ringling Blvd., 6th FloorSarasota, FL 34237

Assistant/Contact Nina or KelleyPublic Telephone Number

(941) 861-4871

Public Fax Number (941) 861-4873

Division AssignmentFamily Division – North County

Types of Cases HeardTitle IV-D Child Support cases


Any Title IV-D cases where services are being provided by the Department of Revenue are automatically assigned to the Hearing Officer.


An Order of Referral is NOT necessary.


All hearings are scheduled on the automated JACS calendar. A majority are set by the Office of the Attorney General (“OAG”) (i.e., Counsel for the Department of Revenue). Private attorneys may schedule on the JACS calendar pursuant to the Hearing Officer’s Requirements found on the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court website. One day per month is allocated for pro se motions; these hearings are scheduled by the Hearing Officer’s assistant. Pro se parties must file a “Form C” in addition to the motion/petition to alert the Court that a hearing is requested.

Special Set Private attorneys and the OAG must coordinate potential hearing dates/times and present these to the Hearing Officer’s assistant for approval and scheduling.

Motion Calendar N/A Trial A majority of trials are scheduled by the OAG on the JACS calendar. Private

attorneys may schedule a trial pursuant to the Hearing Officer’s requirements. Child Support All matters heard before the Hearing Officer are child support related. Other N/A


Generally, the Hearing Officer will prepare the report and recommended order (with templates provided by the OAG); however, in select cases, the Hearing Officer may request counsel prepare the report and recommendation.


Same as above.


Pursuant to Family Law Rule 12.491(f), any party affected by an order issued in a Child Support Enforcement proceeding may move to vacate an order by filing a motion within ten (10) days from the date of entry of the order. The motion must be filed in the Clerk’s Office. IMPORTANT NOTE: A copy of the motion MUST also be sent to the Circuit Judge with a cover letter.


Requests for audio recording of the hearing(s) may be made online at the Twelfth Judicial Circuit Court’s website (see below). On the main page, first click either “Attorney Info” or “Public Info” then “Public Audio Request Form.” Upon receipt of the audio recording, the party may then have the hearing transcribed, at his/her own cost.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.12circuit.state.fl.us/

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Twelfth Judicial Circuit Family Division Information and Forms

http://www.12circuit.state.fl.us/ProgramsServices/FamilyDivisionInformation.aspxRelevant Local Administrative Orders

Administrative Order No. 1999-19.12 Guidelines and Procedures for Support Enforcement Hearing Officers


Requests to appear by telephone are governed by Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.530. A request must be in writing and submitted to the Hearing Officer as far in advance of the hearing date as possible; a copy of the request must also be sent to the opposing party. The request must contain the phone number where the party seeking to appear by phone can be reached on the day and time of the scheduled hearing. The Hearing Officer will then determine whether the party will be permitted to appear by phone. This determination will be made in accordance with Rule 2.530 and may depend upon the type/length of the proceeding, any objections from the opposing side, the timeliness of the request, or any other factor in the Hearing Officer’s discretion.


Parties must bring their own interpreters; the interpreter must be at least 18 years of age and be fluent in both English and the parties’ native language. Parties are responsible for the cost of a professional interpreter.

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Parties are to contact the Sarasota County Jury Office, P.O. Box 3079, Sarasota, Florida 34230-3079, (941)861-7400, at least seven (7) days before the scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notification for hearing if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days; if the party is hearing or voice impaired, call 711.


Notices of Hearing must be sent to both DOR AND the individual party DOR is acting on behalf of in each case. A notice sent to DOR alone is insufficient.If the hearing is a motion for civil contempt for non-payment of child support, the notice of hearing must be in compliance with Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/County Thirteenth Judicial Circuit – Hillsborough CountyGM/CSHO Name Michael Coffee

Address

800 East Twiggs Street, # 490Tampa, Florida 33602

Assistant/Contact Diana BrowningPublic Telephone Number (813) 272-5458Public Fax Number (813) 301-3750

Division AssignmentTitle IV-D Child Support Enforcement Hearing









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Circuit/County 13th Judicial Circuit in and for Hillsborough County, State of FloridaGM/CSHO Name General Magistrate Mary Lou Cuellar-Stilo

Address

Family Law DivisionEdgecomb Courthouse800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 404Tampa, FL 33602

Assistant/Contact Rita J. Kinney, Administrative AssistantPublic Telephone Number 813/272-5351Public Fax Number 813/301-3749

Division AssignmentFamily Law Division GM-1

Types of Cases Heard Family Law Cases as assigned by Order of Referral

GM/CSHO Assignment Procedure General Magistrate/Hearing Officer Division Referral Assignment Table (by case number)

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralA Motion for Order of Referral to GM is filed and submitted to the

Court, w/envelopes, with the Order prepared for signature of the Court.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Contact Rita Kinney at (813)272-5351 or by email to [email protected]


Who Prepares Report/ROThe General Magistrate or designee prepares the Report and Rec-ommendations and proposed Order Confirming Report and Recom-mendations of General Magistrate.


Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate Upon timely filing of exceptions, a Procedural Order on Exceptions is entered by the Court.

Transcript Request Information Transcripts can be purchased from the Court Business Center, 6th

Floor (813)272-5520Circuit/ County Website www.fljud13.org / www.hillsclerk.com Website for Other Useful Information dor.myflorida.com/dor/childsupport


S-2012-013 General Magistrates and Hearing Officers in the Family Law Division; S-2011-061 Family Law Procedures; S-2009-107 Media-tion of Family Law Cases; S-2006-011 Support Enforcement Hearing Officer Procedures; S-2001-055 Assignment and Transfer of Child Support Cases

http://www.fljud13.org

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File Motion and proposed Order for Telephonic Appearance; submit original and 3 copies with envelopes to the Court for signature. Sub-mit all copies to GM’s assistant for GM’s review; once approved we will forward to Circuit Judge for signature on Order.


Parties are to secure the services of a Court certified interpreter through the Court Interpreter Center or approved affiliates at their own cost. For more information, refer to www.fljud13.org Court Programs/Court Interpreter Center, call (813)272-5947 or [email protected]

ADA InformationADA accommodations information is available at www.fljud13.org under Business Operations/Court Facilities.




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Circuit/County 13th CircuitGM/CSHO Name Tracy Ellis

Address

800 East Twiggs StreetTampa, FL 33602

Assistant/Contact David KirbyPublic Telephone Number 813-272-6452Public Fax Number


Types of Cases HeardIndependent Living, youth aging out of foster care, youth with devel-opmental disabilities, cases with serious mental health issues

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureReferred from Judge


Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Contact GM or case manager Special Set Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other

Who Prepares Report/ROGM




Circuit/ County Website www.fljud13.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information




ADA Information


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Circuit/County Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough CountyGM/CSHO Name Jon Johnson

Address

George E. Edgecomb Courthouse800 E. Twiggs Street, Room 407Tampa, FL 33602

Assistant/Contact Terri HayesPublic Telephone Number 813-276-2335Public Fax Number 813-301-3747


Types of Cases HeardFamily matters

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureBlind rotation


Either party/attorney can file a motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to am GM or CSEHO. The presiding Family Law Division Judge may also enter an OR to the GM/CSEHO.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Generally, when the parties are ready to set a hearing, they will con-tact the assistant to schedule the hearing on the referred matters.

Special Set All cases set for specific date and time Motion Calendar Not applicable. (we are working to develop a UMC docket)

Trial

For the setting of the final hearing, parties must first attempt media-tion. If partial resolution is reached or if parties reach an impasse, a final hearing will be scheduled by the assistant to appear on pending referred matters.

Child Support Non IV-D cases Other


Generally the GM will prepare the Report or the party’s attorney will prepare a proposed report and order when requested to do so by the GM/CSEHO.


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateIf Exceptions to the GM Report have been filed timely, the Judge as-signed to the case will set the required hearing.

Transcript Request Information Parties may order transcripts of hearings by contacting the Court Business Center at 813-272-5520.

Circuit/ County Website www.fljud13.org

Website for Other Useful InformationFlorida Approved Supreme Court Forms and Instructions



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Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAdministrative Order S-2011-061


Parties request to appear telephonically must file a Motion for Telephonic Hearing and submit the Order along with envelopes and pre-paid postage to the Division Judge for conformed copies to be mailed.


In the ev In the event an English/Spanish interpretative assistance is required the party requiring services must immediately contact the Office of Court Interpreters at (813) 272-5947. No other interpretative assistance will be accepted by the court.

ADA Information

Telephone 813-272-7040 for assistance. If hearing impaired, telephone (TAD) 1-800-955-8770 for proceedings in court or Florida Relay Service 1-800-955-8771 for out of court proceedings.


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Circuit/County 13th Circuit/Hillsborough County GM/CSHO Name Joan Montagno

Address

800 E. Twiggs St., Room 406Tampa, FL 33602

Assistant/Contact Adrienne GilbertPublic Telephone Number 813-276-2337Public Fax Number 813-301-3743

Division AssignmentFamily Law

Types of Cases HeardPre and Post Dissolution family law cases, paternity, child support

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureSee Administrative Order S-2010-019

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralUse Supreme Court Approved Form 12.920(a)

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Contact assistant Special Set Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other

Who Prepares Report/ROMagistrate prepares report and recommended order


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFollow Rule 12.490 and Procedural Order on Exceptions which is Entered when exceptions are filed.

Transcript Request Information Contact the Court Business Center at 813-272-5520

Circuit/ County Website www.fljud13.org Website for Other Useful Information

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersS-2010-019

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresCourt order required. LAN line must be used and Notary Public must be obtained.

Interpreter Procedures Contact Court Interpreters Office at 813-272-5947

ADA InformationSee Circuit website for ADA information



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Circuit/County 13th Judicial Circuit—HillsboroughGM/CSHO Name GM Nancy Neaves

Address800 East Twiggs Street Room 480ATampa, Florida 33602

Assistant/Contact Tammy DeePublic Telephone Number 813-272-5525Public Fax Number 813-301-3744Division Assignment Dependency Division Types of Cases Heard Dependency CasesGM/CSHO Assignment Procedure Referred by JudgesProcedure to Obtain Order of Referral Judge prepares Order of Referral

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: GM provides hearing dates to Judges for their Clerks to set on GM’s docket or GM provides next hearing date during court

Special Set Contact GM Motion Calendar Contact GM Trial NA Child Support Referred by Judges Other

Who Prepares Report/ROSubmitted by Assistant Attorney General then finalized by

GM; or submitted by attorney whose motion is granted and then finalized by GM


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateAttorneys file exceptions with appropriate Judge

Transcript Request Information Contact Court Business Center

Circuit/ County Website Thirteenth Judicial CircuitWebsite for Other Useful Information


Telephonic Appearance ProceduresAdvise assistant in writing

Interpreter Procedures Advise assistant or bailiff

ADA Information


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Circuit/County 13th Circuit/Hillsborough County GM/CSHO Name Martin D. Proctor

Address800 E. Twiggs St., Room 405Tampa, FL 33602

Assistant/Contact Valerie LaPierrePublic Telephone Number 813-272-6435Public Fax Number 813-301-3745

Division AssignmentFamily Law

Types of Cases HeardPre and Post Dissolution family law cases, paternity, child support

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureSee Administrative Order S-2010-019

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralUse Supreme Court Approved Form 12.920(a)

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Contact assistant Special Set Motion Calendar Trial Child Support Other

Who Prepares Report/ROMagistrate prepares report and recommended order


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFollow Rule 12.490 and Procedural Order on Exceptions which is Entered when exceptions are filed.

Transcript Request Information Contact the Court Business Center at 813-272-5520

Circuit/ County Website www.fljud13.org Website for Other Useful Information Hillsclerk.com

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersS-2010-019

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresCourt order required. LAN line must be used and Notary Public must be obtained.

Interpreter Procedures Contact Court Interpreters Office at 813-272-5947

ADA InformationSee Circuit website for ADA information



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Circuit/County ThirteenthGM/CSHO Name Vicki L. Reeves

Address800 East Twiggs Street, Room 414Tampa, FL 33602

Assistant/Contact Joy CasperPublic Telephone Number 813-272-8565Public Fax Number 813-301-3737Division Assignment Probate, Guardianship, Trust and Mental HealthTypes of Cases Heard Guardianship, Probate, Baker Act hearings

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureOdd and Even ending case number (Reeves – even numbers)

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralDirect from Judge or submitted to Judge by Case Examiner

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Special Set Call GM Assistant to Schedule Hearing Motion Calendar None Trial Call GM Assistant to Schedule Hearing Child Support None

Other Incapacity, Suggestion of Capacity, Involuntary Placement- set by Clerk

Who Prepares Report/RO GMSpecial Report/RO Procedures, if any

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateProcedural Order on Exceptions submitted to Judge

Transcript Request Information Contact Court Business Center – instructions on Procedural Order

Circuit/ County Website Fljud13.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information Hillsclerk.com

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersFound on Website


Motion to Appear – review by GM. If approved, Order approving telephonic appearance entered by Judge. Must be submitted by at-torney


Interpreters not provided for this division, other than involuntary placement/Baker Act hearings. Public Defender contacts GM Assis-tant who then contacts Court Interpreter’s office

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Circuit/County Thirteenth Judicial Circuit, Hillsborough County, FloridaGM/CSHO Name Lila Stello

Address

Edgecomb Courthouse800 East Twiggs Street, Suite 490

Tampa, Florida 33602Assistant/Contact Virginia RasmussenPublic Telephone Number 813-272-5267Public Fax Number 813-301-3751

Division AssignmentTitle IV- Child Support

Types of Cases HeardAll Department of Revenue cases regarding paternity, child support, modification of existing orders, and enforcement proceedings.


I am assigned to hear all Department of Revenue, Title IV-cases that end in an odd number while the other hearing officer hears all cases that end in an even number.


The Office of the Attorney General is given calendar time to set their cases before the hearing officer. In addition, any party may request hearing time directly from the HO’s Assistant.


OAG sets their motions or final hearings within the calendar time provided by the HO. Any other party can contact the HO’s Assistant to get specific calendar time. In pro se cases, the HO Assistant does the notice of hearing for the parties.



In most cases the basic report information (party’s names, case number, children’s names…) is pre-prepped by the OAG. The HO completes the report with specifics (who appeared, support amounts, detailed findings…). Occasionally, the HO will request a party’s attorney to submit a recommended order.


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateThe moving party must set their Motion to Vacate before the Divi-sion Judge.

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The moving party must obtain a copy of the recorded transcript from the Court’s business center. The moving party must have the recording transcribed at their expense and submit it to the presiding judge.

Circuit/ County Website www.fljud13.0rgWebsite for Other Useful Information

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersSupport Enforcement Hearing Officer Procedures AO S-2006-011

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresParties can file a Motion for Telephonic which is granted liberally in all cases except contempt actions.


The Court provides a Spanish interpreter without pre-scheduling. For any other language or sign interpreter the OAG provides one, but these interpreters must be pre-scheduled.

ADA InformationThis information is provided on all notices of hearings with the phone # 813-272-7040 to arrange special accommodations.


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Circuit/County Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washing-ton Counties

GM/CSHO Name David C. Johnson

AddressJackson County Courthouse4445 Lafayette StreetMarianna, FL 32446

Assistant/Contact Susan PetrosinoPublic Telephone Number (850) 747-5255Public Fax Number (850) 747-5513Division Assignment Not Applicable.


Family Law (Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington County) matters except Domestic Violence matters, Repeat Violence matters, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence Matters; Truancy (Jackson County) Juvenile Dependency (Calhoun, Holmes and Washington County), Foreclosures (Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington County) and other civil matters as assigned.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to a GM is entered by a Judge.See, Fla.Fam.L.R.P 12.490(b); Fla. R. Juv. Pro. 8.257(f)

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralEither party can file a motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to a GM or CSHO or the presiding Judge may, on his or her own, enter an Order of Referral to GM or CSHO.


A party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hearing(s), preferably by e-mail ([email protected]) set-ting forth the following:

1. The style of the case to be heard, including case number;

2. The motion/petition to be heard;

3. The amount of time requested; and

4. The date the cause was referred to the GM.

Hearings in dependency matters are set through the Juvenile Clerk.

Hearings in foreclosure matters in Calhoun, Holmes, Jackson and Washington County are set through Doreen Brett (850) 718-0027 [email protected].

Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar Not applicable. Trial See Administrative Order #2010-00-01. Child Support All referred matters are specially set. Other All referred matters are specially set.

Who Prepares Report/RO Either the GM/CSHO or a party’s attorney, if the party’s attorney is directed to do so by the GM/CSHO.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if any In complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders of Hearing Officer.



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Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the re-quired hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing On Exceptions.

Transcript Request Information Request for a transcript or media copy should be made to Office of Official Court Reporter; 850-747-5336.




Relevant Local Administrative OrdersStanding Family Law Pretrial Court OrderAdministrative Order #2010-00-01

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be complied with and the requirements of the rule met.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appear-ance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services.

ADA Information

ADA Coordinator, P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402, (850) 747-5338 or [email protected]. Please contact the ADA Co-ordinator at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appear-ance, or immediately upon receiving the Notice of Hearing. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711.


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compli-ance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Fam-ily Law Rules of Procedure.If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the no-tice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

Every motion to continue must be in compliance with Rule 1.460, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 2.545(e), Florida Rules of Judicial Administration,

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Circuit/County Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Bay and Gulf CountiesGM/CSHO Name Shannon C. Lord

AddressBay County Juvenile Justice Courthouse533 East 11th StreetPanama City, FL 32401

Assistant/Contact Susan PetrosinoPublic Telephone Number (850) 747-5255Public Fax Number (850) 747-5513Division Assignment Not Applicable.


Family Law (Bay and Gulf County) matters except Domestic Violence matters, Repeat Violence matters, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence Matters; Truancy (Bay County) Juvenile Dependency (Bay County), Baker Act (Bay County), Marchman Act (Bay County), Foreclosures (Gulf County) and other civil matters as assigned.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAn Order of Referral to a GM is entered by a Judge.See, Fla.Fam.L.R.P 12.490(b); Fla. R. Juv. Pro. 8.257(f)

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralEither party can file a motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to a GM or CSHO or the presiding Judge may, on his or her own, enter an Order of Referral to GM or CSHO.


A party or the parties can contact the assistant to the GM to set the hearing(s), preferably by e-mail ([email protected]) set-ting forth the following:

1. The style of the case to be heard, including case number;

2. The motion/petition to be heard;

3. The amount of time requested; and

4. The date the cause was referred to the GM.

Hearings in dependency matters are set through the Juvenile Clerk.

Hearings under the Baker and Marchman Acts are set through the Probate Clerk.

Hearings in foreclosure matters in Gulf County are set through Do-reen Brett (850) 718-0027 [email protected].

Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar Not applicable. Trial See Administrative Order #2010-00-01. Child Support All referred matters are specially set. Other All referred matters are specially set.

Who Prepares Report/RO Either the GM/CSHO or a party’s attorney, if the party’s attorney is directed to do so by the GM/CSHO.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if any In complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders of Hearing Officer.



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Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the re-quired hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing On Exceptions.

Transcript Request Information Request for a transcript or media copy should be made to Office of Official Court Reporter; 850-747-5336.




Relevant Local Administrative OrdersStanding Family Law Pretrial Court OrderAdministrative Order #2010-00-01

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be complied with and the requirements of the rule met.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appear-ance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services.

ADA Information

ADA Coordinator, P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402, (850) 747-5338 or [email protected]. Please contact the ADA Co-ordinator at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appear-ance, or immediately upon receiving the Notice of Hearing. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711.


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compli-ance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Fam-ily Law Rules of Procedure.If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the no-tice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

Every motion to continue must be in compliance with Rule 1.460, Florida Rules of Civil Procedure and Rule 2.545(e), Florida Rules of Judicial Administration,

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Circuit/County Fourteenth Judicial Circuit, Jackson CountyGM/CSHO Name Jacqueline Smith

Address

Jackson County CourthouseP.O. Box 957

Marianna, Florida 32447Assistant/Contact Rhonda MayoPublic Telephone Number (850) 482-1237Public Fax Number (850) 718-0571Types of Cases Heard Title IV-D of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 651 et seq.)

CSHO Assignment ProcedureCSHO Smith – Jackson, Holmes, and Washington Counties;

CSHO Spitzer – Calhoun, Bay, and Gulf Counties.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:Set calendars are at least monthly in each County (usually on Thurs-days); coordinate with DOR for scheduling or any necessary special court dates which they approve through Assistant above.

Motion Calendar and Bench Trials Same as above.Child Support Same as above.Who Prepares Report/RO Department of Revenue with review/approval by private counsel





http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtmlRelevant Local Administrative Orders



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Circuit/County FIFTEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, PALM BEACHGM/CSEHO SARA ALIJEWICZ

AddressSOUTH COUNTY COURTHOUSE200 WEST ATLANTIC AVE.DELRAY BEACH, FL 33444

Assistant/Contact SANDRA BACERRA Public Telephone Number (561)274-1433Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentFAMILY/MENTAL HEALTH/GUARDIANSHIP

Types of Cases HeardFAMILY (ALL POST-JUDGMENT EXCEPT EMERGENCY) NO DV. INVOL. PLACEMENTS, GUARDIANSHIP SHOW CAUSE HEARINGS

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureGM REFERRAL MADE ON BASIS OF MALE LITIGANT’S LAST NAMEALIJEWICZ ASSIGNMENT IS L-Z


PARTY MAY MOTION FOR ORDER. ORDER IS ROUTINELY DONE WITH OUT A MOTION. ATTORNEY’S SUBMIT, IF UNREPRESENTED PARTY GM ASSITANT PREPARES FOR JUDGE

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: TRIALS BY NOTICE FOR TRIAL ON TRIAL DOCKET. OTHER FAMILY MATTERS SPECIALLY SET BY COORDINATING WITH ASSISTANT.

Special Set COORDINATED BY ASSISTANT; NOTICED BY ATTORNEY IF REPRESENTED; ASSISTANT NOTICES IF PRO SE

Motion Calendar THURS. AM 8:30 Trial CALENDAR CALL Child Support CLERK PROVIDES NOTICE AND SUMMONS ASSISTANT SCHEDULES Other PLACEMENTS FRIDAY AM; MMA ON WEDNESDAY AMWho Prepares Report/RO

GM (OCCASIONALLY WILL REQUEST ATTORNEY)

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyNONE


ATTORNEY’S AND PARTIES ARE TO FILE AND SERVE A COPY ON GM. GM PREPARES MEMO AND PROPOSED ORDER FOR JUDGE. JUDGE SCHEDULE HEARIN ON EXCEPTIONS (INSTRUCTIONS ON REPORT)


INSTRUCTIONS ARE CONTAINED IN REPORT THAT TRANSCRIPT IS REQUIRED AND JUDGES ORDER SETTING EXCEPTIONS ADVISES PARTY HOW TO OBTAIN

Circuit/ County Website HTTP://15THCIRCUIT.CO.PALM-BEACH.FL.USWebsite for Other Useful InformationRelevant Local Administrative Orders

A.O. 5.104

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRULE 2.530 FLA. RULE OF JUDICIAL ADMINISTRATION UNLESS WAIVED BY THE PARTIES


PARTIES MUST PROVIDE QUALIFIED INTERPRETER FOR ALL MATTERS EXCEPT PLACEMENT HEARINGS WHICH ARE PROVIDED BY THE COURT

ADA InformationON CIRCUIT WEBSITE AND ATTACHED TO ALL NOTICES AND ORDERS SETTING HEARINGS


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Circuit/County Fifteenth Judicial Circuit, Palm Beach CountyGM/CSHO Name Thomas R. Baker

Address

North County CourthouseRoom 14203188 PGA Blvd.Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

Assistant/Contact Miguel BaquePublic Telephone Number 561-624-6681Public Fax Number 561-624-6682

Division AssignmentFamily Division and Probate Division

Types of Cases HeardPost-Judgment family matters, mental health matters (Marchman and Baker Acts), and guardianship enforcement

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAlphabetical assignments based upon the male litigant’s last name.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralOrder Of Referral to General Magistrate are entered automatically on all post judgment pleadings

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Except for Uniform Motion Calendar, all hearing requests are to be made in writing

Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar Cattle call on Wednesday mornings Trial Notice for trial from a party, then a status conference Child Support All matters are specially set. Other All matters are specially set.Who Prepares Report/RO

General Magistrate/Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyGeneral Magistrate/Child Support Hearing Enforcement Officer or party’s attorney; if the party’s attorney is directed to do so by the General Magistrate

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateJudge will specially set required hearing after General Magistrate advises him/her that Exceptions have been filed

Transcript Request Information Party contacts Court Administration Court Reporting Dept. directly

Circuit/ County Website http://15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.usWebsite for Other Useful InformationRelevant Local Administrative Orders

A.O. 5.104-5/09 sets forth duties of General Magistrate and sets forth matters that may not be heard by General Magistrate.

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be complied with.

Interpreter Procedures A party requiring an interpreter must secure the services of a private, qualified interpreter, and pay for the services.

ADA Information561-355-4380Americans With Disabilities Act

Any Other ProceduresNotices of hearing must comply with Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure, Rule 12.615

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Circuit/County 15th Judicial CircuitGM/CSHO Name Peter M. Bassaline

Address

200 W. Atlantic AvenueDelray Beach, FL 33444

Assistant/Contact Breanne PerryPublic Telephone Number (561) 274-1410Public Fax Number (561) 330-1789

Division AssignmentFamily, Mental Health, Probate

Types of Cases HeardPost Dissolution Family Matters, Marchman Acts, Baker Acts, Fire-arm Relief, Guardianships


Family Cases wherein the male litigant’s last name beings with letters A-K; Marchman Act- all odd numbered cases filed on South County; Baker Act Placement Hearings- all cases filed on South County; Firearm Relief- all cases filed on South County; Guardian-ship- dockets set once a month

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralSubmit Order of Referral to the presiding Family Division Judge


Special Set Submit a cover letter requesting the time needed for the hearing

along with a copy of the motion and signed order of referral.

Motion CalendarOnce per week on Thursday’s from 8:45 A.M. to 9:30 A.M. for

non-evidentiary matters.

Trial For a modification action submit a Notice for Trial and the Court will set a status/case management conference to set the final hearing.

Child Support Same as special set hearings.

OtherMarchman, Baker Acts, Firearm Relief, and Guardianship matters are set by the Clerk of Court on specific days and times set aside for those matters.

Who Prepares Report/ROThe General Magistrate



Exceptions and Motions to Vacate should be filed with the Clerk of

Court and a courtesy copy furnished to the General Magistrate. The

General Magistrate will forward a copy of the exceptions, the report, and a proposed Order to the Judge. A copy of the cover memo will be furnished to Counsel.

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Transcripts may be obtained by contacting the Court Reporting Of-fice. Additional information can be found at:

http://15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.us:8080/web/courtprograms/

courtreporting

Circuit/ County Website http://www.15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.us


General Magistrate Bassaline’s Divisional Instructions can be found

at: http://15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.us:8080/web/guest/magis-trates/

bassaline


Organized by subject matter and available at:

http://15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.us:8080/web/guest/adminorders

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresRule 12.451 Fla. Fam. L.R.P must be complied with and the require-ments of the rule met.


Not provided in Family cases. A party requiring an interpreter must

secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and

pay the cost of the interpreter’s services. Interpreters are provided

in Baker Acts, Firearm Relief, and Marchman Acts.

ADA Information

Is included on all Notices and Orders Setting Hearing generated by

the Court. Additional information can be found at:

http://15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.us:8080/web/courtprograms/

ada


Continuances will only be determined by Motion (duly noticed and

schedule for hearing before the undersigned General Magistrate) in

accordance with Florida Rules of Civil Procedure. The filing of a Mo-tion for Continuance does not guarantee a continuance. A hearing may be cancelled by the Parties submitting an Agreed Order resolv-ing the matter or by a party withdrawing the pending motion.

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Circuit/County Fifteen Judicial Circuit - GM/CSHO Name GM Linda Goodwin

Address

205 North Dixie HighwayWest Palm Beach, FL 33401

Assistant/Contact Jomekeyia McNeilPublic Telephone Number (561) 355-3844Public Fax Number

Division Assignment









Circuit/ County Website http://15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.us





ADA Information


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Circuit/County Fifteenth Judicial Circuit - GM/CSHO Name GM Diane Kirigin

Address

South County Courthouse200 West Atlantic Avenue, Room 2W-141Delray Beach, Fl 33444

Assistant/Contact Rita SinofskyPublic Telephone Number (561) 274-1410Public Fax Number

Division Assignment









Circuit/ County Website http://15thcircuit.co.palm-beach.fl.us





ADA Information


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Circuit/County 15th/PALM BEACH GM/CSHO Name MAXINE WILLIAMS [CHSO]

Address

205 N. DIXIE HIGHWAY, 6TH FLOOR, WEST PALM BEACH, FL 33401

Assistant/Contact CRYSTAL DIXON/561-355-4200Public Telephone Number 561-355-4200Public Fax Number 561-355-6303

Division AssignmentDOR

Types of Cases HeardCHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT/MODIFICATION/ESTABLISHMENT


NO REFERRAL REQUIRED FOR CHILD SUPPORT MATTERS; PLEADINGS SENT TO MAGISTRATE BY CLERK OR COUNSEL CONTACTS MAGIS-TRATE’S OFFICE FOR HEARING

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralN/A

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: MAGISTRATE SETS ALL PRO SE HEARINGS, COUNSEL MUST CONTACT BY LETTER/NOTICE OF TRIAL FOR HEARING TIMES

Special Set SEE ABOVE Motion Calendar NONE

Trial MAGISTRATE SETS ALL PRO SE HEARINGS, COUNSEL MUST FILE NO-TICE FOR TRIAL

Child Support SEE ABOVE Other


DOR COUNSEL PREPARES MOST ORDERS AND OR REPORTS; MAG-ISTRATE TAKES SOME CASES UNDER ADVISEMENT AND PREPARES REPORTS

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyNONE


MAGISTRATE REVIEWS MOTION TO VACATE OR EXCEPTIONS AND CORRECTS ANY MINISTERIAL/MATHEMATICAL/SCRIVERNER’S ERROR BEFORE FORWARD TO JUDGE; IF NO ERROR THE MAGISTRATE CAN ADDRESS, EXCEPTIONS OR MOTION TO VACATE IS FORWARDED TO JUDGE BY MEMO TO SET HEARING.


INCLUDED IN NOTICE RE: MOTION TO VACATE AT THE END OF EACH ORDER. TIME HEARING STARTED AND ROOM NUMBER INCLUDED AT TOP OF EACH ORDER

Circuit/ County Website WWW.15THCIRCUIT.CO.PALM-BEACH.FL.US

http://WWW.15THCIRCUIT.CO.PALM-BEACH.FL.US

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Relevant Local Administrative Orders5.103 CONCERNING MAGISTRATES/CSHO


FOR MOST DOR CASES, THE LITIGANTS CONTACT DOR TO SET UP TELEPHONIC OR CAN CONTACT MAGISTRATE’S OFFICE IN WRITING TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE.


AN INTERPRETER IS PROVIDED BY THE COURT OR ALL PRO SE LITI-GANTS THAT NEED ONE. REPRESENTED PARTIES MUST BRING OWN INTERPRETER

ADA Information

ADA COORDINATOR: 561-355-2431—ADA INFORMATION IS IN-CLUDED IN ALL NOTICE OF HEARINGS; COURT ADMIN. A PERSON-NEL IS THE CONTACT PERSON. THE MAGISTRATE IS INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE ACCOMODATION IF ABLE AND THEN NOTIFY COURT ADMINISTRATION


DOR PROVIDES PERSONNEL TO MAKE COPIES OF ORDERS AND NOTICES 3 DAYS PER WEEK; MAGISTRATE STAFF MAKES COPIES, PREPARES NOTICES AND KEEPS STATISTICS CONCERNING THE CASES THAT ARE ADDRESSED BY THE MAGISTRATE; PARTIES COMPLETE AF-FIDAVITS CONCERNING CURRENT ADDRESS AND EMPLOYMENT AT EACH HEARING; RULE 12.615 MUST BE COMPLIED WITH INREGARDS TO CONTEMPT MOTIONS.

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Circuit/County Sixteenth Judicial Circuit, Monroe CountyGM/CSHO Name Sharon I. Hamilton

Address

88800 Overseas HighwayEllis Building, Second FloorPlantation Key, Florida 33070

Assistant/ContactRobin Barber (J.A. to the Honorable Luis Garcia) for Civil and Probate hearings in the Upper Keys only. Family cases should be set with the respective case manager.

Public Telephone NumberRobin Barber- Civil and Probate Hearings, Upper Keys only 305-852-7165. Family cases - Key West (305) 292-3429 Middle and Upper Keys, (305) 853-7387.

Public Fax Number

Division Assignment

Civil Division, primarily @ the Plantation Key Courthouse, Upper Keys Division; Probate Division primarily @ the Plantation Key Court-house; Family Division all three County Courthouse locations.

Types of Cases HeardFamily Law matters, including Dependency cases. Civil motions and Probate/Guardianship motions.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureCases are assigned by the respective Circuit Judge for case manage-ment or motion calendars.


The presiding Judge enters the Order upon case assignment for Fam-ily cases. In the Upper Keys Division Civil, Probate and Guardianship cases the party requesting the hearing should prepare the order.


The party requesting a Civil or Probate motion hearing for Upper Keys cases only, would contact the office of the Plantation Key Cir-cuit Court Judge. Family hearings would be set through the respec-tive case manager for one of the three Courthouse locations. Please see our Circuit Website.

Special Set All cases requiring a Special Set are scheduled as set forth above.

Motion Calendar All cases requesting motion calendar time are scheduled as set forth above.

Trial Any trials are scheduled as set forth above.

Child SupportThere are no Child Support Hearing Officers in Monroe County. How-ever, Magistrates do hear Child Support Cases. Scheduling is through the respective case manager or DOR.

Other

Who Prepares Report/ROPrimarily the Magistrate, however, a party’s attorney may be direct-ed to do so by the Magistrate.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyAs directed by the Magistrate specific to the hearing.

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Generally, once the Exceptions are filed with all requirements met, the Judge assigned to the case may enter an order setting the mat-ter for hearing.


A party requesting an electronic recording of the hearing may do so by calling the respective digital court reporter and paying the $25.00 fee. The party will receive a digital recording and they may then pay a Court Reporter to have the recording transcribed prior to a hearing on the Exceptions.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.keyscourts.net/


http://flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersOrders of Appointment found on www.clerk-of-the-court.com/


Please see the Circuit Website for telephonic appearance require-ments and guidelines specific to the type of case and the Judge as-signed. The Circuit uses CourtCall for this type of appearance.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must provide the inter-preter.

ADA InformationFor any ADA assistance please contact Court Administration, Cheryl Alfonso, at 302 305-292-3423.


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Circuit/County Sixteenth Judicial Circuit – Monroe CountyGM/CSHO Name GM Donald Yates

Address

Marathon & Plantation Key Courthouses88820 Overseas HighwaPlantation Key, FL 33070

Assistant/Contact Wendy DubePublic Telephone Number (305) 853-7387Public Fax Number (305) 853-7367

Division AssignmentChild Support & Family Law Cases









Circuit/ County Website http://www.keyscourts.net/





ADA Information


http://www.keyscourts.net/

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Circuit/County 17th/BrowardGM/CSHO Name Barbara Beilly

Address

Broward County Courthouse201 SE 6th Street, Room 535 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301(hearings should be notice for room 520)

Assistant/Contact Rebecca LafortunePublic Telephone Number 954-831-0650Public Fax Number Call to faxDivision Assignment 90 (domestic relations)

Types of Cases HeardDomestic relations matters. Dissolution of Marriage matters &Paternity matters & other miscellaneous DR matters. No DV.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureA GM and Judge are assigned by blind computer designation toeach new family case filed.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralReferrals are obtained from the Judge. Submit Order of Referral,Motion and stamped envelopes to the assigned Judge.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:Call to set all hearing. Attorney sends notice, Order and Referral and Notice of Hearing to GM’s office. Self-represented parties’ motions will be set and noticed by the GM’s office.

Special Set Call GM’s assistant to set Motion Calendar Friday @ 8:45; must be set through 17th website Online Scheduling. Trial Call GM’s assistant to set

Child Support Child Support Calendar if 15 minutes or less is required for hearing which is set through 17th website Online Scheduling; otherwise call.

Other Call GM’s assistant to setWho Prepares Report/RO Either the GM or a party’s attorney, if designated to do so by GM.


Bring copies of a proposed report and an order adopting and stamped envelopes to Motion CalendarEach report submitted should have an accompanying enclosure let-ter indicating a copy was forwarded to opposing counsel/party.

Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate Filed with clerk and a copy sent to the assigned Judge

Transcript Request Information Contact court reporter who will contact reporting at 954-831-6560to obtain CD of hearing & provide written transcription

Circuit/ County Website http://www.17th.flcourts.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information Florida Supreme Court approved forms. www.flcourts.orgRelevant Local Administrative Orders See circuit website

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresA Motion must be filed & submitted to GM prior to hearing.If granted, party must call in & have notary present.

Interpreter Procedures A party requiring an interpreter must arrange for the appearanceOf a duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of said services.

ADA Informationhttp://www.17th.flcourts.org/index.php/court-administration/adaADA Coordinator : Cheryl Anderson (954) 831-7721


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Circuit/County 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, FloridaGM/CSHO Name Rita Berry

Address

Room 1000 (RB) Room 933 (CV)

Broward County Courthouse201 SE 6th StreetFt. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Assistant/Contact RB: Janice Todaro Reres CV: Vera De Oliveira-McCabePublic Telephone Number (954) 831-7695 (954) 831-7572Public Fax Number (954) 831-5572

Division AssignmentProbate: Guardianship and Mental Health


Adult Protective Services, Baker Acts, Incapacity hearings, March-man Act hearings, Guardian and Attorney Fee Petitions, TB cases, Show Cause hearings for delinquent and noncompliant filings, Emer-gency Temporary Guardianship hearings, South Florida State Hospi-tal Guardian Advocate hearings, Developmental Disability hearings, Guardianship Audit requested hearings

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureRandom computer assignment to Judge and GM when case is filed.


Some cases are automatically referred to the GM. If it is not a mat-ter that is automatically referred, party must file Motion for Referral and Order to Circuit Judge.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Clerk’s office sets majority of hearings upon filing. Other matters are scheduled by GM’s assistant.

Special Set GM’s assistant

Motion CalendarN/A

Trial N/A Child Support N/A Other GM’s assistant

Who Prepares Report/ROGeneral Magistrate in most cases; party’s attorney if designated by the GM

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyEmergency Temporary Guardianship: Attorneys must bring Letters of Guardianship, Oath, and Order to hearing

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFiled with Clerk with copy sent to assigned judge.

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Transcript Request Information Party must contact Court Reporting

Circuit/ County Website www.17th.flcourts.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information Included in Circuit Court website

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersSee Circuit Court website under “Probate”

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresA motion must be filed and submitted to GM prior to hearing.

Interpreter Procedures A party must contact Court Administration. In some cases, GM’s as-sistant will call for one

ADA InformationADA Coordinator: Cheryl Anderson (954) 831-7721

Any Other ProceduresParties must file financial affidavits in Marchman Acts to be assigned Regional Counsel.

http://www.17th.flcourts.org

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Circuit/County Seventeenth/BrowardGM/CSHO Name Randi Glick Boven

Address201 SE 6th Street, Room 1000Fort Laud, FL 33301

Assistant/Contact Joy Bobb-SemplePublic Telephone Number 954-831-0650Public Fax Number Call to fax

Division Assignment93 (family) (GMY) dependency

Types of Cases Heard Dependency from division 32/JO and general family matters


Referrals are made based upon division numbers. All cases with divi-sion 93 in fmce cases and 32 in fmce cases or all cases in division JO in dependency cases

Procedure to Obtain Order of Referral Referrals are obtained from the Judge based upon numerical divi-sion designation

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Call to set all hearings except motion calendar (online) Friday only Special Set Call to set Motion Calendar On line Trial Call to set Child Support Call to set Other Call to set

Who Prepares Report/ROVaries but will be designated at end of hearing. Bring proposed re-port and order with copies and envelopes to motion calendar

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyBring a proposed report with copies and an order adopting and en-velopes to motion calendar

Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate File with court and copy to Judge

Transcript Request Information Contact Court administration



Telephonic Appearance ProceduresCall to request, both sides must agree

Interpreter Procedures Order in advance

ADA InformationSee 17th judicial circuit website

Any Other ProceduresBoth parties must file financial affidavits in all modification actions

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Circuit/County 17th Judicial Circuit, Broward CountyGM/CSHO Name Lisa Dolin Eiss

Address

Broward County Courthouse201 SE 6th Street, Rm 517Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Assistant/Contact Sheree Edwards / [email protected] Telephone Number (954) 831-6388Public Fax Number (954) 831-6903

Division AssignmentForeclosure


All Prejudgment and Post Judgment Foreclosure matters, including but not limited to case management conferences, evidentiary hearings, motions and contested or uncontested trials.


Appointed pursuant to Rule 1.491, FRCP. Matters referred by Judges as-signed to Foreclosure division and via Order of Referral to General Magis-trate.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralAny party may request an order of Referral to Magistrate. The court enters Orders of Referral to General Magistrate for hearings and trials.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:Any party may contact the assistant to the GM to set a hearing or the assistant to the GM will contact the parties to specially set a hearing on a referred matter.

Special Set Any party may contact the assistant to the GM to set a hearing or the assistant to the GM will contact the parties to specially set a hearing on a referred matter.

Motion Calendar Parties may consent to have their matters heard by the GM during the Foreclosure Motion Calendar.

Trial Foreclosure Trials are referred to the GM via Orders of Referral to General Magistrate.

Child Support Not applicable. Other Not applicable.


Typically the GM prepares the Report and Recommendation. The GM may direct the attorneys to prepare the Report and Recommendation for review by the GM.


Typically the GM prepares the Report and Recommendations The GM may direct the attorneys to prepare the Report and Recommendation for review by the GM.


The parties must comply with FRCP 1.490(i). The GM’s report contains the language as required in FRCP 1.490(h). If exceptions are filed, the Fore-closure division Judge resolves the exceptions at a hearing on reasonable notice.

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Transcript Request Information Neither electronic recording nor a court reporter is provided by the court. A party may provide a court reporter at the party’s expense.

Circuit/ County Website www.17th.flcourts.org


https://www.floridabar.org

Division 11 Judicial Procedures:

http://www.17th.flcourts.org/index.php/judges/circuit-civil/204-divi-sion-11

Foreclosure Web Page:

http://www.17th.flcourts.org/index.php/court-administration/court-pro-grams/foreclosure-program

Administrative Orders No. 2014-17-Civ.

http://www.17th.flcourts.org/images/stories/17th_pdf_files/2014-17-civ.pdf

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersAdministrative Order No. 2014-17-CivFRCP 1.490 and FRCP 1.491

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresCompliance with Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

Interpreter Procedures A party requesting an interpreter may provide a private duly qualified interpreter at the party’s expense.

ADA Information

Americans with Disabilities Act-17th Judicial Circuit. The parties are direct-ed to contact Diana Sobel, Room 470, 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, 954-831-7721; if hearing or voice impaired, the parties are directed to call 711.

Any Other ProceduresThe parties are to comply with FRCP 1.490, FRCP 1.491 and the Order of Referral to General Magistrate.

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Circuit/County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County GM/CSHO Name Phoebee R. Francois

Address

Broward County Courthouse201 S.E. 6th Street, Suite 530Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Assistant/Contact Patricia CantrellPublic Telephone Number (954)831-6585Public Fax Number (954)832-7816

Division AssignmentChild Support/Department of Revenue (DOR)

Types of Cases HeardAll matters involving child support where the Department of Revenue is a party.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureCases involving DOR are assigned based on division.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralThe Circuit Court Judges and case managers generally prepare the referrals to Child Support Hearing Officers.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:The Assistant will generally contact the parties to set Respondent hearings. The Attorney Generals Office will generally schedule cases filed by them on behalf of the Department of Revenue.

Special Set Special set cases are scheduled by the Assistant Motion Calendar Not applicable. Trial Trials are set by the Assistant

Child Support Child Support cases are set by the Assistant and the Attorney Gen-eral’s Office.

Other

Who Prepares Report/ROThe Attorney Generals Office or the party’s attorney if directed to do so by the Child Support Hearing Officer (CSEHO).

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyThe Attorney Generals Office or the party’s attorney if directed to do so by the CSEHO.


Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the required hearing on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer.

Transcript Request Information The party contacts court reporting services and follows their proce-dure to obtain the transcript.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.17th.flcourts.org/

Website for Other Useful Information Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instruction http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml

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Parties must provide a minimum of 48 hour notice to the court of their request to appear by telephone and must be outside of the tri-county area.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, Court Administration provides an interpreter for the par-ties at no cost.

ADA Information

Parties must contact the ADA Coordinator, Rm 470, 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 or call (954)831-7721) at least seven day before the scheduled court appearance.

Any Other ProceduresHearing must be in compliance with Florida Family Law Rules of Pro-cedure Rule 12.491 and Rule 12.615

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Circuit/County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward CountyGM/CSHO Name Lucy Ramos Miller

Address

Room 446 201 S.E. 6th Street Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Assistant/Contact Shea CandellaPublic Telephone Number (954) 831-0697Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentFamily Division 98

Types of Cases HeardFamily Law and support matters excluding Domestic/Sexual Violence matters

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureThe assigned Judge signs an Order of Referral to GM/CSEHO and the Clerk of Court randomly assigns the case to a specific division.




The assistant to the GM/CSEHO will automatically set hearings in cases where all parties are self-represented. The parties can also contact the assistant to the GM/CSEHO to set hearing(s). In cases where both parties are represented by counsel, the attorneys must jointly contact the assistant to the GM/CSEHO to set the hearing(s). In cases where the non-moving party is represented by counsel and the moving party is self-represented, the assistant to the GM/CSEHO will contact the attorney to set the hearing(s).

Special Set Most referred matters are specially set.

Motion Calendar Non-Evidentiary matters may be heard on motion calendar Tuesdays at 8:45 a.m.

Trial

For the setting of a final hearing in a paternity action or a modifica-tion action, a status/case management conference is specially set first and then the final hearing is set during the status/case manage-ment conference. All other final hearings are specially set by contact-ing the Division Assistant.



Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyIn complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders of Hearing Officer.

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Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the re-quired hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer.


Hearings are recorded onto the court server via Open Court. All requests for copies of the recording must be made through Court Reporting Services. The party must then obtain a transcription of the recording on their own.








ADA Information

ADA Coordinator Room 470 201 S.E. Sixth Street Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301 954-831-7721

http://www.17th.flcourts.org/index.php/court-administration/ada


http://www.17th.flcourts.org/

http://www.17th.flcourts.org/index.php/court-administration/ada

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Circuit/County 17th/BrowardGM/CSHO Name Vicki Plant

Address

Broward County Courthouse201 SE 6 Street, Room 211Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Assistant/Contact Tatiana Hernandez-RodriguezPublic Telephone Number 954-831-6575Public Fax Number Call to fax

Division AssignmentGMX/GMZ

Types of Cases HeardDependency. Also hear a family case is there is an open dependency case or the dependency court previously retained jurisdiction

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureJudge and his assigned GM are randomly selected by the computer

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralReferrals are obtained from the Judge. The attorneys may submitAn Order of Referral with a Motion and stamped envelopes to the assigned Judge

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Call GM’s assistant to schedule hearing Special Set Call to set Motion Calendar Call to set Trial Only hear trials on family cases. Do not hear dependency trials. Child Support Call to set Other Call to set

Who Prepares Report/ROIf it is a dependency case, the Report is prepared by the Attorney General’s office. If it is a family case, GM prepares.


Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFile original with clerk of court and copy to Judge

Transcript Request Information Contact court reporter who will contact reporting at 954-831-6560to obtain CDE of hearing and provide written transcript.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.17th.flcourts.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information www.flcourts.org.

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersSee circuit website

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresA motion must be filed and submitted to GM prior to hearing.If granted, party must have notary present

Interpreter Procedures A party requiring an interpreter is required to obtain anInterpreter and pay for their services.

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ADA Informationhttp://www.17th.flcourts.org/index.php/court-administration/ada


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Circuit/County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward County GM/CSHO Name Michael Sullivan

Address

Broward County Courthouse201 S.E. 6th Street, Suite 523Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301

Assistant/Contact Thomas BenziPublic Telephone Number (954)831-7214Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentChild Support/Department of Revenue (DOR)

Types of Cases HeardAll matters involving child support where the Department of Revenue is a party.

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureCases involving DOR are assigned based on division.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralThe Circuit Court Judges and case managers generally prepare the referrals to Child Support Hearing Officers.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings:The Assistant will generally contact the parties to set Respondent hearings. The Attorney Generals Office will generally schedule cases filed by them on behalf of the Department of Revenue.

Special Set Special set cases are scheduled by the Assistant Motion Calendar Not applicable. Trial Trials are set by the Assistant

Child Support Child Support cases are set by the Assistant and the Attorney Gen-eral’s Office.

Other

Who Prepares Report/ROThe Attorney Generals Office or the party’s attorney if directed to do so by the Child Support Hearing Officer (CSEHO).

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyThe Attorney Generals Office or the party’s attorney if directed to do so by the CSEHO.


Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the required hearing on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer.

Transcript Request Information The party contacts court reporting services and follows their proce-dure to obtain the transcript.


Website for Other Useful Information Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instruction http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml

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Parties must provide a minimum of 48 hour notice to the court of their request to appear by telephone and must be outside of the tri-county area.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, Court Administration provides an interpreter for the par-ties at no cost.

ADA Information

Parties must contact the ADA Coordinator, Rm 470, 201 S.E. 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 or call (954)831-7721) at least seven day before the scheduled court appearance.

Any Other ProceduresHearing must be in compliance with Florida Family Law Rules of Pro-cedure Rule 12.491 and Rule 12.615

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Circuit/County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward CountyGM/CSHO Name Annette J. Szorosy

Address

201 SE 6th Street, Room 1000Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

Assistant/Contact Lisa TuckerPublic Telephone Number 954-831-5700Public Fax Number Call to fax (limited to emergencies)

Division Assignment91 (Family) (GMY) Dependency

Types of Cases HeardGeneral Family Matter and Dependency from division 30/JM


Referrals are made based upon division numbers. All cases with divi-sion 91 in FMCE cases and 30 in DP cases or all cases in division JM in dependency cases.


Referrals are obtained from the Judge based upon numerical divi-sion designation.Either party can file a motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to a General Magistrate or Hearing Officer or the presiding Judge may, on his or her motion, enter and Order of Referral.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Call to set all hearings except motion calendar (online) Friday only. Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar On line Motion Calendar FRIDAY ONLY Trial All referred matters are specially set. Child Support All referred matters are specially set. Other All referred matters are specially set.

Who Prepares Report/ROVaries but will be designated at end of hearing. Bring proposed re-port and order with copies and envelopes to motion calendar.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyBring a proposed report with copies and an order adopting and en-velopes to motion calendar.

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFile with court and copy to Judge/Set hearing with the Judge.

Transcript Request Information Contact Court Administration

Circuit/ County Website http://www.jud17.flcourts.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml

Relevant Local Administrative Ordershttp://www.17th.flcourts.org/images/stories/17th_pdf_files/2010-80-UFC.pdf

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Telephonic Appearance ProceduresCall to request, both sides must agreeRequirements of Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration must be followed.

Interpreter Procedures Order in Advance – not provided by the Court in Family Cases

ADA Informationhttp://www.17th.flcourts.org/images/stories/17th_pdf_files/2010-49-Gen.pdf


Both parties must file financial affidavits in all modification actions and must comply with all disclosure requirements.Mediation must be completed prior to setting the matter for hearing before the General Magistrate.

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Circuit/County 17th Judicial Circuit in and for Broward County, FloridaGM/CSHO Name Claudette Vanni

Address

Room 1000 (RB) Room 933 (CV)

Broward County Courthouse201 SE 6th StreetFt. Lauderdale, FL 33301

Assistant/Contact RB: Janice Todaro Reres CV: Vera De Oliveira-McCabePublic Telephone Number (954) 831-7695 (954) 831-7572Public Fax Number (954) 831-5572

Division AssignmentProbate: Guardianship and Mental Health


Adult Protective Services, Baker Acts, Incapacity hearings, March-man Act hearings, Guardian and Attorney Fee Petitions, TB cases, Show Cause hearings for delinquent and noncompliant filings, Emer-gency Temporary Guardianship hearings, South Florida State Hospi-tal Guardian Advocate hearings, Developmental Disability hearings, Guardianship Audit requested hearings

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureRandom computer assignment to Judge and GM when case is filed.


Some cases are automatically referred to the GM. If it is not a mat-ter that is automatically referred, party must file Motion for Referral and Order to Circuit Judge.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Clerk’s office sets majority of hearings upon filing. Other matters are scheduled by GM’s assistant.

Special Set GM’s assistant

Motion CalendarN/A

Trial N/A Child Support N/A Other GM’s assistant

Who Prepares Report/ROGeneral Magistrate in most cases; party’s attorney if designated by the GM

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyEmergency Temporary Guardianship: Attorneys must bring Letters of Guardianship, Oath, and Order to hearing

Procedure for Exceptions/VacateFiled with Clerk with copy sent to assigned judge.

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Transcript Request Information Party must contact Court Reporting

Circuit/ County Website www.17th.flcourts.orgWebsite for Other Useful Information Included in Circuit Court website

Relevant Local Administrative OrdersSee Circuit Court website under “Probate”

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresA motion must be filed and submitted to GM prior to hearing.

Interpreter Procedures A party must contact Court Administration. In some cases, GM’s as-sistant will call for one

ADA InformationADA Coordinator: Cheryl Anderson (954) 831-7721

Any Other ProceduresParties must file financial affidavits in Marchman Acts to be assigned Regional Counsel.

http://www.17th.flcourts.org

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Circuit/County Seventeenth Judicial Circuit, Broward CountyGM/CSEHO Name Rita Ugarte

Address

Broward County Courthouse 201 S.E. 6th Street, Room 211 Ft Lauderdale , Florida 33301

Assistant/Contact Hannah MortensenPublic Telephone Number (954) 831-7285Public Fax Number

Division Assignment Unified Family Court Division Family Division 93

Types of Cases Heard Family Law matters except Domestic Violence matters


An Order of Referral to a GM or HO is entered by a Family Division Judge on a blind file type basis unless a matter in the applicable case had been referred to a GM or HO in the past, in which event, and for continuity purposes, any new Referral in the case is made to that same GM or HO, whichever is applicable.


Either party can file a motion for the entry of an Order of Referral to a GM or HO or the presiding Family Division Judge may, on his or her on motion, enter an Or-der of Referral to GM or HO.


A Party’s Attorney or the parties’ if they are pro se can contact the assistant to the GM/HO to set the hearing(s).

Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar All referred matters are specially set. Trial All referred matters are specially set. Child Support All referred matters are specially set. Other All referred matters are specially set.

Who Prepares Report/ROEither the GM/HO or a party’s attorney, if the party’s attorney is directed to do so by the GM/HO.




Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the required hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer.

Transcript Request Informa-tion Circuit/ County Website www.17th.flcourts.org




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ADA InformationAmericans with Disabilities Act - http://www.17th.flcourts.org/index.php/court-administration/ada


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the GM or HO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the notice of hearing must be in compli-ance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Proce-dure.

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Circuit/County Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Seminole CountyGM/CSEHO Name GM Larry Carpenter

Address Seminole County Courthouse 301 North Park Ave, Suite 118 Sanford, FL 32771

Assistant/Contact Public Telephone Number (407) 665-4556Public Fax Number (407) 665-4555



Civil Domestic Family Court - dissolution of marriage; annulment; paternity; child support; spousal support; arrears; equitable distribution of marital assets and debts; civil contempt; enforcement; temporary relief; general injunctive relief; parenting plans; timeshare; parental responsibility; modification of prior judgments; disestablishment of paternity; involuntary placement of mentally ill and substance abuse impaired persons; resolve procedural, discovery, jurisdictional and venue issues; and conduct case management. All Family Law matters (except Domestic Violence; Repeat Violence; Dating Violence; Sexual Violence or any other Matters set forth in Administrative Order No. 05-19-S.


Judges in the Domestic/Family Division enters Orders of Referrals for cases to be handled by the General Magistrates. If the General Magistrate previously heard issues in the same case the order of referral remains in place. All parties and attorneys are furnished with copies of the Orders of Referrals.


Any litigant, whether represented or unrepresented, may also file a Motion for Referral of a case to the General Magistrate. The court, upon receipt of a motion enters an order referring the case. The family court judges can enter an order that refers a case to the General Magistrates as he/she believes is appropriate.


Cases with at least one attorney are scheduled by the Magistrate’s Assistant; cases with only unrepresented parties are scheduled through the Pro Se Case Coordinator. Unrepresented parties are required to complete a Form A. These forms are available at the Clerk’s office or at the Seminole County, 18th judicial circuit’s website. The form and the file are then brought to the coordinator for review and further action.

Special Set Not applicableMotion Calendar Not applicable.

Trial

Trials are scheduled at the time of the case management conference. The General Magistrate will provide trial dates and times to the parties in court followed by the Report and Recommendation/Order from the proceeding. For final hearings on paternity and modification action, the litigants are required to participate in a status/case management conference prior to the scheduling of the final hearing.

Child Support

Child support cases that are brought through the Department of Revenue are heard by the Child Support Hearing Officer. All other child support matters that are in relation to other domestic/family law matters such as Dissolution of Marriage, Paternity and non Title IV-D cases are handled by the General Magistrates

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The General Magistrate prepares the Reports and Recommendations and proposed Orders in cases with unrepresented parties; the Reports and Recommendations in Department of Revenue hearings are prepared by the Hearing Officer/Assistant; the General Magistrate prepares some Reports and Recommendations and proposed orders in cases with attorneys when the findings and recommendations are not done at the conclusion of the hearing; attorneys are generally assigned to prepare the Reports and Recommendations and proposed Orders in Family Matters not related to the Department of Revenue when the findings and recommendations are rendered at the time of the hearings. The General Magistrates prepare the Reports and Recommendations that includes the findings in cases where it is not done at the hearing.


In complex cases or when findings are not made at the conclusion of the hearing each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare and submit memorandums of law or proposed Reports and Recommendations as necessary.


Review of the Report and Recommendation made by the General Magistrate shall be by Exceptions as provided in Rule 12.490(f), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. The Judge assigned to the case may set specific requirements that must be met before a hearing is set on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case and such requirements have been met the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing On Exceptions. Pursuant to a provision contained in the Circuit’s standard Order of Referral to GM, a party filing Exceptions is required to notify the General Magistrate’s office. The party filing the exceptions must file a copy of the transcript from the hearing prior to the scheduled date of any hearing on the exceptions. Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the exceptions being denied.


For CD or Transcript request contact Digital Court Reporters @ (407) 665-6012. A Digital Recording Request Form will be required. For a Digital Recording Request Form and information relating to costs and/or fees go to http://www.flcourts18.org/.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.flcourts18.org or



www.flcourts.org http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml


Administrative Order No. 05-19-S delineates certain matters that cannot be referred to a General Magistrate in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit.


Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be complied with and the requirements of the rule met. Parties seeking to appear by phone must submit written request in the form of a motion directly to the General Magistrate’s office. A PARTY RESPONDING TO A MOTION FOR CONTEMPT WILL NOT ORDINARILY BE PERMITTED TO APPEAR BY TELEPHONE.


Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services. Hearing impaired persons must contact the Court Administration staff at 407-665-4212 (Hearing or voice impaired call 711) for further information.

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ADA Information

Americans with Disabilities Act - Eighteenth Judicial Circuit

For ADA information: http://www.flcourts18.org/

Voice Mail (407) 665-4227 (Hearing or voice impaired call 711)


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the notice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/County 18th Judicial CircuitGM/CSHO Name GM M. Brice Corder

Address


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Circuit/County 18th Cir., Brevard CountyGM/CSHO Name Kurt Erlenbach

Address

51 S. Neiman Ave.,Melbourne, FL 32901

Assistant/Contact Dora Wiley, 321 952-4627Public Telephone Number SamePublic Fax Number 321 952-4628

Division AssignmentChild Support Enforcement

Types of Cases HeardIV-D Child support

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureAll IV-D support matters automatically assigned

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralNone

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Special Set Contact assistant or DOR LSP (Hernan Castro, 321 690-6921) Motion Calendar Contact assistant or DOR LSP (Hernan Castro, 321 690-6921) Trial Contact assistant or DOR LSP (Hernan Castro, 321 690-6921) Child Support Contact DOR LSP (Hernan Castro, 321 690-6921) Other Contact assistant or DOR LSP (Hernan Castro, 321 690-6921)

Who Prepares Report/ROHearing Officer

Special Report/RO Procedures, if any None

Procedure for Exceptions/Vacate File with clerk within 10 days, contact assigned circuit judge for hearing date

Transcript Request Information Written request is required. Requesting party contacts Digital Court Reporters at 321-633-2107 or [email protected].

Circuit/ County Website http://www.flcourts18.org/Website for Other Useful Information http://brevardclerk.us/

Relevant Local Administrative Orders 11-06 sets out procedure for determining whether CSEHO or circuit judge will hear motions in IV-D cases depending on issues raised.

Telephonic Appearance Procedures Contact assistant at least one day before hearing – telephonic ap-pearance not allowed for contempt motions.

Interpreter Procedures Arrangements are made through Court Administration office (321) 633-2171

ADA Information Arrangements are made through Court Administration office (321) 633-2171



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Circuit/County Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Seminole CountyGM/CSEHO Name CSEHO Leigh Kniskern













Trial


Child Support


Other

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Circuit/County Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Seminole CountyGM/CSEHO Name GM Marcia Langlois













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Child Support


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Circuit/County Eighteenth Judicial Circuit, Brevard CountyGM/CSHO Name Jennifer Opel Taylor

Address

Moore Justice Center2825 Judge Fran Jamieson WayViera, FL 32940

Assistant/Contact Barbara OppermanPublic Telephone Number (321) 637-5536Public Fax Number (321) 637-5313


Types of Cases HeardAll family law matters, name change.


No policy for assignments. Due to the size of our county and court-house locations, some consideration is given to the geographical location of the parties.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralAn Order of Referral to the GM is initiated by a party, attorney, JA, or court personnel.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Parties/attorneys contact the assistant to the GM. Special Set All matters are set for a specific date and time. Motion Calendar None.

Trial After Notice for Trial is filed, case is scheduled at a case manage-ment conference.

Child Support All matters are set for a specific date and time. Other All matters are set for a specific date and time.

Who Prepares Report/ROEither the GM/CSEHO or a party’s attorney, if the party’s attorney is requested to do so by the GM/CSEHO.



The file is forwarded to the assigned judge upon receipt of Excep-tions. The JA either sets the hearing, or waits to hear from the par-ties that the transcripts are available.

Transcript Request Information Written request is required. Requesting party contacts Digital Court Reporters at 321-633-2107 or [email protected].

Circuit/ County Website http://www.flcourts18.org/Website for Other Useful Information http://brevardclerk.us/


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Administrative Order 11-14-B 3rd Amended requires both parties to dis-solution of marriage case to read specific administrative orders and to complete and sign the “Attestation” certificate. The Attestation Certificate shall then be filed with the Clerk of Court.

Telephonic Appearance ProceduresAs per Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration

Interpreter Procedures Arrangements are made through Court Administration office (321) 633-2171

ADA InformationArrangements are made through Court Administration office (321) 633-2171

Any Other ProceduresSelf-represented parties may be assisted by the Family Pro-Se Coordinator – (321) 633-7780

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Circuit/County Nineteenth Judicial Circuit – St. Lucie CountyGM/CSHO Name HO Laurie Buchanan

Address

Martin County100 SE Ocean BlvdStuart, FL 34994

Assistant/Contact Audrey WykowskiPublic Telephone Number (772) 419-5378Public Fax Number (772) 419-5383















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Circuit/County Nineteenth Judicial Circuit – Martin County/Indian River County/Okeechobee County

GM/CSHO Name HO Lee David

Address

Martin County100 SE Ocean BlvdStuart, FL 34994

Assistant/Contact Audrey WykowskiPublic Telephone Number (772) 419-5378Public Fax Number (772) 419-5383















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Circuit/County 19th Judicial Circuit, Martin, Okeechobee, St. Lucie and Indian River Counties

GM/CSHO Name Curtis L. Disque

AddressMartin County Courthouse100 East Ocean BoulevardStuart, FL 34994

Assistant/Contact CarolPublic Telephone Number (772) 223-4898Public Fax Number (772) 219-4921Division Assignment Family


Post Judgment Family matters; Dependency; and Chapter 916. Exclu-sions to family cases are: Domestic Violence, Repeat Violence, Dating Violence and Sexual Violence matters set forth in Administrative Order No. 02-30-A1

GM/CSHO Assignment Proce-dure

Review Family Division cases/reports, regarding pending Motions/Pe-titions. Prepare an Order of Referral to GM for signature by a Family Division Judge on a matter in the applicable case along with any ad-ditional appropriate paperwork, i.e. Order Scheduling Hearing, Order to File, Order to Show Cause. Schedule hearings, prepare shell orders for hearings.


Either party may file a motion/petition in a post-judgment matter. Upon review of the case, if appropriate an Order of Referral can be pre-pared.


The assistant to the Magistrate will generally contact attorneys to spe-cially set the hearings on the referred matters, or a party can contact the assistant. Pro se matters are generally set by the assistant without contact.

Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar Not applicable

Trial


Child Support


Other

In Family matters, the assistant to the Magistrate will generally contact attorneys to specially set the hearings on the referred matters, or a party can contact the assistant. Pro se matters are generally set by the as-sistant without contact. In Dependency matters, there are predisposed hearing dates and either the Circuit Court Judge or the Magistrate will appoint the next hearing date for that particular case. In Chapter 916 matters, there are predisposed hearing dates and Treasure Coast Fo-rensic Treatment Center will determine which inmates are needed to go before the Magistrate at the Indiantown facility.


The assistant will prepare a shell order for the hearings for the Magis-trate to use when preparing his rulings after the hearing. In the event attorneys are involved the Magistrate may assign the duty of preparing the Report/RO.


In complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed Report/R O for the Magistrate to review.

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Procedure for Exceptions/Va-cate

Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the required hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Magistrate. If exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing on Exceptions. Pursuant to a provision contained in the Circuit’s standard Order of Referral to Mag-istrate, a party filing exceptions is required to send copy of the exception to the Magistrate.


The party(ies) filing the exception shall request a copy of the electronic recording of the hearing date(s). Information must include date and time of hearing; Magistrate’s name; case style. The request for the tran-script should be made directly to the Digital Recording Division at the Courthouse.

Circuit/ County Website www.circuit19.org Website for Other Useful Infor-mation

www.flcourts.org


Administrative Order No. 02-30-A1 delineates certain matters that cannot be referred to a GM or CSEHO serving in the Nineteenth Judicial Circuit.

Telephonic Appearance Proce-dures

Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be com-plied with and the requirements of the rule met.

Interpreter Procedures Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appearance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpret-er’s services.

ADA InformationAmericans with Disabilities Act - Nineteenth Judicial CircuitCorrie Johnson, ADA Coordinator, (772) 807-4370


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compli-ance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the no-tice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.



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Circuit/County Nineteenth Judicial Circuit, Indian River CountyGM/CSHO Name Katharine R. Hammond

Address

Indian River County Courthouse2000 16th Avenue, Suite 274Vero Beach, Florida 32960

Assistant/Contact Christine MoorePublic Telephone Number (772) 226-3240Public Fax Number (772)-770-5235

Division Assignment Family Division, Juvenile Division (Dependency), Probate (Mental Health)


Indian River County: All Post Final Judgment Family Law Matters, De-pendency Arraignments and Judicial Review Hearings, Mental Health Hearings (Baker Act proceedings and Marchman Act proceedings)

St. Lucie County: Dependency Arraignment Hearings, Advisory Hear-ings, Motions and Judicial Review Hearings


An Order of Referral of All Post Judgment Proceedings for the Estab-lishment, Enforcement or Modification of Child Support, Pursuant to Rule 12.491, Fla. Fam. L.R.P. is entered after a motion related solely to child support or petition to modify child support is filed. An Order of Referral to Magistrate is entered to refer all other matters.


For Family Law Matters, the Magistrate’s Assistant or Pro Se Case Manager prepares an Order of Referral to Magistrate or Order of Referral of All Post Judgment Proceedings for the Establishment, En-forcement or Modification of Child Support and sends it to the Circuit Judge, who enters the Order.

For Dependency and Mental Health matters, the Court Clerk pre-pares the Order of Referral to Magistrate and sends it to the Circuit Judge, who enters the Order.


Family Law Matters: In cases where at least one party is represented by counsel, the Magistrate’s Assistant schedules the hearing. In cases where both parties are pro se, the Case Manager schedules the hear-ing.

Dependency and Mental Health Matters: All hearings are scheduled by the Clerk.

Special Set All referred matters are specially set. Motion Calendar All matters on the UMC Calendar are specially set.

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Family Law Matters: After the filing of a Notice for Non-Jury Trial, an Order Directing Pre-Trial Procedures and Setting Trial is entered.

Mental Health Hearings: Upon the filing of a Petition, an Order Scheduling Hearing is entered.


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Who Prepares Report/ROEither the GM/CSEHO or a party’s attorney, if the party’s attorney is directed to do so by the GH/CSEHO.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if anyIn complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to prepare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders of Hearing Officer.


Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the re-quired hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order of Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing on Exceptions.

Transcript Request Information The party contacts the Recording Office at (772) 462-2390, to request a transcript.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.circuit19.org




http://www.rjslawlibrary.org/

• Click on Administrative Orders

• Control F – type Magistrate

• Click on the AO Subject and the AO will automatically open


Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be com-plied with and the requirements of the rule met. If applicable, the person requiring a telephonic appearance must contact CourtCall at 888-882-6878to set up the telephonic appearance.


Generally, a party requiring an interpreter must secure the appear-ance of a private duly qualified interpreter and pay the cost of the interpreter’s services. An interpreter is provided in dependency matters, involuntary mental health placement proceedings and child support and alimony contempt hearings. In those cases , the Court Interpreter’s Office is notified at (772) 462-1947.

ADA InformationAmerican’s with Disability Act – Nineteenth Judicial CircuitContact: Corrie Johnson at (772) 807-4370


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in compli-ance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Fam-ily Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the no-tice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.


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Circuit/County Nineteenth Judicial Circuit – St. Lucie CountyGM/CSHO Name GM Terry Slusher

Address

St. Lucie County Courthouse218 S. 2nd StreetFort Pierce, FL 34950

Assistant/Contact Chastitity Velez-SotoPublic Telephone Number (772) 462-1157Public Fax Number (772) 462-1837

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Circuit/County 20th Judicial Circuit – Lee County

GM/CSHO NameRobert L. Crongeyer

General Magistrate

Address

Lee County Justice Center1700 Monroe Street

Suite 4408

Courtroom 4-DFort Myers, FL 33901

Assistant/Contact Liliana ArenasPublic Telephone Number (239) 533-2583Public Fax Number (239) 485-2999

Division AssignmentCivil – Hears Civil Litigation matters only.

Types of Cases HeardCivil Litigation only; No Family Law Cases; No Foreclosures.


Civil pre-trial motions are referred to the Civil Division Magistrate by all six (6) Circuit Court Judges in this Division. Primarily includes all discovery issues raised in the course of litigation, as well as civil forfeiture hearings, claims of exemption from garnishment, certain other specialized civil matters.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralAttorneys schedule hearings with Magistrate Assistant who then prepares Orders of Referral for Circuit Judges to sign and enter.


Attorneys check JACS system to identify mutually agreeable time and date for hearing, and then contact Magistrate Assistant to confirm availability and reserve time and date. Magistrate Assistant then en-ters hearing time and date on docket and prepares Order of Referral. Notice of hearing is prepared by counsel setting hearing.

Special Set N/A Motion Calendar N/A Trial N/A Child Support N/A

OtherForfeiture hearings, Claims of Exemption from Garnishment, Civil Forfeiture hearings, Deficiency Judgments, etc., all scheduled utiliz-ing same scheduling procedure identified above.


Magistrate prepares Report and Recommendation in every case. Also prepares and submits Order Adopting for Circuit Court to con-sider.


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Exceptions must be filed within fifteen (15) days - ten days per Rule 1.490(h) plus five (5) days allowed for mailing of Report & Recom-mendation. If necessary, excepting attorney must schedule hearing with Circuit Court.

Transcript Request Information Transcript required if facts are at issue. No transcript needed if solely legal issues raised by Exceptions.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/homepage.asp


Relevant Local Administrative OrdersSee above website for Magistrate’s directions, procedures.


Telephonic appearances are liberally allowed, particularly for at-torneys located some distances away, e.g., on Florida East Coast or in Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, etc. Local counsel are generally expected to appear in person.

Interpreter Procedures Interpreters available in Courthouse. Private parties engaged in liti-gation should make arrangements to provide their own interpreters.

ADA InformationProvided on form Orders of Referral, Orders on Telephonic Appear-ances, etc.

Any Other ProceduresN/A

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Circuit/CountyTwentieth Judicial Circuit / Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Lee

[Glades not included for procedures herein]GM/CSHO Name Matthew Henry

Address

Lee County Justice Center1700 Monroe Street, Room 4242Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Assistant/Contact Denise MillerPublic Telephone Number (239) 533-3322Public Fax Number (239) 485-2757



Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement (involving the Department of Revenue): Paternity (uncontested); Genetic Test; Establishment of Child Support & Other Relief; Income Withholding; Abatement of Child Support; Set Arrears; Set/Adjust Arrears Payments; Credit Ar-rears; Civil Contempt; Contest Suspension of Driver’s License, Regis-tration, Occupational or Professional License, Recreational License; Contest of Lien; Stay Enforcement; Rehearing


Title IV-D cases, for which the Department of Revenue is involved, are automatically assigned to Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers.


No order of referral is needed. The Clerk of Circuit Court automati-cally denotes Title IV-D case and all Title IV-D issues are heard before a Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer.


Hearings are scheduled with coordination through the Hearing Offi-cers’ assistant by DOR’s attorneys, Private Counsel, or Pro Se parties. Hearings in Collier County are scheduled online in JACS; see http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/jacs.asp

Special Set All matters are set in the same manner. Motion Calendar All matters are set in the same manner. Trial All matters are set in the same manner. Child Support All matters are set in the same manner. Other All matters are set in the same manner.


Blank Recommended Order forms are provided to the Hearing Offi-cer by the DOR attorney. The Hearing Officer completes the Recom-mended Order on the bench at the time of the hearing.


As needed, the Hearing Officer may prepare a detailed Recom-mended Order off the bench. On rare occasions, private counsel will submit a proposed order for the Hearing Officer’s consideration.

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No exceptions may be taken to the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order. A Motion to Vacate and/or Motion for Rehearing may be filed with the time allotted by FLR 12.491(f) or FLR 12.530/FRCP 1.530(b), respectively. The Motion is set for hearing, usually before the Hearing Officer.


All proceedings are electronically recorded through Court Smart. See http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/ecr.asp and http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/answers.asp?Question=transcript

Circuit/ County Website http://www.ca.cjis20.org


For cases in Lee and Collier counties, Family Court Services, located on the second floor of the Lee County Justice Center, may assist par-ties in completing pro se form without providing legal advice.

Turbo Court online forms are also available via a link at http://www.ca.cjis20.org

Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instructions are avail-able at http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml



Signed and written telephonic requests may be made via fax to the Hearing Officers at (239) 485-2757. Requests must include: the case number; the parties’ names; the date, time, and location of the hearing; telephone number; and, the reason a telephonic hearing is necessary. The party is responsible for having any documentation intended to be relied upon as evidence made available to the Court at the time and place of the hearing.

For Charlotte, Lee, and Hendry counties, the Court places the call to the party at the time the case will be heard. For Collier County, a party appearing telephonically will call into Court, via Court Admin-istration, and remain silent on the phone line until the party’s case is announced by the Court. For specific instructions for Collier County, see the instructions for JACS at http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/jacs.asp

Interpreter Procedures Each party is responsible for securing an interpreter, if needed.

ADA Information

See http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/adarequest.asp for a re-quest form and contact information for each county. Administrative Order 2.15, which may be viewed at http://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/ao/ao_2_15.pdf


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Circuit/County 20th Judicial Circuit – Lee CountyGM/CSHO Name GM Marianne Kantor

Address

Lee County Justice Center1700 Monroe Street Fort Myers, FL 33901All court matters held in Courtroom 4-F

Assistant/Contact Deb JordanPublic Telephone Number (239) 533-3343 x. 3Public Fax Number (239) 485-2999Division Assignment Family Law Magistrate

Types of Cases HeardFamily Law matters except Domestic Violence cases, matters with criminal sanctions and short, uncontested hearings (i.e., Motion to Withdraw, Motion to Extend Time or Leave to Amend, etc.)

GM/CSHO Assignment ProcedureMagistrate Kantor receives referrals from Division N (Judge Corbin)& Division U (Judge Duryea); also hears Tuesday Baker Act cases.

Procedure to Obtain Order of ReferralSubmit Motion & Order of Referral direct to Judge. Often, matters are set in Case Management or are directed to Magistrate’s Office from mediation.

Procedure to Schedule Hearings: Special Set Call GM Assistant to schedule. Motion Calendar NA

TrialUsually sent over to GM by Judge’s office on a list. If 2 hours or more requested, will go on docket sounding. If a short Trial or default, often set at Case Management to expedite.

Child Support Call GM Assistant to schedule except if DOR/IV-D matters. Other Call GM Assistant to schedule.

Who Prepares Report/ROGM usually prepares Report and Order/FJ to adopt.If complicated equitable distribution, should provide a spread sheet of proposed division.

Special Report/RO Procedures, if any NA


Copy of Exceptions should be sent to GM. Before Order or FJ is sent to Judge, GM Office checks Odyssey for Exceptions. If found, will send memo to Judge advising GM lost jurisdiction. The party filing must contact judge’s office to set hearing. If not done timely, Case Manager will follow up and a hearing WILL be set.

Transcript Request Information Party must contact ECR to order and pay for CD to take to court re-porter to transcribe. Does not go through GM Office.


Website for Other Useful Information NARelevant Local Administrative Orders None.


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Rule 2.530, Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, must be com-plied with and the requirements of the rule met. For Docket Sound-ing, the GM will allow phone appearance in emergency and will offer to other side without need to comply or file motion. Just call well in advance.

Interpreter Procedures If you need someone to assist in communicating to the Court in your language, you must bring someone who can translate for you.

ADA Information Court Operations Manager, 239-533-1700. If hearing or voice im-paired, call 711. Call 7 days in advance.


Every notice of hearing/trial for a hearing or trial before a GM must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the GM is a hearing on a motion for civil con-tempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the notice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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Circuit/CountyTwentieth Judicial Circuit / Charlotte, Collier, Hendry, Lee

[Glades not included for procedures herein]GM/CSHO Name Sharon Kaskie

Address

Lee County Justice Center1700 Monroe Street, Room 4242Fort Myers, Florida 33901

Assistant/Contact Denise MillerPublic Telephone Number (239) 533-3322Public Fax Number (239) 485-2757



Title IV-D Child Support Enforcement (involving the Department of Revenue): Paternity (uncontested); Genetic Test; Establishment of Child Support & Other Relief; Income Withholding; Abatement of Child Support; Set Arrears; Set/Adjust Arrears Payments; Credit Ar-rears; Civil Contempt; Contest Suspension of Driver’s License, Regis-tration, Occupational or Professional License, Recreational License; Contest of Lien; Stay Enforcement; Rehearing


Title IV-D cases, for which the Department of Revenue is involved, are automatically assigned to Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officers.


No order of referral is needed. The Clerk of Circuit Court automati-cally denotes Title IV-D case and all Title IV-D issues are heard before a Child Support Enforcement Hearing Officer.


Hearings are scheduled with coordination through the Hearing Offi-cers’ assistant by DOR’s attorneys, Private Counsel, or Pro Se parties. Hearings in Collier County are scheduled online in JACS; see http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/jacs.asp

Special Set All matters are set in the same manner. Motion Calendar All matters are set in the same manner. Trial All matters are set in the same manner. Child Support All matters are set in the same manner. Other All matters are set in the same manner.


Blank Recommended Order forms are provided to the Hearing Offi-cer by the DOR attorney. The Hearing Officer completes the Recom-mended Order on the bench at the time of the hearing.


As needed, the Hearing Officer may prepare a detailed Recom-mended Order off the bench. On rare occasions, private counsel will submit a proposed order for the Hearing Officer’s consideration.

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No exceptions may be taken to the Hearing Officer’s Recommended Order. A Motion to Vacate and/or Motion for Rehearing may be filed with the time allotted by FLR 12.491(f) or FLR 12.530/FRCP 1.530(b), respectively. The Motion is set for hearing, usually before the Hearing Officer.


All proceedings are electronically recorded through Court Smart. See http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/ecr.asp and http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/answers.asp?Question=transcript

Circuit/ County Website http://www.ca.cjis20.org


For cases in Lee and Collier counties, Family Court Services, located on the second floor of the Lee County Justice Center, may assist par-ties in completing pro se form without providing legal advice.

Turbo Court online forms are also available via a link at http://www.ca.cjis20.org

Florida Supreme Court approved forms and instructions are avail-able at http://www.flcourts.org/gen_public/family/forms_rules/index.shtml



Signed and written telephonic requests may be made via fax to the Hearing Officers at (239) 485-2757. Requests must include: the case number; the parties’ names; the date, time, and location of the hearing; telephone number; and, the reason a telephonic hearing is necessary. The party is responsible for having any documentation intended to be relied upon as evidence made available to the Court at the time and place of the hearing.

For Charlotte, Lee, and Hendry counties, the Court places the call to the party at the time the case will be heard. For Collier County, a party appearing telephonically will call into Court, via Court Admin-istration, and remain silent on the phone line until the party’s case is announced by the Court. For specific instructions for Collier County, see the instructions for JACS at http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/jacs.asp

Interpreter Procedures Each party is responsible for securing an interpreter, if needed.

ADA Information

See http://www.ca.cjis20.org/home/main/adarequest.asp for a re-quest form and contact information for each county. Administrative Order 2.15, which may be viewed at http://www.ca.cjis20.org/pdf/ao/ao_2_15.pdf


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Circuit/County 20th Judicial Circuit – Glades & Henry CountiesGM/CSHO Name HO Edward Larsen

Address

Glades County CourthouseP.O. Box 579Fort Myers, FL 33901

Assistant/Contact KellyPublic Telephone Number (863) 946-6031Public Fax Number (863) 946-2917

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Circuit/County 20th Judicial Circuit – Lee CountyGM/CSHO Name GM Steven Studybaker

Address

Lee County Justice Center1700 Monroe Street, Room 4-CFort Myers, FL 33901

Assistant/Contact DebPublic Telephone Number (239) 533-3343 x. 2Public Fax Number

Division AssignmentFamily Law Division














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Circuit/County 20th Judicial Circuit – Lee CountyGM/CSHO Name GM Carolyn Swift

Address

Lee County Justice Center1700 Monroe Street, Room 4-EFort Myers, FL 33901

Assistant/Contact Latoya WhitePublic Telephone Number (239) 533-3343 x. 2Public Fax Number (239) 485-2999

Division AssignmentFamily Law Division – Not Adoption














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Circuit/County Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Hendry and Glades CountyGM/CSHO Name Dennis R. Wallace II

Address

The Hendry County Courthouse25 E. Hickpochee Ave.LaBelle, FL 33975

Assistant/Contact Sandra OdgenPublic Telephone Number 863-612-4714Public Fax Number 863-612-4916

Division AssignmentFamily DivisionChild Support Hearing Officer

Types of Cases HeardFamily Law matters except Domestic Violence matters, Repeat Vio-lence matters, Dating Violence, Sexual Violence Matters.Department of Revenue, Child Support IV-D matters


An Order of Referral to a GM or CSEHO serving in the Family Divi-sion is entered by a Family Division Judge on a blind file type basis unless a matter in the applicable case had been referred to a Family Division GM or CSEHO in the past, in which event, and for continuity purposes, any new Referral in the case is made to that same GM or CSEHO, whichever is applicable.






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For the setting of a final hearing in a dissolution of marriage, pa-ternity action or a modification action, a status/case management conference is specially set first and then the final hearing is set dur-ing the status/case management conference. A Pre-trial Conference may be set prior to the Final Hearing.




In complex cases, each party’s attorney may be requested to pre-pare proposed GM Reports or Recommended Orders of Hearing Officer.

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Generally, the Judge assigned to the case will specially set the re-quired hearing on any timely filed Exceptions to a GM Report or on any timely filed Motion to Vacate an Order on Recommended Order of Hearing Officer. If Exceptions have been filed in a case, the Judge assigned to the case may enter a standard Order Setting Hearing On Exceptions. Pursuant to a provision contained in the Circuit’s stan-dard Order of Referral to GM, a party filing Exceptions is required to send a copy of the Exceptions to the General Magistrate.


A party files a standard motion for duplication of the electronic re-cording of the hearing(s). A standard order on the motion is entered by the Judge and provided to the parties and the GM/CSEHO. The order directs that a duplication of the recording(s) be made and provided to a designated Court Reporter, with the designated Court Reporter to prepare a transcript at the expense of the moving party. A duplication of the recording is made and the assistant to the GM/CSEHO notifies the parties and the Court Reporter of the availability of the duplicate.

Circuit/ County Website http://www.ca.cjis20.org/



Relevant Local Administrative OrdersNot applicable




ADA Information

Americans with Disabilities Act - Twentieth Judicial CircuitDawn Oliver, Court Operations Manager

Phone: 863-675


Every notice of hearing for a hearing before a GM must be in com-pliance with the requirements of Rule 12.490(d)(4) & (5), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure. If the hearing before the GM or CSEHO is a hearing on a motion for civil contempt for the non-payment of a support obligation, the no-tice of hearing must be in compliance with the requirements of Rule 12.615(b), Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.

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