Judges›Duval County
James H. Daniel
Circuit Judge · Fourth Judicial Circuit Court
Current assignment
Circuit Civil — Division CV-F (Duval)
Provenance
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- Last verified
- July 5, 2026
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Verified rules for this judge's division
Discovery Hearings Are Never Removed From the Calendar — Division CV-F
Judge Daniel's signature rule: a discovery-issue hearing (compel, sanctions, protective order) stays on calendar even if the dispute resolves — counsel must appear in person and explain why the motion was filed; only complete settlement of the case removes it.
No Courtesy Copies Required — Division CV-F
Judge Daniel is the courthouse outlier who wants NO courtesy copies of pleadings or case law sent to chambers — a sharp contrast with neighboring divisions.
Orders in 10 Days; "Consent" or "Agreed" in the Caption, Never "Proposed" — Division CV-F
Judge Daniel: E-Portal orders in Word with an agree-or-disagree cover letter, within 10 days of hearing — late submissions can force an in-person appearance, and the word "proposed" never belongs in the caption.
Zoom Free Under 30 Minutes; Hearings Cannot Be Cancelled Without the Court — Division CV-F
Judge Daniel allows phone/Zoom for non-evidentiary hearings of 30 minutes or less without permission — but longer or evidentiary matters need leave 5 days ahead, ex parte hearings are suspended, and no set hearing may be cancelled without the Court's consent.
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