Filed Motions Are Presumed Trial-Ready; Sidebar Window 8:30–8:50 — Division CR-A
Summary
Judge Hutton assumes any substantive motion (suppress, dismiss, stand your ground) is ready for hearing THE MOMENT it is filed — courtesy copy to the JA within 3 business days, authorities e-mailed 2 business days before argument; sidebars happen in the 8:30–8:50 a.m. window.
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Florida > Fourth Judicial Circuit > Duval County > Felony Division CR-A (Judge L.E. Hutton)
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"The Court will assume that any motion filed during the pendency of the case is ready for hearing at the time it is filed." / "counsel shall send a courtesy copy to the Court's Judicial Assistant within three business days of filing" / "the Court will be available between 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. in courtroom 505"
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- Healthy · checked July 7, 2026
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