Substantive Motions Are EXEMPT From Conferral — Division CR-F
Summary
Division CR-F (Judge Salem per the official roster) inverts the conferral norm: ordinary motions must state conferral and opposing counsel's position, but suppression, dismissal, stand-your-ground, and similar substantive motions expressly need NO conferral statement.
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Florida > Fourth Judicial Circuit > Duval County > Felony Division CR-F (Judge R. Anthony Salem)
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"For substantive motions, including motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, stand your ground motions, or other similar motions, counsel does not need to confer with opposing counsel and state opposing counsel's position to the motion."
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- Healthy · checked July 7, 2026
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- July 5, 2026Live fetch + sha256 of official PDF — 2026-07-05
Reviewer note: Attribution: PDF names Division CR-F (no judge in text); official jud4.org roster fetched 2026-07-05 lists CR-F: R. Anthony Salem. Two-source chain documented. 30-day recheck scheduled.
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