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39 rules for “Motion for Continuance”
AM 23-C — Uniform Average Time Standards for hearings
Circuit-civil hearing-availability standards: motion calendars ~2 weeks from request; 15-30 min special sets within 45-60 days; longer special sets scale.
Judge Corey Amanda Cawthon — Division 61 procedures (South Satellite (61/SC))
Division 61 procedures before Judge Corey Amanda Cawthon (South Satellite (61/SC), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Deborah Carpenter-Toye — Division MM procedures (County Criminal (Chairperson))
Division MM procedures before Judge Deborah Carpenter-Toye (County Criminal (Chairperson), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Ellen Feld — Division 83 procedures (West Satellite (83/WA))
Division 83 procedures before Judge Ellen Feld (West Satellite (83/WA), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Jeremy I. Franker — Division 62 procedures (South Satellite (62/SB))
Division 62 procedures before Judge Jeremy I. Franker (South Satellite (62/SB), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Kenneth L. Gillespie — Division 62J procedures (Probate (Administrative Judge))
Division 62J procedures before Judge Kenneth L. Gillespie (Probate (Administrative Judge), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Natasha DePrimo — Division 61J procedures (Probate (61J))
Division 61J procedures before Judge Natasha DePrimo (Probate (61J), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Phoebee Francois — Division MD procedures (County Criminal)
Division MD procedures before Judge Phoebee Francois (County Criminal, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Kevin P. Tynan — Division 36 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 36 procedures before Judge Kevin P. Tynan (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Marlon J. Weiss — Division 41 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 41 procedures before Judge Marlon J. Weiss (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Barbara R. Duffy — Division FD procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FD procedures before Judge Barbara R. Duffy (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Ernest A. Kollra, Jr. — Division FF procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FF procedures before Judge Ernest A. Kollra, Jr. (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Francis Viamontes — Division FO procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony FO))
Division FO procedures before Judge Francis Viamontes (Circuit Criminal (Felony FO), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo — Division FB procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FB procedures before Judge Lorena V. Mastrarrigo (Circuit Criminal (Felony), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Martin S. Fein — Division FT procedures (Circuit Criminal (Administrative Judge))
Division FT procedures before Judge Martin S. Fein (Circuit Criminal (Administrative Judge), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez — Division 08 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 08 procedures before Judge Carlos Augusto Rodriguez (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge David A. Haimes — Division 07 procedures (Circuit Civil — Complex)
Division 07 procedures before Judge David A. Haimes (Circuit Civil — Complex, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Jeffrey R. Levenson — Division 09 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 09 procedures before Judge Jeffrey R. Levenson (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
In-Custody Continuances 48 Hours Ahead — or the Jail Transport Rolls — County Criminal B
Judge Taylor (under the shared County Criminal Standing Pretrial Order): continuance motions for in-custody defendants must be filed at least 48 hours before the court date to cancel jail transport, and all pleas are in person absent a pre-approved plea in absentia.
Plant City's 31-Item Bench Book: In Person, Written Speedy Waivers — East County X/W/Y
Judge Griner publishes the circuit's most detailed single page (31 items) under the shared County Criminal Standing Pretrial Order: all cases in person unless special-set on Zoom, speedy waivers written-or-on-the-record only, opposing party on every e-mail.
Traffic Is In Person; Motions Idle 60 Days Are Presumed Denied — Civil Traffic M
Judge Cuellar-Stilo's Civil Traffic division takes no Zoom absent a court order, presumes motions pending 60+ days without a hearing denied without prejudice, and treats unwarranted "emergency" labels as sanctionable — with counsel expected available nights and weekends for real ones.
Motions (Except Limine) Waived If Not Heard Before the PTC — Criminal I
Judge Rice mirrors the F-division waiver with an exception: all motions other than motions in limine must be filed AND heard before the Pretrial Conference or they are waived; limine motions must at least be filed by then.
Motions Not Heard Before the Pretrial Conference Are WAIVED — Criminal F
Judge Alvarez deems all motions not heard before the Pre-Trial Conference waived — and no grounds for continuance; substitutions of counsel must be filed AND heard 7 days before PTC, and continuances are not considered at PTC absent unforeseen circumstances.
Continuance Procedure Splits by Case Filing Year — Circuit Civil G
Judge Nash routes trial continuances differently by vintage: 2023-and-earlier cases must set the motion on UMC/CMC; 2024-and-later cases e-mail the motion to the division for chambers review — and no new trial order issues until the continuance is granted.
Jury Instructions on a CD-R Disc, Voir Dire Capped at 2 Hours — Circuit Civil I
Judge Huey's standing jury-trial order still requires the original, two copies AND a CD-R disc in Word format of proposed jury instructions and verdict forms by close of business the day before trial — with voir dire limited to two hours per side and limine motions heard by the Friday before.
Trial Division 2: No Continuances After Transfer — Ever
Judge Goudie's TD-2 grants no continuances once a case transfers in — continuance motions belong to the letter-division judge — and parties may not contact trial divisions to solicit trial dates.
Courtesy Copies 3 Business Days; Continuance Signed by the Party — Division CC-L
Judge Michelle Kalil (civil/small claims, FSC template, mod. Jan. 20, 2026): courtesy copies of motions and memoranda three business days out, binders with case law by physical delivery, and continuance motions signed by the requesting party per Rule 2.545(e).
Substantive Evidentiary Motions Filed by the Final Pretrial — Division CC-L
Judge Michelle Kalil's Jan. 2026 FSC-template procedures: all substantive motions requiring an evidentiary hearing must be filed no later than the Final Pretrial Conference, calendar calls start 9:30 a.m., and the defendant's FPT presence cannot be waived.
Hearing Materials Due FIVE Business Days Out — Division CC-G
Judge Mitchell doubles the usual county window: the Court must receive all hearing materials no later than five business days before the hearing, and continuance requests must be signed by the party under Rule 2.545(e).
Motions Presumed Ready at Filing; Courtesy Copy in 3 Business Days — Division CR-G
Judge Roberson mirrors the CR-A template with his own calendar: substantive motions get a courtesy copy within 3 business days, are presumed ready for hearing when filed, authorities arrive 2 business days before argument, and motion/sentencing settings happen on Thursdays for the following week.
Continuances 5 Days Out — Signed by the PARTY, Not Just Counsel — Division JO
Judge Kroll requires continuance motions five days before the court date and, per Rule 2.545(e), signed by the party requesting the continuance absent good cause; emergencies follow AO 3.206 with a detailed three-part motion.
Substantive Pre-Trial Motions Flagged 10 Days Before Trial — Division FX
Judge Rowe wants any pre-trial substantive motion needing more than 10 minutes per side brought to the Court's attention at least 10 days before trial; continuances get no due-diligence excuse.
Evidentiary Motions Filed 14 Days Before Calendar Call — Division P
Judge Castor requires motions needing an evidentiary hearing on file at least 14 days before calendar call; continuance motions must state grounds, length requested, and/or the new date.
Continuances Accepted Up to 24 Hours Before Court — Division B
Judge Bryson runs the tightest continuance window in the courthouse — at least 24 hours before the court date — with hearing materials due 2 business days out and jury instructions e-mailed one day before trial.
Defense Continuances Must Attach a Speedy-Trial Waiver — Division D/DR
Judge Damico: every defendant/defense motion for continuance must be accompanied by a waiver of speedy trial.
Continuances Filed at Least 10 Days Out — Division RC
Judge Rex requires continuance motions at least ten days before the scheduled court date; Local Rule 4 and Rule 1.202 conferral are mandatory.
Zoom for Short Non-Evidentiary; In Person for Evidentiary & Trials — Division RE/WD
Judge Shullman: UMC and special sets of 15 minutes or less run by Zoom; evidentiary hearings and all trials are in person; courtesy copies 3 business days out; continuances 10 days.
Cancellations Not Permitted; 2-Hour Call Means Extraordinary Circumstances — Division W
Judge Nutt does not permit hearing cancellations (an Agreed Order on a Motion to Continue MAY be accepted) — and once a case is on 2-hour call, only extraordinary circumstances move it.
Everyone In Person at Calendar Call — No Continuance Motions That Day — Division X
Judge Suskauer requires State, Defense, AND Defendant in person at Calendar Call, will not hear Motions to Continue on Calendar Call day, and hears in-person appearances before Zoom ones.