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39 rules for “Motion to Dismiss”
Judge Brian S. Sandor — Division 48 procedures (Orange Circuit Civil)
Division 48 procedures before Judge Brian S. Sandor (Orange Circuit Civil, 9th Judicial Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Craig A. McCarthy — Division 30-C procedures (Osceola Family)
Division 30-C procedures before Judge Craig A. McCarthy (Osceola Family, 9th Judicial Circuit). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Olga Levine — Division 80 procedures (West Satellite (80/WB))
Division 80 procedures before Judge Olga Levine (West Satellite (80/WB), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Betsy Benson — Division 56 procedures (County Civil)
Division 56 procedures before Judge Betsy Benson (County Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Florence Taylor Barner — Division 54 procedures (County Civil)
Division 54 procedures before Judge Florence Taylor Barner (County Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Jackie Powell — Division 100 procedures (County Civil)
Division 100 procedures before Judge Jackie Powell (County Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Jennifer Wigand Hilal — Division 48 procedures (County Civil)
Division 48 procedures before Judge Jennifer Wigand Hilal (County Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Kathleen McHugh — Division 51 procedures (County Civil)
Division 51 procedures before Judge Kathleen McHugh (County Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Woody R. Clermont — Division 102 procedures (County Civil)
Division 102 procedures before Judge Woody R. Clermont (County Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Stefanie C. Moon — Division 63 procedures (Domestic Violence)
Division 63 procedures before Judge Stefanie C. Moon (Domestic Violence, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Catalina Avalos — Division 38 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 38 procedures before Judge Catalina Avalos (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Elaine A. Carbuccia — Division 40 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 40 procedures before Judge Elaine A. Carbuccia (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Jessica M. Marra — Division 45 procedures (Domestic Violence)
Division 45 procedures before Judge Jessica M. Marra (Domestic Violence, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Kristin R. Kanner — Division 37 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 37 procedures before Judge Kristin R. Kanner (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Lauren M. Alperstein — Division 35 procedures (Unified Family (Family Chairperson))
Division 35 procedures before Judge Lauren M. Alperstein (Unified Family (Family Chairperson), 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 Michael G. Kaplan — Division 59 procedures (Domestic Violence (Chairperson))
Division 59 procedures before Judge Michael G. Kaplan (Domestic Violence (Chairperson), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Pascale Achille — Division 33 procedures (Unified Family)
Division 33 procedures before Judge Pascale Achille (Unified Family, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Michael I. Rothschild — Division FG procedures (Circuit Criminal (Felony))
Division FG procedures before Judge Michael I. Rothschild (Circuit Criminal (Felony), 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 Carol-Lisa Phillips — Division 26 procedures (Circuit Civil (Chief Judge))
Division 26 procedures before Judge Carol-Lisa Phillips (Circuit Civil (Chief Judge), Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Daniel A. Casey — Division 03 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 03 procedures before Judge Daniel A. Casey (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 Fabienne E. Fahnestock — Division 18 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 18 procedures before Judge Fabienne E. Fahnestock (Circuit Civil, 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.
Judge Martin Bidwill — Division 05 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 05 procedures before Judge Martin Bidwill (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Martin Bidwill — Division 27 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 27 procedures before Judge Martin Bidwill (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Michael A. Robinson — Division 13 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 13 procedures before Judge Michael A. Robinson (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Michael Davis — Division 24 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 24 procedures before Judge Michael Davis (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Michele Towbin Singer — Division 21 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 21 procedures before Judge Michele Towbin Singer (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge N. Hunter Davis — Division 14 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 14 procedures before Judge N. Hunter Davis (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Sandra Perlman — Division 04 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 04 procedures before Judge Sandra Perlman (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
Judge Shari Africk-Olefson — Division 25 procedures (Circuit Civil)
Division 25 procedures before Judge Shari Africk-Olefson (Circuit Civil, Broward). Verbatim requirements: scheduling, conferral, orders, appearance format.
UMC Is for Under-5-Minute Matters — Cancelled at 7 — Circuit Civil B
Judge Palermo caps UMC at matters heard in under 5 minutes and summarily cancels any that exceed 7 — no contempt, no testimony, no dispositive motions on the UMC docket.
Filed Motions Are Presumed Trial-Ready; Sidebar Window 8:30–8:50 — Division CR-A
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.
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.
Substantive Motions Are EXEMPT From Conferral — Division CR-F
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.
Six Motion Types Are Decided on the Papers — 14-Day Response Clock — Division CV-H
Judge Feltel routinely decides Motions to Dismiss, Judgment on the Pleadings, Strike, Leave to Amend (non-punitive), Extensions, and Rehearing WITHOUT a hearing: respond within 14 days, reply within 14, then the movant e-mails the ripe packet to the JA.
Small Claims: Coverage Attorneys Capped at 10 Cases, List Due Monday — Division RS
Judge Silver limits coverage attorneys to 10 cases per pretrial and requires the case list by close of business the Monday before; non-compliant appearance waivers are STRICKEN; default judgments due in 30 days.