Judge James Nutt
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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- A continuance motion must be made in writing and filed with the Clerk at least three weeks before Calendar Call, with a hearing requested at least two weeks before Calendar Call, unless unforeseen and extenuating circumstances arise.
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
An agreed order must be uploaded in Word format through the division's OLS system.
Please upload the Agreed Order in WORD format to the divisions OLS system.
DOCX
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed jury instructions must be submitted in 14-point font.
At least one business day prior to trial, please submit proposed jury instructions (in 14 point font) to the CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org email address and make sure the e-mail subject line reads "Jury Instructions- Case style, Case #".
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The movant must file the emergency motion with the clerk.
The movant must file their emergency motion with the Clerk.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The jury-instructions email subject line must read "Jury Instructions- Case style, Case #".
make sure the e-mail subject line reads "Jury Instructions- Case style, Case #"
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
Attorney shall file the original pleading with the Clerk and send a copy to the Court.
Summary: The attorney must file the original motion-for-rehearing pleading with the clerk and send a copy to the court.
Document Type
Motion For Rehearing
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All orders must be submitted through OLS.
Judge Nutt is now requiring that all orders be submitted through OLS (Online Services).
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | (New Procedure) Proposed Orders
All orders must be submitted through the court's online services system.
Judge Nutt is now requiring that all orders be submitted through the Court's Online Services
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Proposed Orders
An order involving multiple case numbers must be uploaded separately for every case number.
Additionally, if you have multiple case numbers, the order must be uploaded for each case number.
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An unagreed proposed order must not be submitted unless chambers gives permission.
If the Proposed Order is NOT agreed, DO NOT submit the proposed order (unless otherwise given permission by chambers).
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Page 1 | (New Procedure) Proposed Orders
The agreed order must be submitted electronically through the division's OLS system.
Please upload the Agreed Order in WORD format to the divisions OLS system.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Cancellations/Motions for Continuance
When a submission involves multiple case numbers, the order must be uploaded separately for each case number.
Additionally, if you have multiple case numbers, the order must be uploaded for each case number.
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Page 1 | Proposed Orders
An unagreed proposed order must not be submitted online; the matter must instead be set for hearing.
If the Proposed Order is NOT agreed, DO NOT submit the proposed order. You must set the matter for hearing instead.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Proposed jury instructions must be emailed at least one business day before trial.
At least one business day prior to trial, please submit proposed jury instructions (in 14 point font) to the CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org email address and make sure the e-mail subject line reads "Jury Instructions- Case style, Case #".
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Jury instructions
If an order is rejected, the matter must be set for a hearing instead.
If the order is rejcted back, you must set the matter for hearing instead.
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Page 1 | (New Procedure) Proposed Orders
A motion must be filed and docketed before hearing time may be requested.
Make sure your Motions have been filed and docketed before you request hearing time.
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The motion must be filed before the party contacts the Judicial Assistant to request available hearing time.
Please file your Motion first.
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Page 1 | Setting Morning Calendar Hearings
Service and Proof of Service Rules
When filing an emergency motion, the opposing side must receive the motion and all attachments.
When filing an emergency motion, make sure the opposing side is also in receipt of the motion with any attachments.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Emergency Hearings/Motions
Plaintiff must serve a certified copy of the order on Defendant through the Sheriff’s office or a certified process server and file the return of service with the clerk at least 10 days before the hearing.
It shall be Plaintiff’s responsibility to secure service of a certified copy of this Order upon Defendant through the Sheriff’s office or a certified process server and the return of service shall be filed with the Clerk of Court at least 10 days before the hearing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of pleadings, motions, case law, and similar materials should accompany the Notice of Hearing or an email or cover letter stating the scheduled hearing date and time.
Courtesy copies of pleadings/motions/case law, etc. should be sent along with the Notice of Hearing or an e-mail/cover letter indicating the date/time of the scheduled hearing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A case on two-hour call receives a continuance only for extraordinary circumstances, and the judge will not consider motions during the calendar call.
Once a case is on 2 hour call, a continuance will only be granted upon a showing of extraordinary circumstances. The Judge will not entertain any motions during the Calendar Call.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Cancellations/Motions for Continuance
Cancellations generally are not permitted, although the court may accept an agreed order continuing or canceling a hearing.
Cancellations are not permitted. However, the Court MAY accept an Agreed Order on a Motion to Continue/Cancel Hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Cancellations/Motions for Continuance
When the parties disagree, the continuance or cancellation motion must be set on the court's morning calendar before the requested continued date.
If the parties are not in agreement on the cancellation/continuance, the motion must be set for hearing on the Court's morning calendar prior to the date you want to continue.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Cancellations/Motions for Continuance
A continuance motion must be made in writing and filed with the Clerk at least three weeks before Calendar Call, with a hearing requested at least two weeks before Calendar Call, unless unforeseen and extenuating circumstances arise.
All motions for continuance must be made in writing and filed with the Clerk no later than (3) weeks before Calendar Call and a hearing requested no later than (2) two weeks prior to Calendar Call, unless unforeseen and extenuating circumstances arise.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Court notice
Page 1 | Calendar Call and Motion Dates
Chambers Communication Rules
Proposed jury instructions must be submitted by email to CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org.
At least one business day prior to trial, please submit proposed jury instructions (in 14 point font) to the CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org email address and make sure the e-mail subject line reads "Jury Instructions- Case style, Case #".
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Jury instructions
A hearing requiring at least 15 minutes must be specially set by emailing the Judicial Assistant, copying the assigned State Attorney, and attaching the filed motion and requested hearing duration.
All hearings that require 15 minutes or more need to be specially set. Contact the Judicial Assistant for available hearing time via email (CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org). Copying the assigned State Attorney is required, along with a copy of the filed motion and the estimate amount of time you are requesting for the hearing is required in the email to chambers.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Setting Specially Set Hearings
The court record should be checked for existing future case dates before calling about the matter.
Check the court record and see if there are any current future dates on the case you will be calling about.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
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The judicial assistant is best reached by email at CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org.
The best way to reach the JA is by e-mail: CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
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The divisional instructions must be read before calling the judicial assistant.
Please read the divisional instructions first before calling the JA.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
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After the parties agree on a hearing date, email a copy of the Notice of Hearing to the Judicial Assistant.
Once the parties have agreed to a date, please send the Judicial Assistant a copy of your Notice of Hearing via email to CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Setting Morning Calendar Hearings
Request available morning-calendar hearing time by email to the Judicial Assistant, copying opposing counsel and attaching the motion.
Contact the Judicial Assistant for available hearing time via email (CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org). Please copy opposing counsel with the email and include a copy of the motion to be set.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
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