Judge Ann Melinda Craggs

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 77 rules apply across Florida 5 Judicial Circuit (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter). Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Formatting

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Format
DOCX
Proposed orders must be created in the latest version of Microsoft Word in .docx format.
Do not place spaces before the JJJJ, GGGG, or AAAA codes, and use the Right Alignment button to position signature fields.
Proposed orders must not contain page breaks or section breaks.

Filing Requirements

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Applies to
Proposed order
Must include
proposed order
Proposed orders must use the specified signature-field code pairs, including DDDD/JJJJ, MMMM/AAAA, RRRR/GGGG, and CCCC.
Applies to
Proposed order
Each electronic-signature code must contain all four capital letters and may appear only once per line.
Applies to
Proposed order
Must include
case number
Every proposed order must include the Unified Case Number.

Communication

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Non-lawyer personnel may communicate with judges, judicial officers, or other court personnel only about scheduling and other ministerial matters.
A lawyer must avoid substantive ex-parte communications with the presiding judge in a pending case.
A lawyer must notify opposing counsel of communications with the court or tribunal unless the communication concerns only scheduling or clerical matters.

E-Filing

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Applies to
Cover letter
A cover letter is optional, but if submitted it must be an Adobe PDF containing relevant details and must be uploaded separately from the proposed order.
Applies to
Proposed order
When multiple proposed orders are submitted in one filing, each order must be uploaded separately to the E-Portal.
Applies to
Foreclosure packet
All foreclosure packet documents must be e-filed with the clerk when hearing time is reserved.

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About Judge Ann Melinda Craggs

Ann Melinda Craggs, Circuit Judge, Marion County Circuit Court. Judicial assistant: Maria Berrios. Office: (352) 401-6785.

- Marion County Judicial Center 110 N.W. 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34475

Common questions about Judge Ann Melinda Craggs's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

Details: delivery upon filing. A courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing must be provided to the Court once the notice is filed.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SCHEDULING HEARINGS

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

Judge Ann Melinda Craggs' formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed orders must be prepared using Word software when submitted by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED ORDERS

How may parties contact Judge Ann Melinda Craggs' chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Ann Melinda Craggs' chambers. When a hearing is to be cancelled, a notice of cancellation must be filed and this office must be immediately notified by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROCEDURES FOR CANCELLING HEARINGS/TRIALS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

No. Electronic filing is prohibited for the covered filings. Proposed orders may not be submitted through the Florida Courts E-portal at this time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PROPOSED ORDERS

What rule applies to service for documentary evidence before Judge Ann Melinda Craggs?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, timing: 48 hours before hearing. Documentary evidence intended for introduction at a Zoom or in-person hearing must be scanned as a PDF and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INTRODUCTION OF EVIDENCE

Complete rules summary for Judge Ann Melinda Craggs

A courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing must be provided to the Court once the notice is filed.

Proposed orders may not be submitted through the Florida Courts E-portal at this time.

Proposed orders must be submitted by email using Word software.

When all parties are represented by counsel, proposed orders may be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant at mberrios@circuit5.org.

For pro se parties covered by an email waiver, a preaddressed postage-paid envelope must accompany the proposed order submitted by U.S. mail or hand delivery.

Proposed orders must be prepared using Word software when submitted by email.

When a hearing is to be cancelled, a notice of cancellation must be filed and this office must be immediately notified by email.

Documentary evidence intended for introduction at a Zoom or in-person hearing must be scanned as a PDF and emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the hearing.