Court Rules
Judge

Judge Eric Roberson

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Motion To Suppress Motions, Motion To Dismiss Motions, Stand Your Ground Motions, Other Substantive Motion

  • Within 3 Business Days

Trial Or Hearing Set Memo

Court-wide
  • Email

Adjournments

2Business Daysnotice
  • Requests to add or remove a case from the calendar should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant at least two business days before the scheduled court date.
  • A motion to continue must be written and filed before the Final Pretrial Conference, state that counsel conferred with opposing counsel, include opposing counsel’s position, comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f), and establish good cause.

Request must include

Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Clerk, Chambers

skaleel@coj.net
Phone
Court-wide
904-255-1180
Scheduling
Hours: 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingProposed OrdersExhibits

Document Format Requirements1 rule

FormattingCriminal cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at skaleel@coj.net.

Required Format

DOCX

CR-G-Policy-and-Procedures · Mar 2026 · p. 5|SecE. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Document Filing Requirements3 rules

Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

When JAC has no objection to the underlying motion, counsel must attach JAC’s response to the proposed order as Exhibit A.

When counsel is submitting a proposed order related to a motion to which JAC has no objection, counsel shall attach JAC’s response to their proposed order, labeled as “Exhibit A”.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
CR-G-Policy-and-Procedures · Mar 2026 · p. 5|SecE. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

A motion requesting an emergency hearing must be detailed and state the issues, reasons emergency relief is necessary, and time needed for each party’s presentation.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) the reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.

Document Type

Emergency Hearing Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
CR-G-Policy-and-Procedures · Mar 2026 · p. 5|SecF. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Filing RequirementsCriminal cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important

The email submitting a proposed order must state whether all parties agree to the order’s form.

The email must indicate whether all parties agree as to the form of the order.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
CR-G-Policy-and-Procedures · Mar 2026 · p. 5|SecE. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Filing & Service rules

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

When the Court does not set an All Motion deadline, all motions must be filed no later than the Final Pre-Trial conference.

The Court has been setting ‘All Motion’ deadlines with court dates before ===== PAGE 2 ===== Final Pre-Trial, but to the extent such a deadline is not set, all motions must be filed no later than Final Pre-Trial.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | 4. Non-Evidentiary Motion Practice Closes At Final Pre-Trial

Evidentiary motions must be filed no later than two weeks before the Final Pre-Trial conference.

Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial

Proposed orders must be submitted within five days after the hearing.

Proposed orders must be submitted within 5 days after any hearing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 5 | E. Submission of Orders and Judgments

If the Court establishes a separate All Motion deadline, the earlier of that deadline and two weeks before Final Pre-Trial controls for evidentiary motions.

If the Court sets a separate ‘All Motion’ deadline, the earlier date between that deadline or 2 weeks before Final Pre-Trial will control.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial

Service and Proof of Service Rules

After filing an evidentiary motion, a copy must be emailed to the Court at the stated address.

A copy of the motion(s) shall be sent to the Court by e-mail (skaleel@coj.net) after it is filed.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial

Courtesy Copy Requirements

For a substantive motion requiring an evidentiary hearing or argument, counsel must send the Judicial Assistant a courtesy copy within three business days after filing the motion with the clerk.

If counsel files a substantive motion requiring an evidentiary hearing or argument during the pendency of the case, including motions to suppress, motions to dismiss, stand your ground motions, or any other similar substantive motion, counsel shall send a courtesy copy to the Court’s Judicial Assistant within three business days of filing the motion with the clerk of court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 4 | B. Courtroom Procedures and Scheduling

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A motion to continue must be written and filed before the Final Pretrial Conference, state that counsel conferred with opposing counsel, include opposing counsel’s position, comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f), and establish good cause.

Motions to continue must be in writing and filed with the clerk of court prior to the Final Pretrial Conference. The motion must state that ===== PAGE 4 ===== counsel has conferred with opposing counsel and include opposing counsel’s position on the motion. The motion must comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f). Please be aware that absent a showing and finding of good cause, continuances will not be granted.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 4 | B. Courtroom Procedures and Scheduling

Requests to add or remove a case from the calendar should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant at least two business days before the scheduled court date.

Preferred Method: The preferred method for adding or removing a case from the calendar is to submit the request to the Judicial Assistant at least two business days in advance of the scheduled court date.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 4 | C. Requests for the Judicial Assistant to Add or Remove Cases from the Calendar

Chambers Communication Rules

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from nonparties, and parties must follow the listed practices when contacting the judicial office.

Unsolicited communications from nonparties will not be considered by the court. Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Recommendations to amend or revise the procedures may be emailed to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.

If you have a recommendation as to amending or revising these procedures, you may email the Court’s Judicial Assistant at skaleel@coj.net.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases

Page 6 | K. Other Division Procedures

All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is specifically authorized by law.

Accordingly, all parties must be copied on any email directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is otherwise specifically authorized by law.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases

Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, and the subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant at: skaleel@coj.net. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and the relevant matter to be addressed.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases

Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

The Judicial Assistant does not provide legal advice; out-of-office messages provide instructions for proceeding, and email responses are sent in receipt order.

The Court’s Judicial Assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice. If the Court’s Judicial Assistant is out of the office, you will receive an automated response to your email directing you on how to proceed in her absence. Responses to emails will be given in the order in which the emails are received.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases

Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 62 rules apply across Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 30
  • Applies to
    Motion
    Must include
    case number

    A motion must be entered on the clerk's docket, with its docket number provided, before hearing time may be requested.

  • Applies to
    Motion to set for hearing

    A motion to set a hearing is required when the requested hearing will exceed one hour.

  • Applies to
    Notice of hearing

    The notice of hearing must satisfy Rule 2.530(b), including identifying the communication technology and providing access directions.

Filing Timing

All 13

  • Counsel may not file a notice of hearing until the court confirms the hearing by email.

  • Counsel must file a compliant notice of hearing within three days after hearing confirmation, identifying the communication technology and providing access directions.

  • Proposed orders for remote-hearing requests must be submitted at least one week before the hearing.

Communication

All 7
  • Contact
    Email to clerk

    All scheduling must be conducted by email with the clerk.

  • Contact
    Email

    Proposed orders subject to this direction must be emailed directly to the judicial assistant.

  • The court must be notified upon settlement so the case can be removed from the trial docket.

Service

All 6
  • Service
    Electronic service

    The court cannot use electronic service as the sole method for a party who has not filed a Notice of Designation of Email Address.

  • Service
    Email

    All pro se parties must serve a designation of a primary email address, and may obtain the form from the clerk of court.

  • Applies to
    Papers and pleadings
    Service
    Mail to opposing party

    Further papers and pleadings may be served by mail or email, and service is complete upon mailing or emailing.

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View all Fourth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Clay, Duval and Nassau Counties rules
About Judge Eric Roberson

**Division or court number:** CR-G **Court level:** Circuit **Courtroom or hearing room:** 508/719 **Address:** 501 W. Adams Street, Courtroom 508, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (physical); 501 W. Adams Street, Suite 7036, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 (mailing) **Judicial assistant:** Sarah Kaleel **Email:** skaleel@coj.net **Phone:** 904-255-1294

Common questions about Judge Eric Roberson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Eric Roberson?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motion to suppress, motion to dismiss, stand your ground, and other substantive motion. Details: delivery within 3 business days. For a substantive motion requiring an evidentiary hearing or argument, counsel must send the Judicial Assistant a courtesy copy within three business days after filing the motion with the clerk.

View ruleSource: page 4, section B. Courtroom Procedures and Scheduling

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Eric Roberson?

Judge Eric Roberson's formatting rule includes file format docx. Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.

View ruleSource: page 5, section E. Submission of Orders and Judgments

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Eric Roberson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. When JAC has no objection to the underlying motion, counsel must attach JAC’s response to the proposed order as Exhibit A.

View ruleSource: page 5, section E. Submission of Orders and Judgments

What must be included with emergency hearing motion filings before Judge Eric Roberson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A motion requesting an emergency hearing must be detailed and state the issues, reasons emergency relief is necessary, and time needed for each party’s presentation.

View ruleSource: page 5, section F. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters

How may parties contact Judge Eric Roberson's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Eric Roberson's clerk. All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is specifically authorized by law.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Eric Roberson?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. A motion to continue must be written and filed before the Final Pretrial Conference, state that counsel conferred with opposing counsel, include opposing counsel’s position, comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f), and establish good cause.

View ruleSource: page 4, section B. Courtroom Procedures and Scheduling

What filing deadlines does Judge Eric Roberson set?

Evidentiary motions must be filed no later than two weeks before the Final Pre-Trial conference.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial

What rule applies to service for evidentiary motion before Judge Eric Roberson?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: the court, timing: after filing. After filing an evidentiary motion, a copy must be emailed to the Court at the stated address.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 3. Evidentiary Motions Must Be Filed No Later Than 2 Weeks Before Final Pre-Trial
Complete rules summary for Judge Eric Roberson

Evidentiary motions must be filed no later than two weeks before the Final Pre-Trial conference.

After filing an evidentiary motion, a copy must be emailed to the Court at the stated address.

If the Court establishes a separate All Motion deadline, the earlier of that deadline and two weeks before Final Pre-Trial controls for evidentiary motions.

When the Court does not set an All Motion deadline, all motions must be filed no later than the Final Pre-Trial conference.

The email submitting a proposed order must state whether all parties agree to the order’s form.

When JAC has no objection to the underlying motion, counsel must attach JAC’s response to the proposed order as Exhibit A.

Proposed orders must be submitted within five days after the hearing.

Requests to add or remove a case from the calendar should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant at least two business days before the scheduled court date.

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.

All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, and the subject line must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter.

All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is specifically authorized by law.

The court will not consider unsolicited communications from nonparties, and parties must follow the listed practices when contacting the judicial office.

The Judicial Assistant does not provide legal advice; out-of-office messages provide instructions for proceeding, and email responses are sent in receipt order.

A motion to continue must be written and filed before the Final Pretrial Conference, state that counsel conferred with opposing counsel, include opposing counsel’s position, comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.190(f), and establish good cause.

For a substantive motion requiring an evidentiary hearing or argument, counsel must send the Judicial Assistant a courtesy copy within three business days after filing the motion with the clerk.

A motion requesting an emergency hearing must be detailed and state the issues, reasons emergency relief is necessary, and time needed for each party’s presentation.

Recommendations to amend or revise the procedures may be emailed to the Court’s Judicial Assistant.

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