Judge Scott Janowitz
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Document Filing Requirements6 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
When scheduling an in-person hearing, include “(LIVE AND IN-PERSON)” in courtMAP's motion description.
For an in-person hearing, schedule the hearing as you would for Zoom but add: "(LIVE AND IN-PERSON)" in courtMAP when describing the motions to be heard.
Document Type
Hearing Description
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
For a motion to strike affirmative defenses, upload the affirmative defenses.
On a motion to strike affirmative defenses, upload the affirmative defenses.
Document Type
Motion To Strike Affirmative Defenses
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
For a motion to dismiss, upload a copy of the complaint.
On a motion to dismiss, upload a copy of the complaint.
Document Type
Motion To Dismiss
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Mandatory
Notices of hearing not generated by courtMAP must include the Zoom meeting ID and link.
ALL ZOOM HEARINGS WILL BE at Meeting ID: 305 349 7062 https://zoom.us/j/3053497062 Please put that on any notices of hearing not generated by courtMAP.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
Before proceeding before the General Magistrate, ensure the Division Judge has entered an Order of Referral under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.490.
Please make sure the Division Judge has entered an Order of Referral pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.490.
Document Type
Order Of Referral
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026Important
When canceling a hearing scheduled within two business days, provide a courtesy communication and upload the cancellation notice to courtMAP.
You may use CourtMAP to cancel hearings as well, but we ask for a courtesy communication (and (uploading the cancellation notice into courtMAP) if the cancelled hearing is within two business days.
Document Type
Cancellation Notice
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Upload all supporting and relevant documents, including discovery responses, at least two days before the hearing.
PLEASE UPLOAD ALL SUPPORTING AND RELEVANT DOCUMENTS INCLUDING DISCOVERY RESPONSES (which are often not filed) AT LEAST TWO DAYS BEFORE THE HEARING.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
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Chambers Communication Rules
Schedule hearings using CourtMAP.
Please use CourtMAP to schedule your hearings.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Scheduling
Schedule a 30-minute block even when the hearing is expected to take less time.
Even if a hearing will take less than 30 minutes, schedule a 30-minute block.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Time
For hybrid hearings, attorneys, parties, and witnesses from the listed counties must attend in person unless permission is granted otherwise.
Hybrid hearings are available, however everyone (attorneys, parties, and witnesses) from Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, Monroe, and Collier must attend in person (unless permission given).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Types of Hearings
Hearings are by Zoom by default, but hearings lasting over two hours or involving evidence must be in person.
Hearings are held by Zoom by default except they must be in person if over two hours or evidentiary.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Types of Hearings
Schedule enough time for the hearing and, if the parties dispute the time needed, choose the longer duration.
PLEASE SCHEDULE SUFFICIENT TIME FOR YOUR HEARING (if there is a dispute choose the longer time).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Time
If scheduling remains difficult after three good-faith attempts, contact chambers.
If you have difficulty scheduling a hearing, please contact chambers after three good faith efforts.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Scheduling
Only one hearing-time block may be scheduled per case per day.
One block of time may be scheduled per day per case.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Time
In-person hearings generally are not held on Mondays or Wednesdays.
NOTE: IN-PERSON HEARINGS WILL GENERALLY NOT BE HELD ON MONDAYS OR WEDNESDAYS.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Types of Hearings
Multiple motions may be scheduled in a single hearing block.
You may schedule multiple motions in one block.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Time
Hearings are held Monday through Friday between 8:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
Hearings are held Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. through 4:00 p.m.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Hearings
Hearings may be scheduled in 30-minute increments.
Hearings can be set in increments of 30 minutes.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Time
Use Scott Janowitz (CVGM03) to search for available hearing times in this division.
To search for available hearing time for this division, use Scott Janowitz (CVGM03).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 4, 2026 · Civil cases
Page 1 | Scheduling
Coordinate with all parties to select a mutually agreeable hearing date and time.
Coordinate with all parties on a mutually agreeable date and time.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases
Page 1 | Scheduling