Judge Leticia Marques
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Case Law, Pertinent Documents
Motion
Memoranda, Case Law, Other Hearing Materials
Court-wide- Before Hearing
Memoranda, Case Law, Other Materials
Court-wide- At Least 5 Court Days Before Scheduled Hearing
Adjournments
- A continuance request must be submitted at least three days before the scheduled court date.
Communication
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Document Format Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must be submitted by email in Word format.
All proposed orders must be submitted via email in Word format.
DOCX
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to use during the hearing or trial.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of Court in paper format.
• Format: Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of Court in paper format.
Paper
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
• Format: PDF or Word document
Summary: Courtesy copies of case law or other pertinent documents must be submitted in PDF or Word format.
Document Filing Requirements5 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders submitted for chambers must state in the email body or an e-filed cover letter that all parties agree to entry of the order.
All proposed orders submitted for entry in chambers must include, either in the body of the email or in an e-filed cover letter, that all parties agree as to the entry of the order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must include a complete title, indicate whether the motion is granted or denied, state the motion's filing date, and include the hearing date if a hearing occurred.
All proposed orders shall include a complete title, not just the word “Order”, whether the order grants or denies the motion, the filing date of the motion, and, if a hearing was held, the date of the hearing.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
An unopposed order must state that it is unopposed, and the word “proposed” must not appear in the order's title.
If the order is unopposed, please state that in the order. Do not include the word “proposed” in the title of the order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A detailed motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues to be resolved, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party's presentation.
• Requirements: 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) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
Document Type
Emergency Hearing Motion
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
• Notice of Hearing: A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time. All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
Summary: A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time and must contain the specified ADA notification.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Copies of all exhibits must be submitted electronically by email to the division email account.
• Submission Method: Submit copies of all exhibits electronically by e- mail to the division e-mail account.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 4 | I. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing.
• Submission Deadlines: The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three business days before the hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | C. Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than three days before the evidentiary proceeding.
• Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than three days before any evidentiary proceeding.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 4 | F. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A notice of cancellation must be immediately filed and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | C. Scheduling Procedures
The notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | C. Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy Copy Requirements
A courtesy copy of the motion must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with the hearing-time request, including the case number, case name, and requested hearing duration.
Please email a courtesy copy of the Motion to the Judicial Assistant with a request for hearing time. The case number and name of the case should be noted, along with the amount of time needed for the
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 2 | C. Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy copies must be submitted by email.
• Submission Method: Email
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 4 | F. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law or other pertinent documents must be submitted to the court for every evidentiary proceeding.
• When Required: Courtesy copies of case law or other pertinent documents must be submitted to the court for any evidentiary proceeding.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Criminal cases
Page 4 | F. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance request must be submitted at least three days before the scheduled court date.
• Continuance Procedure: A request for continuance must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled court date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | C. Scheduling Procedures
Chambers Communication Rules
All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to 8orange@ninthcircuit.org, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to 8orange@ninthcircuit.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 2 | B. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearing times must be requested and confirmed by email, with all counsel included.
Hearing times are requested and confirmed via email only. All counsel must be included in the email.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 2 | C. Scheduling Procedures
Hearings must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant by email.
• Cancelling Hearings: You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant by email immediately.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | C. Scheduling Procedures
After filing a motion with the Clerk's Office, a copy must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant for the judge's review.
• Once the motion has been filed with the Clerk’s Office, submit a copy to the Judicial Assistant via email for the Judge’s review.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 4 | H. Motions for Rehearing, Reconsideration or New Trial
A request for a witness or party to appear virtually must be made in writing to the specified email address, and an approved request results in a virtual link sent by email.
If there is a need for a witness or party to appear virtually, the request must be made in writing to 8orange@ninthcircuit.org. If approved, the Judicial Assistant will provide the virtual link via email.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026 · Criminal cases
Page 3 | D. Remote Appearance