Judge Luis F. Calderon
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- At Least 5 Business Days Before Hearing
Joint Pretrial Statement
- Hand Delivery • No Later Than 5 Business Days Before Pretrial Conference
- No Later Than 5 Business Days Before Pretrial Conference
Jury Instructions, Verdict Forms
Motion, Notice Of Hearing, Proposed Order
- At Least 5 Business Days Before Hearing
Adjournments
- Discovery closes on the day before the Pretrial Conference, subject to extension by court order for good cause shown.
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Document Format Requirements13 rules
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Final jury instructions and the verdict form must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant in Word format no later than the day before trial.
Jury Instructions and a Verdict Form. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word format no later than the day before the trial.
DOCX
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Exhibits must be Bates-stamped in advance, and two hard copies must be brought for the judge and clerk.
Pre-mark bates-stamped exhibits; bring 2 hard copies (Judge + Clerk).
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All trial exhibits must be marked before trial and exchanged with the opposing attorney or pro se litigant.
All exhibits must be marked before the day of trial and exchanged with opposing counsel or pro se litigant.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be tagged and marked for identification.
Per the Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial, all exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked ===== PAGE 2 ===== for identification.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Demonstrative aids may not be used during the opening statement without party agreement or a court order entered before trial begins.
Demonstrative aids may NOT be used during Opening Statement without (i) agreement or (ii) prior (before the first day of trial) court order.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Jury instructions must include a case-style cover page and use specified margins, 12-point New Roman font, and single spacing.
Jury instructions must include a cover page with the case style and be formatted with 1” margins at the top and bottom, and not less than 1.25” margins at the left and right, in 12- Point New Roman font, single-spaced.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The submitted order must be in Word format and accompanied by an electronically filed cover letter.
Submitting Orders: Email to 44Orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word format with e-filed cover letter.
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Before PTC, submit in WORD format at least 5 days prior:
Summary: The required pretrial submissions must use WORD format and be submitted at least five days before the pretrial conference.
DOCX
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Per the Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial, all exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked
Summary: All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be exchanged among the parties before trial.
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All materials should be provided electronically. Index with hyperlinks. Cases should be highlighted.
Summary: Courtesy-copy materials should be submitted electronically, indexed with hyperlinks, and have cited cases highlighted.
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provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 12 pt. single spaced) to the Court via email the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Summary: The emailed Word copies of jury instructions and verdict forms must use Times New Roman, 12-point font, and single spacing.
DOCX
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Any objections must be separately noted.
Summary: Objections to exhibits or demonstrative aids must be noted separately.
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All submittals must be in Word format.
Summary: Proposed final judgments and related findings submittals must be submitted in Word format.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements50 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Plaintiff’s counsel must submit a proposed mediation order to the court within ten days.
Plaintiff’s counsel shall submit a proposed Mediation Order to the Court within ten (10) days of the date of this order.
Document Type
Mediation Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Each party must provide a completed pretrial checklist to the conference or email it to the Judicial Assistant no later than twenty-four hours before the conference.
The parties shall either bring a completed Pretrial Checklist (form available on the Court’s website) to the Pretrial Conference or email it to the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org not later than twenty-four hours prior to the start of the Pretrial Conference.
Document Type
Pretrial Checklist
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A party disclosing experts must contemporaneously provide opposing counsel three proposed deposition dates for each disclosed expert.
Parties disclosing expert(s) shall provide opposing counsel three (3) proposed deposition dates for each expert disclosed contemporaneously with the disclosures in Paragraphs 5(a) and 5(b) above.
Document Type
Expert Disclosure
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A written expert disclosure must identify the expert, qualifications, expertise, subjects of testimony and opinions, and parties against whom the expert will testify.
As used herein, “disclose” means furnishing in writing (i) the expert’s name, business address and telephone number, (ii) his or her curriculum vitae or qualifications, (iii) his or her medical specialty or field of expertise, (iv) a statement of the specific subjects upon which the expert will testify and offer opinions and (v) the party or parties against whom the expert will be called to testify.
Document Type
Expert Disclosure
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Changes in an expert’s opinion or the basis for that opinion must be disclosed to all parties at least sixty days before the pretrial conference.
Any changes in an expert’s opinion or changes in the basis of the expert’s opinion must be disclosed to all parties no less than sixty (60) days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
Document Type
Expert Disclosure Change
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The moving party must coordinate, serve, and file a Notice of Hearing that includes the meeting link or courtroom.
Moving party must coordinate, serve, and file a Notice of Hearing containing the meeting link or Courtroom.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Attorneys must file a Notice of Hearing after receiving confirmation from the judicial assistant.
• Attorneys must file a Notice of Hearing upon receiving confirmation from the judicial assistant.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
An emergency-hearing motion must include a detailed explanation of the emergency.
• Emergency Hearings: The motion must contain a detailed explanation of the emergency.
Document Type
Emergency Hearing Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Cross-notice motions may not be filed without prior approval.
• Cross-notice Motions: Do not cross-notice without prior approval.
Document Type
Cross Notice Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Only the party that obtained the hearing may cancel it, and that party must promptly notify the judicial assistant and file and email a Notice of Cancellation to chambers.
Canceling a Hearing: Only the setting party may cancel. That party must (1) notify JA in a timely manner and (2) file and email a Notice of Cancellation to chambers.
Document Type
Notice Of Cancellation
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
When a hearing was set by court order, cancellation requires a filed motion and proposed order for court review; otherwise, the hearing proceeds.
If the Hearing is set by Court Order, you must submit a filed motion and proposed order canceling the hearing for the Court’s review; otherwise, the hearing will proceed as scheduled.
Document Type
Motion To Cancel Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A proposed order must be drafted within three working days.
A. Drafted within 3 working days.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A proposed order must be submitted within seven days with a copy to opposing counsel.
B. Submitted within 7 days with copy to opposing counsel.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
When no hearing is required, file the motion and waiver for a written final hearing and submit the required checklist, all agreements, and the proposed final judgment in Word format.
When Hearing NOT Required: File Motion and Waiver for Written Final Hearing. Submit Required Checklist with all agreements and proposed Final Judgment in Word format.
Document Type
Written Final Hearing Submission
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
When a hearing is required for an uncontested dissolution, submit the checklist, proposed final judgment, and agreements by email, incorporate the parenting plan and marital settlement agreement, and send the final judgment in Word format before the hearing.
When Hearing Required: Complete Uncontested Dissolution Checklist and email to division email with proposed Final Judgment and agreements. Parenting Plan and MSA must be incorporated. Send Final Judgment in Word format prior to hearing.
Document Type
Uncontested Dissolution Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The proposed final judgment must address all relevant issues and include proposed findings of fact with supporting evidence.
It must include all issues relevant to the parties, and must include proposed findings of fact and supporting evidence.
Document Type
Proposed Final Judgment
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A Parenting Plan must be submitted in WORD format at least five days before the pretrial conference, with a joint redline if there is no agreement.
Before PTC, submit in WORD format at least 5 days prior: 1. Parenting Plan (joint redline if no agreement; see Form 12.995)
Document Type
Parenting Plan
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All exhibits and evidence must be tagged and pre-marked for identification before trial.
All exhibits and evidence must be tagged and pre-marked for identification prior to trial.
Document Type
Exhibits And Evidence
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Expert opinions are inadmissible unless expressed in a deposition or expert report, except when neither was created or taken.
Expert Opinions: Not admissible if not expressed in deposition or in an expert report (unless no report was created and no deposition was taken)
Document Type
Expert Opinion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Each trial brief must include the admitted and expected facts and a statement of the governing law.
The trial brief will set forth (i) a brief statement of facts admitted and additional facts which the party expects to prove; and (ii) a brief statement of law upon which the party relies.
Document Type
Trial Brief
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The exhibit schedule must cover all trial exhibits, letter them sequentially, and describe each exhibit specifically rather than using generic descriptions.
A schedule of all exhibits, including depositions, a party may offer at trial, lettered sequentially. Exhibits shall be described with specificity. For example, “all medical records” is insufficient.
Document Type
Exhibit Schedule
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
If unresolved deposition-designation disputes cannot be scheduled for a hearing, the parties must submit a marked transcript and a proposed order identifying the pages and lines containing objections for the Court to rule on.
If the parties cannot resolve disputes over deposition designations, and no hearing time can be coordinated, the parties shall submit a properly marked copy of the transcript and a proposed order identifying the page and line of objections that must be ruled on by the Court.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The witness list must identify all trial and potential impeachment or rebuttal witnesses, provide each witness's name, address, and telephone number, and specify the witness category.
A list of all witnesses including potential impeachment and rebuttal witnesses who may testify at trial. The list shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the witness and shall specify whether the witness is a liability, damage, rebuttal, or impeachment witness.
Document Type
Witness List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Each party's Exhibit Schedule must be attached to the Joint Pretrial Statement.
The Exhibit Schedules for each party shall be attached to the Joint Pretrial Statement described below.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
All blanks and bracketed terms in standard jury instructions must be completed or deleted when inapplicable.
Any blanks or bracketed terms contained in the standard jury instructions must be filled in or deleted if inapplicable.
Document Type
Jury Instructions
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The pretrial order may be modified only by court order under applicable law.
The provisions of this order may be modified only by Court order in accordance with applicable law.
Requirement
Document requirement
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The Notice of Hearing must include the video-hearing information or link and any courtroom telephone number provided by the judicial assistant.
The JA will provide video hearing info/link. A courtroom phone number may be provided upon request. This information must be included in the Notice of Hearing.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A contested-hearing request must state the meet-and-confer information, party and counsel names, case number, requested duration, hearing type, motion information, requested format, and any applicable interpreter, transportation, or injunction details.
• Date and time of the completed “meet and confer” conference • Both Petitioner’s and Respondent’s Name and Name(s) of Attorney(s) of record • Case Number • Length of Time Being Requested • DR only: Date/Time being requested & DV Companion Case • Whether the Hearing is Evidentiary in Nature • Title of Motion and Date Filed • Requesting in-person hearing or virtual hearing • If DV, whether an Interpreter is Needed and Language Requested • Whether any Party is in Jail and Needs to be Transported to Court • Whether there’s an active Injunction between the parties and case number (if known)
Document Type
Hearing Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
When the parties cannot agree, each must email a Word-format competing proposed order with a cover letter identifying it as competing and not agreed upon.
D. If unable to agree, both sides must email competing proposed Orders in Word. The parties’ respective proposed orders must be accompanied by cover letters specifying the orders are competing and not agreed-upon.
Document Type
Competing Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Stipulations, admissions, and waivers of custodians must be in writing when court enforcement is sought.
Stipulations – Admissions – Waivers of Custodians: Must be in writing if seeking Court enforcement
Document Type
Stipulations Admissions Waivers Of Custodians
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Requests for judicial notice must follow Florida Statutes sections 90.201 through 90.207.
Judicial Notice: Follow the Evidence Code, Section 90.201-90.207, Florida Statutes
Document Type
Judicial Notice
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Each party’s schedule of exhibits with objections.
Summary: The Joint Pretrial Statement must contain each party’s exhibit schedule with objections.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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No motions may be scheduled for hearing unless they contain a certification of good faith attempt to resolve the matter at issue.
Summary: A motion may not be scheduled for hearing unless it contains a certification of a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter.
Document Type
Motion
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Certificate of service must comply with Rules of Civil Procedure.
Summary: The certificate of service must comply with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
Document Type
Order Submission
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With Client Consent: Submit motion with consent and proposed order to chambers.
Summary: When the client consents, the motion to withdraw must be submitted with the consent and a proposed order to chambers.
Document Type
Motion To Withdraw
We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.Mandatory?
Before PTC, submit in WORD format at least 5 days prior: 2. Joint Pre-Trial Memorandum with stipulations
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Summary: A Joint Pre-Trial Memorandum with stipulations must be submitted in WORD format at least five days before the pretrial conference.
Document Type
Joint Pre Trial Memorandum
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Attach Form 51.
Summary: Form 51 must be attached to the Notice for Non-Jury Trial.
Document Type
Notice For Non Jury Trial
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Before PTC, submit in WORD format at least 5 days prior: 4. Updated Financial Affidavits
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Summary: Updated Financial Affidavits must be submitted in WORD format at least five days before the pretrial conference.
Document Type
Updated Financial Affidavits
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Before PTC, submit in WORD format at least 5 days prior: 3. Joint Equitable Distribution Spreadsheet
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Summary: A Joint Equitable Distribution Spreadsheet must be submitted in WORD format at least five days before the pretrial conference.
Document Type
Joint Equitable Distribution Spreadsheet
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If a case settles, the Judicial Assistant must be immediately notified of any settlement or resolution of any matter on the trial docket.
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Summary: The Judicial Assistant must be immediately notified of any settlement or resolution of a case on the trial docket.
Document Type
Notice Of Settlement
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Proposed jury instructions and a proposed verdict form are due prior to the first day of trial unless an earlier deadline is established by the trial order or another order.
Summary: Proposed jury instructions are due before the first day of trial unless an earlier deadline is set by the trial order or another order.
Document Type
Proposed Jury Instructions
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File originals with the Clerk
Summary: Originals of the jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed with the clerk.
Document Type
Jury Instructions And Verdict Forms
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The Joint Pretrial Statement shall contain the following: (a) A statement of the case. (b) A statement of admitted facts which may be read at trial as a stipulation of counsel. (c) A statement of the issues of fact to be tried. (d) A statement of the unresolved issues of law, procedure or evidence. (e) Each party’s witness list. (f) Each party’s schedule of exhibits with objections. (g) Any stipulation on evidentiary matters specifying the applicable matters to which such stipulation applies, i.e. authenticity, hearsay exceptions, etc. (h) A current estimate of the number of days required for trial.
Summary: The Joint Pretrial Statement must include the listed statements, witness and exhibit schedules, evidentiary stipulations, and trial-duration estimate.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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No motions may be scheduled for hearing unless they contain a certification of good faith attempt to resolve the matter at issue.
Summary: Every motion scheduled for hearing must include a certification that the filer made a good-faith effort to resolve the disputed matter.
Document Type
Motion
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Witness lists for each Party shall be attached to the Joint Pretrial Statement described below.
Summary: Each party's witness list must be attached to the Joint Pretrial Statement.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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A list of all outstanding motions and date/time of any hearing thereon.
Summary: The Joint Pretrial Statement must list all outstanding motions and the date and time of any hearing on them.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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A designation of Lead Trial Counsel.
Summary: The Joint Pretrial Statement must designate Lead Trial Counsel.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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An identification, with specificity, of any matters of which the parties will ask the Court to take Judicial Notice under §§ 90.201 and 90.202, Fla. Stat., and any objections or agreement thereto by opposing counsel.
Summary: The Joint Pretrial Statement must specifically identify matters for which judicial notice will be requested and state any objections or agreement by opposing counsel.
Document Type
Joint Pretrial Statement
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• If a proceeding is scheduled to last more than 30 minutes or is evidentiary in nature, the hearing shall be held in person unless prior approval is granted via filed Motion and signed Order.
Summary: A hearing lasting more than 30 minutes or involving evidence must be held in person unless the court grants prior approval through a filed motion and signed order.
Document Type
Motion For Virtual Hearing
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C. Submit a cover letter describing subject, specifying any hearing held and the Court’s ruling, and advising of any objection or agreement to the language of the order.
Summary: A proposed-order submission must include a cover letter describing the subject, identifying any hearing and ruling, and advising of any objection or agreement to the order’s language.
Document Type
Cover Letter
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The foregoing document was filed with the court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal System.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing was filed with the Clerk of the Court by using the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal System.
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Page 7 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
A proposed final judgment must be emailed at least five business days before the evidentiary hearing or trial.
A proposed final judgment must be prepared and submitted via e-mail at least 5 business days before.
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Page 5 | PROCEDURAL STEPS OF A DV CASE WITHIN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The document is filed with the court through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal System.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing was filed with the Clerk of the Court this ____ day of ____________, 202__ by using the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal System.
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Page 2 | ATTORNEY WORKSHEET FOR FORECLOSURE TRIAL
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The pretrial checklist must be brought to the conference or emailed to the Judicial Assistant at least twenty-four hours before its start.
The parties shall either bring a completed Pretrial Checklist (form available on the Court’s website) to the Pretrial Conference or email it to the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org not later than twenty-four hours prior to the start of the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 1 | PRETRIAL CONFERENCE
The proposed mediation order is due within ten days after the order’s date.
Plaintiff’s counsel shall submit a proposed Mediation Order to the Court within ten (10) days of the date of this order.
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Page 1 | MEDIATION
Requests for audio or visual equipment must be made at least 48 business hours before trial.
Requests for audio and/or visual equipment must be made at least 48 business hours in advance of trial.
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Page 1 | ORDER SETTING TRIAL PRIORITY
Deposition designations must be disclosed in writing with page-and-line citations at least 30 days before the pre-trial conference.
Pursuant to the Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial, must be disclosed in writing (citing page and line numbers) (i) 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference (designations), and (ii) 20 days before the Pre-Trial Conference (counter-designations)
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Page 1 | Virtual Pre-Trial Checklist and Order Controlling Trial
Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted to the judge before the first day of trial.
Submitted to the Judge prior to the first day of trial.
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Page 2 | Be Aware of the Following Additional Requirements
Any motions in limine must be scheduled and heard no later than one week before the trial period begins.
Motions in Limine: Filed prior to this pre-trial conference? Yes No - None Must be scheduled and heard no later than one week prior to the beginning of the trial period.
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Page 1 | Virtual Pre-Trial Checklist and Order Controlling Trial
Motions in limine and related trial-management motions must be filed and served before the Pretrial Conference and heard no later than one week before trial begins.
Motions in limine or motions to exclude witnesses or evidence or motions directed to the conduct of the trial must be filed and served prior to the Pretrial Conference. Motions in Limine must be scheduled and heard no later than one week prior to the beginning of the trial period.
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Page 6 | MOTIONS DEADLINE
All motions other than motions in limine, including Daubert motions, must be filed and heard at least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference.
All motions (including Daubert motions), other than motions in limine, must be filed and heard at least thirty (30) days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 6 | MOTIONS DEADLINE
All exhibits must be exchanged at least ten business days before the evidentiary hearing or trial.
Exchange all exhibits at least 10 business days before.
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Page 5 | PROCEDURAL STEPS OF A DV CASE WITHIN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The proposed final judgment is due at least five business days before the evidentiary hearing or trial.
A proposed final judgment must be prepared and submitted via e-mail at least 5 business days before.
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Page 5 | PROCEDURAL STEPS OF A DV CASE WITHIN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The four pretrial submissions are due at least five days before the pretrial conference.
Before PTC, submit in WORD format at least 5 days prior:
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Page 5 | PROCEDURAL STEPS OF A DV CASE WITHIN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Jury instructions and verdict forms must be exchanged no later than 10 days before the pre-trial conference.
Exchanged no later than 10 days prior to the Pre-Trial Conference
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Page 2 | Be Aware of the Following Additional Requirements
The Joint Pretrial Statement is due no less than five days before the Pretrial Conference.
A Joint Pretrial Statement addressing the matters described below shall then be prepared, filed and served no less than five (5) days before the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 4 | 8. JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The parties must serve counter or fairness deposition designations at least 20 days before the Pretrial Conference.
No less than 20 days prior to Pretrial Conference, the parties shall serve counter (or “fairness”) designations.
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Page 3 | ADDITIONAL PRETRIAL REQUIREMENTS
Each party must serve its intended deposition designations at least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference.
No less than 30 days prior to the Pretrial Conference, each party shall serve designations of the depositions it intends to offer at trial.
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Page 3 | ADDITIONAL PRETRIAL REQUIREMENTS
The parties must exchange proposed jury instructions and verdict forms no later than 30 working days before the Pretrial Conference.
The parties shall exchange proposed jury instructions and verdict forms no later than thirty (30) working days prior the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 3 | ADDITIONAL PRETRIAL REQUIREMENTS
A copy of the document is served that day to attorneys and interested parties on the ePortal Electronic Service List through Notices of Electronic Filing.
Accordingly, a copy of the foregoing is being served on this day to all attorney(s)/interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List, via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System
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Page 7 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by email through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
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Page 2 | COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE
All exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged 5 days prior to the hearing.
• All exhibits must be pre-marked and exchanged 5 days prior to the hearing. (Exhibits may be dropped off to the Clerk in Room 320.)
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Page 3 | HOW TO SCHEDULE A HEARING
The e-filed Notice and Form 51 must be emailed to the division email address with all parties copied to begin the trial procedure.
Email e-filed Notice and Form 51 to division email (cc’ing all parties) to begin trial procedure.
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Page 5 | PROCEDURAL STEPS OF A DV CASE WITHIN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
Within five days, plaintiff must serve the order on every party not receiving an ePortal notice and file a Certificate of Service with the clerk.
Plaintiff shall serve a copy of this Order on all parties not receiving Notice through the ePortal within five (5) days and shall file a Certificate of Service of the same with the Clerk.
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Page 2 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The order is served on all attorneys and interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List through ePortal-generated Notices of Electronic Filing.
Accordingly, a copy of the foregoing is being served on this day to all attorney(s)/interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List, via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System.
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Page 2 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Copies of each trial brief must be delivered to opposing counsel and the judge.
No later than three (3) business days before trial, the parties must each file a trial brief and deliver copies to opposing counsel and the undersigned judge.
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Page 5 | TRIAL BRIEFS AND PROPOSED FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
The document is served electronically on the same day to all attorneys and interested parties listed on the ePortal Electronic Service List through Notices of Electronic Filing.
Accordingly, a copy of the foregoing is being served on this day to all attorney(s)/interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List, via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System
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Page 7 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The order is served through Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System on attorneys and interested parties listed on the ePortal Electronic Service List.
Accordingly, a copy of the foregoing is being served on this day to all attorney(s)/interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List, via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System.
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Page 2 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
The witnesses expected for the next trial day must be disclosed at the end of each trial day.
Witness Disclosure during Trial: The next day’s witnesses shall be disclosed at the end of each trial day
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Page 2 | Be Aware of the Following Additional Requirements
The order is served on all attorneys and interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List by transmitting Notices of Electronic Filing generated through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal System.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that the foregoing was filed with the Clerk of the Court by using the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal System. Accordingly, a copy of the foregoing is being served on this day to all attorney(s)/interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List, via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System
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Page 2 | CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Attorneys and pro se parties must serve witness lists and exhibit schedules at least 60 days before the Pretrial Conference.
No less than sixty (60) days before the Pretrial Conference, attorneys and pro se parties shall serve the following:
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Page 3 | EXCHANGE OF WITNESS LISTS AND EVIDENCE SCHEDULES
The Joint Pretrial Statement must be prepared, filed, and served at least five days before the Pretrial Conference.
A Joint Pretrial Statement addressing the matters described below shall then be prepared, filed and served no less than five (5) days before the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 5 | JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
The attorney for the represented party, or the defendant’s attorney if the plaintiff is pro se, must serve the proposed joint pretrial statement at least ten days before the Pretrial Conference.
No less than ten (10) days before the Pretrial Conference, Plaintiff’s attorney (or Defendant’s attorney, if Plaintiff is pro se) shall serve a “Proposed Joint Pretrial Statement” reflecting any and all agreements and disputes as to the matters listed below.
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Page 5 | JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
Depositions and CME reports must be completed, and interrogatory answers, production responses, and requests for admissions must be served by the discovery cutoff.
All depositions and CME reports must be completed, and answers to interrogatories, responses to request to produce, and requests for admissions served by this date.
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Page 6 | CLOSE OF DISCOVERY
Every email sent to the judicial office must copy all parties unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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Page 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE
Without client consent, the motion to withdraw must be served on the client and set for hearing with at least 14 days’ notice.
Without Client Consent: Serve on client and set for hearing with minimum 14 days’ notice.
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Page 4 | MOTIONS
On the filing date, a copy is electronically served on all attorneys and interested parties listed in the ePortal Electronic Service List through Notices of Electronic Filing.
Accordingly, a copy of the foregoing is being served on this day to all attorney(s)/interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List, via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System.
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Page 2 | ATTORNEY WORKSHEET FOR FORECLOSURE TRIAL
All trial exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel or the pro se litigant before trial.
All exhibits must be marked before the day of trial and exchanged with opposing counsel or pro se litigant.
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Page 2 | ATTORNEY WORKSHEET FOR FORECLOSURE TRIAL
The final Joint Pretrial Statement must be prepared, filed, and served at least five days before the Pretrial Conference.
A Joint Pretrial Statement addressing the matters described below shall then be prepared, filed and served no less than five (5) days before the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 4 | 8. JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
A Proposed Joint Pretrial Statement must be served at least ten days before the Pretrial Conference.
No less than ten (10) days before the Pretrial Conference, Plaintiff’s attorney (or Defendant’s attorney, if Plaintiff is pro se) shall serve a “Proposed Joint Pretrial Statement” reflecting any and all agreements and disputes as to the matters listed below.
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Page 4 | 8. JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Failure to provide timely courtesy copies may result in cancellation of the hearing, and untimely materials will not be considered or reviewed by the court.
Failure to provide courtesy copies may result in the hearing being cancelled, and materials will not be considered by the Court or reviewed if not timely provided.
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Page 4 | COURTESY COPIES REQUIRED
Courtesy-copy materials must arrive at least five business days before the hearing, be provided electronically in PDF or Word, include a hyperlinked index, and have cited cases highlighted.
Materials must be received at least FIVE (5) business days prior to the hearing. Send in PDF or Word. All materials should be provided electronically. Index with hyperlinks. Cases should be highlighted.
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Page 4 | COURTESY COPIES REQUIRED
Trial briefs are optional, but any submitted trial brief must be provided as hard copies to Judge Calderon’s Chambers at least five working days before trial.
Trial Briefs: Not required, but if you choose to submit them, please provide hard copies to Judge Calderon’s Chambers at least five (5) working days prior to trial to allow adequate time for review
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Page 2 | Be Aware of the Following Additional Requirements
The original Joint Pretrial Statement must be filed with the clerk, and a courtesy copy must be delivered to the judge no later than five business days before the Pretrial Conference.
The original shall be filed with the Clerk with a courtesy copy delivered to the judge no later than five (5) business days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 5 | JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
For ex parte and short-matter hearings, courtesy copies of the motion, notice of hearing, and proposed order must be provided at least five business days before the hearing.
A courtesy copy of the motion, notice of hearing, and proposed order must be provided at least 5 business days before the hearing.
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Page 2 | HOW TO SCHEDULE A HEARING
A copy of a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial must be sent directly to chambers when it is filed.
A. Send a copy directly to chambers upon filing.
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Page 3 | MOTIONS
The original Joint Pretrial Statement must be filed with the clerk and a courtesy copy delivered to the judge at least five business days before the Pretrial Conference.
The original shall be filed with the Clerk with a courtesy copy delivered to the judge no later than five (5) business days prior to the Pretrial Conference.
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Page 4 | 8. JOINT PRETRIAL STATEMENT
If trial briefs are filed, copies and relevant legal authorities must be emailed to Chambers at least five working days before trial.
If trial briefs are filed, copies shall be emailed to Chambers not less than five (5) working days before trial, along with copies of relevant legal authorities.
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Page 6 | TRIAL BRIEFS
A copy of the jury instructions and verdict forms in the specified Word format must be emailed to the judicial assistant.
provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 12 pt. single spaced) to the Court via email the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org.
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A courtesy copy of each trial brief must be delivered to the judge.
No later than three (3) business days before trial, the parties must each file a trial brief and deliver copies to opposing counsel and the undersigned judge.
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Page 5 | TRIAL BRIEFS AND PROPOSED FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Filing Bundling Requirements
Copies of all cited primary legal authorities must accompany the trial brief's chamber copy.
Copies of primary legal authorities cited must accompany the chamber copy.
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Page 5 | TRIAL BRIEFS AND PROPOSED FINDINGS AND CONCLUSIONS
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
A mandatory meet-and-confer process must be completed to the extent permitted by law before proceeding with hearing coordination.
Complete the mandatory meet and confer process to the extent permitted by law.
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Page 2 | HOW TO SCHEDULE A HEARING
Mediation is required before a party seeks temporary relief or requests that a domestic relations case be set for trial.
Mediation is required before seeking temporary relief or setting a case for trial in a DR case.
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Page 2 | HOW TO SCHEDULE A HEARING
Mandatory mediation under Administrative Order 2004-14-02 must occur before requesting temporary relief or setting a case for a nonjury trial.
A. Pursuant to AO 2004-14-02, attend mediation before seeking temporary relief or setting for Non- Jury Trial.
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Page 4 | HOW TO SET A CASE FOR TRIAL
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Discovery closes on the day before the Pretrial Conference, subject to extension by court order for good cause shown.
Discovery closes on the day prior to the Pretrial Conference unless extended by Court order for good cause shown.
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Page 6 | CLOSE OF DISCOVERY
Chambers Communication Rules
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted through its dedicated division email account.
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to 44Orange@ninthcircuit.org, which is the dedicated division e-mail account.
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Page 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE
Copies of filed Notices of Non-Jury Trial must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
Copies of filed Notices of Non-Jury Trial must be submitted by email to the Judicial Assistant.
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Page 5 | PROCEDURAL STEPS OF A DV CASE WITHIN THE NINTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
The judicial assistant’s email address for submitting the Word copies is 37orange@ninthcircuit.org.
provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 12 pt. single spaced) to the Court via email the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org.
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Page 2 | Be Aware of the Following Additional Requirements
Communications to the judicial office may be submitted by telephone at the stated number, although email is preferred and text messages are not accepted.
Telephone: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by telephone call to (407) 836- 6329. The judicial office does not accept text messages. Please note that email is this division’s preferred method of communication.
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Page 1 | COMMUNICATIONS WITH THE JUDICIAL OFFICE
Orders must be emailed to the division’s judicial assistant address in Word format with an electronically filed cover letter.
Submitting Orders: Email to 44Orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word format with e-filed cover letter.
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Page 4 | ORDERS AND RULINGS
Request a contested hearing by emailing the judicial assistant and copying the opposing counsel or pro se litigant, and include all listed information in the request.
5. FOR CONTESTED HEARINGS: Email 44Orange@ninthcircuit.org and copy opposing counsel/pro se litigants. The following information must be included in your hearing request:
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Page 3 | HOW TO SCHEDULE A HEARING
Counsel must contact chambers to request courtroom access.
Contact chambers to request access to the Courtroom.
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Page 2 | Be Aware of the Following Additional Requirements
Questions about matters not covered by the published procedures may be sent to the court at 44Orange@ninthcircuit.org.
INFORMATION NOT COVERED: Contact the Court at 44Orange@ninthcircuit.org.
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