Judge Vincent Falcone III
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Demand For Speedy Trial, Notice Of Expiration Of Time For Speedy Trial
- Email • Immediately Upon Filing
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 motion must be submitted in writing, with forms available when the continuance is requested at pretrial conference.
- A motion to continue must be submitted by noon on the day before the pretrial conference and must state the opposing party’s position and good cause in detail appropriate to the number of prior continuances.
- A motion to continue must state the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the requested continuance.
Request must include
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Document Format Requirements5 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The proposed order accompanying a motion to transfer must be submitted in Word format.
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.
DOCX
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The proposed order accompanying a motion to continue must be prepared in Word format.
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to continue.
DOCX
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Division 10 requires a printed scoresheet.
Division 10 Order Establishing Requirement for Printed Scoresheet
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Summary: When neither party requests a bond hearing, defense counsel must send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to the Judicial Assistant.
DOCX
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.
Summary: A proposed order submitted with a motion to continue must be in Word format.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements14 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The prosecuting authority must have a printed current scoresheet ready in the courtroom when a listed criminal case is called for a plea, status, conference, probation matter, or other proceeding that may result in a plea.
The State Attorney or relevant prosecuting authority shall have a printed current scoresheet in the courtroom ready to be presented to the Court when a case listed on the docket is called on the record for a plea or status. This is required for any case set for plea, plea status, case management conference, trial management conference, violation of probation status, violation of probation hearing and/or any other proceeding that may result in a plea when called.
Document Type
Printed Scoresheet
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
After receiving hearing confirmation from the Judicial Assistant, the movant must file a notice of hearing.
The movant must file a notice of hearing after the hearing confirmation is received from the Judicial Assistant.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A good-faith request for an expedited hearing must be stated in the hearing request sent to the Judicial Assistant.
If counsel believes in good faith that another motion or matter requires an expedited hearing, the request for an expedited hearing shall be noted in the hearing request to the Judicial Assistant.
Document Type
Hearing Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A hearing request must include the case information, motion details, file-stamped motion, requested hearing time, custody status, opposing-counsel position or conferral confirmation, and any virtual-attendance request.
The hearing request must include: i. Case number and style ii. Title of the motion(s) to be heard and the date the motion was filed iii. File-stamped copy of the motion attached iv. Amount of time requested for the hearing v. Whether the Defendant is in custody vi. Position of opposing counsel, if available, or confirmation that a conferral attempt was made without response vii. Any request for virtual attendance
Document Type
Hearing Request
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Videoconference testimony requires a motion and an order under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116(d).
Testimony by videoconference requires a motion and order in accordance with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116(d).
Document Type
Motion
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The prosecution must submit a proposed habeas corpus ad prosequendum writ when a federal-custody defendant must attend a proceeding.
The Assistant State Attorney shall submit a proposed writ of habeas corpus ad prosequendum when the presence of a defendant in federal custody is required for a proceeding.
Document Type
Proposed Writ Of Habeas Corpus Ad Prosequendum
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
The prosecution must submit a proposed transport order when a defendant held in another county must attend a proceeding.
The Assistant State Attorney shall submit a proposed transport order when the presence of a defendant in the custody of another county is required for a proceeding.
Document Type
Transport Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A proposed order in Word format should accompany a motion to transfer.
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.
Document Type
Motion To Transfer
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A proposed order in Word format should accompany a motion to continue.
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to continue.
Document Type
Motion To Continue
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Defense counsel should bring proposed orders covering the requested expert, any unopposed incompetency finding and related placement or release terms, any unopposed competency finding, and other anticipated relief.
Defense counsel should bring a proposed order regarding the appointment of a requested expert, any unopposed finding of incompetency (including information regarding placement and/or conditional release terms), any unopposed finding of competency, and any other relief that is expected to be requested at the status.
Document Type
Competency Status Hearing
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
The filing attorney must immediately seek an expert agreement with opposing counsel and submit a proposed order if they reach agreement.
The attorney filing the motion for examination shall immediately contact opposing counsel to attempt to agree on an expert to evaluate the defendant and shall submit a proposed order if counsel are able to reach agreement.
Document Type
Motion For Examination
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
For evidentiary proceedings, counsel may appear by videoconference only upon filing a motion and obtaining an order allowing the remote appearance.
Summary: For an evidentiary proceeding, videoconference appearance requires a motion and an order authorizing the remote appearance.
Document Type
Motion
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Summary: When neither party requests a bond hearing, defense counsel must send a proposed order with the motion to the Judicial Assistant.
Document Type
Bond Motion
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.
Summary: A proposed order in Word format should accompany a motion to continue.
Document Type
Motion To Continue
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Transport orders must be submitted sufficiently early to permit transportation, address jurisdictional conflicts, and allow the court to reschedule if necessary.
Transport orders shall be submitted sufficiently far in advance to allow for transport, to permit the Court to address conflicts in other jurisdictions, and if necessary, to reschedule the proceeding for a time based on a transport issue or conflict.
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Page 12 | F. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS — 1. Transport Orders
Counsel must request transportation by email at least three business days before the competency status hearing.
Counsel must email 10orange@ninthcircuit.org to request transport at least three (3) business days before the status hearing.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 11 | E. COMPETENCY PROCEEDINGS — 2. Competency Status Hearings
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Defense counsel must email a courtesy copy to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org immediately upon filing a speedy-trial demand or notice of expiration.
Defense counsel shall send a courtesy copy of a demand for speedy trial or notice of expiration of the time for speedy trial to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org immediately upon filing the notice or demand.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 7 | B. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Counsel must confer in good faith before a hearing, and failure to do so may result in cancellation, summary denial, or sanctions.
The Court expects counsel to comply with their obligation to communicate in a good faith effort to resolve or narrow disputes before the hearing. If counsel needlessly consume hearing time or otherwise delay, frustrate, or obstruct the proceedings by failing to confer in good faith, the Court may cancel the hearing, summarily deny the motion, or impose appropriate sanctions on counsel.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 5 | 5. Pre-Motion Conferral
Counsel must review the Uniform Trial Order and any Case Management Order for applicable pre-motion or pre-hearing conferral requirements.
Counsel shall review Section IV(C) of the Uniform Trial Order as well as any Case Management Order for pre-motion or pre-hearing conferral requirements.
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Page 5 | 5. Pre-Motion Conferral
Division 10 requires a conference before pretrial.
Division 10 Order Establishing Requirement to Confer Prior to Pretrial
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Important Information
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance motion must be submitted in writing, with forms available when the continuance is requested at pretrial conference.
Motions to continue must be made in writing, and forms are available for completion if the continuance is being requested at pretrial conference.
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Page 6 | 2. Pretrial Conferences
A motion to continue must be submitted by noon on the day before the pretrial conference and must state the opposing party’s position and good cause in detail appropriate to the number of prior continuances.
on motions to continue submitted by noon the day before the pretrial conference. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance in appropriate detail based on the number of prior continuances.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 7 | B. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES
A motion to continue must state the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the requested continuance.
As with pretrial conference, the Court greatly appreciates and will promptly rule on motions to continue submitted by noon the day before the status hearing. The motion must include the opposing party’s position and describe the good cause for the continuance. A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.
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Page 10 | D. VIOLATION OF PROBATION PROCEEDINGS
Chambers Communication Rules
Non-open-court hearings must be scheduled by emailing the Judicial Assistant and copying all counsel.
Hearings that are not set in open court shall be scheduled by emailing the Judicial Assistant at 10orange@ninthcircuit.org with all counsel1 copied on the email.
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Page 3 | A(1)(a)
Counsel must notify the Judicial Assistant by email as soon as an interpreter is needed for a defendant, witness, or proceeding.
Counsel shall notify the Judicial Assistant at 10orange@ninthcircuit.org of requests for interpreters for defendants or witnesses for trial, hearings, or other proceedings as soon as the need for an interpreter or interpreters becomes known.
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Page 12 | F. MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS — 2. Interpreters
An attorney with no more than three cases may appear virtually at pretrial conference if the attorney gives the Judicial Assistant advance notice with the case styles and numbers and uses the specified Webex link.
Attorneys may appear virtually for pretrial conference provided that they have three or fewer cases set for pretrial conference. Counsel shall notify the Judicial Assistant of the virtual appearance in advance (providing the case styles and numbers) and shall use the Webex link in Section A(3) above.
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Page 6 | 2. Pretrial Conferences
The Circuit division lists 407-836-1533 as its phone contact and identifies the chambers location as the Orange County Courthouse.
Circuit Phone: 407.836.1533 Chambers: Orange County Courthouse
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Page 1 | Circuit
A motion to transfer based on a related case must be emailed to the Administrative Judge at 19orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Motions to transfer to another division based on a related case shall be submitted to the Administrative Judge for consideration via email to 19orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 5 | 6. Motions to Transfer
Immediately after filing a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or new trial, the filing party must email a copy to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org.
Upon filing a motion for rehearing, reconsideration, or a new trial, the party filing the motion must immediately email a copy of the motion to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org.
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Page 5 | 7. Hearings on Motions for Rehearing, Reconsideration, or New Trial
If new dates are needed, the State must promptly email 10orange@ninthcircuit.org with defense counsel copied or file a motion requesting new dates.
In that situation, the State shall promptly email 10orange@ninthcircuit.org, with defense counsel copied, to raise the need for new dates or shall file a motion requesting new dates.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 6 | B. PRETRIAL CONFERENCES AND CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCES, 1. Scheduling
An attorney with more than three cases set for pretrial conference must obtain permission for a virtual appearance by emailing 10orange@ninthcircuit.org, copying all opposing counsel and explaining the need.
If any attorney has more than three cases set for pretrial conference, he or she must request and obtain permission for the virtual appearance by sending an email to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org with all opposing counsel copied explaining the need for the virtual appearance.
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Page 6 | 2. Pretrial Conferences
Upon filing a motion for competency examination, counsel must immediately email a copy to the court with opposing counsel copied.
Upon filing a motion for examination pursuant to Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.210(b), counsel shall immediately send a copy of the motion to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org with opposing counsel copied.
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Page 11 | E. COMPETENCY PROCEEDINGS — 1. Motion for Examination
A videoconference appearance at a non-evidentiary proceeding requires advance email notice to the Judicial Assistant but does not require a formal motion or order, to the extent allowed by law.
Videoconference appearance is permitted at non-evidentiary proceedings without the need for a formal motion or order to the extent allowed by law, provided that the attorney, party, or other participant notifies the Judicial Assistant by email to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org of the remote appearance in advance.
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Page 4 | A(3)(a)
The dedicated link for remote appearances in Jimmy Ryce proceedings may be obtained by emailing the Judicial Assistant.
The Ninth Circuit uses a dedicated link for remote appearances in Jimmy Ryce proceedings, which may be obtained by emailing the Judicial Assistant.
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Page 4 | A(3)(e)