Judge Denise A. Pomponio
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Document Limits
Courtesy Copies
Case Law, Proposed Reference Materials
Chambers Copy
Court-wideCourtesy copies
Court-wideExtraordinary Writ Petition
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Adjournments
Court-wideRequest must include
Communication
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Clerk
Clerk
Clerk
Document Format Requirements3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.
All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring enough copies of every exhibit for the clerk, court, and each party.
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 in single-sided paper format.
Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format, single-sided.
Paper
Document Filing Requirements3 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A stipulated order must be identified as stipulated in its title or body.
Stipulated orders must be reflected as such in the title or body of the proposed order.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A detailed motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues, reasons for emergency relief, and time needed for each party's presentation.
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a 3 ===== PAGE 4 ===== 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
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If the parties are in disagreement, the proposed order must be accompanied by a cover letter containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.
Summary: A disputed proposed order must be accompanied by a cover letter identifying the parties' disagreement.
Document Type
Cover Letter
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
For a disputed order, each party must email a marked-up Word version of its proposed order to one of the listed court addresses.
If an order is disputed, each party shall submit a marked up Word version of their respective order to JuvDelDivA@fljud13.org, felonydivz@fljud13.org, or deborah.sabella@fljud13.org .
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Page 3 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Proposed orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.
Order are shall be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.
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Page 3 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
All hearing materials must be received at least three business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three (3) business days prior to the hearing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
All exhibits must be received in chambers at least three business days before the evidentiary proceeding.
All exhibits must be received in chambers three (3) business days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Page 4 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Proposed orders must be submitted within five (3) business days after any hearing.
Proposed orders must be submitted within five (3) business days after any hearing.
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Page 3 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
The moving party must file a notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time by the moving party.
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Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials are due three days before the scheduled hearing.
Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than three (3) days before the scheduled hearing.
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Page 3 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of the filed probation motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, the State Attorney, and the Judge.
A copy of the filed motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, the State Attorney and the Judge.
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Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures
A copy of the motion may be mailed or emailed to the JA, while the original motion is filed with the Clerk’s Office.
A copy of the motion shall be mailed or forwarded via email to the JA at deborah.sabella@fljud13.org, while the original motion is filed with the Clerk’s Office.
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Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures
The moving party must serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time by the moving party.
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Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.
Courtesy copies of case law and any proposed reference materials shall be submitted to the court.
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Page 3 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be emailed to deborah.sabella@fljud13.org.
E-mail to deborah.sabella@fljud13.org .
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Page 3 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Chambers Communication Rules
Parties may not call or email the office to request a status before three weeks have passed after filing.
Please DO NOT call or email our office to ask for a status prior to three weeks after filing.
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Page 5 | J. Other Division Procedures
The Judicial Assistant may be contacted by phone, but may not provide legal advice.
You may also contact the Judicial Assistant at 813-276-2433. Please note, the Judicial Assistant is not permitted to give you any legal advice.
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Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, 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 deborah.sabella@fljud13.org. The subject line must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe - 2-Hour Hearing Requested).
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Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearing requests must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant, copied to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and include the case number, motion copy, and requested duration.
Hearings must be requested by e-mail at deborah.sabella@fljud13.org copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing. You must include the case number, a copy of the motion, and length of time you are requesting.
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Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures