Court Rules
Judge G. Gregory Green
Judge

Judge G. Gregory Green

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Hillsborough County

Limits & Logistics

Document Limits

BriefCourt-wide
25 pgs
DocumentsCourt-wide
10 pgs

Courtesy Copies

Case Law, Proposed Reference Materials

  • Email
  • No Later Than Two Days Before Hearing

Chambers Copy

Court-wide

Courtesy copies

Court-wide

Extraordinary Writ Petition

Court-wide
  • Immediately Upon Filing

Adjournments

  • A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and demonstrate good cause.
Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Chambers

felonydivd@fljud13.org
Scheduling
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

legalbailbonds@hillsclerk.com
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

ilbonds@hillsclerk.com
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

bonds@hillsclerk.com
Email
Court-wide
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Chambers

Scheduling
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Document Format Requirements2 rules

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.

Format: All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.

Required Format

PDF

JudgeGregoryGreen · Nov 2025 · p. 3
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

When an order is disputed, each party must email a marked-up Word version of its proposed order to the specified address.

Submission Method: Orders are shall be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal. If an order is disputed, each party shall submit a marked up Word version of their respective order to FelonyDivD@fljud13.org.

Required Format

DOCX

JudgeGregoryGreen · Nov 2025 · p. 4
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Document Filing Requirements5 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

Document Type

Notice Of Hearing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
JudgeGregoryGreen · Nov 2025 · p. 2
|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

Each proposed order must have a cover letter that either certifies agreement by all parties or identifies any disagreement.

Format: All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format. All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the ===== PAGE 4 ===== proposed order.

Document Type

Proposed Order Cover Letter

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
JudgeGregoryGreen · Nov 2025 · p. 3
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

A motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues, reasons emergency relief is necessary, and 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

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
JudgeGregoryGreen · Nov 2025 · p. 4
|SecF. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

A probation motion must be accompanied by the required termination or modification form and filed with the Clerk of Court.

If you file a probation motion, fill out the form requesting termination / modification of probation and file your motion with the Clerk of Court.

Document Type

Probation Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important

A party seeking a remote appearance must establish good cause.

Remote Appearance Procedure: The court maintains a hybrid virtual courtroom, allowing parties to appear either in person or remotely, as provided by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.530. Due to the pace and volume of the proceedings in criminal courts, good cause must be established in order to appear remotely

Document Type

Remote Appearance Request

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.

Submission Method: Orders are shall be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 4 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A remote-appearance request must be filed and emailed to the specified address at least three days before the hearing.

Requirements: Any request for remote appearance must be filed and emailed to FelonyDivD@fljud13.org at least three days prior to the date of the hearing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 3 | C. Remote Appearance

All materials for a hearing must be received by the court at least 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 and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A proposed order must be submitted within five days after the hearing.

Deadline for Submissions: Proposed orders must be submitted within five (5) days after any hearing.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 4 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

Service and Proof of Service Rules

The moving party must file and serve 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.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A notice of cancellation must be filed and served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Cancelling Hearings: You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

All parties must be copied on judicial-office emails 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.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

A hearing request email must copy opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Hearings must be requested by e-mail at FelonyDivD@fljud13.org copying opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A copy of the filed probation motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, State Attorney, and Judge.

A copy of the filed motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, the State Attorney and the Judge.

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.

Page 6 | I. Forms

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.

When Required: Courtesy copies of case law and any proposed reference materials shall be submitted to the court.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Courtesy copies must be emailed to FelonyDivD@fljud13.org.

Submission Method: E-mail to FelonyDivD@fljud13.org.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before the hearing.

Deadline for Submissions: Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before the scheduled hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 4 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and demonstrate good cause.

Continuance Procedure: Continuances are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. A request for continuance must be submitted at least five days prior to the scheduled court date. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Chambers Communication Rules

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email.

Method of Communication: All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e-mail to FelonyDivD@fljud13.org.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office

A hearing must be requested by email to the listed address, with opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant copied.

Scheduling Hearings: Hearings must be requested by e-mail at FelonyDivD@fljud13.org copying opposing counsel and any self- represented litigant, to coordinate the scheduling of the hearing.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Parties should check in with courtroom deputies to report scheduling conflicts.

Order of Proceedings: Parties represented by attorneys will generally be heard first. Please check-in with the Courtroom Deputies to advise of scheduling conflicts.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A hearing must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation.

Cancelling Hearings: You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Do not call or email the office to request the status of a probation motion 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.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 6 | I. Forms

A request for an in-custody defendant to be transported to court should be sent by email to the Judicial Assistant.

If you wish for your client to be transported to court, please email the Judicial Assistant.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 2 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 727 rules apply across Thirteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Hillsborough County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 259
  • Applies to
    Waiver of jury trial

    A defendant electing a non-jury trial must personally sign and file a Waiver of Jury Trial form with the court.

  • Applies to
    Notice of related cases form

    A petitioner must complete and file a Notice of Related Cases form, using Form 12.900(h), when related cases are pending and known or reasonably ascertainable, except in the Domestic Relations I Family Law Divisions.

  • Applies to
    Notice of related cases

    Petitioners in the Domestic Relations I Family Law Divisions must complete and file a Notice of Related Cases form using Form 12.900(h), even when no related cases exist.

Filing Timing

All 126
  • All motions and notices of hearing must be filed by noon on the business day before the hearing.

  • An attorney of record may not withdraw unless a motion to withdraw is filed, heard, and granted at least 30 days before trial.

  • Deadline
    10 calendar days

    An objection to referral must be filed within 10 days of service of the order of referral.

Service

All 93
  • Deadline
    2 business days
    Applies to
    Case law
    Service
    Electronic service to court

    A party using case law in support of or opposition to a filed motion must provide an electronic copy of the case law, the notice of hearing, and the motion to the presiding judge's office and opposing counsel or party at least two business days before the hearing.

  • Service
    Court service to all parties

    After obtaining a hearing time, the clerk must notify all necessary parties.

  • Applies to
    Motion
    Service
    Email

    The clerk must email motions filed by self-represented defendants to the presiding judge and judicial assistant.

E-Filing

All 68
  • Applies to
    Probable cause application

    Law enforcement agency attorneys must submit the probable-cause application by email to the County Criminal Division C judicial assistant for filing in the Clerk's Administrative File.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    The law enforcement agency attorney must submit the proposed order through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal using the assigned Clerk's Administrative File number.

  • Applies to
    Motion

    Except for Motions for Discharge and Motions for Speedy Trial, an attorney must e-file a motion for hearing simultaneously with a Notice of Hearing after coordinating the hearing time with the opposing attorney or party.

About Judge G. Gregory Green

The Honorable Gregory G. Green #### Year appointed to the Bench: 2021 --- #### Assignments: - Unified Family Court, Division E - January 2021 --- #### Education - Law School: Florida State, 1998 - Undergraduate: University of South Florida B.A., Psychology, 1996

**Criminal Courthouse Annex** - 401 N. Jefferson Street, Room #228 - Tampa, Florida 33602 - Courtroom #16 - Judicial Assistant: Jackie Scott - Phone: (813) 272-6875 - Email: FelonyDivD@fljud13.org

Common questions about Judge G. Gregory Green's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge G. Gregory Green?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for case laws and proposed reference materials. Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.

View ruleSource: page 4, section E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge G. Gregory Green?

Judge G. Gregory Green's formatting rule includes file format PDF. All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge G. Gregory Green?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

View ruleSource: page 2, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What must be included with proposed order cover letter filings before Judge G. Gregory Green?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Each proposed order must have a cover letter that either certifies agreement by all parties or identifies any disagreement.

View ruleSource: page 3, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

How may parties contact Judge G. Gregory Green's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge G. Gregory Green's chambers. The rule lists email FelonyDivD@fljud13.org. All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge G. Gregory Green?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and demonstrate good cause.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

Is electronic filing required before Judge G. Gregory Green?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.

View ruleSource: page 4, section D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

What filing deadlines does Judge G. Gregory Green set?

All materials for a hearing must be received by the court at least three business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 3, section B. Scheduling Procedures

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge G. Gregory Green?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. All parties must be copied on judicial-office emails unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.

View ruleSource: page 1, section A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Complete rules summary for Judge G. Gregory Green

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email.

All parties must be copied on judicial-office emails unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.

A request for an in-custody defendant to be transported to court should be sent by email to the Judicial Assistant.

A hearing must be requested by email to the listed address, with opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant copied.

A hearing request email must copy opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

The moving party must file and serve a notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

All materials for a hearing must be received by the court at least three business days before the hearing.

Parties should check in with courtroom deputies to report scheduling conflicts.

A continuance request must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and demonstrate good cause.

A hearing must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation.

A notice of cancellation must be filed and served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

A party seeking a remote appearance must establish good cause.

A remote-appearance request must be filed and emailed to the specified address at least three days before the hearing.

All proposed orders must be submitted in PDF format.

Each proposed order must have a cover letter that either certifies agreement by all parties or identifies any disagreement.

Orders must be uploaded through the E-Filing Portal.

When an order is disputed, each party must email a marked-up Word version of its proposed order to the specified address.

A proposed order must be submitted within five days after the hearing.

Courtesy copies of case law and proposed reference materials must be submitted to the court.

Courtesy copies must be emailed to FelonyDivD@fljud13.org.

Courtesy copies must be delivered to the court no later than two days before the hearing.

A motion requesting an emergency hearing must state the issues, reasons emergency relief is necessary, and time needed for each party's presentation.

A probation motion must be accompanied by the required termination or modification form and filed with the Clerk of Court.

A copy of the filed probation motion must be sent to the Probation Officer, State Attorney, and Judge.

Do not call or email the office to request the status of a probation motion before three weeks have passed after filing.

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