Hon. Lauren N. Peffer — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Criminal
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick Rules
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies are generally not required unless coordinated with the judicial assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Non-evidentiary hearings, motion calendars, and special set hearings are conducted via Zoom except when otherwise directed.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proper Zoom court decorum is required: webcams should be on, participants must be stationary, appropriately dressed, and follow all judge instructions.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Proposed Orders
Agreed and ex-parte orders must be submitted through the online e-order system. If parties disagree, both must submit their versions to the judge via email.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Motions requiring over 30 minutes or on specific hearings (e.g., eviction, attorneys' fees) require coordination with the judicial assistant.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Hearings must not be double-booked, and law firms can set a maximum of three motions per day unless prior approval is granted. Non-compliance may result in sanctions.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Emergency Motions
File emergency motions with the Clerk and send a courtesy copy to the division email (div82@17th.flcourts.org).
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Cancellations
If a hearing is resolved or needs to be canceled, attorneys must update the online system and email Judge Peffer’s judicial assistant for confirmation.
Verified Jun 8, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Jennifer Castaneda
Phone
(954) 831 3381Courtroom
W260
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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