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Hon. Tim Bailey — Judicial Procedures

Domestic Violence

Broward County
Family Law
17th Judicial Circuit
Official Source

Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.

Quick Rules

9 rules

UMC / Motion Calendar

Motion calendar hearings are scheduled Monday through Thursday at 8:30 AM. Add-on hearings require prior court approval.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Courtesy Copies

Provide courtesy copies of pleadings and case law to the court at least 2 days before a scheduled motion hearing.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Zoom Hearings

Permission from the court is required to appear via Zoom. All hearings are currently in person.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Proposed Orders

Parties seeking relief should complete orders not requiring legal or factual determinations. The court will draft orders necessitating findings of fact or law.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Special Set Hearings

Special set trials can be requested via motion, and parties must coordinate witness schedules for hearing requests.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Emergency Motions

Emergency written motions for continuance will be addressed only if filed after Wednesday before calendar call.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Discovery Disputes

All exhibits must be disclosed to opposing parties in advance, pre-marked, and properly numbered when introduced as evidence.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Cancellations

If motions need to be reset or canceled, the filing attorney must notify the court as soon as possible.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Other

Self-represented litigants are expected to comply with all Florida laws, rules of procedure, and court policies.

Verified Jun 8, 2026

Contact Information

Judicial Assistant

Nichole Lunsford

Courtroom

NW7900

Zoom

Join Meeting

ID: 938-906-510

Official Page

Court Website

Last Verified

June 30, 2026

Official Sources

Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.

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