Hon. Tim Bailey — Judicial Procedures
Domestic Violence
Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.
Quick 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
Phone
(954) 831-7821Courtroom
NW7900
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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- Hon. Andrew L. SiegelFamily Division
- Hon. Ari Abraham PorthFamily Division
- Hon. Barbara R. DuffyFamily Division
- Hon. Bernard I. BoberFamily Division
- Hon. Betsy BensonCircuit Civil
