Hon. Michael Powell — Judicial Procedures
Charlotte County Criminal Division: Criminal Misdemeanor (A-K) Criminal Traffic (A-K) Criminal Domestic Violence Cases (A-K) Criminal OTSC's from Vacant County Civil Docket Cases (A-K) Juvenile Delinquency (Circuit Assignment) First Appearance
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
Before requesting hearing time, file the motion with the Clerk and verify that it is viewable online.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request hearing time by email and include the case number, case name, motion, and requested hearing duration.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Coordinate hearing time with opposing counsel and email the judicial assistant to confirm availability after the parties agree on a date and time.
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File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after receiving hearing confirmation; otherwise, the motion will not be heard.
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Ensure the notice of hearing includes the motion name, filing date, required ADA notification, and, for remote appearances, judicial Zoom credentials.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Electronically file all hearing materials and make them viewable online at least three business days before the hearing; provide copies to all parties or counsel.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit a continuance request at least five days before the scheduled court date and include the required factual and scheduling information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Electronically file courtesy copies of case law for evidentiary proceedings and file other courtesy copies with the Clerk for the case file.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File courtesy copies no later than three business days before an evidentiary proceeding and provide opposing counsel with documents provided to the court.
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Zoom Hearings
Request permission to appear using communication technology by motion at least five business days before the hearing, then submit a proposed order through the portal once the motion is viewable online.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Remote participants must appear with both audio and video and comply with the listed courtroom conduct requirements.
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A remote witness must have a functioning camera and microphone, and the calling party must test the witness’s internet connection before the hearing.
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Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders only in Word format with a cover letter certifying agreement or identifying disagreements.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders through the Florida e-filing portal; proposed orders are not accepted by email.
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Emergency Motions
For an emergency hearing request, file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation; email the request and a copy of the motion to the judicial assistant.
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Discovery Disputes
Unless good cause is shown, conclude and disclose all discovery to the opposing party no later than the applicable Calendar Call.
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Cancellations
Cancel a hearing by immediately emailing the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a cancellation notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit communications to the judicial office by email to the judicial assistant and include specified subject-line information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless ex parte communication is legally authorized.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Electronically file all exhibits with the Clerk and bring sufficient copies for the Clerk, Court, and each party; label exhibits in the specified format.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File all exhibits with the Court three business days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Unless good cause is shown, file all pretrial motions no later than two days before the applicable Calendar Call.
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Unless good cause is shown, schedule previously filed motions at least three business days before jury selection begins.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
The State must bring standard jury instructions to court on the morning of jury selection and prepare three copies of the instructions and verdict forms.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request ADA accommodations by contacting the identified court administrative service manager within two business days of the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Reena
JA Email
rbozich@ca.cjis20.orgPhone
(941) 637-2291Courtroom
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Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Charlotte County judges
- Hon. Geoffrey H. GentileCharlotte County Civil Guardianship
- Hon. Kimberly Davis BocelliCharlotte County Domestic Relations Domestic Violence Juvenile Dependency §61.14(6) Delinquency Judgments, DOR IV-D and UR Cases
- Hon. Lisa S. PorterCharlotte County Criminal (A-L) Probate
- Hon. Russell T. KirshyCharlotte County Civil Guardianship
- Hon. Sean LuxCharlotte County Criminal Division: Criminal Misdemeanor (L-Z) Criminal Traffic (L-Z) Criminal Domestic Violence Cases (L-Z) Criminal OTSC's from Vacant County Civil Docket Cases (L-Z) Mental Health Court Drug Court Veterans Court Baker Acts (Unified Mental Health) First Appearance
- Hon. Shannon H. McFeeCharlotte County Criminal (M-Z) Probate
