Hon. Turner A. Rouse — Judicial Procedures

Charlotte County Civil Division: County Civil Small Claims Civil Traffic Infractions First Appearance

Charlotte County

Civil

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

Quick Rules

14 rules

UMC / Motion Calendar

File motions with the Clerk and verify they are viewable before scheduling a hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File and serve a Notice of Hearing immediately after receiving hearing confirmation; otherwise the motion will not be heard.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Ensure the Notice of Hearing complies with Administrative Order 2.35 and includes the motion name and filing date.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Zoom Hearings

To appear virtually for an evidentiary hearing, file a motion to continue and provide the granted order if the motion is granted.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

The party calling a remote witness must ensure the witness has tested functioning audio, video, and internet access before the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Proposed Orders

Submit proposed orders only in Word format using Times New Roman, 12-point font, and include the opposing self-represented party’s mailing or email address when applicable.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit proposed orders through the Florida E-Portal with a cover letter addressing counsel review, agreement or objection, and provide the proposed orders to opposing parties.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit only agreed proposed orders through the Court’s E-Filing Portal and include a cover letter confirming review and agreement by all parties.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Emergency Motions

Email emergency-hearing requests and a copy of the motion to the judicial assistant, copying all parties of interest.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

If the court determines an emergency exists, all parties must make themselves available for the hearing absent exigent circumstances.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Other

Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File and provide copies of written communications sent to the judge.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File a continuance motion at least five days before the scheduled court date and establish good cause.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Include specified factual, opposition, readiness, and proposed-date information in a continuance motion and obtain the requesting party’s signature unless good cause is shown.

Verified Aug 10, 2026