The Honorable Cheryl K. Thomas — Judicial Procedures
Circuit 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
UMC / Motion Calendar
The parties may agree that the Court may rule on the pleadings for particular motions. If the parties agree, e-file motions and responses and advise the judicial assistant via email to gencivdiva@f…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Please email courtesy copies to the JA at gencivdiva@fljud13.org. Please ensure the email includes the case number and hearing date and time. Documents that are viewable in the court file do not ne…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Division A encourages the use of remote appearances by ZOOM. Jury Trials are in person; all other matters, including pretrials and evidentiary hearings, are on Zoom, unless specifically designated …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed Orders must be uploaded in pdf. Proposed Orders uploaded in WORD are rejected by the e-portal. Parties must ensure they are associated to the case in JAWS and have selected recipients for …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Pretrial will occur via Zoom. At least one trial counsel per party must appear at the pretrial conference.
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Parties may submit proposed Orders on Motions to Compel Discovery- Without a hearing.
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Cancellations
Canceling hearings within 24 hours of the hearing: Please email the JA a copy of the notice of cancellation; if it is moments before the scheduled time of the hearing, please also phone the JA, Dor…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
Cases will be reviewed prior to the DCM hearing. Parties will be responsible for uploading the agreed upon Circuit Civil Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial and Pre-Trial (revised Apr. 30, 2021) b…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Dorothy Gross
JA Email
gencivdiva@fljud13.orgPhone
(813) 272-6993Courtroom
Courtroom 506
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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