The Honorable Darren D. Farfante — 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
There will be no cross-noticing unless the all counsel agree and contact the judicial assistant by e-mail and receive confirmation that the docket will accommodate hearing additional matters at the…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Hearing Materials: The Court will accept and review hard copies of any hearing materials in three-ring binders received at least forty-eight (48) hours prior to any hearing.
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
The types of proceedings which will presumptively proceed in person and remotely (absent a court order directing otherwise) are summarized below: - Uniform Motion Calendar hearings (via Zoom); - Ca…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
A proposed order should be submitted for the judge’s review via the Florida E-Portal in PDF format. Every proposed order should be accompanied by a cover letter that indicates (1) the proposed orde…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
See Local Business Court Rule 3.22, 3.23, 3.24, 3.25 and 3.26. Lead Trial Counsel and local counsel for each party, together with all parties, must attend the final pretrial conference in person un…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Motions for new trial, rehearing, reconsideration or clarification require the court’s review before scheduling. E-mail divisionL@fljud13.org Attaching a copy of the motion bearing the clerk’s e-fi…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Cancellations
If you no longer need your hearing time, please send a notice of cancellation to the Court’s Judicial Assistant by email to divisionl@fljud13.org . Court ordered evidentiary hearings may not be can…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
Asbestos Court Contact: After reviewing the courts procedures and preferences, any questions related to the scheduling of asbestos matters in Division “Z” or the procedures should be directed to di…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Melanie Correa
JA Email
divisionl@fljud13.orgPhone
(813) 272-5330Courtroom
Courtroom 501
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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