The Honorable Melissa M. Polo — 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
Motions for rehearing, reconsideration, clarification, or new trial require the Court’s review before scheduling. E-mail the Judicial Assistant and attach an efiled copy of the motion. If approved …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Documents in the Court FileThe only documents in you need to provide to the Court are the Notice of Hearing and the Notice of Cancellation. All other documents in the Court file do not need to be s…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
In Division C, all proceedings except for Pretrial Conferences, Jury Trials, Non-Jury Trials, and Evidentiary Hearings will be conducted remotely via ZOOM unless otherwise directed by the Court.IN-…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
PDF OnlyProposed Orders must be submitted as a PDF. Proposed Orders submitted in Word will automatically be rejected by the system prior to getting to Judge Polo for consideration. Cover LettersA c…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
All Pre-Trial Conferences are held in-person. At least one trial counsel per party must appear at the Pre-Trial 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
Cancelling Hearings within 24 Hours of Hearing: Email JA a copy of the FILED Notice of Cancellation AND call the JA to advise of cancellation. Leave a message if necessary and then follow up with a…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
Counsel who wish to have the services of a court reporter at any hearing are to make necessary arrangements for the court reporter’s participation. The scheduling party for each proceeding is requi…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Patricia DePagter
JA Email
circivdivc@fljud13.orgPhone
(813) 272-6994Courtroom
Courtroom 504
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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