Hon. Edward Nicholas — Judicial Procedures
Family Division
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
B. Hearing Procedures Judicial Automated Calendaring System Unless otherwise noted in these Requirements, all hearings should be scheduled through the Judicial Automated Calendaring System (JACS). …
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Courtesy Copies
E. Courtesy Copies Courtesy copies must be received by the Court at least three (3) business days prior to the hearing. Please mail, hand deliver, or use another delivery service. Hearing Packets a…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Zoom Hearings
A. Remote Appearance All hearings are via zoom unless an in person hearing is approved by court order. A motion must be filed and sent to chambers to get special permission for an in-person hearing…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Proposed Orders
D. Submission of Orders Please do not submit a proposed order until all parties have reviewed and approved the proposed order. The Court does not allow litigation by letter or email. If the parties…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Special Set Hearings
H. Pretrial Procedures & Conferences CMC , PTC and Trial Scheduling Upon the Court's receipt of a Notice That Case is At Issue, the Court will send out an order setting a Case Management Conference…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Emergency Motions
F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters Parties represented by counsel shall attempt in good faith to resolve or mediate emergency/expedited matters and submit stipulations, if at all possible. Motions…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Other
A. Remote Appearance B. Hearing Procedures C. Communication with Judge's Office D. Submission of Orders E. Courtesy Copies F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Procee…
Verified Jun 30, 2026
Contact Information
JA Email
familydiv3@jud12.flcourts.orgPhone
(941) 749-3633Courtroom
3E
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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