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Hon. Dustin Anderson — 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

28 rules

Courtesy Copies

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

Verified Aug 10, 2026

For remote hearings, submit marked evidence or exhibits to the court at least two business days before the hearing; do not submit proposed exhibits by email.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

For any non-emergency hearing, provide opposing parties a copy of each proposed evidence item or exhibit no later than five business days before the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Zoom Hearings

Hearings with no testimony or evidence that are scheduled for 30 minutes or less may proceed by Zoom without a motion.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

To request Zoom for an evidentiary hearing or a hearing over 30 minutes, first ask whether the opposing party objects and then file a motion stating the objection status and specific good cause.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

The attorney or self-represented party must share Zoom login information with clients, reporters, witnesses, and other attendees.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Unauthorized recording of remote hearings is prohibited.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Proposed Orders

Submit extension-of-time proposed orders without blanks and include the proposed extension date.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit proposed orders from hearings electronically with a cover letter identifying the hearing date and whether opposing counsel approved the order.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit proposed orders within 10 days after a hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Special Set Hearings

Request hearings by email to the judicial assistant; JAWS is not being used for hearing scheduling.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Before scheduling a hearing, e-file the motion with the Clerk and serve it on opposing counsel or the self-represented party.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Obtain available dates and times from the judicial assistant and provide several possible dates and times.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

After the parties agree on a hearing date and time, confirm it with the judicial assistant to secure the time on the calendar.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

After securing a hearing time, the moving party must serve and file the notice of hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Serve notices of hearing within a reasonable time before the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Do not cross-notice a hearing without prior approval from the court and the other involved parties.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit continuance requests at least five days before the scheduled court date; continuances require good cause.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Cancellations

For an agreed hearing cancellation, immediately notify the judicial assistant and file and serve a notice of cancellation.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Other

Use email as the preferred method to contact the judicial office and include specified case information in the subject line.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File all motions and pleadings with the Clerk of Court.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Electronically file pleadings and proposed orders through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal; send specified original documents directly to the Clerk rather than the judicial office.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File Order Checklist responses and related documents with the Clerk, not directly with the judicial office.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

A petition for extension of time must state specific reasons why the extension is needed.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Electronically file a motion for rehearing with the Clerk and email a copy to the court; a hearing will be scheduled only if the court determines one is required.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File a written Response to Order Checklist when seeking excusal from or showing compliance with a checklist requirement.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Each petition or motion should include a certificate of service identifying who was served and the date and manner of service; state if there are no interested persons.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

For an emergency DNR request, file a Priority Request and include “DNR” in the petition title.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Contact Information

Judicial Assistant

Laura Ferrer

Official Page

Court Website

Last Verified

August 9, 2026

Official Sources

Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.

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