Hon. Frank Grey — Judicial Procedures
County 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
Courtesy Copies
Send copies of filings or materials provided to the judge to all attorneys or parties at the same time.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Exchange courtesy copies of case law at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit case law to the judge’s office only in physical form; email submissions are not accepted.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide copies of substantive motions to the judge at least one week before the hearing when the hearing is set before calendar call.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Requests for Zoom appearances must be made by motion with a proposed order and submitted at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A defendant’s presence may not be waived when using technology for a remote appearance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Upload orders requiring Judge Grey’s signature, along with the motion, into JAWS, with all continuance dates filled in beforehand.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Motions in limine must be handled before calendar call at a scheduled hearing; there are no hearings on the day of trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Defendants must be present at motions to set aside capias or bench warrants for failure to appear.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Counsel must confer and make a good-faith effort to resolve discovery disputes without a hearing; if a hearing is needed, schedule it timely.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For deposition disputes, certify the question and schedule a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
For continuances, clear the matter with opposing counsel so the judicial assistant can remove and reset the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Trial continuances require a motion and a scheduled hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
File written matters with the Clerk under the relevant case number and send a copy to the opposing party.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not email the judge; file a motion if judicial action is requested.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Represented parties must contact their attorneys regarding actions they want the court to consider, including emergency continuances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact the judicial office to schedule all hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
All trial motions must be filed and addressed before calendar call.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
No substantive motions will be heard on the day of trial without prior court approval, and they must be addressed before calendar call.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Defendants must be present at pretrials unless previously excused by the court; a phone call to the judge’s office is acceptable for a waiver.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Counsel should request permission before approaching the bench or a witness.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Counsel and the defendant should remain seated when the jury enters or exits the courtroom.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Counsel should address arguments and comments to the court rather than to one another.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Counsel should not make speaking objections and should state only the legal basis for an objection.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Jessica Smith
Phone
(727)815-7057Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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