Hon. Mark F. Robens — 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
Zoom Hearings
Request hearings by email, confer in good faith before scheduling, and email the judicial assistant with opposing participants copied if no date and time can be identified.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not file a notice of hearing until the judicial assistant confirms the hearing date and time.
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File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
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A hearing notice must clearly identify the motion or petition set for hearing; motions added without prior Chambers approval may not be heard.
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A notice involving a remote appearance must list the judge’s Zoom credentials and include the link provided by the judicial assistant.
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Case management conferences and non-evidentiary hearings of 30 minutes or less will be conducted via Zoom unless otherwise ordered upon request.
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Evidentiary hearings and hearings longer than 30 minutes will be held in person unless otherwise ordered for good cause; Zoom requests must be made by motion filed seven calendar days before the hearing.
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Witnesses must appear in person unless otherwise ordered; remote witness appearances require good cause.
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Parties appearing by Zoom must conduct themselves as if physically present and must not drive while appearing remotely.
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Proposed Orders
Attorneys must provide opposing counsel a copy of a proposed order before submitting it to the Court.
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Emergency Motions
A movant filing a motion labeled as an emergency must include a Certificate of Necessity stating the basis for the emergency.
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All parties must make themselves available for an emergency hearing unless exigent circumstances prevent availability.
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A movant filing an emergency or expedited motion must make diligent and reasonable efforts to serve interested parties and provide hearing notice.
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Discovery Disputes
Before filing a motion or petition, comply with Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202 and confer in good faith with opposing parties.
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Cancellations
Contact Chambers immediately when a motion or petition set for hearing is settled, withdrawn, or otherwise resolved.
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Do not use unilateral notices of continuance; they are void and will be ignored.
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Other
Submit communications to the judicial office by email and include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
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Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is legally authorized.
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Motions, responses, memoranda, and proposed orders should comply with the attached Style Guide.
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Titles of motions should identify the filing party, and agreed or uncontested motions should say so in the title.
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Motions or petitions should state the requested relief, supporting authority, and supporting facts.
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Filers must redact or make confidential confidential information in papers filed with the Court.
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No later than seven calendar days before trial, each party must mark, serve, and provide original exhibits as specified.
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Exhibits not included in the original service may be submitted only with opposing-party consent or court order.
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File motions in limine no later than three business days before trial; responses are due 24 hours before trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Jennifer Boyer
Phone
(352)521-4262Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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