Hon. Patrick Moore — 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
UMC / Motion Calendar
When filing a notice to set a County Civil cause for trial, schedule a case management conference with the judicial assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Conduct evidentiary hearings in person; obtain Court approval for Zoom hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For Zoom appearances, identify yourself so your name appears on screen, remain muted when not addressing the Court, and use audio and video when addressing the Court when practicable.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in PDF format to Judge Patrick Moore through the JAWS portal unless the Court directs otherwise.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Ensure all associated party emails are connected to the case so everyone receives a conformed copy.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If a pro se litigant’s email is unavailable, mail the conformed copy and attachments and file a follow-up certificate of service through the e-portal.
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Orders submitted after a hearing must state that fact and include the hearing date; every proposed order must state whether opposing counsel agreed to its form and content.
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For an agreed order, include “Agreed” in the title and advise the Court in the cover letter that the opposing party did not object.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If the opposing party objects, submit a Word copy with a cover letter advising that opposing counsel will submit an opposing order.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
For Small Claims trials, file witness and exhibit lists and provide copies of all evidence to the opposing party at least 10 days before trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File Small Claims telephonic-appearance requests by motion with a proposed order no less than 15 days before trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Discovery Disputes
Counsel must confer and make a good-faith attempt to resolve discovery disputes without a hearing; if a hearing is necessary, schedule it timely to avoid trial delay.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
If a case settles, call or email the judicial assistant to cancel previously scheduled hearings that remain pending.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
File matters in writing with the Clerk of Court under the case number and send a copy to the opposing party.
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Contact the judicial assistant by email to schedule all hearings.
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Request permission before approaching the bench or witness; remain seated when the jury enters or exits; stand and state the grounds when objecting; do not argue objections before the jury.
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Conduct evidentiary hearings in person and submit exhibits to the office by mail no later than three business days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Telephonic hearings are allowed for hearings of 15 minutes or less involving non-evidentiary motion practice or case management conferences.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For telephonic appearances over 15 minutes, timely submit a motion and proposed order in advance; the Court will rule without a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the Court-provided conference line number in the notice of hearing for telephonic hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For County Civil cases set for trial, complete the Uniform Pretrial Conference Order together and submit it before the pretrial conference date stated in the Order Setting Trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Mediation is required before trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Pasco County judges
- Hon. Alicia PolkCircuit Civil
- Hon. Anne WansboroCounty Civil
- Hon. Daniel D. DiskeyCircuit Civil
- Hon. Dustin AndersonCircuit Civil
- Hon. Frank GreyCounty Civil
- Hon. Gregory G. GrogerCircuit Civil
