Hon. Aaron Hubbard — 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
Courtesy Copies
E-portal filings are not provided to the Judge’s office; when a filing copy is needed, email or mail it, and do not send proposed orders through the e-portal.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Certain short non-evidentiary hearings are conducted by Zoom, while evidentiary and substantive hearings are conducted in person unless the Court permits Zoom under Rule 2.530.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For Zoom hearings, obtain the hearing-specific link from the Judicial Assistant by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders after hearings should include a cover letter addressing the opposing party’s agreement, objection, or opportunity to object, with all opposing parties copied.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Stipulated orders must include a signed stipulation from both parties.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
A unilateral hearing notice is permitted only for lack of cooperation, requires at least 30 days’ notice, and must include a cover letter detailing at least three attempts to coordinate.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File emergency or expedited motions with the Clerk before the Court determines emergency or expedited status, then provide a copy to the Court outside the Portal.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Do not cancel a hearing without notice and agreement of all parties; immediately e-file the cancellation and email a courtesy copy marked “CANCELLATION.”
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Temporary relief and post-judgment matters must be mediated before a hearing, and temporary-motion hearing time is not reserved until mediation is scheduled.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Parties in specified parental-responsibility and timesharing cases must attend a four-hour parenting class and file completion certificates; stated completion periods apply unless excused.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use JAWS to schedule hearings of 60 minutes or less, select the Section 23 calendar, and confer with the opposing party about the required time.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact the Judicial Assistant to set hearings requiring more than 60 minutes and confer with the opposing party beforehand.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File a Verified Checklist before scheduling a final hearing in dissolution or paternity cases.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
E-file notices and motions and serve opposing counsel or the self-represented party before scheduling a hearing; wait for Judicial Assistant confirmation and provide a courtesy copy of the notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For hearings involving testimony or physical evidence, exchange evidence and witness lists at least five days before the hearing, then deliver evidence and the witness list to the Clearwater Judicial Building at least three days before the hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Parties must arrange for their own witnesses to appear at hearings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Heather Crum
Phone
(727)582-7200Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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