Hon. David Ellis — 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
UMC / Motion Calendar
Only 5–10 minute uncontested issues may be scheduled on the Zoom UMC calendar.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Case management conferences, contested evidentiary hearings, motions to compel, and contested matters may not be scheduled on the UMC calendar.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File all motions with the Clerk before scheduling a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Schedule hearings of 60 minutes or less through the JAWS System using the Section 25–Judge Ellis calendar.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Confer with opposing counsel and agree on the actual time required before reserving and scheduling a hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not file or serve a notice of hearing until JAWS confirms that the requested date and time are scheduled.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
The scheduling party must confirm that all counsel and associated parties are in the JAWS database.
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Hearings longer than 60 minutes must be scheduled by emailing the Judicial Assistant with the case number, case style, and matter to be heard in the subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
When confirming a hearing date and time, provide the case information, attorneys and offices, motions to be heard, and motion filing dates.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Courtesy Copies
Provide courtesy copies of notices of hearing to the Judicial Assistant by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Evidentiary hearings and non-evidentiary hearings longer than 30 minutes are conducted in person unless a Rule 2.530 motion is filed and granted.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Non-evidentiary hearings shorter than 30 minutes are conducted by Zoom unless an in-person hearing is requested or ordered.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Upload proposed orders to JAWS within five days after the hearing unless the Judge specifies otherwise.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Do not submit proposed orders through JAWS before a scheduled hearing unless specifically requested by the Judge.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A proposed order submission must include the order or judgment with exhibits in one upload and the cover letter, motion or stipulation, and necessary exhibits in the other upload.
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The cover letter must confirm that the proposed order was shared with the other parties or counsel and state their response regarding its form.
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If the parties cannot agree on an order’s form, each side must email a Word-format proposed order and a cover letter explaining the specific disagreement.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Temporary relief matters must be mediated before a hearing, and a hearing may be scheduled after mediation is scheduled.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Self-represented litigants may request case management conference dates by emailing the Judicial Assistant; attorneys may obtain dates in JAWS.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A pretrial conference is required before requesting a final nonjury-trial hearing expected to last three hours or longer.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit a copy of a motion for rehearing to the Judge’s office by email; it will initially not be set for hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
Provide the opposing attorney or self-represented litigant a copy of an emergency motion unless a legally sufficient reason for withholding notice is stated in the motion.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Immediately email or call the office to cancel scheduled hearings or trials when a case settles or a hearing is resolved.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Stacy Wisman
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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