Hon. Doneene Loar — 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
Self-represented parties should email the court a copy of motions filed with the Clerk; e-portal filers should also provide a copy because docketing may be delayed.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Attorneys must provide the court a copy of a motion filed with the Clerk; judges and judicial assistants should not be added to the e-portal service list.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emailing a motion should include the listed party, case, motion, contact, opposing-party, and hearing information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
A party seeking to appear electronically for a return hearing must file a written motion stating an expressed reason at least two days before the hearing and email a copy to the specified address.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
For substitution of counsel, upload the cover letter, stipulation, signed written client consent, and proposed order to JAWS.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Initial injunction petitions may be filed at any of the three listed courthouses; initial return hearings are conducted at the Pinellas County Justice Center.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A return hearing may be rescheduled before another assigned judge in specified cases under the One Family One Judge Rule; parties should check their paperwork for an alternative address.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Risk Protection Order petitions are reviewed by a Community Violence Judge and scheduled for hearing if appropriate; hearings are handled on the stated rotating schedule, subject to court holidays.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
A motion to allow child testimony is required before a minor may testify; minor children should not be brought to contested hearings without prior court approval.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For an approved child-testimony motion, the court schedules an in-camera interview after the final hearing, and the parties must submit proposed questions beforehand.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A withdrawal motion may be considered without a hearing only when the client provides written consent and the opposing party has no objection; otherwise it must be set for hearing with proper notice.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Rehearing or reconsideration motions must be timely filed with the Clerk under the cited rule, and a copy must then be emailed to the court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Suzy Isaksen
Phone
(727)464-7457Courtroom
Ch. 15
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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- Hon. Brett SzematowiczCounty Civil
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- Hon. Cathy McKytonCounty Civil
