Hon. Elizabeth Zuroweste — 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
Request hearings by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the required ADA notification in every notice of hearing.
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Submit all hearing materials no later than three business days before the hearing.
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Submit a continuance request before the scheduled court date, and generally have the requesting party sign the motion.
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Ore tenus motions generally require stipulation by opposing counsel.
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Unless the criminal rules provide otherwise, motions under Rule 3.190 must be written and signed by the moving party or attorney.
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Courtesy Copies
Provide a courtesy copy of a motion to the court and opposing counsel through the E-Portal; email or hand delivery in open court is also permitted.
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Zoom Hearings
A notice of hearing involving a remote appearance must list the judicial Zoom credentials.
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Request a remote appearance by written motion no later than five business days before the scheduled hearing.
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Include a certification of reliable internet access and a quiet, distraction-free location with a remote-appearance motion.
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Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in PDF and/or Word format with a cover letter certifying agreement or identifying disagreement.
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Email proposed orders to the judicial office.
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Submit proposed orders within 10 days after the hearing.
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For small or non-evidentiary motions set with an upcoming pretrial, file the motion and reflect it on Odyssey at least two days before the pretrial, and provide copies to opposing counsel and the court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File a detailed emergency-hearing motion identifying the issues, reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, and time needed for each party’s presentation.
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If the court determines an emergency exists, all parties must make themselves available for the hearing absent exigent circumstances.
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Discovery Disputes
Confer and make a good-faith effort to resolve discovery matters without a hearing.
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Cancellations
Cancel hearings by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and immediately filing and serving a cancellation notice on opposing counsel and self-represented litigants.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit all communications to the judicial office by email and include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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Non-parties’ unsolicited communications will not be considered, and parties must contact the judicial office according to these procedures.
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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide and update an email address for receiving signed orders electronically unless excused.
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Bring sufficient exhibit copies for the clerk, court, and each party, and label exhibits in the specified format.
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Make all evidentiary exhibits available at the hearing or trial.
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Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Paula Meadors
Phone
(727)464-6219Courtroom
Ch. 18
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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