Hon. Joseph A. Bulone — 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
Zoom Hearings
Hearings must be in person unless a Zoom or phone appearance is approved in advance under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
A defendant’s presence at a pretrial conference may be waived under Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.180, but the defendant must appear if required by the court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Proposed orders may be emailed to the judicial assistant, with the email stating whether opposing counsel reviewed and does not object.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Motions for continuance should include a waiver of speedy trial.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
For cases involving a victim, the court allows at least five days’ notice before scheduling.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Long motions are set by the judge in open court with both the State and defense present to coordinate.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Plea negotiations may occur before or at the pretrial conference; plea offers should be placed on the record.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Written motions and orders to continue a pretrial conference must be filed by noon on the Friday of the preceding week and include specified information and consent.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Oral continuance motions may be considered during the pretrial conference or before it if opposing counsel is present and the clerk was notified in advance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Most motion hearings are scheduled through the judicial assistant by phone or email; noon is the cutoff for next-day calendar add-ons.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Annie Nguyen
Phone
(727)453-7643Courtroom
9
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
August 9, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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