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Hon. Theodora C Komninos — 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

24 rules

UMC / Motion Calendar

Request hearings by email to the judicial assistant.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit all hearing materials to the court at least three business days before the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File and send substantive motions to the court before a hearing date will be scheduled.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File written trial continuance motions at least one week before trial absent good cause, and appear as required for the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File motions in limine at least two days before the calendar call and email copies to the court.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File written continuance motions for infraction hearings at least one week in advance and include a speedy-trial waiver absent good cause.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Courtesy Copies

Submit courtesy copies of case law or specified documents for evidentiary proceedings in PDF or Word format by email no later than three days before the proceeding.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Zoom Hearings

Include the judicial Zoom credentials in any notice of hearing involving a remote appearance.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Request remote appearance by motion, including the required certification, at least five days before the proceeding.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Use Zoom for remote appearances and contact the judicial assistant for the meeting ID.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Obtain the platform meeting ID from the judicial assistant.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Obtain approval for a remote appearance at a non-evidentiary pretrial hearing by contacting the judicial assistant at least five days before the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Proposed Orders

Submit proposed orders in Word format with a cover letter certifying agreement or identifying disagreement.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Email proposed orders to the judicial assistant within 10 days after the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Emergency Motions

File a detailed emergency-hearing motion stating the issues, reasons for emergency treatment, and presentation time needed for each party.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

If the court determines an emergency exists, all parties must make themselves available for the hearing absent exigent circumstances.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Discovery Disputes

Confer and make a good-faith attempt to resolve discovery matters before seeking a hearing; if unresolved, file and email a motion to schedule a hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Cancellations

Cancel hearings by immediately notifying the judicial assistant and filing and serving a notice of cancellation.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Other

Copy all parties on emails directed to the judicial office unless an authorized ex parte communication applies.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Include the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540 in all hearing notices.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Make all evidentiary exhibits available at the time of the hearing or trial.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

File and email pretrial motions to the court and schedule them with the judicial assistant.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Obtain prior court authorization for an amendment to a charging document made or filed within seven days of trial.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Contact Information

Judicial Assistant

Vicki Masterson

Courtroom

Ch. 19

Official Page

Court Website

Last Verified

August 9, 2026

Official Sources

Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.

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