Hon. Karen A. Foxman — Judicial Procedures
Circuit Criminal
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
Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted for an evidentiary proceeding and must be delivered no later than three business days before the proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Deliver courtesy copies for evidentiary proceedings as hard copies at least three business days before the hearing; emailed copies will not be accepted.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Include Zoom meeting information in notices of hearing involving a remote appearance.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Obtain prior court authorization for any Zoom appearance; participatory telephone or Zoom appearances are not allowed unless an emergency exists, subject to the specified rule.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Follow the stated conduct requirements when attending a remote proceeding.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Specify whether a witness using Zoom is testifying or observing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format by email to the Judicial Assistant and state whether all parties agree to the form.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders within five days after any hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Special Set Hearings
Before scheduling a hearing, the moving party must make a good-faith effort to resolve the issue and coordinate the hearing time with opposing counsel or the opposing self-represented party.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time, including the specified hearing information.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Emergency Motions
File a detailed motion for an emergency hearing stating the issues, reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed for each party’s presentation.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
If the court determines an emergency exists, all parties must be available for the unilaterally scheduled emergency hearing absent exigent circumstances.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
To cancel a hearing, email the Judicial Assistant, copy all parties, and state whether all parties agree; after confirmation, file a Notice of Cancellation and email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Other
Submit all communications to the judicial office by email to the Judicial Assistant.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the email 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.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540 in every notice of hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Deliver hard-copy hearing materials to chambers at least three business days before the hearing; emailed copies will not be accepted.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide paper exhibits to the clerk in advance of an evidentiary hearing or trial for marking.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Unless excused in advance, all parties and attorneys must attend Case Management Conferences.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Requests for Case Management Conferences or status conferences must explain why the conference is necessary.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Attorneys, parties, and witnesses are expected to be available during the entire trial period after cases are assigned trial dates.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide transport orders timely; extraditions require at least 10 days to transport an incarcerated person from other facilities or jurisdictions.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Defense counsel must arrange interpreter services needed for all court proceedings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Mercede Pietzyk
Phone
(386) 822-5744Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
Official court pageDivision procedures pageOther Volusia County judges
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- Hon. Bryan A. FeigenbaumCounty Court
- Hon. Christopher KellyFamily Division
- Hon. David A. CromartieCounty Criminal
