Hon. Leah R. Case — 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 and other documents may be submitted three days before the proceeding, with hard copies delivered to the Judge’s office rather than emailed copies.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Zoom Hearings
Request use of communication technology by contacting the Judge’s office.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Use appropriate attire, a quiet area without distractions, and do not appear from a moving vehicle during remote proceedings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Mute the device and do not speak until the case is called.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Proposed Orders
Submit proposed orders in Word format by email and state whether all parties agree to the form.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Submit proposed orders within five 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
All parties must be available for a court-scheduled emergency hearing unless exigent circumstances exist.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Cancellations
Cancel party-noticed hearings only with court authorization or agreement of all involved parties, and immediately notify the Judicial Assistant and file and serve a cancellation notice.
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 to the judicial office unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Request hearings by email, copy all parties, and agree on the hearing duration.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time and provide it to the Judicial Assistant by email.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Include the listed case, hearing, motion, judge, and time information in every notice of hearing.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Continuances require a showing of good cause.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide evidentiary-hearing and trial exhibits to the clerk in paper format in advance for marking.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Requests for case management or status conferences must state why the conference is necessary.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Attendance at all case management conferences is mandatory for parties and attorneys unless excused in advance by the court.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Provide transport orders timely; extradition transport requires at least ten days.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
For out-of-county pleas, notify the Clerk’s office and Judicial Assistant at least 24 hours before the plea hearing and include the county, case number, and charging or VOP affidavit.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Defense counsel must arrange interpreter services needed for court proceedings.
Verified Aug 10, 2026
Contact Information
Judicial Assistant
Cathy Brick
Phone
(386) 239-7792Courtroom
Rm. 294
Official Page
Court WebsiteLast Verified
June 30, 2026
Official Sources
Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.
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