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Hon. Randall A. Daugustinis — Judicial Procedures

Family Division

Volusia County
Family Law
7th Judicial Circuit
Official Source

Quick operational summary based on publicly available court procedure materials. Always verify with the official court source before relying on this information.

Quick Rules

27 rules

Courtesy Copies

File a memorandum or case law if a party intends to rely on it at a hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Zoom Hearings

Include the judicial Zoom credentials in notices involving a remote appearance.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Request use of communication technology by motion.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Contact the judicial assistant to obtain the Zoom meeting ID.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Remote participants must appear from a private, quiet, distraction-free location and may not appear from a moving vehicle.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Remote participants must dress and behave professionally as if physically present.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Remote participants must enable their camera when joining, then keep it off until their case is called.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

The party calling a remote witness must ensure the witness has functioning audio and video and has tested the internet connection before the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Proposed Orders

Submit proposed orders in Word format and provide them to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Attach proposed orders to an email copied to all parties and include a cover letter addressing agreement or disagreement.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit proposed orders to the court by email to the division email address.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Submit proposed orders within 10 days after a hearing unless a different deadline was set at the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Special Set Hearings

Request hearings by email to the division email address.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Do not notice additional matters during another party’s reserved hearing time without consent and confirmation from the Judicial Assistant.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Reserve enough hearing time for all parties’ arguments.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

List every motion to be heard and its docket identification number in the notice of hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Ensure the court receives all hearing materials no later than three business days before the hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Cancellations

Hearings scheduled with insufficient time for all parties’ arguments will be cancelled and continued.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

A hearing may be canceled if the notice of hearing is not timely filed.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Notify the judicial assistant immediately and immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation when canceling a hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Only the scheduling party may cancel a hearing.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Request cancellation of a court-set hearing or trial by emailing the Judicial Assistant and copying opposing counsel.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Other

Submit all communications to the judicial office by email to the dedicated division email account.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the email subject line.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Do not email the judge or judicial assistant directly.

Verified Aug 10, 2026

Do not use email to request court action without first filing an appropriate supporting document.

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

Contact Information

Judicial Assistant

Kim Smith

Courtroom

Rm. 310

Official Page

Court Website

Last Verified

June 30, 2026

Official Sources

Source: Official court page or published division procedure material.

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