17th Judicial Circuit Court of Florida

17^th Judicial Circuit Complex Litigation Division

Division 19of the Circuit Court comprises a combination of
complex business and tort cases

Attorneys may self schedule Motion Calendar hearings on Wednesday mornings at 8:45am. Hearings are limited to (5) minutes. As the number of hearings are limited, PLEASE timely cancel, on line, any hearing that is resolved.

All requests for a Special Set hearing shall be in writing. Counsel shall furnish the Court with a copy of the Motion and an estimate of how much time will be required for the hearing. These may be sent via e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it , providing the communication does not exceed five pages. All other pleadings and correspondence exceeding five pages are to be sent via the U.S. Postal Service, hand delivery, or overnight to:

Honorable Jack Tuter
Broward County Courthouse
201 SE 6th Street
Room 1010B
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

(954) 831-7576

All cases require a Case Management Order regarding discovery disclosure dates and completion dates for discovery. Counsel of record may agree to a Case Management Order regarding discovery dates and submit same to the Court. If the parties cannot agree to disclosure dates either party may set the matter on Motion Calendar for resolution by the Court.

Although cases may be set for trial on the Court's Quarterly Dockets, no case will be placed in line for trial until substantial compliance with the Case Management Order or completion of all discovery has been accomplished. Normally either party will file a Motion on Motion Calendar to have the Court consider placement of the case for jury selection and trial.

The Court may also establish telephone hearings Monday through Friday on short notice, to alleviate the necessity of counsel appearing in person. The moving party shall be responsible for establishing conference calls with all counsel of record for telephonic hearings.

Requests for Emergency Hearings shall comply with the 17^th Judicial Circuit’s definition of an Emergency, be in writing, and submitted to the Court as outlined herein.

Phone Appearances for hearings are permitted after submission of written Motion and Order of the Court. Please include in the Motion and Order a direct contact number. Judge initiates call from the Bench. Be advised --- Courtroom telephonic communications have limitations!

PLEASE do not call to inquire whether the Judge has signed a particular order or inquiry regarding mail receipt. We appreciate your cooperation.

2012 TRIAL DOCKET SCHEDULE

CALENDAR CALL @ 8:45 A.M.

COURTROOM 970

2013 TRIAL DOCKET SCHEDULE

CALENDAR CALL @ 8:45 A.M.

COURTROOM 970