Hearings in Florida Courts
A hearing is a court proceeding where a judge considers arguments, evidence, or motions. Unlike trials, hearings are shorter, may lack juries, and address specific issues. Types include motion, evidentiary, status, arraignment, and sentencing hearings.
Types
- Motion hearing: Arguments on pending motions
- Evidentiary: Witnesses testify, evidence presented
- Status conference: Case management updates
- Emergency/ex parte: Urgent matters
- Administrative: Before DOAH or agencies
Scheduling
- 5 days reasonable notice (non-emergency)
- Telephonic and video hearings available
- UMC days for routine motions
- Online scheduling in most circuit courts
Procedure
Moving party argues first, opposing party responds, judge may question, witnesses testify (evidentiary), ruling issued from bench or by written order.
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