Chief Judge Crawford has authorized the cancellation of all court proceedings in Seminole and Brevard Counties effective Noon, Tuesday, October 8, 2024, through Thursday, October 10, 2024.
A decision will be made Thursday regarding Friday proceedings.Stay informed by following us on Facebook or X (Twitter). You may also call (321) 637-5700 in Brevard or (407) 665-4945 in Seminole.

Eighteenth Judicial Circuit Courts
Serving the Citizens of Brevard and Seminole Counties

CIRCUIT JUDGE

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The Honorable Curt Jacobus

Division: L - Civil
Judicial Assistant: Stacey Sprinkle
Office: (321) 952-4703 | Email
Located at the Melbourne Courthouse in Melbourne, Brevard

CURT JACOBUS

POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

CIVIL PROCEDURES

1. Judge Curt Jacobus Civil Policies and Procedures - Adobe PDF only
2. Standing Order P&P Division L - MS Word | Adobe PDF
3. Professionalism Handbook ADA - Adobe PDF only
   3.1 Professionalism Definition, Creed, and Oath Admission - Adobe PDF only
   3.2 Professionalism Expectations (Florida Bar Standards Commission) - Adobe PDF only
   3.3 Guidelines of Professional Conduct - Adobe PDF only
4. TFB Best Practices Guide Remote Proceedings - Adobe PDF only
5. Trial Conduct and Courtroom Decorum Policy - Adobe PDF only
6. Civil Discovery Handbook - Adobe PDF only
7. Standing Order Discovery Division L - MS Word | Adobe PDF
8. Coming Soon
9. Coming Soon
   9.1 Order Regarding CME without Exhibit Stamp - MS Word | Adobe PDF
10. Standing Order on HIPAA with Exhibit A Signed - MS Word | Adobe PDF
   10.1 Order HIPAA Protected without Exhibit Stamp - MS Word | Adobe PDF
11. Standing Order on ESI with Exhibit A Signed - MS Word | Adobe PDF
   11.1 Stipulation on ESI - MS Word | Adobe PDF
12. Agreed CMO Evidentiary Hearing Template - MS Word | Adobe PDF
13. Procedures for Setting Daubert-Type Hearings - MS Word | Adobe PDF
14. Pleading Scheduled Hearing Non-Default MSJ - MS Word | Adobe PDF
15. Procedures for Settlement or Dismissal of Cases - MS Word | Adobe PDF
   15.1 Agreed CMO Regarding Settlement - MS Word | Adobe PDF
16. Guidelines Approval of Minors Settlement - MS Word | Adobe PDF
17. Standing Order Post Accident Surveillance Video - MS Word | Adobe PDF
18. Standing Order MIL’s - MS Word | Adobe PDF
19. Standing Order Withdrawal: Substitution of Counsel - MS Word | Adobe PDF
20. Procedure Costs Award Attorney Fees - MS Word | Adobe PDF
21. Standing Order RE Closing Argument Civil Signed - MS Word | Adobe PDF
22. Pre-trial Conference Checklist (Fillable Dropdown) - Adobe PDF only
23. Pre-trial Conference Order Protected - MS Word | Adobe PDF


OTHER PROCEDURES

JACS Policies and Procedures

Short Matters Policies and Procedures

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Melbourne Courthouse
Judge Jacobus Holds Court at the Moore Justice Center in
Brevard County

51 Nieman Ave, Melbourne, FL 32901
(321) 952-4703