Judicial Section Details

Daily Calendar begins at 9:00am Monday through Friday.

By order of the Administrative Judge the Criminal Courthouse is OPEN for in-person hearings BUT the Court will OPEN DAILY ZOOM Virtual Calendar to accommodate those that prefer to appear on Zoom.

DIVISION 60 PROCEDURES: This division is for cases that have been sent from a primary division to the backup division (which is us). Cases that are referred to division 60 must have approval from the primary judge and the JA will inform us. To place a case on Judge Hersch's calendar: email your request along with a proposed agreed date and copy of the motion to f060@jud11.flcourts.org FOR DIVISION 60 CASES ONLY- please be advised all parties to the case must be included in the email. 
If you are e-filing motions, please add the division's email in the e-filing portal to ensure chambers receive a copy. 

- DEFENDANTS MUST APPEAR IN PERSON for TRIAL, PLEAS, EVIDENTIARY, & to QUASH A/C.
- Defendant's must be present for all hearings, unless previously excused by the Court.

JAC RELATED HEARINGS: 
For Motion to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs, submit the motion to chambers along with supporting documentation, JAC’s response, and a proposed order. If JAC does not request a hearing, the Court may enter the proposed order without a hearing after reviewing the documents. If JAC requests a hearing, or if Judge Hersch has concerns after reviewing the Motion and supporting documentation, the JA will contact the attorney and set a hearing.

To set a hearing regarding attorney fees, please keep in mind that JAC requires 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing. Please provide chambers with all necessary JAC-related documents prior to the scheduled hearing. If a reset is needed for the hearing, notify both JAC and chambers days in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties. Call chambers to speak with the JA if additional guidance is needed. E-file your motions to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

                                                                                               The next JAC Fee Hearing date is AUGUST 28, 2026, AT 11:30AM

Virtual ZOOM ID:
Please call to obtain the Zoom ID. Please be prepared to provide information to properly screen to prevent any Zoom bombing incidents

RULES REGARDING ZOOM APPEARANCES:
1. Remain MUTED until your case is called.
2. DEFENDANTS: dress appropriately. Mute yourselves until your case is called and turn on your camera.
3. ATTORNEYS: enter your client’s name in the chat so you may be called out of turn.
4. ATTORNEYS appearing in person, in court will be called first.
You may call chambers and speak with the Judicial Assistant for guidance M-F 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM.