Lacey Alexander Collier
District Judge
The following information was provided in response to a survey prepared by the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar. This information is not binding on any judge or court official and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes. Further information may be found in the attachments (sample orders, etc.) referenced at the end of this Guide entry or on the court's website noted below.
Judge
Name of Court:
Northern District of Florida
Location of Chambers:
One H. Palafox Street Pensacola, FL 32501
Assigned Courtroom:
4 South
Phone:
850-444-0174
Chambers Staff
Judicial Assistant/Secretary:
Dene Brooke
Courtroom Deputy:
Mary Maloy-Wells
Phone:
850-444-0174
Docket Clerk:
Lynn Uhl, Teresa Cole & Jerry Marbut
Phone:
850-435-8440
Pretrial Procedure (Criminal)
Do you conduct preliminary pretrial conferences in criminal cases?
No
Do you conduct hearings on pretrial motions to dismiss or to sever?
Yes
What is your policy concerning nolo contendere or Alford pleas?
Not accepted.
What is your policy as to plea agreements that involve sentencing recommendations?
Recommendation is not binding, but given consideration.
Pretrial Procedure (Civil)
Do you conduct preliminary pretrial hearings, e.g., pursuant to Fed.R.Civ.P. 16?
No
If YES, what matters do you typically discuss during preliminary pretrial hearings?
Referred to US Magistrate Judge.
Do you hear preliminary injunction motions?
Yes
Do you regularly set aside time during a given week/month for hearings on motions?
No
What is your practice concerning oral arguments on referred dispositive motions?
Rarely granted.
Discovery
Do you routinely refer discovery matters to a Magistrate Judge?
Yes
Trial
Do you grant specially set trial dates (dates certain)?
Yes
If YES, under what circumstances will you grant trial dates certain?
I have a period set aside for trials. Criminal trials have priority. If there is no conflict, I grant a trial date certain.
If NO, what is your policy regarding notice for trial during a trial docket (e.g., will you give at least 48 hours' notice)?
Varies with the situation - I work hard to accommodate all parties.
Do you conduct Daubert hearings prior to trial?
Yes
What, if any, procedural requirements do you have regarding the use of videotapes, trial graphics, depositions, and demonstrations?
Must brief during pretrial or earlier. Attorneys are responsible for the efficienct use of their exhibits.
Do you require trial briefs in jury trials?
Yes
Do you require trial briefs in bench trials?
Yes
If you require trial briefs, when are they due?
Designated in Order Setting Trial.
Do you have any requirements for trial briefs?
Designated in Order Setting Trial.
Do you permit counsel to perform voir dire?
No
If NO, can counsel submit proposed voir dire questions?
Yes
If YES, when should such questions be submitted?
Designated in Order Setting Trial.
What are your peremptory challenge procedures?
Designated in Order Setting Trial.
Do you impose any standard time limits on counsel's opening statements?
No
Can exhibits be used in opening statements?
Yes
Do you permit jurors to take notes?
No
Do you permit jurors to ask questions?
Yes
What, if any, procedures do you have concerning objections at trial?
No speaking objections - after ruling, counsel may be permitted to be heard on special points of law.
When do you require counsel to file proposed jury instructions?
Designated in Order Setting Trial.
Do you require proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to be filed in bench trials?
Yes
If YES, when do you require the proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law to be filed?
Designated in Order Setting Trial.
Attachments
Revised: 06-12-2018