The Honorable Jeffrey M. Rich
401 N. Jefferson Street, Room 253 - Criminal Courthouse Annex

Tampa, Florida 33602

Courtroom #20

Judicial Assistant: Merissa Clark
phone: (813) 307-3681

email: Merissa.Clark@fljud13.org

COMMUNICATION WITH CHAMBERS:

The Judicial Assistant is not permitted to answer legal questions, give advice, or explain your situation to the Judge. Your opportunity to speak to the Judge happens in court only, when all parties are given the opportunity to be present and heard. Although the Judicial Assistant may send communications outside of business hours, she might not respond to incoming communications.

Communications and submissions of documents via email are acceptable and preferred. However, all motions and pleadings must be filed with the Clerk of Court. Substantive ex-parte communications sent to the Court, regardless of how they are sent, will be filed in the court file. Communications solely related to the scheduling of hearings are not substantive. Please be advised that all email communications sent to the Court are subject to public records requests.

If you call and leave a message, please note that your call will be returned when time permits. Please speak clearly in your message with the name of the defendant and case number.