Procedures verified June 25, 2026
Magistrate Judge Lurana S. Snow -- United States District Court, Southern District of Florida
United States Courthouse, 301 Simonton Street, Key West, FL 33040
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Key Traps — Where Counsel Gets Caught
- 1. No individual published procedures. There is no standing order, no discovery procedures PDF, and no published chambers email. Every procedural question defaults to the S.D. Fla. Local Rules and the case-specific scheduling order.
- 2. Key West is a low-volume division. The absence of published individual procedures is typical for this courthouse. Read your scheduling order carefully -- that document is where judge-specific expectations will be set.
Quick Reference
| Topic | Rule |
|---|---|
| Motion Days | No standing motion calendar. Court decides whether to hold a hearing after reviewing the fully briefed motion. Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1). [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1)] |
| Motion Limit | Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 20 pages maximum for motion and incorporated memorandum. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)] |
| Reply Limit | Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 10 pages maximum for reply memorandum. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)] |
| Chambers Copies | ✗ Not required Not specified in published procedures. |
| Tentative Rulings | Not issued. FL-SD does not use a tentative ruling system. |
| Remote Appearances | Not specified in published procedures. |
| Discovery | This judge is the assigned magistrate judge for discovery disputes referred by the district court. No individual published discovery procedures. Disputes are governed entirely by S.D. Fla. Local Rules and any case-specific scheduling or discovery order issued by the court. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(3)] |
Procedural Briefing by Motion Type
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Before You File
Motion Days & Times
No standing motion calendar. Court decides whether to hold a hearing after reviewing the fully briefed motion. Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1). [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1)]
Notice Period
Per Local Rules. Opposition due 14 days after service; reply due 7 days after opposition. S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(1). [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(1)]
Motion Page / Word Limit
Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 20 pages maximum for motion and incorporated memorandum. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)]
Opposition Limit
Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 20 pages maximum for opposing memorandum. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)]
Reply Limit
Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)): 10 pages maximum for reply memorandum. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(c)(2)]
Font & Formatting
Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.1 (double-spaced, Times New Roman 12-point).
Footnote Policy
Not specified.
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At Filing
Chambers Copies
✗ Not required
Not specified in published procedures.
Proposed Orders
Per Local Rules (S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(2)): Word format emailed to chambers per CM/ECF Administrative Procedures. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(a)(2)]
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Before the Hearing
Tentative Rulings
Not issued. FL-SD does not use a tentative ruling system.
Prohibition / Ex Parte Contact Re Tentatives
N/A.
Oral Argument
No hearing unless set by the Court. Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(1). [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(2)]
Remote Appearances
Not specified in published procedures.
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Background Rules
Chambers Contact
No individual chambers email published. Contact chambers by phone using the number listed on the court's website.
Discovery Referral
This judge is the assigned magistrate judge for discovery disputes referred by the district court. No individual published discovery procedures. Disputes are governed entirely by S.D. Fla. Local Rules and any case-specific scheduling or discovery order issued by the court. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 7.1(b)(3)]
Discovery Dispute Procedure District-default
No published individual discovery procedures. Follow S.D. Fla. Local Rules in full, including the 28-day window under L.R. 26.1(g) for discovery disputes. Check the case-specific scheduling order for any additional instructions.
Ex Parte Applications
Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4(d): Include 'ex parte' in title; restricted from public docket upon submission. [S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4(d)]
Settlement Notification
Not specifically addressed in published procedures. Follow the district judge's settlement instructions in your case.
Lead Counsel
Not specified.
Under Seal Filings
Per S.D. Fla. L.R. 5.4.
Continuances & Calendar Conflicts
Per Local Rules. Contact chambers to reschedule any hearing set.
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AI & Style Preferences
AI Disclosure Requirement
Not specified.
Additional Notes
Source: Judge Snow's chambers page on flsd.uscourts.gov. Key West division. No individual procedures published. All practice governed by S.D. Fla. Local Rules and any case-specific orders.
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