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9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-90-05 - Administrative Order — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

9 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-90-05 - Administrative Order.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-91-40-1 - Amended Order On Operating Policy For The Acceptance Of Juveniles By Jail Facilities Consistent With The Federal Juvenile Justice And Delinquency Prevention Act Of 1974 And Florida Statutes, Chapter 985 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

14 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-91-40-1 - Amended Order On Operating Policy For The Acceptance Of Juveniles By Jail Facilities Consistent With The Federal Juvenile Justice And Delinquency Prevention Act Of 1974 And Florida Statutes, Chapter 985.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-93-43-02 - Amended Administrative Order Re: Standards And Procedures For The Protection Of Minors In The Settlement Of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death And Medical Malpractice Lawsuits And Claims — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

10 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-93-43-02 - Amended Administrative Order Re: Standards And Procedures For The Protection Of Minors In The Settlement Of Personal Injury, Wrongful Death And Medical Malpractice Lawsuits And Claims.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-94-10 - Administrative Order Re: Cost of Supervision for Programs Administered By the Florida Department of Corrections and the Probation and Parole Services — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-94-10 - Administrative Order Re: Cost of Supervision for Programs Administered By the Florida Department of Corrections and the Probation and Parole Services.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-94-26 - Administrative Order Re: Assistance of Local Law Enforcement Agencies in Execution of Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunctions — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-94-26 - Administrative Order Re: Assistance of Local Law Enforcement Agencies in Execution of Domestic and Repeat Violence Injunctions.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-95-44-07 - Amended Administrative Order Governing the Child Support Hearing Officers' General Powers and Duties Pursuant to Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.491 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

15 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-95-44-07 - Amended Administrative Order Governing the Child Support Hearing Officers' General Powers and Duties Pursuant to Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.491.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-95-51-07 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Possession or Display of Weapons, Firearms and Hazardous Materials in Courthouses or Judicial Facilities within Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

10 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-95-51-07 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Possession or Display of Weapons, Firearms and Hazardous Materials in Courthouses or Judicial Facilities within Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-95-52-03 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Possession or Display of Weapons, Firearms and Hazardous Materials in Courthouses within Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

9 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-95-52-03 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Possession or Display of Weapons, Firearms and Hazardous Materials in Courthouses within Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-96-16-02 - Amended Order Governing The Assignment Of Judges To Hear Postconviction And Post-Sentencing Motions In Felony Cases — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-96-16-02 - Amended Order Governing The Assignment Of Judges To Hear Postconviction And Post-Sentencing Motions In Felony Cases.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-96-43 - Administrative Order Concerning the Release of Certain Inmates from Custody — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-96-43 - Administrative Order Concerning the Release of Certain Inmates from Custody.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-97-28 - Administrative Order Re: Juvenile Dependency Mediation Providing for Mandatory Referral of Contested Juvenile Dependency Cases to Mediation — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-97-28 - Administrative Order Re: Juvenile Dependency Mediation Providing for Mandatory Referral of Contested Juvenile Dependency Cases to Mediation.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-97-48 - Administrative Order Re: Juvenile Dependency Mediation Providing for Mandatory Referral of Contested Juvenile Dependency Cases to Mediation — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

5 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-97-48 - Administrative Order Re: Juvenile Dependency Mediation Providing for Mandatory Referral of Contested Juvenile Dependency Cases to Mediation.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-97-54-04 - Amended Order Governing Jury Management, Orange & Osceola Counties — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-97-54-04 - Amended Order Governing Jury Management, Orange & Osceola Counties.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-97-57 - Administrative Order Governing Commercial Vehicle Violations — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 07-97-57 - Administrative Order Governing Commercial Vehicle Violations.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-98-41-02 - Order Governing the Children's Visitation Center a Supervised Visitation and Monitored Exchange Program, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-98-41-02 - Order Governing the Children's Visitation Center a Supervised Visitation and Monitored Exchange Program, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-98-45 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Procedures for Out of County Endorsed Bonds — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

32 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-98-45 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Procedures for Out of County Endorsed Bonds.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-98-47-26 - Amended Order Governing First Appearance Proceedings, Notices to Appear, and Pretrial Release, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-98-47-26 - Amended Order Governing First Appearance Proceedings, Notices to Appear, and Pretrial Release, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-98-48-03 - Amended Order Governing The Movement Of Selected Inmates Into Community Corrections Programs, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-98-48-03 - Amended Order Governing The Movement Of Selected Inmates Into Community Corrections Programs, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-99-10 - Administrative Order Addressing Procedures for the Release of Defendants Who Have Received Time-served Sentences or Sentences Restoring or Modifying Probation or Community Control — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-99-10 - Administrative Order Addressing Procedures for the Release of Defendants Who Have Received Time-served Sentences or Sentences Restoring or Modifying Probation or Community Control.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-99-17-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Surety Bond Forfeiture and Remission Procedures for the Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-99-17-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Surety Bond Forfeiture and Remission Procedures for the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-99-18 - Administrative Order Governing Uniform Traffic Citations Issued for Failure to Pay Tolls — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

11 verbatim requirements from administrative order 07-99-18 - Administrative Order Governing Uniform Traffic Citations Issued for Failure to Pay Tolls.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 07-99-19 - Administrative Order Governing Copies of Custody Orders To Actual Custodians in Juvenile Dependency Cases — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 07-99-19 - Administrative Order Governing Copies of Custody Orders To Actual Custodians in Juvenile Dependency Cases.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2000-07 - Order Governing Access to Criminal History Record Information of Prospective Jurors — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2000-07 - Order Governing Access to Criminal History Record Information of Prospective Jurors.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2001-21-05 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Truancy Court Program In Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2001-21-05 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Truancy Court Program In Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2001-34 - Administrative Order Providing for Referral of all Contested Small Claims Cases to Mediation — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

12 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2001-34 - Administrative Order Providing for Referral of all Contested Small Claims Cases to Mediation.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2002-14 - Order Providing for Clerk of Court’s Fee to Be Assessed By Court at Time of Sentencing — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2002-14 - Order Providing for Clerk of Court’s Fee to Be Assessed By Court at Time of Sentencing.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2003-07-02 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Courtroom Decorum Policy — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

11 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2003-07-02 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Courtroom Decorum Policy.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2003-23-01 - Amended Order Governing The Collection Of Biological Specimens For The Florida Department Of Law Enforcement DNA Data Bank — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2003-23-01 - Amended Order Governing The Collection Of Biological Specimens For The Florida Department Of Law Enforcement DNA Data Bank.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2003-39-33 - Amended Order Governing First Appearance Proceedings, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2003-39-33 - Amended Order Governing First Appearance Proceedings, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2004-01-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Problem Solving Court Files in the Custody of the Clerk of Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2004-01-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Problem Solving Court Files in the Custody of the Clerk of Court.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2004-03-04 - Amended Administrative Order Implementing the Business Court Procedures — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2004-03-04 - Amended Administrative Order Implementing the Business Court Procedures.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2004-04-03 - Amended Order Governing the Criminal Case Management Plan for the Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

28 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2004-04-03 - Amended Order Governing the Criminal Case Management Plan for the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2004-05-05 - Amended Order Implementing a Standing Temporary Order for Dissolution of Marriage Actions With or Without Minor Children, Orange & Osceola Counties — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2004-05-05 - Amended Order Implementing a Standing Temporary Order for Dissolution of Marriage Actions With or Without Minor Children, Orange & Osceola Counties.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2004-14-03 - Amended Order Re: Family Mediation Providing for Mandatory Referral of all Contested Family Law Cases to Mediation — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

37 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2004-14-03 - Amended Order Re: Family Mediation Providing for Mandatory Referral of all Contested Family Law Cases to Mediation.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2004-22-03 - Amended Order Governing the Appointment and Duties of General Magistrates for Conducting Mental Health Proceedings in the Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2004-22-03 - Amended Order Governing the Appointment and Duties of General Magistrates for Conducting Mental Health Proceedings in the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2005-03-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Pleadings Filed in Dependency Cases — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 2005-03-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Pleadings Filed in Dependency Cases.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2005-16-11 - Amended Order Governing Unified Family Court and the Assignment and Scheduling of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Cases, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

21 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2005-16-11 - Amended Order Governing Unified Family Court and the Assignment and Scheduling of Domestic Relations and Juvenile Cases, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2006-01-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Judicial Annual Leave Policy — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2006-01-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Judicial Annual Leave Policy.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2008-01-02 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Interpreter Policy — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

28 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2008-01-02 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Interpreter Policy.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2008-10 - Administrative Order Governing The Traffic Violations Bureau In the Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

11 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2008-10 - Administrative Order Governing The Traffic Violations Bureau In the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2008-17 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Continuing Writ Of Garnishment Against Salary Or Wages — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2008-17 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Continuing Writ Of Garnishment Against Salary Or Wages.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2008-19 - Administrative Order Governing The Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Program — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

10 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2008-19 - Administrative Order Governing The Civil Traffic Infraction Hearing Officer Program.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2009-01-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing The Criminal Traffic Written Plea Bureau in Orange County, Florida — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2009-01-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing The Criminal Traffic Written Plea Bureau in Orange County, Florida.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2009-03 - Administrative Order Governing Substitution Of Surety Bond For Pretrial Release Program Under Section 903.16, Florida Statutes — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2009-03 - Administrative Order Governing Substitution Of Surety Bond For Pretrial Release Program Under Section 903.16, Florida Statutes.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2009-06 - Order Governing The Assignment Of Orange County Misdemeanor Cases — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 2009-06 - Order Governing The Assignment Of Orange County Misdemeanor Cases.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2009-06-01 - Order Governing Assignment of Misdemeanor Cases, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 2009-06-01 - Order Governing Assignment of Misdemeanor Cases, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2009-12-03 - Amended Order Governing First Party Insurance Claims Cases — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2009-12-03 - Amended Order Governing First Party Insurance Claims Cases.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2010-14-02 - Amended Order Approving Appointments of SPCA Agents — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2010-14-02 - Amended Order Approving Appointments of SPCA Agents.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2010-23 - Administrative Order Governing The Electronic Filing Of Arrest Affidavits Within Orange County, Florida — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

11 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2010-23 - Administrative Order Governing The Electronic Filing Of Arrest Affidavits Within Orange County, Florida.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2010-27-02 - Amended Order Implementing a Standing Temporary Order for Paternity Actions, Orange & Osceola Counties — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

38 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2010-27-02 - Amended Order Implementing a Standing Temporary Order for Paternity Actions, Orange & Osceola Counties.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2011-01-02 - Amended Administrative Order Authorizing the Orange County Clerk Of Court to Conduct On-Line Auctions of Real Property in Lieu of On-Site Auctions — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2011-01-02 - Amended Administrative Order Authorizing the Orange County Clerk Of Court to Conduct On-Line Auctions of Real Property in Lieu of On-Site Auctions.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2011-03-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Expressive Conduct Toward Summoned Jurors, Orange And Osceola Counties — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2011-03-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Expressive Conduct Toward Summoned Jurors, Orange And Osceola Counties.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2012-03-01 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Circuit Civil Court Guidelines — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

18 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2012-03-01 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Circuit Civil Court Guidelines.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2012-06-04 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Residential Foreclosure Mediation Procedures, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2012-06-04 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Residential Foreclosure Mediation Procedures, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2013-19-04 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Security Cameras in all Courthouses within the Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2013-19-04 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Security Cameras in all Courthouses within the Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2013-20-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing The Juvenile Delinquency Drug Court Program — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2013-20-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing The Juvenile Delinquency Drug Court Program.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2013-21 - Administrative Order Governing the Juvenlie Dependency Drug Court Program, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2013-21 - Administrative Order Governing the Juvenlie Dependency Drug Court Program, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2014-03-01 - Amended Order Governing Domestic Violence Injunctions — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2014-03-01 - Amended Order Governing Domestic Violence Injunctions.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2014-07-04 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Local Professionalism Panel — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

12 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2014-07-04 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Local Professionalism Panel.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2014-07-A-21 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Local Professionalism Panel Member Terms — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2014-07-A-21 - Amended Administrative Order Establishing The Ninth Judicial Circuit Court Local Professionalism Panel Member Terms.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2014-21 - Order Governing Case Assignment Method, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2014-21 - Order Governing Case Assignment Method, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2014-25-02 - Amended Administrative Order Implementing Uniform Practices and Procedures of the Domestic Division of the Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

20 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2014-25-02 - Amended Administrative Order Implementing Uniform Practices and Procedures of the Domestic Division of the Circuit Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2014-26 - Administrative Order Establishing A Certified Therapy Dog Program (K-9th Circuit Program), Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

11 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2014-26 - Administrative Order Establishing A Certified Therapy Dog Program (K-9th Circuit Program), Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2014-27-01 - Amended Order Governing Certified Process Server Program, Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2014-27-01 - Amended Order Governing Certified Process Server Program, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2015-02 - Order Governing Blood Test Screening For Certain Diseases Transmitted Through A Significant Exposure And Allowing For The Limited Disclosure Of Test Results — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2015-02 - Order Governing Blood Test Screening For Certain Diseases Transmitted Through A Significant Exposure And Allowing For The Limited Disclosure Of Test Results.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2015-06 - Order Governing Early Childhood Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2015-06 - Order Governing Early Childhood Court.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2015-10-03 - Amended Order Governing Appellate Process, Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2015-10-03 - Amended Order Governing Appellate Process, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2016-01-01 - Amended Order Governing Specified Violation of Probation and New Law Violation Case Assignments to the Circuit Criminal Subdivisions, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2016-01-01 - Amended Order Governing Specified Violation of Probation and New Law Violation Case Assignments to the Circuit Criminal Subdivisions, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2016-02-01 - Amended Order Governing “Sexting” Pursuant To Section 847.0141, Florida Statutes, Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

9 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2016-02-01 - Amended Order Governing “Sexting” Pursuant To Section 847.0141, Florida Statutes, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2016-03 - Order Governing Pro Bono Service, Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2016-03 - Order Governing Pro Bono Service, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2016-07-01 - Amended Order Governing Veterans Treatment Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

10 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2016-07-01 - Amended Order Governing Veterans Treatment Court.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2016-12-02 - Amended Order Creating Subdivision 47-3 in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court, De-activating Circuit Subdivision 02-5 and Establishing Caseloads, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

13 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2016-12-02 - Amended Order Creating Subdivision 47-3 in the Domestic Relations Division of the Circuit Court, De-activating Circuit Subdivision 02-5 and Establishing Caseloads, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2016-22-01 - Amended Order Governing Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services Proceedings, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2016-22-01 - Amended Order Governing Children in Need of Services/Families in Need of Services Proceedings, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2017-03 - Order Governing Mental Health Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

21 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2017-03 - Order Governing Mental Health Court, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2017-04-02 - Amended Order Establishing Ninth Judicial Circuit Court County Civil Court Guidelines, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

12 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2017-04-02 - Amended Order Establishing Ninth Judicial Circuit Court County Civil Court Guidelines, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2017-06-02 - Amended Order Governing Introduction of Evidence Containing High Potency Narcotics, Ninth Judicial Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

10 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2017-06-02 - Amended Order Governing Introduction of Evidence Containing High Potency Narcotics, Ninth Judicial Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2017-07-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Probable Cause Affidavits — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2017-07-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Probable Cause Affidavits.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2017-08-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Procedures for Self-Represented Litigants in the Domestic Relations Division, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2017-08-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Procedures for Self-Represented Litigants in the Domestic Relations Division, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2017-10-05 - Amended Order Governing Unified Family Court, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

22 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2017-10-05 - Amended Order Governing Unified Family Court, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2017-22-02 - Amended Order Governing Appointment and Payment of Court Appointed Mental Health Experts — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2017-22-02 - Amended Order Governing Appointment and Payment of Court Appointed Mental Health Experts.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2018-02 - Administrative Order Regarding First Step, Inc. of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, a Non-Profit Corporation — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2018-02 - Administrative Order Regarding First Step, Inc. of the Ninth Judicial Circuit, a Non-Profit Corporation.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2018-03-01 - Amended Order Governing Alternative Sanctions Program — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2018-03-01 - Amended Order Governing Alternative Sanctions Program.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2018-04 - Order Adopting Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures Against Judges — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

11 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2018-04 - Order Adopting Sexual Harassment Policy and Complaint Procedures Against Judges.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2018-07-04 - Amended Administrative Order Governing the Adult Drug Court Programs — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

27 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2018-07-04 - Amended Administrative Order Governing the Adult Drug Court Programs.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2018-21 - Administrative Order Authorizing Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Effect Service Pursuant to Section 790.401, Florida Statutes, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2018-21 - Administrative Order Authorizing Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Effect Service Pursuant to Section 790.401, Florida Statutes, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2018-22 - Administrative Order Authorizing Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Effect Service Pursuant to Section 790.401, Florida Statutes, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2018-22 - Administrative Order Authorizing Local Law Enforcement Agencies to Effect Service Pursuant to Section 790.401, Florida Statutes, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2018-25 - Order Governing Mental Competence to Proceed — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

10 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2018-25 - Order Governing Mental Competence to Proceed.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2019-01-03 - Amended Order Governing Court Reporting at Public Expense — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2019-01-03 - Amended Order Governing Court Reporting at Public Expense.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2019-02-01 - Amended Order Establishing Process for Disseminating First Appearance Facesheet at the Booking and Receiving Center — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

5 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2019-02-01 - Amended Order Establishing Process for Disseminating First Appearance Facesheet at the Booking and Receiving Center.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2019-05-02 - Amended Order Governing Cases Involving The Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 2019-05-02 - Amended Order Governing Cases Involving The Hague Convention on Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2019-08-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Business Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

14 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2019-08-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Business Court.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2019-18-02 - Amended Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2020 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2019-18-02 - Amended Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2020.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2019-20-02 - Amended Order Regarding Courthouse Grounds — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2019-20-02 - Amended Order Regarding Courthouse Grounds.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2019-21-02 - Amended Order Implementing Unified Pretrial Order in the Domestic Divisions of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

23 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2019-21-02 - Amended Order Implementing Unified Pretrial Order in the Domestic Divisions of the Ninth Judicial Circuit Court.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2020-02-02 - Amended Order Governing Procedure and Deadlines for Certain Emergency Ex Parte Petitions and Motions, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2020-02-02 - Amended Order Governing Procedure and Deadlines for Certain Emergency Ex Parte Petitions and Motions, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2020-26-02 - Amended Order Governing Court-ordered Nonbinding Arbitration — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2020-26-02 - Amended Order Governing Court-ordered Nonbinding Arbitration.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2021-02 - Order Governing Orange County Post-booking Mental Health Jail Diversion Program — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2021-02 - Order Governing Orange County Post-booking Mental Health Jail Diversion Program.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2021-03-02 - Amended Order Modifying Certain County Subdivision Caseloads, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2021-03-02 - Amended Order Modifying Certain County Subdivision Caseloads, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2021-04-07 - Amended Order Governing Civil Case Management and Resolution — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2021-04-07 - Amended Order Governing Civil Case Management and Resolution.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2021-09-05 - Amended Order Governing Mandatory Use of Certification Checklists in Estate Administrations — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

31 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2021-09-05 - Amended Order Governing Mandatory Use of Certification Checklists in Estate Administrations.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2021-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2022 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2021-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2022.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2021-24 - Order Governing Mandatory Filing of Notice Regarding Original Will — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 2021-24 - Order Governing Mandatory Filing of Notice Regarding Original Will.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2021-27-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Writs of Possession Following Final Judgment of Eviction — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

5 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2021-27-01 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Writs of Possession Following Final Judgment of Eviction.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-01-04 - Amended Order Governing Orange County Pretrial Release Program — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

16 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-01-04 - Amended Order Governing Orange County Pretrial Release Program.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-02-03 - Amended Order Governing Notices to Appear for Criminal Offenses, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

15 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-02-03 - Amended Order Governing Notices to Appear for Criminal Offenses, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-04-02 - Amended Order Designating Locations for Conducting Discovery Depositions — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-04-02 - Amended Order Designating Locations for Conducting Discovery Depositions.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-05-01 - Amended Order Designating Subdivision 19-1 as a Postconviction Subdivision and Establishing a Caseload, Orange — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-05-01 - Amended Order Designating Subdivision 19-1 as a Postconviction Subdivision and Establishing a Caseload, Orange.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-08 - Order Governing Mandatory Filing of Affidavit of Heirs — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

19 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-08 - Order Governing Mandatory Filing of Affidavit of Heirs.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-09 - Administrative Order Governing the Assignment of Cases Involving Trusts — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-09 - Administrative Order Governing the Assignment of Cases Involving Trusts.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-12 - Order Vacating 2020-06-15 Governing Trial Court Proceedings and Addressing Remote Hearing Procedures — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 2022-12 - Order Vacating 2020-06-15 Governing Trial Court Proceedings and Addressing Remote Hearing Procedures.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2023 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2023.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-21-01 - Amended Order Modifying Certain Circuit Subdivision Caseloads, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-21-01 - Amended Order Modifying Certain Circuit Subdivision Caseloads, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-22 - Order Creating Circuit Court Subdivision 09-5 and Establishing a Caseload Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-22 - Order Creating Circuit Court Subdivision 09-5 and Establishing a Caseload Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-23 - Order Governing Competency Court Within the Unified Problem Solving Court Subdivisions — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2022-23 - Order Governing Competency Court Within the Unified Problem Solving Court Subdivisions.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2022-24 - Order Governing the Assignment of Jimmy Ryce Cases — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

1 verbatim requirement from administrative order 2022-24 - Order Governing the Assignment of Jimmy Ryce Cases.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-01 - Order Governing Procedures for Pro Se Litigants in the Domestic Relations Division, Osceola — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-01 - Order Governing Procedures for Pro Se Litigants in the Domestic Relations Division, Osceola.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-04-02 - Amended Order Governing Court Practices for Body Worn Cameras in Courthouse Facilities within the Ninth Circuit — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

8 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-04-02 - Amended Order Governing Court Practices for Body Worn Cameras in Courthouse Facilities within the Ninth Circuit.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-05-02 - Amended Order Governing Court Practices for Requesting Accommodation for Service and Emotional Support Animals — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

10 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-05-02 - Amended Order Governing Court Practices for Requesting Accommodation for Service and Emotional Support Animals.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-07 - Order Memorializing Reciprocal Grant of Authority for First Appearance — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-07 - Order Memorializing Reciprocal Grant of Authority for First Appearance.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2024 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2024.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-22 - Order Governing Adoption Records and Petitions — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

4 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-22 - Order Governing Adoption Records and Petitions.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-23-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Media — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-23-02 - Amended Administrative Order Governing Media.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2023-24 - Order Governing Cellphones and Other Electronic Devices — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

24 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2023-24 - Order Governing Cellphones and Other Electronic Devices.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2024-02 - Administrative Order Governing Collaborative Law Process Procedures — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

12 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2024-02 - Administrative Order Governing Collaborative Law Process Procedures.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2024-04-01 - Amended Order Governing Case Assignment Method for County Court Criminal Subdivisions 71-H and 80-H, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2024-04-01 - Amended Order Governing Case Assignment Method for County Court Criminal Subdivisions 71-H and 80-H, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2024-07-01 - Amended Order Governing Marchman Act Procedures — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

39 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2024-07-01 - Amended Order Governing Marchman Act Procedures.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2024-08-01 - Amended Order Governing Assignment of Cases in all Divisions of Circuit and County Courts — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2024-08-01 - Amended Order Governing Assignment of Cases in all Divisions of Circuit and County Courts.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2024-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2025 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2024-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2025.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-01 - Order Vacating 2018-24 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2025-01 - Order Vacating 2018-24.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-02 - Order Governing the Priority of Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Provided by the Clerk of the Trial Court, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

25 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2025-02 - Order Governing the Priority of Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Provided by the Clerk of the Trial Court, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-03-01 - Amended Order Governing the Priority of Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Provided by the Clerk of the Trial Court, Osceola County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

29 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2025-03-01 - Amended Order Governing the Priority of Services for Fiscal Year 2025-2026 Provided by the Clerk of the Trial Court, Osceola County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-15-03 - Amended Order of Assignment of Alternate Judges of the Circuit Court for 2026 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

2 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2025-15-03 - Amended Order of Assignment of Alternate Judges of the Circuit Court for 2026.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-16-02 - Amended Order of Assignment of Alternate Judges of the County Court for 2026 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2025-16-02 - Amended Order of Assignment of Alternate Judges of the County Court for 2026.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-17-04 - Amended Order on the Assignment of Circuit and County Judges to Temporary Duty in the Circuit and County Courts of the Ninth Judicial Circuit for 2026 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

7 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2025-17-04 - Amended Order on the Assignment of Circuit and County Judges to Temporary Duty in the Circuit and County Courts of the Ninth Judicial Circuit for 2026.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2026 — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

3 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2025-18 - Order Assigning Appellate Panels for 2026.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2026-02 - Administrative Order Governing Family Ties - A Supervised Visitation and Monitored Exchange Program, Orange County — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2026-02 - Administrative Order Governing Family Ties - A Supervised Visitation and Monitored Exchange Program, Orange County.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2026-04 - Order Governing Assignment of Judges Mark A. Skipper and Andrew Bain — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

5 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2026-04 - Order Governing Assignment of Judges Mark A. Skipper and Andrew Bain.

9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2026-06-01 - Amended Administrative Order Re: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Orange & Osceola Counties — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

6 verbatim requirements from administrative order 2026-06-01 - Amended Administrative Order Re: Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Orange & Osceola Counties.

9th Jud. Cir. Policies and Procedures Manual Uniform Administrative Policies and Procedures — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25

40 verbatim requirements from policies and procedures manual Uniform Administrative Policies and Procedures.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, published profile and practice materials of Judge Deb S. Blechman — harvested live and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

79 verbatim courtroom requirements published by Judge Deb S. Blechman.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, published profile and practice materials of Judge Gail A. Adams — harvested live and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

54 verbatim courtroom requirements published by Judge Gail A. Adams.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Janet C. Thorpe — sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

6 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Janet C. Thorpe's published division procedures.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge John Marshall Kest — sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

32 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge John Marshall Kest's published division procedures.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Marc L. Lubet — sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

32 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Marc L. Lubet's published division procedures.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Patricia A. Doherty — sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

20 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Patricia A. Doherty's published division procedures.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, published profile and practice materials of Judge W. Michael Miller — harvested live and sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

83 verbatim courtroom requirements published by Judge W. Michael Miller.

Ninth Judicial Circuit, division procedures published by Judge Wilfredo Martinez — sha256-hashed 2026-07-24

9 verbatim courtroom requirements from Judge Wilfredo Martinez's published division procedures.

Fla. 9th Jud. Cir. Admin. Order 2025-14-03 (Amended Administrative Order Appointing Administrative Judges), eff. July 1, 2026, signed Lisa T. Munyon, Chief Judge (May 14, 2026)

AO 2025-14-03 names the administrative and associate administrative judge for every division, effective July 1, 2026. These are the judges to approach on division-wide scheduling and administrative questions.

Practice preferences Anthony Porcelli provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Beth Bloom provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Bruce E. Reinhart provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Caryl E. Delano provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Catherine Peek McEwen provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Cecilia M. Altonaga provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.514

How Florida procedural deadlines are computed: exclude the trigger day; count every day for periods of 7 days or more; for periods under 7 days, skip intermediate weekends and legal holidays; roll forward when the last day is a weekend or holiday.

• Exclude the day of the triggering event.
• Periods of 7+ days: count every day, including weekends and holidays.
• Periods under 7 days: skip intermediate Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays.
• If the last day is a weekend or legal holiday, the deadline rolls to the next business day.
• If applicableAdd 5 days when the party may act after service by mail.Applies when: Confirm whether any added-time provision applies to the specific service method.

Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.202

Under the 2025 case-management amendments, a movant must confer with the opposing party in a good-faith effort to resolve a nondispositive motion before filing it, and must include a certificate of conferral.

• Confer with the opposing party before filing any nondispositive motion.
• Make the conferral a genuine attempt to resolve — document date, time, method, and outcome.
• Include a certificate of conferral in the motion (or describe the specific attempts if the other side did not respond).
• If applicableCheck the division's instructions for additional local conferral requirements.Applies when: Many divisions add hearing-notice certification requirements on top of the statewide rule.

Practice preferences Daniel Irick provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Darrin P. Gayles provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences David Baker provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.610; § 741.30, Fla. Stat.

A DV injunction petition is reviewed promptly; the court may issue a temporary injunction ex parte, and when it does, a full evidentiary hearing is generally set within 15 days. There is no filing fee.

• File the petition on the approved form — no filing fee.
• A temporary injunction may issue ex parte on the verified petition.
• Calendar the final hearing — generally within 15 days when a temporary injunction issues.
• Appear with evidence and witnesses; non-appearance can end the case.

Practice preferences Donald L. Graham provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Donald M. Middlebrooks provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Florida Courts E-Filing Portal; Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.525

Florida attorneys must file court documents electronically through the statewide Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com). Self-represented litigants may e-file through the same portal. Local circuits layer their own formatting and routing quirks on top.

• Register a Portal account at myflcourtaccess.com.
• Attorneys: e-file every document through the Portal.
• Check the destination circuit's e-filing instructions for format quirks before filing.

Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516

Service of pleadings and documents after the initial pleading is made by e-mail — in practice through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal's e-service feature — to the designated service addresses on file.

• Serve by e-mail to every designated e-mail service address (via Portal e-service in ordinary practice).
• Confirm all parties' designated service addresses are current before serving.
• Include a certificate of service reflecting method and date.

Practice preferences Edwin G. Torres provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Elizabeth Kovachevich provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Erik P. Kimball provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Federico A. Moreno provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences G. Miles Davis provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Gary R. Jones provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Gregory Presnell provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Harvey Schlesinger provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Henry Lee Adams, Jr. provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Hope T. Cannon provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Jacob A. Brown provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences James I. Cohn provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences James Moody, Jr. provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Jared M. Strauss provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Jason A. Burgess provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Jerry A. Funk provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Joan A. Lenard provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Joel Toomey provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences John Antoon II provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Jose E. Martinez provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Julie Sneed provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences K. Michael Moore provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Karen K. Specie provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Kenneth A. Marra provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Laurel M. Isicoff provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Lisette M. Reid provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Luis E. Rivera II provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Lurana S. Snow provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.01 - Purpose, Scope, and Definitions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.02 - Authority of a United States Magistrate Judge — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.03 - Admiralty and Maritime — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.04 - Divisions and Place to File — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.05 - Docketing and Assignment — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.06 - Removal of an Action from State Court — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.07 - Successive and Other Related Actions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.08 - Form of a Pleading, Motion, or Other Paper — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.09 - Title of a Pleading, Motion, or Other Paper — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.10 - Filing Proof of Service of Process; Deadline for Default — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.11 - Sealing in a Civil Action — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 2.01 - Practice in the Middle District — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 2.02 - Appearance and Withdrawal of a Lawyer — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 2.03 - Appearance by a Law Student — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 2.04 - Discipline — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.01 - Motions, Briefs, and Other Legal Memorandums — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.02 - Civil Case Management — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.03 - Disclosure Statement — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.04 - Notice of a Deposition or a Subpoena Duces Tecum — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.05 - Stipulations — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.06 - Final Pretrial Meeting and Statement — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.07 - Exhibits — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.08 - Continuance — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.09 - Notice of Resolution; Dismissal — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.10 - Failure to Prosecute; Dismissal — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.11 - Disclosure in a Criminal Action — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.12 - Discovery of Information from Probation and Pretrial Services — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 4.01 - Mediation — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 4.02 - Mediator — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 4.03 - Mediation Order — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 5.01 - Broadcasting, Recording, and Photographing — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 5.02 - Jury Selection and Prohibition of Communication with a Juror — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 5.03 - Courtroom Decorum — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 6.01 - Temporary Restraining Order — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 6.02 - Preliminary Injunction — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 6.03 - In Forma Pauperis Action — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 6.04 - Action by a Person in Custody — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 6.05 - Habeas Action Challenging a Death Sentence — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 6.06 - Marshal's Deed and a Coast Guard Bill of Sale — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.01 - Attorney's Fee and Expenses — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.02 - Electronics in a Courthouse — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

M.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.03 - Court's Registry — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the court's own per-rule page (Local Rules as amended effective November 1, 2025). Court-level requirement: applies in every M.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.285

Parties in dissolution and most family financial cases must exchange a financial affidavit and specified financial documents within 45 days of service of the initial pleading, file a certificate of compliance, and supplement as circumstances change.

• Serve the financial affidavit within 45 days of service of the initial pleading.
• Exchange the documents required by rule 12.285.
• File the certificate of compliance.
• Supplement disclosure as circumstances change — the duty is continuing.

Practice preferences Marcia Morales Howard provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Mary Scriven provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Mindy A. Mora provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Monte Richardson provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Fla. R. App. P. 9.110

An appeal of a final order must be commenced by filing a notice of appeal within 30 days of rendition of the order. This deadline is jurisdictional — missing it generally ends the appeal.

• Calendar 30 days from rendition of the final order.
• Confirm the rendition date — timely authorized post-judgment motions suspend rendition.
• File the notice of appeal with the lower tribunal's clerk with the filing fee.

Practice preferences Patricia A. Seitz provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Patricia Barksdale provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Patrick M. Hunt provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Paul C. Huck provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Paul G. Hyman, Jr. provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Peter D. Russin provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Philip Lammens provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Richard Lazzara provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Robert A. Mark provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Robert L. Hinkle provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Robert N. Scola, Jr. provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Roberta A. Colton provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Rodolfo A. Ruiz II provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Roy Dalton, Jr. provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Roy K. Altman provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

S.D. Fla. Admiralty & Maritime Local Rule A — General Provisions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Admiralty & Maritime Local Rule B — Attachment And Garnishment: Special Provisions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Admiralty & Maritime Local Rule C — Action In Rem — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Admiralty & Maritime Local Rule D — Possessory, Petitory, And Partition Actions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Admiralty & Maritime Local Rule E — Actions In Rem And Quasi In Rem: General Provisions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Admiralty & Maritime Local Rule F — Actions To Limit Liability — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 1 — Qualifications For Admission — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 10 — Discipline On Consent While Under Disciplinary Investigation Or Prosecution — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 11 — Incapacity — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 12 — Reinstatement — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 13 — Duties Of The Clerk With Respect To Convictions Or Discipline By Other Courts — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 14 — Attorneys Specially Admitted — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 15 — Appointment Of Counsel — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 16 — Service Of Paper And Other Notices — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 2 — Procedure For Applying For Admission And Proof Of Qualifications — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 3 — Retention Of Membership In The Bar Of This Court — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 4 — Appearances — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 5 — Student Practice — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 6 — Committee On Attorney Admissions, Peer Review, And Attorney Grievance — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 7 — Attorneys Convicted Of Crimes — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 8 — Discipline Imposed By Other Courts — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Attorney Admission & Discipline Rule 9 — Discipline On Consent, Resignation, Or Inactive Status In Other Courts — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 1.1 — Scope Of The Local Rules — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 11.1 — Attorneys — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 15.1 — Form Of A Motion To Amend And Its Supporting — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 16.1 — Pretrial Procedure In Civil Actions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 16.2 — Court Annexed Mediation — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 16.3 — Calendar Conflicts — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 16.4 — Notice Of Settlement — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 23.1 — Class Actions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 24.1 — Constitutional Challenge To Act Of Congress Or State — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 26.1 — Discovery And Discovery Material (Civil) — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.1 — Docketing And Trial — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.3 — Civil Cover Sheet — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.4 — Assignment Of Actions And Proceedings — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.5 — Responsibility For Actions And Proceedings — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.6 — Recusals — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.7 — Reassignment Of Cases Due To Recusal, Temporary — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 3.8 — Notice Of Transfer Of Refiled And Similar Actions And — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 34.1 — Marking Documents — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 47.1 — Taxation Of Costs For Undue Inconvenience To Juries — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 5.1 — Filing And Copies — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 5.2 — Proof Of Service And Service By Publication — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 5.3 — Files And Exhibits — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 5.4 — Filings Under Seal; Disposal Of Sealed Materials — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 56.1 — Motions For Summary Judgment — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 62.1 — Appeal Bonds Or Other Security — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 67.1 — Court Registry And Writs Of Garnishment — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.1 — Motions, General — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.2 — Motions Pending On Removal Or Transfer To This Court — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.3 — Attorneys Fees And Costs — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.6 — Continuances Of Trials And Hearings — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.7 — Correspondence To The Court — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 7.8 — Notice Of Supplemental Authority. — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 77.1 — Photographing, Broadcasting, Televising — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 77.2 — Release Of Information In Criminal And Civil Proceedings — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 87.1 — Authority Of Bankruptcy Judges To Make Local Rules — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 87.2 — Reference Of Bankruptcy Matters — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 87.3 — Motions For Withdrawal Of Reference Of Case Or — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 87.4 — Bankruptcy Appeals — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 87.5 — Designation Of Bankruptcy Judges To Conduct Jury Trials — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.1 — Appointment Of Counsel For Indigent Defendants In — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.10 — Criminal Discovery — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.11 — After Hours Criminal Duty Procedures — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.4 — Certain Offenses Pertaining To National Parks, Preserves, — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.5 — Speedy Trial Reports — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.6 — Dangerous Special Offender Notice — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.7 — Retained Criminal Defense Attorneys — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.8 — Presentence Investigations — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Local Rule 88.9 — Motions In Criminal Cases And Jury Instructions — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Magistrate Judge Rule 1 — Authority Of United States Magistrate Judges — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Magistrate Judge Rule 2 — Assignment Of Matters To Magistrate Judges — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Magistrate Judge Rule 3 — Procedures Before The Magistrate Judge — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

S.D. Fla. Magistrate Judge Rule 4 — Review And Appeal — the district court's own Local Rule, verbatim from the 2025 Local Rules book (effective December 1, 2025), official PDF, sha-custodied. Court-level requirement: applies in every S.D. Fla. courtroom alongside any judge-specific preferences.

Practice preferences Scott M. Grossman provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, pretrial practice, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Sean Flynn provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Sheri Polster Chappell provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Fla. Sm. Cl. R. 7.090

Small claims cases (up to $8,000) begin with a mandatory pretrial conference where the court narrows issues and typically orders mediation. Failure to appear can result in default or dismissal.

• Confirm the claim is within the $8,000 small-claims limit (exclusive of costs, interest, and fees).
• File the Statement of Claim on the approved form.
• Attend the pretrial conference — appearance is mandatory.
• Come prepared to mediate.

In re: Amends. to Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.515, No. SC2026-0673 (Fla. May 28, 2026); Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.515(d)(2); AOSC26-12

Effective June 15, 2026, every signer of a Florida court filing — attorney or self-represented — represents that "the legal authorities identified exist and are accurately cited," with express sanctions (reprimand, contempt, striking, dismissal, costs, fees) for violations. Companion order AOSC26-12 preempts ALL circuit- and judge-level AI disclosure/certification requirements.

Practice preferences Steven Merryday provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.510

Florida follows the federal summary-judgment standard. The motion must be served at least 40 days before the hearing; the nonmovant's response is due no later than 20 days before the hearing.

• Serve the motion at least 40 days before the hearing date.
• Support factual positions with record citations.
• Calendar the nonmovant's response deadline — no later than 20 days before the hearing.
• Special-set the hearing per the division's procedure and confirm courtesy-copy requirements.

Practice preferences Susan Bucklew provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences T. Kent Wetherell, II provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, cm/ecf procedures, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Thomas Barber provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Thomas Wilson provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences Virginia Covington provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences William J. Zloch provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, trial. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences William Jung provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.

Practice preferences William P. Dimitrouleas provided to the Federal Court Practice Committee of The Florida Bar — the guide the district court itself designates on its Judges' Info pages. Covers communication with chambers, use of cell phones, laptops, and other electronics in court, cm/ecf procedures, trial, general advice. The guide states it is not binding and may not be relied upon for precedential purposes; confirm current requirements with chambers and the court's website.