Christopher D. Bufano

Second Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 2026-02, published on the circuit's own order ledger — sha256-hashed 2026-08-03

15 verbatim requirements from 2nd Circuit Administrative Order 2026-02.

Second Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 2026-03, published on the circuit's own order ledger — sha256-hashed 2026-08-03

7 verbatim requirements from 2nd Circuit Administrative Order 2026-03.

Judge Jason L. Jones, Procedures & Preferences (rev. 02/04/2026), §§2.2, 3, 9

Judge Jones's procedures set several hard operational rules: hearings scheduled for two hours or less are typically held via Zoom (remote appearance for in-person hearings requires a motion and proposed order at least 48 hours ahead, granted only for good cause); materials exceeding 50 pages must be submitted in a three-ring binder; before filing any motion the movant must confer with opposing counsel (Certificate of Good Faith Conference); proposed orders go to the JA in Word .docx (the clerk will not forward orders e-filed as attachments to motions); and handing the judge case law during a hearing is highly disfavored.

Judge Jason L. Jones, Procedures & Preferences (rev. 02/04/2026), Section 10 — Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence

Judge Jones's published procedures (rev. Feb 4, 2026), Section 10, are the Second Circuit's only local generative-AI provision. They require lawyers and pro se litigants to review the work product of a generative AI, make parties responsible for that work product regardless of whether AI drafted or researched it, and warn that failure to verify accuracy may result in sanctions. It is a review-and-responsibility rule, NOT an AI-use disclosure or certification mandate — consistent with statewide AOSC26-12 (which bars circuit-level AI disclosure/certification requirements) and amended Rule 2.515(d)(2).

2nd Cir. Admin. Order 2018-09, Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Administrative Order 2018-09 (Second Judicial Circuit Alternative Dispute Resolution Program) establishes the circuit's ADR/mediation framework; it remains active per the live ledger. Family mediation contract mediators and parenting coordinators are published on the court's mediation pages (in BenchPath custody).

2nd Cir. Admin. Order 2025-02 (Uniform Bond Schedule), 1st Amendment

Administrative Order 2025-02 (Uniform Bond Schedule and Pretrial Release Procedures), as amended by its 1st Amendment (June 23, 2026), governs bond amounts and pretrial release across the Second Circuit. BenchPath holds both the base order and the 1st Amendment as verified PDFs.

2nd Cir. Admin. Order 2026-03, Expert Witness Compensation and Procedures in Criminal Cases (Feb. 18, 2026)

Administrative Order 2026-03 (Expert Witness Compensation and Procedures in Criminal Cases), signed February 18, 2026, is the circuit's current expert-witness order — a verified PDF in BenchPath custody.

2nd Cir. Admin. Order 2024-08 (Differential Civil Case Management, eff. Jan. 1, 2025; 2nd Amendment eff. Oct. 1, 2025), per the court's civilCaseManagement.php page

The Second Circuit's Differential Civil Case Management order (AO 2024-08, effective January 1, 2025; Second Amendment effective October 1, 2025) sets firm disposition timelines: Civil Circuit jury trial cases must be resolved within 18 months, and Civil Circuit non-jury and Civil County cases within 12 months. The order includes a case-management order the plaintiff must serve at the beginning of the case, with deadlines the court states will be strictly enforced.

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.