Judge Michael D. Porter: Discovery disputes — St. Lucie County, FL

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General Magistrate This court refers discovery matters, attorney’s fees motions, and all non dispositive matters to the General Magistrate. You may obtain an order of referral by requesting one from the magistrate’s assistant by email at civil_magistrate@circuit19.org.

Official source: 19th Circuit — Administrative Orders (circuit19.org)
Source health: Healthy · checked October 24, 2026
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19th Cir. — Judge Michael D. Porter: Discovery disputes

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