7 verbatim requirements from 5th Jud. Cir., Brad King — sha256-hashed 2026-07-25.
Fifth Judicial Circuit (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter). Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from https://www.circuit5.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/standing-order-judge-king-september-2025.pdf, harvested 2026-07-25; whitespace normalised only. • Please do not submit proposed orders in paper format or through the mail. • Orders should be submitted by eservice portal and are typically dealt with within 2 business days. • Do not call the office as staff may be working remotely. -- 1 of 3 -- • Once a hearing time is scheduled, you will receive information via email to advise whether the hearing will be in person or by Zoom. • Presentation of Evidence: • If you intend to present evidence or documents to the court, you must pre- mark all items for identification and provide to all parties and the Court (at the above email address) no more than three (3) business days prior to the hearing. • If there are any unrepresented parties involved in your case, a copy of the pre-marked evidence shall be served on them, via US Mail, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, unless they agree to receive it electronically. • Please confer with all parties prior to the hearing to determine any stipulations as to the admission of evidence and documents. • Zoom and confirm they have an appropriate device for both audio and video participation. • Non-represented parties and witnesses must file a copy of their driver's license or photo ID, via the Florida E-Filing Portal, no less than 48-hours prior to the hearing. • Decorum and Attire: • Although some hearings may be conducted virtually, proper courtroom decorum is required.
Please do not submit proposed orders in paper format or through the mail.
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Judge Bell caps motions and responses at 5 pages for UMC hearings and 12 pages for special-set hearings.
Judge Alijewicz requires every motion for attorney's fees and/or costs to attach a document detailing time records — no records, no fee award.
Judge Corlew bars informal contact: every communication with the Court must be in writing, filed with the Clerk, with copies furnished to all parties — and no calls to the JA to schedule or cancel UMC.