Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.: Filing — Hernando County, FL

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Self-represented parties must file motions through the clerk rather than sending them directly to chambers.

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Fifth Cir. — Judge Daniel B. Merritt, Jr.: Filing

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Related rules

139th District Court (Hidalgo County) — Standing Order: e-filing required for all family-law and civil documents from October 21, 2013 (signed October 18, 2013)

County Court at Law No. 7 (Hidalgo County) — Standing Order: e-filing required for all family-law documents (District Clerk) and civil documents (County Clerk) from October 21, 2013

County Court at Law No. 8 (Hidalgo County) — Standing Order: e-filing required for family-law and civil documents from December 2, 2013; valid e-mail addresses on all submitted orders

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