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Eighth Judicial Circuit — DIVISION/CIRCUIT-WIDE - Civil only. Practices change without notice; the court's own published text controls. Procedural information only; not legal advice.
Verbatim from the published source, captured 2026-07-24; whitespace normalised only. No OCR was used. • AO 3.01 (v4) Page B-v Pretrial Orders Effective: August 9, 2019 Pretrial Order CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished by electronic transmission and/or U.S. Mail to the following on , 201 by: ___________________________________ Judicial Assistant If you are a person with a disability that is covered under the Americans with Disability Act, who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance, at no cost to you. Please call (352) 337-6237 or if you are hearing-impaired or voice- impaired, call 1-800-955-8771, within 7 working days after you received this notice. • AO 3.01 (v3) Page B-v Pretrial Orders Effective: November 8, 2018 Pretrial Order CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished by electronic transmission and/or U.S. Mail to the following on _____, 201_____ by: ___________________________________ Judicial Assistant If you are a person with a disability that is covered under the Americans with Disability Act, who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance, at no cost to you. Please call (352) 337-6237 or if you are hearing-impaired or voice- impaired, call 1-800-955-8771, within 7 working days after you received this notice. • AO 3.04 (v2) Page A-iii Court-Ordered Nonbinding Arbitration Program Effective: January ___, 2021 Order Referring Case to Nonbinding Arbitration ORDERED in County, Florida on , 20 . Judge CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing was furnished by US Mail or han d delivery on 20 to the following: PARTIES ARBITRATORS , Judicial Assistant ADA NOTICE If you are a person with a disability that is covered under the Americans with Disability Act who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance a t no cost to you. Please call (352) 337 - 6237, or if you are hearing -impaired or voice -impaired, call 1 -800-955-8771, within seven working days after you receive this notice. • AO 3.05 (v3) Page 10 Preliminary Proceedings Under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act Effective: July 1, 2016 4. Notice of Pre -Seizure Adversarial Preliminary Hearing; Service of Rule to Show Cause and Petition - Immediately following issuance of a Rule to Show Cause the seizing agency shall send to the claimants, by certified mail, return receipt requested, a copy of the Rule to Show Cause. Counsel for the seizing agency shall file a certificate of service verifying that the Rule to Show Cause has been served as required and shall file all certified mail return receipts pertaining thereto. 5. Conduct of Pre -Seizure Adversarial Preliminary Hearin g - The pre -seizure adversarial preliminary hearing shall be conducted in the same manner as a post -seizure adversarial preliminary hearing. 6. Entry of Order after Pre-Seizure Adversarial Preliminary Hearing - Following the pre-seizure adversarial preliminary hearing, the Court shall enter an order determining whether probable cause does or does not exist for seizure or restraint under the Act as follows: a) If the Court determines that no probable cause exists, it shall enter an Order Dismissing Forfeiture Action for Lack of Probable Cause, and shall discharge the lis pendens effective thirty ( 30) days from the order unless a timely appeal is taken. The order shall be recorded. Motions to award reasonable attorneys ’ fees and costs pursuant to the Act, Chapter 57, or other provisions of law must be made within the time permitted under Rule of Civil Procedure 1.525. b) If the Court determines that probable cause exists, it shall enter an Order Finding Probable Cause which authorizes seizure or restraint of real property and which shall also state whether any form of seizure or restraint other than lis pendens is appropriate. The complaint for civil forfeiture and a copy of the Order Finding Probable Cause shall thereupon be served in the manner provided for original process on all claimants as defined under the Act. As in other civil cases, a summons shall be issued and served requiring any claimant who desires to contest forfeiture to file with the Clerk and serve on the attorney for the seizing agency a written response to the complaint within twenty (20) days after service of process. In addition to service of original process on the claimant, if the claimant is represented by counsel in the forfeiture proceeding, a copy of the summons, complaint, and order finding probable cause shall be served • AO 3.05 (v3) Page 11 Preliminary Proceedings Under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act Effective: July 1, 2016 on said counsel in the manner set forth in Rule of Civil Procedure 1.080. Nothing herein prevents voluntary acceptance of process by authorized counsel. C. Proceedings After Service of Complaint. After service of the summons and complaint, a civil forfeiture action will proceed as other civil actions and shall be governed by the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure except as otherwise specified under the Florida Contraband Forfeiture Act. This Administrative Order replaces and supersedes Administrative Order No. 3.05(v2) entitled “Preliminary Proceedings Under the Florida Contraband Fo rfeiture Act,” dated June 28, 2016. The effective date of this Order is July 1, 2016. ORDERED ON this 6th day of July, 2016. Robert E. Roundtree, Jr., Chief Judge • 6 of 83 In Form A, plaintiff’s counsel must affirmatively certify whether the origination of the note and mortgage sued upon was subject to the provisions of the federal Truth in Lending Act, Regulation Z. In Form A, plaintiff’s counsel must also affirmatively certify whether the property is a homestead residence. Plaintiff’s counsel is not permitted to respond to the certification with “unknown,” “unsure,” “not applicable,” or similar nonresponsive statements. If the property is a homestead residence and if the case is not exempted from participation in the RMFM Program because of pre-suit mediation conducted in accordance with paragraph 23 below, plaintiff’s counsel shall further certify in Form A the identity of the plaintiff’s representative who will appear at mediation. Plaintiff’s counsel may designate more than one plaintiff’s representative. At least one of the plaintiff’s representatives designated in Form A must attend any mediation session scheduled pursuant to this Administrative Order. Form A may be amended to change the designated plaintiff’s representative, and the amended Form A must be filed with the court no later than five days prior to the mediation session. All amended Forms A must be electronically transmitted to the Program Manager via a secure dedicated e-mail address or on the web-enabled information platform described in paragraph 8 no later than one business day after being filed with the clerk of court. Program Manager will provide borrower with a list of documents that borrower must bring to the mediation. Program Manger will also provide this list to plaintiff. If the plaintiff has a list of required disclosures beyond the list provided by Program Manager for the borrower, or any other reasonable request of the borrower necessary to accomplish mediation or the goals of this Administrative Order, plaintiff’s counsel shall transmit such written list or request to the Program Manager no later than 20 days prior to the mediation session. The plaintiff shall be required to inform the borrower of any such requirement that was known or should have been known prior to the mediation, including but not limited to the physical presence of a specific document at mediation beyond the list provided by the Program Manager. The Program Manager shall promptly deliver the request to borrower. • 31 of 83 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA ______________________________ Plaintiff(s), vs. ______________________________ Defendant(s). _______________________________ Case No(s).: _____________________ BORROWER’S REQUEST TO PARTICIPATE IN RMFM PROGRAM _____________________, (printed name), as the borrower on the mortgage sued upon in this case, hereby requests that this case be referred by the court to mediation using the RMFM Program. The undersigned states, under penalty of perjury, that he or she is currently living on the property as a primary residence and the property has a homestead tax exemption. Signed on ________________________, 20___. ______________________________ (Signature) _____________________________ (Printed Name) [Certificate of Service on the parties] • 34 of 83 Borrower has failed or refuses to transmit require d documents and/or information requested by the Plaintiff. Borrower has failed to certify that the Borrower w ould participate in mediation in good faith and with full and honest disclosure. Signed on ________________________, 20___. American Arbitration Association BY: ______________________________ (Signature) _____________________________ (Printed Name) [Certificate of Service on the parties] • 51 of 83 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA ______________________________ Plaintiff(s), vs. ______________________________ Defendant(s). _______________________________ Case No(s).: _____________________ NOTICE THAT PLAINTIFF’S REPRESENTATIVE WILL APPEAR THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND DESIGNATION OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT Plaintiff gives notice of exercising the option to allow plaintiff’s representative designated in Form A filed in this case to attend mediation through the use of communication equipment, and designates [name of person] as the person who will be physically present at mediation with full authority on behalf of plaintiff to sign any settlement agreement reached at mediation. On the date of the mediation, plaintiff’s represen tative can be reached by calling the following telephone number: [ telephone number, including area code and extension ]. Signed on _________________, 20___. [Name of Plaintiff] ___________________________________ (Signature) __________________________________ (Printed Name) [Certificate of Service by Plaintiff’s Counsel] • 53 of 83 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA ______________________________ Plaintiff(s), vs. ______________________________ Defendant(s). _______________________________ Case No(s).: _____________________ CERTIFICATION REGARDING ATTENDANCE AT MEDIATION THROUGH THE USE OF COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT [Name] , who was designated as Plaintiff’s Representative in Form A filed herein, under penalty of perjury, states to the court that [he][she] (mark as appropriate) □ Attended mediation through the use of communicatio n equipment, and was on the communication equipment at all times during the entire mediation. □ Attended mediation, through the use of communicati on equipment but was not on the communication equipment at all times during the mediation. Signed on _________________, 20___. ___________________________________ (Signature) ___________________________________ (Printed Name) [Certificate of Service by Plaintiff’s Counsel] • 55 of 83 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA ______________________________ Plaintiff(s), vs. ______________________________ Defendant(s). _______________________________ Case No(s).: _____________________ MEDIATION REPORT (RMFM Program) Pursuant to the Court's Order, a Mediation Conference was conducted by [name of mediator] , Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, on [date] . 1. The following were present: a) The Plaintiff’s Representative, [name], and Plaintiff’s attorney, [name] . b) The Defendant[s], [name(s)] , and his/her/their attorney[s], [name(s)] . 2. The result of the Mediation Conference is as fol lows (Mediator selects only one): _____ A signed SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT was reached during this Conference. _____ The parties have reached a total IMPASSE . _____ The parties have agreed to ADJOURN the mediation to [date] . _____ Mediation has been TERMINATED . As required by Administrative Order 3.0954, a copy of the most recently filed Form A is attached. [Certificate of Service] • 61 of 83 IT IS ORDERED that Plaintiff shall appear before the court at the [designation of courthouse/courtroom] on [date] at [time] to show cause why sanctions for noncompliance the Administrative Order 3.0954 should not be imposed. Plaintiff is cautioned that failure to appear at the show cause hearing may result in the case being dismissed and the imposition of other appropriate sanctions. Signed on [date] [signature block for judge] [Certificate of Service] • 64 of 83 IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE EIGHTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT IN AND FOR ______________ COUNTY, FLORIDA ______________________________ Plaintiff(s), vs. ______________________________ Defendant(s). _______________________________ Case No(s).: _____________________ ORDER REFERRING CASE TO RMFM PROGRAM (Case filed prior to effective date of Administrative Order 3.0954 on July 19, 2010) It appearing to the court that the residence which is the subject of this action to foreclose a mortgage is a “homestead residence” to which Administrative Order 3.0954 applies and that __________________ has requested that the case be referred to mediation, it is ORDERED: The case is referred to the RMFM Program for mediation, and the plaintiff and borrower shall comply with Administrative Order 3.0954. Within 10 days from the date of this order, the plaintiff shall pay that portion of the RMFM Program fees payable at the time suit is filed, file a properly filled out Form A in the manner required by the administrative order, and electronically transmit Form A to the Program Manager using the approved web-based information platform. The plaintiff and borrower are to cooperate with the Program Manager and must attend any mediation scheduled by the Program Manager. The plaintiff is advised and cautioned that failure to comply in a timely manner with the requirements of this order will result in dismissal of the cause of action without further order of the court. Signed on [date] [signature block for judge] [Certificate of Service]
AO 3.01 (v4) Page B-v Pretrial Orders Effective: August 9, 2019 Pretrial Order CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished by electronic transmission and/or U.S. Mail to the following on , 201 by: ___________________________________ Judicial Assistant If you are a person with a disability that is covered under the Americans with Disability Act, who needs an accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled to be provided with certain assistance, at no cost to you. Please call (352) 337-6237 or if you are hearing-impaired or voice- impaired, call 1-800-955-8771, within 7 working days after you received this notice.
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The Eighteenth Judicial Circuit (Seminole and Brevard) requires cover letters in PDF format and proposed orders in .docx format using DJMCA formatting codes, submitted through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
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.
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.