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Check the division's required format
Many divisions require Word/DOCX; the 18th Circuit requires .docx with DJMCA formatting codes and PDF cover letters.
Rule: Proposed Orders in .DOCX with DJMCA Codes; Cover Letters in PDF — 18th Circuit →Confirm whether date and signature lines are wanted
Division AO orders submitted online need neither.
Rule: Proposed Orders: Word Format via Online Services — Division AO →Circulate to opposing counsel for approval as to form where required
Submit through the channel the division specifies
Online Services, the e-Portal, or chambers email — division pages control.
Calendar a follow-up if no order is entered within the expected window
Steps marked “check the division's instructions” vary by judge — that variance is exactly what BenchPath tracks. Search your county and division for the specific requirements before relying on the generic sequence. Not legal advice.