Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties Service and Proof of Service Rules
215 rules from official source documents
E-service, mail, personal service, proof of service, certificate, and timing requirements.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Deadline
- 3 business days
For remote hearings, exhibits must be exchanged at least three business days before the hearing.
For all remote hearings, exhibits shall be exchanged no less than three (3) business days before the date of the hearing.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to all parties
Copy all parties associated with the case on the exhibit email, but do not copy the magistrate.
All parties associated with the case shall be copied on the e-mail. DO NOT COPY THE MAGISTRATE ON THE E-MAIL.
CRITICALCivil cases
A copy of the Motion for Trial and proposed order must be served on the presiding judge in the stated circumstances.
Pursuant to Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.440, for any case not subject to Rule 1.200 or 1.201, or if either party determines that the case is ready to be tried before the Projected or Actual trial date, a Motion for Trial and proposed order may be electronically filed via the e-portal with a copy served on the presiding judge.
CRITICAL
After no callback by the end of the second business day, a hearing may be set unilaterally with at least 10 days’ notice to the self-represented litigant.
If at the end of the second business day you do not receive a call back, then you may request to set a hearing unilaterally giving at least ten (10) days-notice of the hearing to the self-represented litigant.
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If a self-represented opposing party does not call back by the end of the second business day, a hearing may be set unilaterally with at least 10 days’ notice.
If at the end of the second business day you do not receive a call back, then you may request to set a hearing unilaterally giving at least ten (10) days-notice of the hearing to the self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
A party scheduling a hearing must notify the other parties, including parties defaulted by the Court.
Any party scheduling a hearing MUST provide notice to the other parties, even if defaulted by the Court.
CRITICAL
If the Court file lists no phone number or email address for the self-represented litigant, a hearing may be set unilaterally with at least 15 days’ notice.
If no phone number or email address is listed in the Court file, you may request to set a hearing unilaterally giving at least fifteen (15) days-notice of the hearing to the self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
- Service
Other motions to withdraw must be set for hearing, and the client must be notified by U.S. Mail unless the client has filed a Designation of Email Address form with the clerk.
All other Motions to Withdraw must be set for a hearing, with notice given to the client via US Mail, unless the client has previously filed a Designation of Email Address form with the clerk.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Send the proposed Recommended Order and cover letter to the General Magistrate’s Assistant by email as directed, with copies to the opposing party.
The proposed Recommended Order and Cover Letter shall be sent to the General Magistrate’s Assistant via email as directed with copies provided to the opposing party.
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If the court file lists no phone number or email address, a hearing may be set unilaterally with at least 15 days’ notice to the self-represented litigant.
If no phone number or email address is listed in the Court file, you may request to set a hearing unilaterally giving at least fifteen (15) days-notice of the hearing to the self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 3 business days
The parties must exchange exhibits and confer about each exhibit’s admissibility at least three business days before the hearing.
The parties must exchange exhibits AND confer about the admissibility of each exhibit at least three (3) business days before the hearing.
CRITICALCriminal cases
A release for failure to meet specified time periods requires a judge’s order and notice to the state; at daily first appearance hearings, receipt of the docket copy by the state attorney satisfies notice.
Any release occasioned by a failure to comply with the specified time periods shall be by order of the judge either (1) on written application filed by the defendant with notice to the state, or (2) by a judge without written application but with notice to the state.5 The notice requirements under the rule shall be satisfied when the state attorney receives a copy of the first appearance docket, provided the release is ordered at the daily first appearance hearings.
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The order is served on the listed attorneys and interested parties through ePortal notices and, as applicable, by U.S. Mail or email.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing has been served on this day to all attorney(s)/interested parties identified on the ePortal Electronic Service List, via transmission of Notices of Electronic Filing generated by the ePortal System and furnished by U.S. Mail and/or e-mail (as applicable) to the parties at each of their last known addresses on MMMM.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Stipulated motion
Stipulated motions must be copied to the opposing side or sides.
Stipulated motions must be e-filed and copied to the opposing side(s).
CRITICAL
Parties must deliver case law and memoranda in paper format to the Court and copy opposing counsel at least 5 days before the Court event.
Case law/memoranda must be delivered in paper format to the Court and opposing copied at least 5 days prior to the Court event.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 3 business days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
Exhibits must be delivered to the Court at least three business days before the hearing begins.
Exhibits shall be delivered to the Court at least three (3) business days before the scheduled commencement date of the hearing.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
Failure to timely e-file and serve the notice of hearing on the opposing party may result in cancellation of the hearing.
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CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 business days
- Applies to
- Exhibits
At least five full business days before the hearing, parties must exchange exhibits and confer about each exhibit’s admissibility; they are encouraged to agree on the admissibility of all evidence.
The parties must exchange exhibits and confer about the admissibility of each exhibit at least five (5) full business days prior to the hearing; The parties are encouraged to reach an agreement as to the admissibility of all evidence.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
The filer must select themself in the e-service list.
Filer must select himself/herself in the e-service list.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Mail to all parties
The Plaintiff must mail the order or judgment to each self-represented party by first-class, postage-paid U.S. Mail and file a certificate signed by counsel confirming delivery.
The Plaintiff shall: Furnish a copy of this Order/Judgment to each self-represented party by US Mail, first class, postage paid; and file a certificate signed by Counsel that delivery of the Order/Judgment has been made as set forth herein.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Proposed order
Orders prepared following a hearing must be submitted to the opposing party for review before submission to the Court.
All such orders shall be submitted for review to the opposing party prior to submitting the same to the Court.
CRITICAL
If there is no e-service authorization in the record, the moving party must serve non-registered pro se parties within five days after e-service of the order or judgment.
If there is no e-mail/eservice authorization in the record, the moving party is responsible for service of all non-registered pro- se parties within 5 days from the date of e-service of the Order/Judgment.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Service
File a certificate of mailing no later than five days after the order is signed.
A certificate of mailing said Orders shall be filed with the court no later than five (5) days after the Order is signed.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
Immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICALCriminal cases
When a pro se litigant is involved, the filer is responsible for distributing copies to that litigant.
If there is a Pro Se litigant, then you are responsible for distributing copies to them.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after the Judicial Assistant confirms the reservation.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after the JA confirms the hearing time is reserved.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Request, letter, or motion
Copies of any request, letter, or motion from a pro se defendant must be served on the State.
Copies of any requests, letters, and motions must be served to the State.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for receiving signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion
A motion for early termination of probation must be filed with the Clerk of Court, and copies must be provided to the State.
Motions for Early Termination of Probation must be filed with the Clerk of Court, with copies to the State.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
The hearing notice must be copied to all parties involved.
Submit the hearing notice via e-filing to the Clerk with copies to all parties involved.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Service
The moving attorney must mail each non-registered self-represented party a signed order within five days of its e-service.
Moving party (attorney) is responsible for service of signed orders to all non-registered pro-se parties (meaning all persons that are not registered to receive pleadings via the e-portal). Within five (5) days from the date of e-service of the signed Order, the moving party (attorney) shall furnish a copy of the signed Order to each self- represented party by U.S. Mail.
CRITICALCriminal cases
When a case has a pro se litigant, the filer is responsible for distributing copies to that litigant.
If there is a Pro Se litigant, then you are responsible for distributing copies to them.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after the Judicial Assistant confirms the hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after the JA confirms the hearing time is reserved.
CRITICALCriminal cases
Pro se defendants must serve the State with copies of any requests, letters, and motions.
Copies of any requests, letters, and motions must be served to the State.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Service
The moving attorney must mail a signed order to each non-registered self-represented party within five days of e-service of the signed order.
Moving party (attorney) is responsible for service of signed orders to all non-registered pro-se parties (meaning all persons that are not registered to receive pleadings via the e-portal). Within five (5) days from the date of e-service of the signed Order, the moving party (attorney) shall furnish a copy of the signed Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
Copies of a notice of hearing must be provided to all involved parties.
Submit the hearing notice via e-filing to the Clerk with copies to all parties involved.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Service
File a certificate of mailing for the order no later than five days after it is signed.
A certificate of mailing said Orders shall be filed with the court no later than five (5) days after the Order is signed.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Signed order
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Motion for early termination of probation
A motion for early termination of probation must be filed with the Clerk of Court and copies must be provided to the State.
Motions for Early Termination of Probation must be filed with the Clerk of Court with copies to the State.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
The notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time; a copy shall be sent via email to the Judicial Assistant.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders, unless excused, and update it on Form 2.603 when the registered service email changes.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 anytime there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Proposed order
- Service
The party submitting a Proposed Order must mail a copy to any self-represented parties.
The party submitting the Proposed Order shall be directed to mail a copy to any self-represented parties.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A party may cancel a hearing it set by immediately notifying the Judicial Assistant and immediately filing and serving a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You may cancel hearings you have set by notifying the Judicial Assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Mail to opposing party
If the opposing party has no email address designated in the court record, the notice may be sent by regular or certified U.S. mail postmarked at least 14 days before trial.
If the opposing party does not have an e-mail address designated in the court record, the requesting party may send the notice via regular or certified U.S. mail postmarked at least 14 days before trial.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by email, generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Proposed order
Proposed orders emailed to the Judicial Assistant must be provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
All proposed orders submitted via e-mail attachment to the JA must be submitted in PDF format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
The virtual-appearance notice must be emailed to the opposing party at least 14 days before the scheduled hearing or trial.
Within ten days after notice of hearing/trial is received, a party shall provide written notice listing those on his or her side of the case who intend to appear virtually, filing the notice with the Clerk and e- mailing it to the Judicial Assistant at Shannon.Zeleniak@flcourts18.org as well as to the opposing party at least 14 days before the scheduled trial or hearing.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to all parties
All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 business days
An objection to a proposed virtual appearance must be filed and copied to the Judicial Assistant and opposing party at least five business days before the hearing or trial.
If the opposing party objects to the proposed virtual appearance(s), he or she must file a written objection with the Clerk of Court, with a copy e-mailed to the Judicial Assistant and sent to the opposing party, at least five business days before hearing or trial.
CRITICAL
Except where otherwise specified, a party must serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
Other than as noted above, a party’s notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after the reservation of hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Opposing counsel and unrepresented parties must receive the courtesy-copy materials by email, except that an unrepresented party without an email address must be sent them by mail.
All opposing counsel/unrepresented parties must be copied on the email or mailed to an unrepresented party who has not provided an email address.
CRITICAL
A copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel.
must be submitted to the Court within seven (7) days of the hearing, with a copy to opposing counsel.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Order
- Service
The designated party must mail the order to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed certificate of delivery within five days after eservice of the order.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, [Plaintiff/Defendant] shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by [Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s] counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
CRITICAL
Copies of the redline proposed order and hearing transcript must be provided to opposing counsel or an unrepresented party.
Copies of any such “redline” version of the proposed order and hearing transcript shall be provided to opposing counsel/ unrepresented party.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Order
- Service
The designated party must mail the order to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed certificate of delivery within five days after eservice of the order.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, the [Plaintiff/Defendant] shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by [Plaintiff’s/Defendant’s] counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
CRITICAL
- Service
Within five days of e-service of the order, the Petitioner must send it by first-class U.S. Mail to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed certificate of delivery.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days of the date of e-service on this Order, the Petitioner shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by Petitioner's counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to all parties
For remote proceedings, an electronic copy of the exhibits must be emailed to all counsel or parties.
an electronic copy of the exhibits must be emailed to all counsel or parties
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Each side must provide opposing counsel copies of its proposed order when emailing the Court if the parties cannot agree on the order’s form.
If the parties are unable to agree on the form of the order that accurately reflects the Court’s ruling, both sides shall present their respective proposed orders to the court for consideration within seven (7) days of the hearing, via email with copies to opposing counsel.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Opposing counsel must be copied on the email to the Judicial Assistant.
Opposing counsel must be copied on the email to the JA.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion to set matter for trial
A party seeking trial before the projected or actual trial date may file a motion to set the matter for trial and must serve the presiding judge with a copy.
5. Rule 1.440 Setting Action for Trial: If a party seeks a trial before the projected or actual trial date, any party may file a Motion to set the matter for trial and must serve a copy of the motion on the presiding judge.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
If the Court permits a hearing cancellation, the moving party must immediately serve opposing counsel and any self-represented litigants with a notice of cancellation.
If the Court grants permission to cancel a hearing, the moving party must immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel(s) and any self-represented litigant(s).
CRITICAL
- Service
Within five days after e-service of the order, the specified party must mail a first-class, postage-paid copy to each self-represented party.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, the [Plaintiff/Defendant] shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid;
CRITICAL
A Notice of Cancellation must be served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant or witness, if any.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the JA immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a Notice of Cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant/witness (if any).
CRITICAL
Immediately after reserving hearing time, serve the notice of hearing and email a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time with a courtesy copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
CRITICAL
A qualifying County Civil party seeking a program mediator must give due notice to the opposing party when requesting mediation services.
Parties to a County Civil case who qualify for participation in the Mediation Program may request the services of a program mediator by filing a motion with the Clerk, scheduling the motion for hearing with the Judicial Assistant, and providing due notice to the opposing party.
CRITICAL
For the described Docket Sounding appearance filing, service must be made on the Office of the State Attorney, with a copy to the Judicial Assistant.
Counsel may appear at Docket Sounding in person, by videoconference in accordance with the Instructions for Appearance by Videoconference, or, if assigned Assistant State Attorney agrees to the proposed setting, by completing and filing the Notice of Docket Sounding Appearance prior to the Docket Sounding. Service shall be made upon the Office of the State Attorney with a copy to the Judicial Assistant.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
A party scheduling a hearing must notify all interested parties, including parties who have been defaulted.
Any party scheduling a hearing MUST provide notice to all interested parties, even if defaulted by the court.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion to withdraw
The motion to withdraw and any hearing notice must be provided to the client at the client’s last known address.
Motions to Withdraw must comply with Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.505(f)(1). This means that a copy of the motion and any notice of hearing on the motion must be provided to the client who is the subject of counsel’s Motion to Withdraw, at the client’s last known address.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be filed and immediately served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, with a copy provided to the Judicial Assistant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant and provide a copy to the judicial assistant.
CRITICAL
The moving party is responsible for serving all non-registered parties.
The moving party is responsible for the service of all non-registered parties.
CRITICAL
When the other party is self-represented, send the proposed order simultaneously to that party and the Court, state that objections must be submitted in writing within five days, and do not characterize the order as agreed.
If the other party is pro se, a copy of the proposed order is to be sent simultaneously to the pro se party and to the court with a cover letter stating that the pro se party must voice any objections in writing to the court within five (5) days. IF THIS OCCURS, DO NOT REPRESENT TO THE COURT THAT THE ORDER IS AN AGREED ORDER.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
Digital evidence copies were emailed to the Court’s judicial assistant and the opposing party.
digital copies of the evidence were emailed to the Court’s judicial assistant as well as the opposing party.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be filed and served within 24 hours after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served within 24 hours after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
All experts should be subpoenaed for trial because the Court cannot compel an unsubpoenaed witness to appear.
All experts should be under subpoena for the trial. The Court cannot force a witness to appear who is not under subpoena.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Copies must be provided by e-service only through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Copies provided via e-service only through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
CRITICAL
The moving party must serve the presiding judge with the motion when it is filed.
The moving party must serve a copy of the motion on the presiding judge at the time the motion is filed.
CRITICAL
An appointed Guardian Ad Litem must receive notice of the hearing.
A Guardian Ad Litem appointed in the case must be given notice of the hearing.
CRITICAL
Retained experts must be produced for discovery deposition without the necessity of a subpoena. If specific items are to be brought to the deposition by the retained expert witness, opposing counsel must be notified in writing sufficiently in advance of the deposition pursuant to time limits set forth in Rule 1.310, Fla. R. Civ. Pro. in order to produce said items or documents. Otherwise, unretained experts are required to be produced.
Retained experts must be produced for discovery deposition without the necessity of a subpoena. If specific items are to be brought to the deposition by the retained expert witness, opposing counsel must be notified in writing sufficiently in advance of the deposition pursuant to time limits set forth in Rule 1.310, Fla. R. Civ. Pro. in order to produce said items or documents. Otherwise, unretained experts are required to be produced.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Copies are provided by e-service through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, and the moving party must serve non-registered parties.
Copies provided via e-service only through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal. The Moving party is responsible for the service of all non-registered parties.
CRITICALCivil cases
- Applies to
- Order
- Service
Within five days after e-service of the Order, the Plaintiff must mail a first-class, postage-paid copy to each self-represented party.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, the Plaintiff shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and
CRITICAL
A matter brought to the Court’s attention must be raised by a motion filed with the Clerk of Court and served on all parties or counsel.
If a matter needs to be brought to the Court’s attention, a proper motion must be filed with the Clerk of Court and served on all parties and/or counsel.
CRITICAL
A Notice of Hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
4. Notice of Hearing: A Notice of Hearing must be filed within 24 hours and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Service
Within five days after eservice of an order, the Petitioner must mail it to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed certificate of delivery.
It is further ADJUDGED that within five days from the date of eservice of this Order, the Petitioner shall: Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and File a certificate signed by Petitioner's counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
When submitting respective proposed orders by email, each side must copy opposing counsel.
Orders that are Not Agreed to: If the parties are unable to agree on the form of the order that accurately reflects the Court’s ruling, both sides shall present their respective proposed orders to the court for consideration within seven (7) days of the hearing, via email with copies to opposing counsel.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Signed order
- Service
- Electronic service to all parties
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be served on opposing counsel when canceling a hearing.
• Cancelling Hearings: Contact the JA to cancel any hearings. You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after hearing time is reserved and must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
• Notice of Hearing: A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time. All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders and update it on Form 2.603 whenever the registered email changes, unless excused.
• E-Filing Portal Contact Information: All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
The moving party is responsible for serving all non-registered pro se parties.
The moving party is responsible for the service of all non-registered pro-se parties.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Copies are certified as furnished through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished via the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal on MMMM.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion to withdraw
Without the client’s signed consent, a motion to withdraw must be set for hearing with at least five days’ notice to the parties.
If a signed consent is unable to be obtained, then the motion MUST be set for hearing with at least 5 days' notice to the parties.
CRITICAL
- Service
The motion and notice of hearing must be mailed to the client, as stated in their certificates of service.
Please make sure the motion and notice of hearing have a certificate of service that indicates they were mailed to the client.
CRITICAL
A party scheduling a hearing must notify the other parties, including parties defaulted by the court.
Any party scheduling a hearing MUST provide notice to the other parties, even if defaulted by the court.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion to dismiss
After filing a motion to dismiss a complaint, parties must forward a copy to the court.
15. MOTIONS TO DISMISS: Parties must forward a copy of a Motion to Dismiss a Complaint to the court after its filing.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 3 business days
- Service
- Personal service to clerk
A copy of all exhibits must be hand-delivered to the judicial assistant for the Clerk at least three business days before the hearing.
For Clerk: Please make a copy of all exhibits to be hand-delivered to the judicial assistant to provide to the Clerk of the court at least 3 business days prior to the hearing.
CRITICAL
When the opposing party is pro se, send the proposed order to that party and the court at the same time, with a cover letter stating that objections must be submitted in writing within 5 days.
30. PRO SE: If the other party is pro se, a copy of the proposed order is to be sent simultaneously to the pro se party and to the court with a cover letter stating that the pro se party must voice any objections in writing to the court within 5 days.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 3 business days
The opposing party must receive all exhibits at least three business days before the hearing.
The opposing party shall be provided with all exhibits at least 3 business days prior to the hearing.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
To cancel a hearing, file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and email a copy to the Judicial Assistant.
You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant and email a copy to the JA.
CRITICAL
The opposing side must receive a copy of each motion for objection or input.
Motions must be E-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection/input, and scheduling.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time with a copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be served immediately on opposing counsel, any self-represented litigant, and the judicial assistant.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately. You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel, self-represented litigant, and the judicial assistant.
CRITICAL
- Service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by email, generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts E- Filing Portal, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
Serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must use Form 2.603 to update contact information whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
The Notice of Hearing must be served on all parties.
Your Notice of Hearing must include the duration reserved for the hearing, be e-filed, and served on all parties.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by email, generally through the Florida Courts’ E-Filing Portal, unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts’ E-Filing Portal, unless excused.
CRITICAL
- Service
The plaintiff must mail a copy of the order to each self-represented party within five days of e-service and file counsel’s signed certificate that delivery was made.
“It is further; ADJUDGED that within five (5) days from the date of e-service of this Order, the Plaintiff shall: 1. Furnish a copy of this Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid; and 2. File a certificate signed by Plaintiff’s counsel that delivery of this Order has been made as set forth herein.”
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Hearing cancellation notice
A hearing cancellation notice must be filed and furnished to the opposing party.
Notice of cancellation of the hearing shall be filed and furnished to the opposing party.
CRITICAL
The moving party is responsible for serving all non-registered pro se parties.
C E RT IFI CA T E O F S E R VI C E I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished via filing with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal only on MMMM. The Moving party is responsible for the service of all non-registered pro-se parties.
CRITICAL
A party scheduling a hearing must notify the other parties even when the Court has defaulted on the matter.
Any party scheduling a hearing MUST provide notice to the other parties, even if it was defaulted on by the Court.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be filed and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICALCriminal cases
A party scheduling a hearing must provide notice to all other parties.
Any party scheduling a hearing shall provide notice to all other parties.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders and update Form 2.603 when their registered electronic-service email changes, unless excused from providing an address.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICALCriminal cases
- Service
- Electronic service
Copies are provided by e-service, and the moving party must serve all non-registered parties.
*** Copies provided via e-service only. The Moving party is responsible for the service of all non-registered parties. ***
CRITICAL
Early-termination motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and copies provided to the State.
Motions for Early Termination of Probation or Community Control must be filed with the Clerk of Court, with copies to the State.
CRITICAL
Filing a post-conviction motion through the ePortal does not satisfy the separate requirement to serve it upon the court.
The mere filing of a post-conviction motion via the ePortal does not satisfy the service of that motion upon the court.
CRITICAL
Pro se defendants must serve the State with copies of any requests, letters, and motions.
Copies of any requests, letters, and motions must be served to the State.
CRITICAL
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to opposing party
The opposing party must be copied on the cancellation email.
Ensure the opposing party is copied on the email.
CRITICAL
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.
CRITICAL
- Service
The moving party must ensure non-registered self-represented parties receive the order by first-class U.S. mail within five days of e-service, and counsel must file a signed certificate of delivery.
Moving party is responsible for service of all non- registered pro-se parties and/or within 5 days from the date of eservice of this Order/Judgment the Plaintiff shall: Furnish a copy of this Order/Judgment to each self- represented party by US Mail, first class, postage paid; and, file a certificate signed by Counsel that delivery of the Order/Judgment as been made as set forth herein.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 5 business days
The parties must exchange exhibits and confer about each exhibit's admissibility at least five full business days before the hearing; reaching agreement is encouraged.
The parties must exchange exhibits and confer about the admissibility of each exhibit at least five (5) full business days prior to the hearing; The parties are encouraged to reach an agreement as to the admissibility of all evidence.
CRITICAL
- Service
The moving party must mail the order to each self-represented party and file counsel’s signed delivery certificate within five days after eservice.
within 5 days from the date of eservice of this Order/Judgment, the moving party shall: 1. Furnish a copy of this Order/Judgment to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail, first class, postage paid, and 2. File a certificate signed by the moving party’s counsel that delivery of this Order/Judgment has been made as set forth herein
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders and update their contact information on Form 2.603 when their electronic-service email changes, unless excused from providing an address.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion
- Service
- Email to opposing party
A copy of a rehearing or reconsideration motion must be emailed to opposing counsel as well as the Judicial Assistant.
If a motion for rehearing/reconsideration is filed in a case, parties shall email the Judicial Assistant (including opposing counsel) a copy of the motion for the Court to review, along with a proposed order with a box to check for the Court to either deny the motion or to have the motion set for a hearing.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
Immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
Parties must exchange witness lists, evidence lists, and a brief synopsis of each expert’s expected testimony at least five days before an evidentiary hearing.
Evidentiary Hearings: Parties must exchange witness list, evidence list, and a brief synopsis of what each expert will be testifying about at least 5 days prior to the evidentiary hearing.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be served within 24 hours after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served within 24 hours after reserving hearing time, and must include the document number for the motion being heard.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
Immediately after the judicial assistant confirms the hearing, the notice must be filed and served, and a copy emailed to the assistant.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant; a copy shall be sent via email to the Judicial Assistant.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Motion to withdraw as counsel
If the attorney cannot obtain signed client consent to withdraw, the motion must be set for hearing with at least five days’ notice to the parties.
If a signed consent is unable to be obtained, then the motion MUST be set for hearing with at least 5 days’ notice to the parties.
CRITICAL
When the other party is self-represented, send the proposed order simultaneously to that party and the court with a cover letter.
If the other party is pro se, a copy of the proposed order is to be sent simultaneously to the pro se party and to the court with a cover letter
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to all parties
Copy all parties on emails to the judicial office unless the communication is legally authorized to be ex parte.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
CRITICAL
A party scheduling a hearing must notify the other parties, including parties who have been defaulted by the court.
Any party scheduling a hearing MUST provide notice to the other parties even if defaulted by the court.
CRITICAL
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
When canceling a hearing, a notice of cancellation must be filed and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
- Service
The moving attorney must serve signed Orders on non-registered pro se parties and mail each self-represented party a copy within five days after e-service.
**Moving party (attorney) is responsible for service of signed orders to all non- registered pro-se parties. Within five (5) days from the date of e-service of the signed Order, the moving party (attorney) shall furnish a copy of the signed Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail.
CRITICAL
The moving party is responsible for serving all non-registered pro se parties.
The moving party is responsible for the service of all non-registered pro-se parties.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
The certificate states that copies were furnished via e-service only.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished via e-service only MMMM.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders and update their contact information on Form 2.603 whenever the registered email account changes, unless excused from providing an address.
All attorneys and self- represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self- represented litigants to update their contact information using ===== PAGE 2 ===== Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Signed order
- Service
The attorney moving party must serve signed orders on non-registered pro se parties and mail each self-represented party a copy within five days after e-service.
**Moving party (attorney) is responsible for service of signed orders to all non- registered pro-se parties. Within five (5) days from the date of e-service of the signed Order, the moving party (attorney) shall furnish a copy of the signed Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail.
CRITICAL
- Service
Mail a copy of the Notice for Trial to the Judge with stamped, self-addressed envelopes for all counsel of record or pro se parties; without the envelopes, the Court will take no action.
A copy of the Notice for Trial must be mailed to the Judge, accompanied by stamped, self-addressed envelopes, to all counsel of record or Pro Se parties. If envelopes do not accompany the Notice for Trial, the Court will take no action.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Signed order
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
CRITICAL
Evidence must be exchanged between the parties, exhibits marked, and a copy provided to the Court at least 10 days before the hearing, or the Court may cancel it.
Evidence: All evidence needs to be exchanged between the parties, with exhibits marked accordingly, and a copy to the Court at least 10 days prior to the hearing. If the submission is not provided to the appropriate parties and/or Court within the requisite time, the hearing may be CANCELLED at the Court’s discretion.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Proposed order
Proposed orders filed through the Florida Courts E-filing Portal must be provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
All proposed orders being filed through the Florida Courts E-filing Portal must be submitted in Microsoft Word format (.docx extension), and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Proposed order
Proposed orders submitted directly to the Court must be provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
All proposed orders being submitted directly to the Court must be in Word format, omitting the signature and date codes (JJJJ and DDDD), providing both a date block and signature line for the Court, and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Email to all parties
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the communication is authorized ex parte by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
CRITICAL
Motions must be copied to the opposing side for objection or input.
Motions must be E-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection/input.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Copies are furnished by e-service, and the moving party is responsible for serving non-registered pro-se parties.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that copies have been furnished via e-service only MMMM. Moving party is responsible for service of all non-registered pro-se parties.
CRITICAL
- Service
The moving attorney must mail a signed order to each nonregistered self-represented party within five days after e-service of the signed order.
**Moving party (attorney) is responsible for service of signed orders to all non-registered pro-se parties. Within five (5) days from the date of e-service of the signed Order, the moving party (attorney) shall furnish a copy of the signed Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Mail to opposing party
When the opposing party is self-represented, mail the copies from your office upon receipt.
If the opposing party is Pro Se, the copies must be mailed from your office upon receipt.
CRITICAL
Copies of the Notice of Hearing must be provided to participating parties.
JACS Confirmation - A confirmation email will be sent for your use only. You may send a copy of the Notice of Hearing to the JA, as a courtesy. You must e-file the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court, with copies to participating parties.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
A notice of cancellation must be filed and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
CRITICAL
Copies of the Hearing Notice must be provided to all parties involved.
A Notice of Hearing that states "All Pending Motions" is invalid and a cause for cancellation, as the Judge pre-reviews the Motions. Include email addresses for all parties in your NOH. Submit the Hearing Notice via electronic filing to the Clerk with copies to all parties involved.
CRITICAL
When the other party is self-represented, send them the proposed order with a cover letter stating that written objections to the Court are due within 10 business days.
If the other party is pro se, a copy of the proposed Order is to be sent to the pro se party with a cover letter stating that the pro se party must voice any objections in writing to the Court within 10 business days.
CRITICAL
- Deadline
- 2 business days
- Applies to
- Notice of appearance
The Notice of Appearance must be served on plaintiff’s counsel by hand delivery or fax no later than 4:00 p.m. two business days before the pre-trial conference or mediation.
D. The aforementioned Notice of Appearance shall be deemed timely filed when it is hand delivered or provided by facsimile for filing to the Clerk of the Seminole County Court, Small Claims Pre-trial Division (fax number 407-330-7193) and served by hand delivery or facsimile to the Plaintiff’s counsel, no later than 4:00 p.m., two business days prior to the date of the Pre-trial Conference/Mediation.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Mail to opposing party
If the opposing party is pro se, copies must be mailed from the filer’s office upon receipt.
• Paperwork is to be submitted via the Clerk of the Courts E-portal. If the opposing party is Pro Se, the copies must be mailed from your office upon receipt.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
The moving party is responsible for serving all non-registered pro se parties.
The moving party is responsible for the service of all non-registered pro-se parties.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for receiving signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
CRITICAL
Copies of the Amended Notice of Hearing must be provided to participants.
Rescheduling On JACS, select “Re-Schedule a Hearing” under the Main Menu. “Type in your confirmation # and hit “Reschedule”. Select the new coordinated date, and the Hearing will be rescheduled; a new confirmation number will be sent. Prepare an Amended Notice of Hearing, e-file to the Clerk with copies to participants. You may send a copy to the JA as a courtesy.
CRITICAL
- Service
The moving attorney must serve signed orders on non-registered pro se parties by U.S. Mail within five days after e-service of the signed order.
Moving party (attorney) is responsible for service of signed orders to all non-registered pro-se parties. Within five (5) days from the date of e-service of the signed Order, the moving party (attorney) shall furnish a copy of the signed Order to each self-represented party by U.S. Mail.
CRITICAL
When a case includes a pro se litigant, the filer is responsible for distributing copies to that litigant.
If there is a Pro Se litigant, then you are responsible for distributing copies to them.
CRITICAL
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronically receiving signed orders and update it using Form 2.603 whenever the account registered for electronic service changes, unless excused from providing an address.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
To cancel a hearing, contact the JA, file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant, and email a copy to the JA.
Cancelling Hearings: You must contact the JA to cancel a hearing. You must also file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant and email a copy to the JA.
CRITICAL
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
WARNINGCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Complaint or arrest report and bail documents
Before first appearance, the clerk must provide the state attorney and the public defender or present private counsel copies of the complaint or arrest report and documents the judge used to set bail.
The first appearance clerk shall supply copies of the complaint or arrest report, along with any documents used by the first appearance judge to set bail, to the state attorney and the public defender (or private counsel who are present) prior to first appearance.
WARNINGCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Pretrial release forms and counsel affidavits
Pretrial release forms, appointment-of-counsel affidavits, and related documents must be delivered to the first appearance clerk.
Pretrial release forms, appointment of counsel affidavits, and related documents shall be delivered to the first appearance clerk who prepares the first appearance docket.
WARNING
A hearing may be canceled if an appointed Guardian ad Litem has not received notice, pending proper notice.
If a Guardian ad Litem appointed in the case is not given notice of a hearing, the hearing may be subject to cancellation by the Court pending proper notice to the Guardian ad Litem.
WARNINGCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Complaint related documents and clerk minutes
Correctional officers must give each defendant scheduled for first appearance copies of the complaint, related documents, and the clerk’s minutes setting the next court date.
It is the responsibility of the first appearance correctional officers to distribute a copy of the complaint and related documents as well as a copy of the clerk’s minutes setting the next court date to each defendant who is scheduled at first appearance.
WARNINGCriminal cases
- Applies to
- Arrest report and related documents
Booking officers must provide one copy of the arrest report and related documents to the arrested person at first appearance and deliver another copy to the clerk with the original.
Booking officers shall make two copies of the arrest report and related documents. One copy shall be delivered to the arrested person at first appearance. The other copy shall be delivered to the first appearance clerk with the original.
WARNINGCriminal cases
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information on Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNINGCriminal cases
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information on Form 2.603 whenever the email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
- Service
- Email to opposing party
When a hearing will not go forward, email a copy of the cancellation notice as soon as known and copy the opposing party.
Please email a copy of your notice of cancellation as soon as you know a hearing is not going forward. Ensure the opposing party is copied on the email.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Notice of cancellation
To cancel a hearing, notify the Court by email or e-service and give the judicial assistant a copy of the notice of cancellation.
When you need to cancel a hearing, notify the Court by email or e-service and provide the judicial assistant with a copy of the NOC.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Proposed order
- Service
The party submitting a proposed order must mail a copy to any self-represented parties.
The party submitting the Proposed Order shall be directed to mail a copy to any self-represented parties.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
When filing the notice of hearing, notify the judicial assistant by email or e-service.
Afterwards, notify the judicial assistant by email or e-service when filing the NOH.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service to court
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
The filer must select themselves in the e-service list.
Filer must select himself/herself in the e-service list.
WARNING
Parties should send opposing parties copies of everything they provide to the Court.
Parties should remember to send opposing parties copies of everything they provide to the Court!
WARNING
- Applies to
- Motion
To bring a matter to the Court’s attention, file the proper motion with the Clerk of Court and copy all parties or counsel.
If you have a matter to bring to the Court’s attention, please file the proper motion with the Clerk of Court and copy all parties and/or counsel in the case with said motion.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self- represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNING
All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless the ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update ===== PAGE 2 ===== their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused.
WARNING
Until an attorney appears for the party, future notices must be directed to that party at the listed contact information.
Unless, and until an attorney enters an appearance on behalf of the Plaintiff/Defendant (choose one or insert the client’s name), all future notices shall be directed to Plaintiff/Defendant (choose one or insert the client’s name) at: _______ [insert address, email, phone, etc. __________________.
WARNING
A true and correct copy of the notice is furnished to the listed parties by U.S. Mail or through the e-filing portal, with the service date stated.
I HEREBY CERTIFY that a true and correct copy of the foregoing was furnished via U.S. Mail or via the e-filing portal to the parties listed below on DATE OF SERVICE (MM-DD-YYYY):
WARNING
Copies of the proposed-order redline and hearing transcript must be provided to opposing counsel or the unrepresented party.
Copies of any such “redline” version of the proposed order and hearing transcript shall be provided to opposing counsel/ unrepresented party.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNING
A Guardian ad Litem or appointed Guardian must be served with hearing notice, or the court may cancel the hearing pending proper notice.
If a Guardian ad Litem or Guardian appointed in the case is not served a notice of the hearing, the hearing may be subject to cancellation by the court pending proper notice to the Guardian Ad Litem or Guardian.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information on Form 2.603 whenever their registered service email account or mailing address changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account and/or mailing address registered for service.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders and update their contact information on Form 2.603 when the registered email account changes, unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNING
The party scheduling a hearing must notify the other party even after the court has entered a default.
A party scheduling the hearing shall provide notice to the other party even if a default has been entered by the Court.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
The filer must select themself in the e-service list.
Filer must select himself/herself in the e-service list.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
WARNING
- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
WARNING
- Service
- Email to opposing party
The opposing party must be copied on the cancellation email.
Ensure the opposing party is copied on the email.
WARNING
A hearing may be canceled pending proper notice if an appointed Guardian Ad Litem was not notified.
If a Guardian Ad Litem appointed in the case is not given notice of the hearing, the hearing may be subject to cancellation by the court pending proper notice to the Guardian Ad Litem.
WARNING
- Service
- Mail to opposing party
When the opposing party is pro se, mail the copies from your office upon receipt.
If the opposing party is Pro Se, the copies must be mailed from your office upon receipt.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
Provide copies of the filed Hearing Notice to all involved parties.
Submit the Hearing Notice via electronic filing to the Clerk with copies to all parties involved.
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When a case has a pro se litigant, you are responsible for distributing copies to that litigant.
If there is a Pro Se litigant, then you are responsible for distributing copies to them.
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- Applies to
- Notice of hearing
Provide copies of the e-filed Notice of Hearing to participating parties.
You must e-file the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court, with copies to participating parties.
WARNING
- Applies to
- Amended notice of hearing
Provide copies of the Amended Notice of Hearing to all participants.
Prepare an Amended Notice of Hearing, e-file to the Clerk with copies to all participants.
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- Service
- Electronic service
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information using Form 2.603 whenever their registered electronic-service email account changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 anytime there is a change in the e- mail account registered for electronic service.
INFOCivil cases
The Court encourages parties to exchange exhibits before in-person hearings.
The Court encourages parties to exchange exhibits prior to any in-person hearings.
What service or proof of service rules apply in Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties?
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties: Details: timing: 3 business days before hearing. For remote hearings, exhibits must be exchanged at least three business days before the hearing.
Judge Carsandra Buie: When a case has a pro se litigant, the filer is responsible for distributing copies to that litigant.
Judge Michelle L. Naberhaus: A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after confirmation from the judicial assistant.
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What rule applies to service by email for all parties in Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties?
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties: Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. Copy all parties associated with the case on the exhibit email, but do not copy the magistrate.
Judge Curt Jacobus: Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. For remote proceedings, an electronic copy of the exhibits must be emailed to all counsel or parties.
Judge Clarissa E. Harrell: Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless ex parte communication is authorized by law.
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What rule applies to serving the court in Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties?
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties: Details: recipient: the court. A copy of the Motion for Trial and proposed order must be served on the presiding judge in the stated circumstances.
Judge Michael Rudisill: Details: recipient: the court. Filing a post-conviction motion through the ePortal does not satisfy the separate requirement to serve it upon the court.
Judge Donna M. Goerner: Details: recipient: the court. The moving party must serve the presiding judge with the motion when it is filed.
What rule applies to serving the opposing party in Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties?
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties: Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: before hearing. After no callback by the end of the second business day, a hearing may be set unilaterally with at least 10 days’ notice to the self-represented litigant.
Judge Aaron J. Peacock: Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: before hearing. Parties must deliver case law and memoranda in paper format to the Court and copy opposing counsel at least 5 days before the Court event.
Judge Curt Jacobus: Details: recipient: the opposing party. A copy of the submitted order must be provided to opposing counsel.
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What rule applies to serving all parties in Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties?
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties and Judge Jessica J. Recksiedler: Details: recipient: all parties. A party scheduling a hearing must notify the other parties, including parties defaulted by the Court.
Judge Donna M. Goerner: Details: recipient: all parties. A party scheduling a hearing must notify all interested parties, including parties who have been defaulted.
Judge Melissa D. Souto: Details: recipient: all parties. A party scheduling a hearing must provide notice to all other parties.
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What rule applies to service by mail in Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties?
Eighteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Brevard and Seminole Counties: Details: method: service by mail. Other motions to withdraw must be set for hearing, and the client must be notified by U.S. Mail unless the client has filed a Designation of Email Address form with the clerk.
Judge Bryanna Bynum: Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: method: service by mail. File a certificate of mailing no later than five days after the order is signed.
Judge Jessica J. Recksiedler: Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: method: service by mail. The motion and notice of hearing must be mailed to the client, as stated in their certificates of service.
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