Florida 18 Judicial Circuit (Brevard, Seminole) Electronic Filing Rules

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Applies to

Stipulated motion

Stipulated motions must be e-filed and copied to the opposing side or sides.

Stipulated motions must be e-filed and copied to the opposing side(s).

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Proposed order

Proposed orders must be e-filed through the Proposed Documents section.

All proposed orders must be e-filed through the Proposed Documents section of the

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Applies to

Emergency order

Emergency orders may be emailed directly to the Judicial Assistant for review and signature in Word format, with all parties copied.

Emergency orders can be submitted directly to the JA for review/signature, in WORD format, with all parties copied with the email submission.

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Notice of hearing

Submit the hearing notice electronically to the Clerk and provide copies to all involved parties.

Submit the hearing notice via e-filing to the Clerk with copies to all parties involved.

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Motion

A motion and proposed order requesting virtual appearance must be e-filed at least five business days before the hearing.

To request permission to appear virtually, a motion and Proposed Order must be submitted via e-filing a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the hearing.

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All documents

All documents must be filed through the E-portal, and separate delivery to Judge Bynum is unnecessary.

All documents must be filed using the E-portal, eliminating the need to send anything to Judge Bynum.

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Criminal cases

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Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted through the e-Portal by selecting “Proposed Orders” and choosing Seminole County.

1. From the e-Portal, main filing page, select “Proposed Orders” (see map, red circle) 2. Click the arrow, and select “Seminole” for the county (see map, blue circle)

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Notice of hearing

Submit a notice of hearing electronically to the Clerk and provide copies to all involved parties.

Submit the hearing notice via e-filing to the Clerk with copies to all parties involved.

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Applies to

Motion and proposed order requesting permission to appear virtually

The motion and proposed order requesting permission to appear virtually must be submitted via e-filing.

To request permission to appear virtually, absent an emergency, a Motion and Proposed Order must be submitted via e-filing a minimum of five (5) business days prior to the hearing.

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Criminal cases

All documents must be filed through the E-portal; a separate submission to Judge Buie is unnecessary.

The E-portal may be accessed at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com. All documents must be filed using the E-portal, eliminating the need to send anything to Judge Buie.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted through the e-portal within 15 days after a hearing unless the Court specifies otherwise.

All proposed orders shall be submitted via the e-portal within 15 days after a hearing, unless otherwise specified by the Court.

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Applies to

Motion to continue

Motions to continue a trial or long hearing must be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

Motions to continue Trial or any long hearing shall be submitted in writing and efiled in the case.

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Applies to

Motion

Email all injunction motions to the Injunction Department for processing and copy the judicial assistant; do not email the judicial assistant without including the department.

Please email ALL Motions to the Injunction Department for processing (Brevard Injunctions <brevardinjunctions@brevardclerk.us>; Viera Injunctions <VieraInjunctions@brevardclerk.us>; Melbourne Injunctions <melbourneinjuctions@brevardclerk.us>; Titusville Injunctions titusvilleinjuctions@brevardclerk.us and cc the JA (carmen.reyes@flcourts18.org). Do not email the Motions to the JA without including the Injunction Department.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted through the portal must be filed in the Proposed Documents section using the Brevard County and Viewer/Judicial selections.

All proposed orders must be e-filed through the Proposed Documents section of the portal in the jurisdictional map; choose Brevard County from the drop-down menu and select Viewer/Judicial.

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Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed judgment or order may be submitted through the portal or by email to the Judicial Assistant, but not by both methods.

A proposed Judgment or Order can be submitted EITHER through the electronic portal OR via e-mail to the Judicial Assistant, but NOT BOTH WAYS. Submission both ways creates potential for improper duplication as well as unnecessary work for the Judicial Assistant.

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Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders must be submitted through the proposed-order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

All proposed orders must be submitted to the court via the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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Applies to

Competing proposed orders

Competing Orders must not be submitted through the e-Portal unless the Court specifically directs otherwise.

Competing Orders are not to be submitted through the e-Portal unless the parties are specifically directed to do so by the Court.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed to the assigned Judicial Assistant in Word format without codes, or uploaded with codes through the e-portal if unopposed.

All proposed orders must be either submitted in Word format by email to the assigned Judicial Assistant without codes or uploaded to the e-portal with codes (unopposed orders only).

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Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders must be submitted through the e-portal.

Submission Method: Please submit all proposed orders through the e- portal

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Applies to

Proposed order

Do not schedule an unopposed matter for hearing; submit a proposed order through the portal, and schedule a hearing only if directed by the Court.

This means that if there is no objection to the matter, then do not schedule a hearing. Submit a proposed order via the portal, and if the Court has questions or concerns, the Court will specifically direct you to schedule a hearing.

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Applies to

Amended notice or cross notice of hearing

Amended Notices and Cross Notices of Hearing are e-filed, with a copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

Amended Notices and/or a Cross Notice of Hearing are e-filed and that a copy is emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Submit proposed orders through the e-filing portal in Word format and file the accompanying cover letter separately in PDF format.

ALL proposed Orders must be submitted through the e-filing portal (in Word format) along with a separately filed cover letter (in PDF format).

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Agreed order

Agreed orders should be submitted through the proposed-order section of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Agreed orders, should be submitted through the “proposed order” section of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders must be submitted through the e-portal.

• Submission Method: Please submit all proposed orders through the e-portal.

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Applies to

Proposed order

The proposed order setting hearing must be e-filed with all required information no less than one week from the hearing date.

The proposed Order setting hearing needs to be e-filed with all the required information no less than one week from date of hearing.

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Applies to

Amended notice or cross notice of hearing

Amended Notices and Cross Notices of Hearings must be e-filed.

Please make sure that Amended Notices and/or Cross Notice of Hearings are e-filed.

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Applies to

Proposed order

The proposed order must be uploaded to the e-portal for entry.

Please upload the proposed Order to the e-portal for entry.

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Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted through the e-portal in Word format with a separately filed PDF cover letter.

ALL proposed Orders should be submitted through the e-portal (in Word format) along with a separately filed cover letter (in PDF format).

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders should be submitted through the Florida e-portal.

Please submit all proposed orders through the Florida e-portal.

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Applies to

Probate petitions and proposed orders

Probate petitions and proposed orders must be filed or submitted through the e-portal.

Please file your Petition(s) and submit your proposed Order(s) via the e-portal.

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Motion

A request for a special remote appearance exception must be made by e-filing a motion with the Clerk and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the Court event.

Parties may request a special exception for TEAMS/remote appearances by E- Filing a Motion with the Clerk of Court and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours prior to the Court event.

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Applies to

Motion

Motions must be e-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection or input, and scheduled.

Motions must be E-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection/input, and scheduling.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format by email to the assigned Judicial Assistant or uploaded to the e-portal with e-portal codes if unopposed.

All proposed orders must be either submitted in Word format by email to the assigned Judicial Assistant or uploaded to the e- portal with e-portal codes (unopposed orders only).

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders may be submitted by email to the judicial assistant or uploaded to the e-portal with e-portal codes; e-portal submission is limited to unopposed orders.

All proposed orders must be either submitted in Word format by email to the judicial assistant or uploaded in Word format to the e-portal with e-portal codes (unopposed orders only).

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Applies to

Proposed jac cost order

Proposed JAC cost orders must be submitted through the e-portal.

Proposed JAC cost orders may only be submitted via the e-portal.

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Applies to

Proposed order

If the JAC objects to a cost motion, set a hearing and do not submit the proposed order through the e-portal.

If the JAC objects to a cost motion, a hearing must be set. Do not send the proposed order via the e-portal if the JAC objects.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Notice of Hearing must be e-filed.

Your Notice of Hearing must include the duration reserved for the hearing, be e-filed, and served on all parties.

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Applies to

Stipulated order, agreed to substitution order, consented motion to withdraw

Stipulated orders, agreed-to substitution orders, and consented motions to withdraw need not be set for hearing and may be submitted through E-Portal with the required statement about the opposing party’s review and lack of objection.

The following matters need not be set for a hearing and may be submitted via E-Portal (the submission shall specify that the opposing party has reviewed the proposed submission and has no objection to the form or content of the proposed order): i) Stipulated Orders; ii) Agreed-to Order for Substitution of counsel or Party; or iii) Consented Motion to withdraw as counsel.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders should be submitted through E-Portal, and the submission must specify whether the opposing party reviewed it and has no objection to its form or content.

All proposed orders should be submitted through the E-portal. The submission shall specify whether the opposing party has reviewed the proposed submission and has no objection to the form or content of the proposed submission.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Notice of Hearing must be e-filed in the court file, and an emailed courtesy copy must be sent to the Civil General Magistrate’s Assistant.

You must e-file the Notice of Hearing in the court file and provide a courtesy copy by email to the Civil General Magistrate’s Assistant (CivilGMDept@flcourts18.org).

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Applies to

Hearing materials

Motions, supporting memoranda, and case law must be emailed to the specified address at least three business days before the hearing; hard copies must not be sent to chambers.

Motions, supporting memoranda, and case law must be received by email to CivilGMDept@flcourts18.org at least three business days before the hearing, in PDF or Word format. Do NOT send hard copies of materials to chambers.

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Notice of hearing

A Notice of Hearing must be electronically filed with the Clerk.

A Notice of Hearing must specifically state the matter(s) to be heard, the date, time, and place of the hearing, and shall be e-filed with the Clerk.

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Applies to

Motion to appear telephonically

A motion to appear telephonically and a proposed order must be e-filed.

You must e-file a Motion to Appear telephonically, as well as a proposed order.

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Proposed order

All proposed orders must be submitted through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Please submit all proposed orders through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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Proposed order

With the client’s signed consent, the proposed order may be submitted through the e-portal in Word format.

If the attorney is able to obtain a signed consent from their client, then the proposed Order may be submitted through the e-portal in Word format.

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Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders must be submitted through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Submission Method: Please submit all proposed orders through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders on competency motions must be submitted through the ePortal.

Proposed Orders on Motions to Determine Competency shall be submitted to the court via the ePortal within five (5) calendar days of filing the motion.

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Applies to

Motion to continue

Motions to continue trial or a long hearing must be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

Motions to continue Trial or any long hearing shall be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

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Applies to

Motion to continue trial or long hearing

Motions to continue a trial or long hearing must be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

Motions to continue Trial or any long hearing shall be submitted in writing and e-filed in the case.

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Applies to

Amended notice or cross notice of hearing

Amended notices and cross notices of hearing must be e-filed.

Please make sure that Amended Notices and/or Cross Notice of Hearings are e-filed.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Submit proposed orders through the e-portal in Word format with a separately filed cover letter in PDF format.

ALL proposed Orders should be submitted through the e-portal (in Word format) along with a separately filed cover letter (in PDF format).

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Submit the Hearing Notice to the Clerk by electronic filing and provide copies to all involved parties.

Submit the Hearing Notice via electronic filing to the Clerk with copies to all parties involved.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Notice of Hearing must be e-filed with the Clerk of Court, with copies provided to participating parties.

You must e-file the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court, with copies to participating parties.

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Applies to

Listed matters not requiring a hearing

The listed matters may be submitted by e-filing without a hearing; state that opposing counsel agrees when all parties have agreed to the Proposed Order and that there is no objection to the requested relief.

The following does not require a Hearing; simply submit them via e-filing. Please state that opposing counsel agrees (if the proposed Order is agreed upon by all parties), and there is no objection to the Court entering the relief requested.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed Orders must be uploaded to the Clerk’s E-portal.

Proposed Orders are to be uploaded to the Clerk’s E-portal.

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Applies to

Order

File Motions for Rehearing or Reconsideration with the Clerk, submit Orders through the E-portal, and do not schedule a hearing on JACS.

All Motions for Rehearing/Reconsideration are to be filed with the Clerk. Submit Orders via the E-portal; the Judge will determine whether a Hearing is warranted. Do not schedule on JACS; if done so, the JA will cancel the hearing without notice.

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Applies to

Motion for virtual appearance

A small-claims pretrial conference may be attended virtually only if a motion is e-filed and an order granting virtual appearance is signed at least two business days before the pretrial date.

Virtual appearances for SMALL CLAIM PTCs are NOT PERMITTED unless a motion is e-filed, and an Order granting virtual appearance is signed at least 2 business days before the Pre-Trial date.

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Applies to

All documents

All documents must be filed through the E-portal; separate delivery to Judge Grunor is unnecessary.

All documents must be filed using the E-portal, eliminating the need to send anything to Judge Grunor.

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Applies to

Order appendix

Select “Order Appendix” as the document type in the portal.

3. Select “Order Appendix” (see image below) for the document type.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Self-represented litigants may submit proposed orders on paper to any Clerk of the Court location or electronically through the Portal.

Self-represented litigants must submit proposed orders to the court by either filing paper orders with the Clerk of the Court, any location, or via the order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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Applies to

Motion

A request for a TEAMS or remote-appearance exception may be made by e-filing a motion with the Clerk and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours before the event.

Parties may request special exception for TEAMS/remote appearances by E-Filing a Motion with the Clerk of Court and copying the Judicial Assistant at least 48 hours prior to the Court event.

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Applies to

Motion

Motions must be e-filed and copied to the opposing side for objection or input.

Motions must be E-filed, copied to the opposing side for objection/input.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Hearing Notice must be electronically filed with the Clerk.

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.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Notice of Hearing must be e-filed with the Clerk of Court.

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.

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Applies to

Amended notice of hearing

An Amended Notice of Hearing must be e-filed with the Clerk after rescheduling.

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.

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The listed filings do not require a hearing and should be submitted through e-filing; state that opposing counsel agrees when the proposed order is agreed by all parties and that there is no objection to the requested relief.

The following does not require a Hearing; simply submit them via e-filing. Please state that opposing counsel agrees (if the proposed Order is agreed upon by all parties), and there is no objection to the Court entering the relief requested. • Appointment of Special Process Server • Stipulated Modifications/Stipulated Orders • Motion for Substitution of Counsel (Signed by Attorney and Party) • Motion to Enter an Agreed Order • Cancellation of and rescheduling of a foreclosure sale • Motion to Vacate Foreclosure Judgment because of reinstatement • Default judgment of liquidated amounts • Motion to Withdraw (with signed consent from client)

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be uploaded to the Clerk’s E-portal.

Proposed Orders are to be uploaded to the Clerk’s E-portal.

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All documents must be filed through the E-portal, and need not also be sent to Judge Grunor.

All documents must be filed using the E-portal, eliminating the need to send anything to Judge Grunor.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Submit proposed orders through the e-Portal by selecting Proposed Orders and Seminole County.

1. From e-Portal, main filing page, select “Proposed Orders” (see map, red circle) 2. Click the arrow, and select “Seminole” for the county (see map, blue circle)

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Select “Order Appendix” as the document type when submitting the appendix through the portal.

3. Select “Order Appendix” (see image below) for the document type.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Submit all proposed orders through the Florida e-portal.

Submission Method: Please submit all proposed orders through the Florida e-portal.

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Criminal cases

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Hearing materials

Counsel providing case law, memorandums, or a hearing binder for a hearing should upload those materials to the Clerk’s Case Records System.

If counsel wants to provide Case Law, Memorandums or a Hearing Binder for any Hearing, the materials should be uploaded to the Clerk’s Case Records System. Please see page ** for instructions.

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Criminal cases

Applies to

Hearing materials

Counsel providing case law, memorandums, or a hearing binder for a hearing should upload those materials to the Clerk’s Case Records System.

If counsel wants to provide Case Law, Memorandums, or a Hearing Binder for any Hearing, the materials should be uploaded to the Clerk’s Case Records System. Please see page 14 for instructions.

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Proposed orders may be emailed to the judicial assistant, and the State’s Attorney must be included when emailing anything to the court.

Proposed Orders may be submitted by email to the JA (carmen.reyes@flcourts18.org) and always include the State's Attorney when emailing anything to the court.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Send Proposed Orders of nine pages or fewer to the judicial assistant by email.

Regarding Proposed Orders, please send all Proposed Orders to the JA by email (if the orders are 9 or less pages).

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Applies to

Proposed order

For the specified matters that do not require a hearing, proposed orders may be submitted through the portal or emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

The following matters do not need to be set for a hearing; proposed Orders may simply be submitted through the portal or through e- mail to the Judicial Assistant:

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Applies to

Motion

Do not submit copies of motions to the Judge through the proposed-order e-portal.

DO NOT submit copies of Motions to the Judge via the proposed order eportal.

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Designating a motion as an emergency on the e-filing portal does not alert the Judge that the emergency motion exists.

Checking the box on the e-filing portal to designate the motion as an emergency filing does not alert the judge to the existence of the emergency motion.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Submit the proposed order with a cover letter through the e-filing portal for entry.

Please submit the proposed order with a cover letter via the e-filing portal for entry.

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Applies to

Proposed order

With the client’s signed consent, the proposed order granting withdrawal may be submitted through the e-filing portal.

However, if the attorney obtains a signed consent from their client, then the proposed Order Granting Motion to Withdraw may be submitted via the e-filing portal.

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Exhibits

To upload exhibits through the Clerk's website, an attorney of record must log in to the case, use the “upload to Judge” option, and select the exhibit file.

Whether remote or in person, to upload exhibits through the Clerk of Court website, log in with your attorney login to any case where you are the attorney of record. ===== PAGE 6 ===== e. Then go to the details page under the civil cases. Click on the “upload to Judge” tab/heading, which will pull down to provide the opportunity to add an item. It will give you an opportunity to select a file from your computer. Select the file/exhibit to be uploaded from your computer.

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Proposed order

If counsel obtains the client’s signed consent, the proposed order on a motion to withdraw may be e-filed.

17. MOTION TO WITHDRAW AS COUNSEL: If the attorney is able to obtain a signed consent from their client, then the proposed Order may be e-filed.

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Show cause petition

A qualifying show-cause petition with an accompanying affidavit may be presented at Short Matters/Ex Parte or forwarded through the ePortal.

A Verified Petition for Rule to Show Cause or a Petition for Order to Show Cause, with accompanying Affidavit, can either be presented at Short Matters/Ex Parte or can be forwarded through the ePortal.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Do not submit proposed orders through the e-portal when the JAC objects.

Do not send proposed orders through the e-portal if the JAC objects.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders may be submitted by email or through the E-filing portal.

Proposed orders can be submitted via email or the E-filing portal.

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Applies to

Proposed report and recommendation

If requested after a hearing, a party may email a proposed Report and Recommendation in Word format to the specified address and should not submit it through the e-portal.

If the General Magistrate requests a party to prepare a Report and Recommendation after the hearing, the party may submit a Proposed Report and Recommendation by emailing the document in word format to CivilGMDept@flcourts18.org. (Template provided under section I.) Please do not submit them to the presiding judge through the e-portal system.

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Proposed final judgment

The proposed Final Judgment should be submitted in Word format by email to the General Magistrate’s Assistant.

The Proposed Final Judgment should be submitted via Word Format and emailed to the General Magistrate’s Assistant at CivilGMDept@flcourts18.org.

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Proposed order

When the State does not object to a continuance, counsel may submit a proposed order through the e-portal to the Court.

If counsel is requesting a continuance and there is no objection from the State, Counsel may file a written Motion to Continue and submit a proposed Order through the e-portal to the Court.

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Proposed order

For matters that do not require a hearing, a proposed order may be submitted through the e-portal in Word format with a separately filed no-objection cover letter and/or a properly filed stipulation.

Some matters do not require a hearing, and a proposed Order may be submitted through the e-portal in Word format along with a separately filed cover letter indicating no objection to the proposed Order; and/or with a properly filed Stipulation.

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Applies to

Motion to continue

When the stated conditions are met, counsel may submit a proposed order through the ePortal with a written motion to continue.

If counsel is requesting a continuance and there is no objection from the State and the defendant has already waived speedy trial, counsel may file a written Motion to Continue and submit a proposed Order through the ePortal to the Court.

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Applies to

Proposed order

If counsel obtains the client’s signed consent, the proposed Order may be e-filed through the Clerk’s portal for the Judge’s electronic signature.

If the attorney can obtain a signed consent from their client, then the proposed Order may be e-filed through the Clerk’s portal for the Judge’s electronic signature.

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Applies to

Proposed order

If the attorney obtains the client’s signed consent, the proposed order may be e-filed through the Clerk’s portal for the Judge’s electronic signature.

If the attorney can obtain a signed consent from their client, then the proposed Order may be e-filed through the Clerk’s portal for the Judge’s electronic signature.

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

An order whose language the parties agree on may be submitted to the Court through the E-portal.

If the parties agree to the language of an order, it may be submitted to the Court via the E-portal.

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order for a stipulated motion may be submitted through the e-portal for the judge’s review.

For stipulated motions, you can submit a proposed order via the e-portal for review by the judge.

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Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register and file case documents through the Florida E-filing Portal.

If you are self-represented, you should register and file documents in your case through the Florida E-filing Portal https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/.

INFO

Applies to

Matters not requiring hearing

The listed matters may be submitted through the portal without being set for a hearing.

The following matters do not need to be set for a hearing and may be submitted through the portal.

INFO

Applies to

Hearing materials

Hearing materials may be uploaded through the Clerk’s website.

If you are submitting hearing materials, hard copies are preferred and must be provided to the Court at least 5 business days prior to the hearing. You can mail them or drop them off in the drop-box outside of Chambers on the 3rd floor of the North building. You may also choose to upload hearing materials through the Clerk’s website (please see the very last section of this document).

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Proposed order

Please DO NOT submit proposed orders into the portal until after the respective documents have been accepted by the clerk’s office.

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Proposed order

1. From the e-Portal main filing page, select “Proposed Orders” (see map, red circle) 2. Click the arrow, and select “Seminole” for the county (see map, blue circle)

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Notice of hearing

Once agreement regarding date and time is reached, the desired time period may be blocked off in JACS, and a Notice of Hearing should be e-filed with the Clerk of Court.

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Stipulation

The related stipulation, signed by both parties, should be e-filed and appear in the court file prior to submitting the proposed order, unless the signed stipulation is incorporated into the order.

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Unopposed motion

E-file an unopposed motion via the Clerk of Court. Send a courtesy copy of the Unopposed Motion and court order (in Word format) to the JA.

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All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to sign orders electronically, unless excused.

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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 of court documents.

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Amended notice of hearing

An Amended Notice of Hearing must be prepared and filed through the e-filing portal immediately, and a copy must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant.

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Amended notice of hearing

An Amended Notice of Hearing needs to be prepared and e-filed in the court file.

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Motion and order

Motions and orders are not to be submitted through E-Portal.

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Cover letter with proposed order ?

Except as otherwise set out herein or as authorized by the Court via an Order, only a cover letter along with a proposed order shall be filed through the E-Portal.

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Amended notice or cross notice of hearing ?

Make sure Amended Notices and/or Cross-Notice of Hearings are filed with the Clerk.

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Criminal cases

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Exhibits

Submit all exhibits to the Clerk of Court.

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Proposed order

All other proposed orders must be e-filed through the Proposed Documents section of the portal in the jurisdictional map; choose Brevard County from the drop-down menu and select Viewer/Judicial.

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Proposed order ?

E-Filing portal.

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Proposed order

All orders should be submitted through the eportal with a cover letter (and the motion attached) and a proposed order with the appropriate codes.

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Emergency motion

EMERGENCY HEARING: DO NOT drop off or fax your emergency motion to the Judge. It will not be reviewed before the hearing.

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Amended notice of hearing

Prepare an Amended Notice of Hearing, e-file to the Clerk with copies to all participants. You may send a copy to the JA as a courtesy.

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Paperwork is to be submitted via the Clerk of the Courts E-portal.

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Proposed order

1. From the e-Portal, main filing page, select “Proposed Orders” (see map, red circle) 2. Click the arrow, and select “Seminole” for the county (see map, blue circle)

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Notice of appearance

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.

Summary: The Notice of Appearance may be filed with the Clerk by hand delivery or facsimile for filing.

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A Motion and Order must be submitted via e- file a minimum of ten business (10) days prior to the Court-Ordered PTC.

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Proposed order

All other proposed orders must be submitted to the court by the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

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Proposed order ?

These Orders are to be submitted through the portal and will be reviewed in the order they are received.

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Motions and orders

Motions and orders are not to be submitted through E-Portal.

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Landlord tenant paperwork ?

• 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.

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Paperwork is to be submitted via the Clerk of the Courts E-portal.

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Notice of appearance

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.

Summary: The Notice of Appearance may be filed with the Clerk by hand delivery or fax and must be filed by 4:00 p.m. two business days before the pre-trial conference or mediation.

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Exhibits

Submit all exhibits in person to the Clerk of Court.

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Probate petitions and proposed orders ?

Please file your Petition(s) and submit your proposed Order(s) via the e-portal.

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Criminal cases

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Proposed order

If the attorney can obtain a signed consent from their client, then the proposed Order may be e-filed through the Clerk’s portal for the Judge’s electronic signature.

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Proposed order

If the attorney can obtain a signed consent from their client, then the proposed Order may be e-filed through the Clerk’s portal for the Judge’s electronic signature.

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Proposed order

Please send all Proposed Orders to the JA by email (if the orders are 5 or less pages).

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Proposed order

Please send all Proposed Orders to the JA by mail or courier (if the orders are 6 or more pages).

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Proposed order

Please send all Proposed Orders to the JA by mail or courier (if the orders are 10 or more pages).

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Proposed order ?

When a party without an attorney seeks to submit a proposed Judgment or Order to the Court for a matter that the submitting party believes does not require a hearing, that can be done either by hand delivery to the Second Floor Receptionist at The Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Justice Center in Viera; via United States

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Emergency hearing motion ?

The Motion should be provided to the Court for review and will be accepted by email.

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16. FLORIDA SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS (PRO-SE) – Please register for the E- Portal so you can electronically receive and file documents. https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/default.aspx.

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Please register for the EPortal so you can electronically receive and file documents.

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Hearing materials

You can mail them or drop them off in the drop-box outside of Chambers on the 3rd floor of the North building. You may also choose to upload hearing materials through the Clerk’s website (please see the very last section of this document).

Summary: Hearing materials may be mailed, placed in the drop-box outside Chambers, or uploaded through the Clerk’s website.

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Proposed order

Instead, bring proposed Orders with you to the Hearing along with sufficient copies for all parties, as well as self-addressed, stamped envelopes for distribution, OR submit the Proposed Order through the e-filing portal after the hearing for the Judge to sign electronically.

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Self-represented litigants should register for the E-filing portal so they can electronically receive and file documents.

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Please register for the E-filing portal so you can electronically receive and file documents.