Judge Kirk C. Volker
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Emergency Motion
Notice Of Hearing
Pretrial Stipulation
- Upon Filing
Courtesy copies
Court-wideAdjournments
- A continuance motion must specifically state the basis and timing of the need, opposition, readiness actions and dates, participant availability, proposed readiness date, and party agreement; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign it.
Request must include
Communication
Other Contacts4 contacts
- 561-355-4380
- 1-800-955-8771
- 561-656-7662
- cad-divisionaa@pbcgov.org
Clerk2 contacts
- communications@mypalmbeachclerk.com
- (561) 355-2937
Chambers1 contacts
- cad-divisionjl@pbcgov.org
Document Format Requirements2 rules
Competing orders must be prepared in Word format.
All competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJL@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
DOCX
The parties are encouraged to submit a proposed final judgment on a Flash Drive in WORD format before opening argument begins.
The parties are encouraged to submit a proposed final judgment to the Court prior to the commencement of opening argument on a Flash Drive in WORD format.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
An emergency-hearing motion must detail the issues, reasons establishing necessity, and time needed for each party's presentation.
If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party's presentation.
Document Type
Emergency Motion
A notice of hearing involving a remote appearance must include the judge's remote-platform credentials.
A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judge's insert remote platform credentials.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
Every notice of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
All notices of hearing must contain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
Document Type
Notice Of Hearing
The pretrial stipulation must include the specified stipulated facts, disputed issues, exhibit information, and other listed pretrial matters.
The stipulation shall cover the following matters:
Document Type
Pretrial Stipulation
An email to the judicial office must identify the case number, case name, and relevant matter in its subject line.
The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2026 DP 001234 JL – Doe v. Doe – 2 Hour Hearing Requested).
Document Type
For the probate checklist, only one of the Federal Estate Non-Tax Certificate or Final Certificate must be filed.
Only one of the two following Documents (Items P or Q) need be filed.
Document Type
Probate Estate Checklist
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Proposed orders must be submitted through the court's Online Services for review and processing.
Proposed orders must be submitted through the Court's Online Services for review and processing.
Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
All competing orders must be emailed to the judicial assistant in Word format, with copies provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
All competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJL@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
A notice of hearing must be filed immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
Page 1 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Petitioner's counsel must file the pretrial stipulation with the clerk at least 20 days before trial and provide a courtesy copy to the judge's office.
Counsel for the Petitioner must file the stipulation with the clerk no later than 20 days before the trial date AND PROVIDE A COURTESY COPY TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE.
Page 1 | Pretrial Stipulation Must Be Filed
All parties must advise the Court and other parties of special witness considerations no later than 7 days before trial.
All parties shall advise the Court and other parties, no later than 7 days before trial, of any special witness considerations.
Page 2 | Special Witness Considerations
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A copy of each competing order must be provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
All competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJL@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.
Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
All parties must be copied on judicial-office emails unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
All parties of record must be included in an email requesting Zoom approval.
Please include all parties of record in the e-mail.
Page 1 | C. Remote Appearance
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.
Page 1 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Attorneys 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.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Attorneys must generally make and receive email service 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.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Counsel must serve legal memoranda containing citations on opposing parties before submitting them to the Court.
Counsel for the parties shall submit to the Court memoranda with citations to legal authorities, regarding any unique questions of law which may reasonably be anticipated to arise during the final hearing. Legal memoranda shall be served upon opposing parties before they are submitted to the Court.
Page 2 | Unique Questions of Law
Courtesy Copy Requirements
The court will not review a case or motion until the notice of hearing is filed and a courtesy copy is emailed to the court.
Please be advised that the Court will NOT review the case/motion until a Notice of Hearing has been filed and a courtesy copy has been e-mailed to the Court.
Page 1 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A copy of the emergency motion must be emailed to the judicial assistant.
A copy of the Emergency motion must be e-mailed to the judicial assistant at CAD-DivisionJL@pbcgov.org.
Page 1 | E. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
A courtesy copy of the pretrial stipulation must be provided to the judge's office.
AND PROVIDE A COURTESY COPY TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE.
Page 1 | Pretrial Stipulation Must Be Filed
A copy of the notice of hearing should be emailed to the judicial assistant.
A copy of the Notice of Hearing should be provided to the judicial assistant by email at CAD-DivisionJL@pbcgov.org.
Page 1 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A continuance motion must specifically state the basis and timing of the need, opposition, readiness actions and dates, participant availability, proposed readiness date, and party agreement; absent good cause, the requesting party must sign it.
Motions for continuance must state with specificity: the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; whether the motion is opposed; the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Chambers Communication Rules
All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by email to the dedicated division account.
All communication to the judicial office must be submitted via e-mail to CAD-DivisionJL@pbcgov.org, the dedicated division e-mail account.
Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Counsel of record and pro se litigants may request Zoom approval by emailing the court.
Special circumstances will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and counsel of record/pro se litigants may contact the Court for zoom approval by sending an e-mail to CAD-DivisionJL@pbcgov.org.
Page 1 | C. Remote Appearance
ADA accommodation requests may also be sent by fax to 561-656-7662 or by email to ADA@pbcgov.org.
You can also fax 561-656-7662, or e-mail ADA@pbcgov.org.
Page 1 | F. Other Division Procedures
A hearing- or voice-impaired person may call 1-800-955-8771.
If you are hearing or voice impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
Page 1 | F. Other Division Procedures
A party needing an ADA accommodation may request one by calling 561-355-4380.
If you need an ADA accommodation, please call 561-355-4380.
Page 1 | F. Other Division Procedures