Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 781 rules apply across Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Palm Beach County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Pleadings and notices
    Must include
    caption

    All pleadings and notices filed in the criminal division must include the assigned division's letter designation in the caption.

  • Applies to
    Objection letter or memo

    The objection letter or memo must indicate that an objection exists.

  • Applies to
    Evidence document

    Any non-English document offered in evidence at a hearing or trial must be accompanied by a verbatim translation.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Response
    Service
    Email

    Responses by the State Attorney's Office in post-conviction motions must also be emailed.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order or judgment
    Service
    Mail to all parties

    At the commencement of any motion hearing, the moving party must provide sufficient copies and stamped, addressed envelopes for all parties.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order or judgment

    A party directed to prepare a proposed order or judgment must provide a copy to opposing counsel before submitting it to the Court.

Filing Timing

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  • A proposed order must not be uploaded until after the hearing has occurred.

  • Deadline
    5 business days

    Before scheduling, the motion and notice of hearing with complete Zoom information must be filed with the clerk, and the opposing side must receive at least five business days' notice unless short notice is agreed upon.

  • A proposed order or judgment must be submitted to the Court at the commencement of any motion hearing, including the uniform motion calendar.

Fees

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    Transcript and digital recording copy

    The CRS Department must establish applicable fees for producing transcripts and digital recording copies.

  • Applies to
    Transcript and digital recording copy

    A transcript or digital recording copy cannot be released until full payment is received or a court order authorizes release.

  • Applies to
    Transcript and digital recording copy

    Effective July 1, 2022, the fee schedule governs transcript and digital recording copy production, except designated offices are billed under the Circuit's Statement of Services.

About Judge Reid P. Scott II

**Current assignment** **Division:** Circuit Civil AH **Courtroom:** 10E **Room number:** 10.2215 **Courthouse:** Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse **Phone:** (561) 355-1507 **Judicial assistant:** Melissa Williams

Common questions about Judge Reid P. Scott II's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Reid P. Scott II?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for statement of undisputed facts. Details: delivery no later than 20 days before hearing. A copy of the movant's fact statement must be delivered to the judge's office.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IN RE: STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

Does Judge Reid P. Scott II require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Reid P. Scott II's rules set a pre-motion procedure for withdrawal of counsel. Every motion to withdraw must be set for a UMC hearing with proper notice to the client and all parties or attorneys.

View ruleSource: page 1, section V. Withdrawal of Counsel

What page or word limits apply to memoranda before Judge Reid P. Scott II?

Judge Reid P. Scott II's rule states these limits: 10 pages. All summary judgment memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages and must be submitted directly to the judge's office no later than seven days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section IN RE: STANDING ORDER ON MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Reid P. Scott II?

Judge Reid P. Scott II's formatting rule includes file format docx and submit division ah orders through the online scheduling (ols) system following the hearing.. Division AH orders must be submitted in Word format through the Online Scheduling system after the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Changes for Submittals of Orders

What must be included with exhibit list filings before Judge Reid P. Scott II?

The rule requires exhibit list. An updated, legible, and specific exhibit list must be provided to the trial clerk on the first day of trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIRCUIT CIVIL PRE-MARKING GUIDELINES, paragraph 1

What must be included with exhibits filings before Judge Reid P. Scott II?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A large demonstrative board intended for entry into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

View ruleSource: page 1, section CIRCUIT CIVIL PRE-MARKING GUIDELINES, EXHIBIT LIST REQUIREMENTS J

How may parties contact Judge Reid P. Scott II's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Reid P. Scott II's clerk. The rule lists phone (561) 355-2986. Parties must call the Clerk's Office before the trial date to obtain pre-marking instructions.

View ruleSource: page 5, section CIRCUIT CIVIL PRE-MARKING GUIDELINES

Is electronic filing required before Judge Reid P. Scott II?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Documents for scheduled Division AH hearings must be uploaded through the online E-courtesy system; email and mailed hearing documents are not accepted.

View ruleSource: page 1, section IMPORTANT CHANGES

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Reid P. Scott II?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. For each hearing, the motion, responsive pleadings, and hearing case law must be filed, docketed, and provided through E-courtesy at least five days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division AH – Scheduling Uniform Motion Calendar and Special Sets

What rule applies to service for motion before Judge Reid P. Scott II?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. An attorney or pro se party must file the motion and provide it to the opposing side before scheduling a UMC hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section I. Uniform Motion Calendar and Mandatory Compliance with Rule 4
Complete rules summary for Judge Reid P. Scott II

Documents for scheduled Division AH hearings must be uploaded through the online E-courtesy system; email and mailed hearing documents are not accepted.

Notices of hearing for Uniform Motion Calendar hearings must include the Zoom link information.

Division AH orders must be submitted in Word format through the Online Scheduling system after the hearing.

Division AH does not accept paper or emailed orders; orders must be submitted through the online system for judicial review.

For each hearing, the motion, responsive pleadings, and hearing case law must be filed, docketed, and provided through E-courtesy at least five days before the hearing.

Persons interested in listening to court events may contact the Court Information Office at the listed telephone numbers to obtain an access line.

During weather or emergency situations, the courthouse hotline provides information about closures and operating hours.

An updated, legible, and specific exhibit list must be provided to the trial clerk on the first day of trial.

Each exhibit must bear a numbered sticker in the upper-right corner of its front that clearly identifies Plaintiff or Defendant.

Each exhibit must have an Exhibit Tag/Template affixed to its back, either by taping copies to each exhibit or by using adhered Avery 5164 labels.

Each exhibit tab must be completed fully and legibly.

Every exhibit intended for entry into evidence must be pre-marked using the Exhibit Tag/Template.

The exhibit list must use sequential numbering.

Exhibits with multiple sections should be designated using numbers and letters, such as 1a, 1b, and 1c.

Exhibit lists may not use the terms “all,” “any,” or “any and all.”

Loose photographs are prohibited; each photograph must be individually marked and mounted.

Exhibits must be bound using staples, Acco-type fasteners, or similar binding, and may not be held together with clips or rubber bands.

Depositions and pleadings ordinarily are not marked as exhibits, but a document or pleading for judicial notice or publication to the jury must be marked for ID using the Tag/Template.

A large demonstrative board intended for entry into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

Questions may be directed to the Clerk by telephone at (561) 355-2986.

Attorneys and parties must submit through the e-Courtesy website any documents they want the court to review or possess for the hearing.

Documents submitted for the court's review or possession must be uploaded at least five days before the hearing.

Before scheduling a motion hearing, the noticing attorney must attempt to resolve the matter and certify the good-faith effort to the court.

A movant relying on material other than affidavits must file a statement identifying each fact alleged to be without controversy and citing supporting record material at least 20 days before the summary judgment hearing.

A copy of the movant's fact statement must be delivered to the judge's office.

Record citations must identify the specified page and line or docket and paragraph or page information for depositions, pleadings, interrogatories, and requests for admission.

At least seven days before the hearing, the opposing party must respond to each purportedly undisputed fact by admitting it is not in controversy or identifying the record citation supporting its contention that the fact is controverted.

All summary judgment memoranda are limited to 10 double-spaced pages and must be submitted directly to the judge's office no later than seven days before the hearing.

All summary judgment memoranda must be submitted directly to the judge's office no later than seven days before the hearing.

Parties must call the Clerk's Office before the trial date to obtain pre-marking instructions.

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