Court Rules

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 77 rules apply across Florida 5 Judicial Circuit (Citrus, Hernando, Lake, Marion, Sumter). Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Formatting

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  • Format
    DOCX

    Proposed orders must be created in the latest version of Microsoft Word in .docx format.

  • Do not place spaces before the JJJJ, GGGG, or AAAA codes, and use the Right Alignment button to position signature fields.

  • Proposed orders must not contain page breaks or section breaks.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Proposed order
    Must include
    proposed order

    Proposed orders must use the specified signature-field code pairs, including DDDD/JJJJ, MMMM/AAAA, RRRR/GGGG, and CCCC.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    Each electronic-signature code must contain all four capital letters and may appear only once per line.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order
    Must include
    case number

    Every proposed order must include the Unified Case Number.

Communication

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  • Non-lawyer personnel may communicate with judges, judicial officers, or other court personnel only about scheduling and other ministerial matters.

  • A lawyer must avoid substantive ex-parte communications with the presiding judge in a pending case.

  • A lawyer must notify opposing counsel of communications with the court or tribunal unless the communication concerns only scheduling or clerical matters.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Cover letter

    A cover letter is optional, but if submitted it must be an Adobe PDF containing relevant details and must be uploaded separately from the proposed order.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    When multiple proposed orders are submitted in one filing, each order must be uploaded separately to the E-Portal.

  • Applies to
    Foreclosure packet

    All foreclosure packet documents must be e-filed with the clerk when hearing time is reserved.

About Judge Brad King

Brad King, Circuit Judge, Marion County Circuit Court. Judicial assistant: Kim Marsh. Office: (352) 401-6780.

- Marion County Judicial Center- Suite 507 110 N.W. 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34475

Common questions about Judge Brad King's rules

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Brad King?

Judge Brad King's formatting rule includes file format docx and word 97 and pdf documents cannot be accepted for the electronic signing program.. Proposed orders must be submitted in DOCX format; Word 97 and PDF files cannot be accepted by the electronic signing program.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUBMITTING PROPOSED ORDERS

What must be included with order filings before Judge Brad King?

The rule requires certificate of service. Every order must include a certificate of service.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUBMITTING PROPOSED ORDERS

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Brad King?

The rule requires certificate of service. Every proposed-order submission must include a certificate of service.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUBMITTING PROPOSED ORDERS

How may parties contact Judge Brad King's chambers?

The rule addresses phone communications with Judge Brad King's duty judge. Parties must not call the court expecting to discuss a case with a judge.

View ruleSource: page 1, section NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC

How does Judge Brad King handle sealed or redacted filings?

Judge Brad King's rules set procedures for sealed or redacted filings. Process: file redacted on ecf. Copies of identification filed with the court must redact all license information except the last four digits and all birth information except the month and day.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Presentation of Witnesses

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Brad King?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. An extension of time will not be granted for more than six months; longer extensions require a hearing or an administrative estate-closing order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Petition/Order for Extension of Time

Does Judge Brad King require motion papers to be bundled?

Bundling is encouraged for covered papers before Judge Brad King. The sender should, if possible, send all documents in one submission.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Presentation of Evidence

Is electronic filing required before Judge Brad King?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All proposed orders must be submitted through the E-portal.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUBMITTING PROPOSED ORDERS

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Brad King?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. Pre-marked evidence and documents must be provided to all parties and the court no more than three business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 2, section Presentation of Evidence

What rule applies to service for proposed order before Judge Brad King?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by mail. The submitting attorney must mail a copy of the proposed order to any pro se party and file a certificate of compliance.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SUBMITTING PROPOSED ORDERS
Complete rules summary for Judge Brad King

Every order must include a certificate of service.

An extension of time will not be granted for more than six months; longer extensions require a hearing or an administrative estate-closing order.

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

Proposed orders must be submitted in DOCX format; Word 97 and PDF files cannot be accepted by the electronic signing program.

Proposed orders must use the required codes and format so the electronic signing program can read and sign them.

The submitting attorney must mail a copy of the proposed order to any pro se party and file a certificate of compliance.

Every proposed-order submission must include a certificate of service.

Parties must not call the court expecting to discuss a case with a judge.

Copies of identification filed with the court must redact all license information except the last four digits and all birth information except the month and day.

Proposed orders should be submitted through the eservice portal rather than paper or mail, while other submissions must be emailed to the court.

Proposed orders submitted through the eservice portal are typically processed within two business days.

Hearing scheduling requests must be submitted by email to kmarsh@circuit5.org.

A hearing-scheduling email must provide the case number, hearing subject, requested duration, and an optional request for a Zoom hearing.

All evidence and documents intended for presentation must be pre-marked and provided to all parties and the court no more than three business days before the hearing.

Pre-marked evidence and documents must be provided to all parties and the court no more than three business days before the hearing.

The sender should, if possible, send all documents in one submission.

Pre-marked evidence must be mailed to unrepresented parties at least ten days before the hearing unless they agree to electronic receipt.

A list of expected hearing participants must be filed through the Florida E-Filing Portal at least ten business days before the hearing.

The hearing-participant list must be submitted through the Florida E-Filing Portal no later than ten business days before the hearing.

Unrepresented parties and witnesses must file a copy of their driver's license or photo ID through the Florida E-Filing Portal at least 48 hours before the hearing.

The identification-document filing must occur through the Florida E-Filing Portal no later than 48 hours before the hearing.

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