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

All 3
  • 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 Robert Kyle Lambert

Robert Kyle Lambert, Circuit Judge, Citrus County Circuit Court. Judicial assistant: Erin Goyeneche. Office: 352-341-6705.

- Citrus County Courthouse 110 N. Apopka Avenue Inverness, FL 34450

Common questions about Judge Robert Kyle Lambert's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Robert Kyle Lambert?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for notice of hearings. The coordinating party must provide the court with a courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing to finalize the hearing selection.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling a Hearing

What must be included with motion to continue filings before Judge Robert Kyle Lambert?

The rule requires proposed order. A motion to continue must be accompanied by a courtesy copy and proposed order for the court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Cancellation of Hearings, Motions to Continue, and Notice of Conflict

How may parties contact Judge Robert Kyle Lambert's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Robert Kyle Lambert's chambers. The rule lists email egoyeneche@circuit5.org. Permission to cross-notice a motion must be requested by email to Erin Goyeneche with opposing counsel copied.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Cross-Noticing Hearings

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Robert Kyle Lambert?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request and adversary position. A motion to continue must state specific grounds and include opposing counsel's position on the motion.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Cancellation of Hearings, Motions to Continue, and Notice of Conflict

Is electronic filing required before Judge Robert Kyle Lambert?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The mortgage foreclosure summary judgment checklist must be completed and submitted with the required supporting documents by e-filing at least 10 business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Schedule a Foreclosure / Civil Hearing

When is a filing treated as filed before Judge Robert Kyle Lambert?

The rule addresses filing timing, filing status, or cure windows. The summary judgment checklist and supporting documents are due 10 business days before the summary judgment hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Schedule a Foreclosure / Civil Hearing

What rule applies to service for proposed order before Judge Robert Kyle Lambert?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, timing: 10 calendar days before hearing. A proposed final judgment, exhibits, and procedural questions must be emailed to the court and opposing party 10 days before a final hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Schedule a Foreclosure / Civil Hearing
Complete rules summary for Judge Robert Kyle Lambert

The coordinating party must provide the court with a courtesy copy of the Notice of Hearing to finalize the hearing selection.

A movant who no longer wants to proceed with a scheduled hearing must file a Notice of Cancellation and provide a courtesy copy to the court.

A motion to continue must state specific grounds and include opposing counsel's position on the motion.

The moving party must send the court a courtesy copy with a proposed order when requesting a continuance.

A motion to continue must be accompanied by a courtesy copy and proposed order for the court.

Permission to cross-notice a motion must be requested by email to Erin Goyeneche with opposing counsel copied.

A courtesy copy of the notice that the cause is at issue should be emailed to Erin Goyeneche.

The mortgage foreclosure summary judgment checklist must be completed and submitted with the required supporting documents by e-filing at least 10 business days before the hearing.

The summary judgment checklist and supporting documents are due 10 business days before the summary judgment hearing.

A proposed final judgment, exhibits, and procedural questions must be emailed to the court and opposing party 10 days before a final hearing.

Proposed orders must be submitted through the E-Portal.

Documents exceeding 10 pages must be sent to the court by mail.

Documents of 10 pages or fewer may be emailed to JudgeLambertOrders@circuit5.org.

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