First Judicial Circuit of Florida, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties Electronic Filing Rules

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Submit proposed orders through the E-Filing Portal.

Submission Method: E-Filing Portal

CRITICAL

All filings must be submitted electronically through the e-Portal.

All filings must be e-filed through the e-Portal.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evidence

For remote proceedings, file all evidence electronically with the Clerk of Court at least three business days before the hearing.

For remote proceedings, all evidence must be filed electronically with the Clerk of Court at least 3 business days prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Submit proposed orders through the Florida e-Portal.

Submission Method: Via the Florida e-Portal.

WARNING

Applies to

Hearing materials

Materials submitted for the Judge’s consideration before a hearing may be emailed or e-filed.

Any memoranda, case law, or other documents that parties wish for the Judge to consider prior to a hearing should be emailed or e-filed at least three business days before the hearing.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The movant should e-file the Notice of Hearing when setting the case for trial.

Notice of Hearing should be e-filed by movant.

WARNING

Applies to

Stipulated order

The parties may e-file a stipulated order stating the agreed number of days.

The parties may efile a stipulated order including the number of days agreed to or submit a proposed order with the number of days blank for Judge Duncan to decide.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

When filing through the e-portal, select “proposed documents” from the drop-down menu.

Once in the e-portal, choose from the drop-down menu “proposed documents.”

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibits

For in-person proceedings, the Court prefers that exhibits be electronically filed at least three business days before the hearing.

For in person proceedings, the Court prefers that exhibits be electronically filed at least 3 business days prior to the hearings.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

All other proposed orders should be e-filed through the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal with a cover letter under separate cover advising that all parties agree to the contents/language of the proposed order.

All other proposed orders should be e-filed through the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal with a cover letter under separate cover advising that all parties agree to the contents/language of the proposed order.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

The judicial assistant should be immediately notified by email that a hearing is being canceled. An e-filed copy of the Notice of Cancellation should be attached.

The judicial assistant should be immediately notified by email that a hearing is being canceled. An e-filed copy of the Notice of Cancellation should be attached.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notice of Hearing: Notices of Hearing should be filed immediately with an e-filed copy emailed to the judicial assistant.

Notice of Hearing: Notices of Hearing should be filed immediately with an e-filed copy emailed to the judicial assistant.

WARNING

Applies to

Emergency motion

Email an e-filed copy of an Emergency Motion to the Judicial Assistant for the Court’s consideration.

Requirements: An e-filed copy of the Emergency Motion should be emailed to the Judicial Assistant for consideration by the Court.

INFO

Applies to

Proposed order or judgment

A proposed order or judgment is e-filed after it is signed.

Once the proposed order or judgment is signed, it will be e-filed.