First Judicial Circuit of Florida, Escambia, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa and Walton Counties Filing Timing and Cure Windows

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A notice of hearing must be filed immediately after hearing time is reserved and served at that time.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.

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All exhibits must be received in chambers according to a separate court order.

All exhibits must be received in chambers pursuant to a separate court order.

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Unless an emergency or good cause exists or a court order provides otherwise, hearing materials must reach the court a reasonable time before the hearing.

Absent an emergency or good cause, the court must receive all materials for a hearing within a reasonable time before the hearing, unless otherwise prescribed by Court Order.

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An objection to remote appearance technology may be filed with the Clerk, with a copy to the other party, within ten days after service of the hearing notice or order.

A party may file with the Clerk of the Court with a copy to the other party an objection to use communication technology within ten (10) days of service of a notice of hearing or order setting hearing.

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Proposed orders must be submitted by the deadline set in a separate court order or stated verbally at the hearing.

Proposed orders must be submitted within the time provided by the Court in a separate order or verbally at the hearing.

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The notice of cancellation must be filed promptly after the court confirms the cancellation.

Once confirmed, the parties are responsible for preparation of a notice of cancellation that will need to be filed promptly and served on all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

The Verified Diligent Search and Statement Regarding Creditors must be filed within four months of the first publication date.

Verified Diligent Search and Statement Regarding Creditors filed within 4 months of 1st publication date as required by 5.241(d)?

CRITICALCivil cases

The Tax Return is due nine months from the date of death, or on the other specified date.

Tax Return due nine months from date of death or __________________ (date)

CRITICALCivil cases

The Verified Inventory must be filed within 60 days after issuance of the Letters of Administration.

3. Verified Inventory Filed Within 60 Days from the Issuance of Letters of Administration as Required by 5.340 and 733.604

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Applies to

Proposed final judgment

Submit proposed Final Judgments within 30 days after the ruling.

All proposed Final Judgments must be submitted within 30 days of the ruling being made.

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A Notice of Hearing must be filed immediately after the hearing is set.

A Notice of Hearing must be prepared, filed and served immediately after the hearing is set.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Submit other proposed orders arising from motion hearings within 14 days.

All other proposed orders from motion hearings must be submitted within 14 days.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Submit proposed orders within 10 days after a hearing unless the Judge states otherwise during the hearing.

Proposed orders must be submitted within 10 days after any hearing, unless specifically stated otherwise by the Judge during the hearing.

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Proposed exhibits for Zoom or hybrid hearings are due five days before the remote appearance.

For Zoom and/or Hybrid Hearings - Proposed exhibits must be e-filed with the Clerk through the e-filing portal five (5) days prior to the remote appearance.

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Deadline

3 business days

The Court must receive all hearing materials at least three business days before the hearing.

The Court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than three (3) business days before the hearing.

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File and serve the notice of hearing immediately after reserving hearing time.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.

CRITICALCivil cases

The tax return is due nine months from the date of death, or on the alternative date entered in the checklist.

Tax Return due nine months from date of death or \ \ (date)

CRITICALCivil cases

The Verified Inventory must be filed within 60 days after issuance of the Letters of Administration.

Verified Inventory filed within 60 Days from the issuance of Letters of Administration as required by 5.340 and 733.604?

CRITICALCivil cases

The 30-day period for filing objections to the discharge must have expired.

The 30 day time period is expired for filing objections to the discharge?

CRITICALCivil cases

The Verified Diligent Search and Statement Regarding Creditors must be filed within four months of the first publication date.

Verified Diligent Search and Statement Regarding Creditors filed within 4 months of 1st publication date as required by 5.241(d)?

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Courtesy-copy materials are due seven days before the scheduled hearing.

Deadline for Submissions: 7 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

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Deadline

5 business days

When both parties are pro se, the Clerk must file a Certificate of Compliance as proof of service within five business days.

and shall file a Certificate of Compliance as proof of service within five (5) business days.

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Deadline

3 business days

For remote proceedings, evidence must be filed 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.

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Deadline

5 business days

The Certificate of Compliance must be filed within five business days as proof of service.

The attorney shall prepare and file a Certificate of Compliance within five (5) business days as proof of the attorney's service upon the pro se litigant(s).

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Proposed orders submitted after the Thursday preceding Docket Day may not be granted.

Proposed Orders submitted after that day may not be granted.

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Deadline

3 business days

Materials submitted for the Judge’s consideration before a hearing should be emailed or e-filed at least three business days before the hearing.

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.

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Deadline

2 business days

All exhibits should be submitted to the Court no less than two business days prior to the hearing.

All exhibits should be submitted to the Court no less than two business days prior to the hearing.

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Wait until one to two days before the hearing to file the proposed Final Judgment.

Please wait until 1-2 days prior to the hearing to file the proposed Final Judgment.

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File the proposed final judgment one to two days before the non-jury trial hearing.

Please wait until 1-2 days prior to the hearing to file the proposed Final Judgment.see PROPOSED ORDERS

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Deadline

5 business days

Allow at least five business days for a proposed order to be processed before making a status inquiry if it is not found on the clerk’s system.

To check the status of a specific proposed order to see if a ruling has been made by the Judge, you should first check the clerk’s system to see if it has been docketed. If the order is not found, an email to the JA at tressie.leatherman@flcourts1.gov can be sent (allow a minimum of five (5) business days to process proposed orders) to inquire the status of said order.

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Please wait until 1-2 days prior to the hearing to file the proposed Final Judgment. see PROPOSED ORDERS

Please wait until 1-2 days prior to the hearing to file the proposed Final Judgment. see PROPOSED ORDERS

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Deadline

3 business days

Any memorandum and/or case law 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.

Any memorandum and/or case law 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.

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Deadline

3 business days

Memoranda or case law for the judge to consider before a hearing should be submitted in binders at least three business days before the hearing.

Any memoranda and/or case law that parties wish for the judge to consider prior to a hearing should be submitted in binders at least three business days before the hearing

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Deadline

3 business days

If said documents are voluminous, please submit binders three business days before the hearing.

If said documents are voluminous, please submit binders three business days before the hearing.

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Objections and responses should be filed no later than two days before the hearing.

All objections and/or responses should be filed no later than two days before the hearing.

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When a hearing is cancelled because all remaining issues have settled, the parties should submit an agreed proposed stipulated dismissal order no more than 30 days after settlement.

Additionally, in the event the cancellation is due to a complete settlement of all remaining issues, a proposed, stipulated order of dismissal in a form agreed to by the parties should be submitted not more than thirty days after settlement is reached.

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Deadline

3 business days

If said documents are voluminous, please submit binders three business days before the hearing.

If said documents are voluminous, please submit binders three business days before the hearing.

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Deadline

3 business days

For in-person proceedings, the Court prefers electronic filing of exhibits 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.

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Deadline

3 business days

Please ensure that any items being mailed will arrive at least 3 business days prior to the hearing.

Please ensure that any items being mailed will arrive at least 3 business days prior to the hearing.

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Deadline

48 hours

Any memoranda, case law or other documents the parties wish the judge to consider prior to a hearing should be e-mailed or otherwise delivered at least forty-eight (48) business hours prior to the hearing.

Any memoranda, case law or other documents the parties wish the judge to consider prior to a hearing should be e-mailed or otherwise delivered at least forty-eight (48) business hours prior to the hearing.

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The stated notice period is at least 10 days before trial to allow subpoenas and juror summonses to be arranged.

Notice Period: At least ten (10) days prior to the trial date to ensure subpoenas can be timely issued and sufficient jurors are summoned/available

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Deadline

3 business days

Memoranda or case law for the judge’s consideration before a hearing should be emailed or e-filed at least three business days in advance.

Any memorandum and/or case law 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.

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If the court finds an emergency exists, it will schedule a hearing as soon as practical.

If the court determines that an emergency exists, a hearing will be scheduled as soon as practical.

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A party that does not file a timely objection waives it unless the party establishes good cause before the hearing.

A party waives objections to the use of communication technology if no timely objection is filed, unless before the date of the hearing, the party established good cause for the failure to timely object.

WARNINGCivil cases

The 30 day time period is expired for filing objections to the discharge?

The 30 day time period is expired for filing objections to the discharge?

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The agreed Proposed Order or Proposed Order with objections within ten (10) days of the hearing.

The agreed Proposed Order or Proposed Order with objections within ten (10) days of the hearing.

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Unless otherwise directed during a hearing, proposed orders should be circulated within five days.

Deadline for Submissions: Unless otherwise directed during a hearing, Proposed Orders should be circulated within five (5) days.

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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.

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Objections to proposed orders should be submitted within five days thereafter.

Objections to Proposed Orders within five (5) days thereafter.

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A proposed final judgment of foreclosure may be submitted through the e-filing portal before the foreclosure hearing.

Proposed Final Judgments of Foreclosure may be submitted through the e-filing portal prior to the foreclosure hearing.