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FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

All exhibits shall be pre-marked for identification. Those exhibits that will be admitted into evidence by stipulation of the parties or without objection shall be further pre-marked accordingly as exhibits in evidence.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

If opposing counsel has an objection, the aid shall not be displayed or played before a jury before the Court has ruled on the objection.

FormattingMandatoryCivil cases

Each instruction shall be on a separate sheet of paper.

FormattingMandatory

The case management order for a “Streamlined” or “General” civil case must be in the form provided in the attachments to this Order, consistent with the requirements of Rule 1.2003.

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FormattingImportantCivil cases

All exhibits must be marked in advance of trial using consecutive numbers (for the Plaintiff) and letters (for the Defendant).

FormattingImportantCivil cases

The proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

Applies to
  • Proposed jury instructions
  • Proposed verdict forms

Formatting

  • Submit in Microsoft Word format

Court's wording

After discussing the matter, the proposed jury instructions and verdict forms shall be filed, and a copy shall be filed and emailed to the Judge’s judicial assistant (in Microsoft Word format) no later than 3 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

FormattingImportant

H. All proposed hearing times will be in the Central Time Zone, and all Notices of Hearing must set a hearing with references only to Central Time Zone.

Document Filing Requirements54 rules

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Plaintiff’s expert-witness disclosure must contain the specified identifying, expertise, opinion, supporting, and deposition-availability information.

Court's wording

2. Expert Witness Disclosure- Plaintiff: No later than 130 days prior to the trial date, Plaintiff shall serve on all other counsel and file with the Court, a notice containing the following information regarding each expert Plaintiff believes will testify at trial: a. the name, address and telephone number of the expert witness; b. the area of expertise of the witness (i.e., “accident reconstruction,” “economist,” “orthopedic physician,” etc.) and the subject matter of the expected testimony; c. a complete and updated curriculum vitae; d. a summary of the opinions and grounds on which the opinions of the expert witness will be based; e. all other information as required by Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.280(b)(5); and f. two (2) alternate dates of availability of each expert witness for the purpose of taking the expert’s deposition, which dates shall be no later than 80 days prior to the trial date.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

A covered Daubert challenge must be raised by a specific motion that states its grounds and legal issues and identifies the supporting evidence or materials.

Court's wording

Any challenge to the admissibility of evidence at trial asserted to be “novel scientific evidence” or based on a contention that anticipated expert testimony does not meet the requirements of section 90.702, Florida Statutes, and seeking a ruling in accordance with the decision in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579 (1993), must be raised by a specific motion which shall be filed no later than 75 days prior to the trial date. Any Daubert-related motion or objection shall state with particularity the grounds upon which it is based and the substantial matters of law to be argued and shall specifically identify any evidence or supporting material on which the movant relies.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Each Defendant’s expert-witness disclosure must contain the information specified in sections (a)-(f) for each expert who will testify for that Defendant.

Court's wording

Expert Witness Disclosure- Defendant: No later than 110 days prior to the trial date, each Defendant shall serve on all other counsel, and file with the Court, a notice containing the same information as set forth in sections (a)-(f) above regarding each expert witness who will testify at trial on behalf of Defendant.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All motions in limine must relate to specific evidence to be offered at trial.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

The motion shall state with particularity the grounds upon which it is based and the substantial matters of law to be argued and identify any evidence or supporting materials on which the movant relies.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

The fact-witness disclosure must list each witness’s name and address, include impeachment and rebuttal witnesses, and briefly describe the testimony expected from each witness.

Court's wording

Fact Witness Disclosure: No later than 120 days prior to the trial date, the parties must file and serve a list of names and addresses of all fact witnesses who may testify at trial, including witnesses expected to be called for impeachment or rebuttal. Each party’s fact witnesses must include a brief description of the substance and scope of the testimony to be elicited from such witness.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

If the parties are unable to agree on a mediator and/or a place for the mediation, counsel shall notify the Court no later than 120 days prior to the trial date and each party shall provide the Court with two (2) preferred mediators and a proposed order appointing a mediator.

Document
Mediator selection submission

Must include

  • Proposed order
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Impeachment materials must appear on the parties’ trial exhibit lists, and anticipated transcript excerpts from unrelated actions must have page-and-line designations.

Court's wording

Such impeachment materials shall be included on the parties’ respective Trial Exhibit Lists. The disclosure of such Northup impeachment materials shall include, as it concerns deposition and trial transcripts of testimony given in unrelated actions, page and line designations of such transcripts reasonably expected or intended to be used at trial for witness impeachment.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Said filing must separately list all exhibits the party intends to introduce into evidence at trial. Each item/exhibit must be listed by number for Plaintiff and letter for Defendant and contain a description of the exhibit. Generic descriptions of exhibits are subject to be stricken.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

The trial witness list must provide witnesses’ names and addresses alphabetically, identify each witness’s type, summarize expected testimony, and include experts’ specialties and curricula vitae.

Court's wording

Said list shall contain the names and addresses of all witnesses intended to be called in trial in alphabetical order. The list must also designate the type of witness (“expert,” “rebuttal,” “impeachment,” “general fact,” etc.). It must also include a brief description of the substance and scope of the testimony to be elicited from each witness. All expert witness designations must also include the expert’s specialties on the list and attach a copy of the expert’s curriculum vitae.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Prior to opening statements, counsel for each party shall deliver to the trial clerk an Exhibit List that contains an itemized list of all exhibits to be introduced during trial.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All exhibits which are the subject of any objection raised in the pretrial stipulation phase shall be brought to the Pretrial Conference for discussion by the party raising the objection.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

At trial, only those exhibits properly listed may be offered into evidence.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any witness not disclosed as described herein shall not be permitted to testify at trial without an order of the Court.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

and addresses of all witnesses intended to be called in trial in alphabetical order. The list must also designate the type of witness (“expert,” “rebuttal,” “impeachment,” “general fact,” etc.). It must also include a brief description of the substance and scope of the testimony to be elicited from each witness. Any witness not disclosed as described herein shall not be permitted to testify at trial without an order of the Court.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

All expert witness designations must also include the expert’s specialties on the list and attach a copy of the expert’s curriculum vitae.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Submit an itemized statement of special damages Plaintiff

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

The proposed Pretrial Order must include a trial schedule as an exhibit identifying anticipated witnesses and depositions, their order, and examination time allocations.

Court's wording

The parties shall prepare a proposed “schedule” for trial, which shall be attached as an exhibit to the proposed Pretrial Order. The proposed “schedule” shall allocate which witnesses and depositions the parties in good faith anticipate will be called at trial, the order in which the witnesses will be called, and the time allowed for direct examination and cross examination of the witnesses.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Agree upon and draft a concise but complete statement of the case to be read by the Court to the jury at the beginning of the case.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any disputed witnesses shall be marked as such on an attachment to the proposed Pretrial Conference Order and the grounds for any objection shall be set forth by the objecting party.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any disputed exhibits shall be marked as such on an attachment to the proposed Pretrial Conference Order and the grounds for any objection shall be set forth by the objecting party.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Each instruction shall be on a separate page; shall be in the order the parties desire it to be presented to the jury; shall contain citations of supporting authorities where applicable; and shall designate whether the instruction is being opposed and, if so, the opposing party shall provide a concise objection to the instruction.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Any submitted verdict form must also be designated as “agreed to” or “disputed,” and when “disputed,” each party shall cite supporting authorities where applicable.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

A list of proposed exhibits shall be submitted directly to chambers by each of the parties by the deadline established in the Court’s Trial Order.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Following the meeting by the parties prior to the Pretrial Conference, Plaintiff’s attorney (or Defendant’s attorney if Plaintiff is unrepresented) shall prepare and present to the opposing party a Joint Pretrial Conference Stipulation and Pretrial Conference Checklist.

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Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

In order to have a clear record, counsel using a demonstrative aid shall be prepared to have the aid marked as an exhibit and entered into the record, regardless of whether or not the aid will be introduced into evidence.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

all motions for continuance must be in writing, signed by the requesting party, contain a Certificate of Good Faith, specify all efforts made to move the case and resolve discovery issues

Document
Motion for continuance

Must include

  • Certificate of Good Faith
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Counsel must submit a stipulation for an order of dismissal after settlement or dismissal; a mediation report alone does not remove the case from the docket.

Court's wording

All counsel shall immediately notify this Court in the event of settlement or dismissal and shall submit a stipulation for an order of dismissal. Counsel shall also notify the Court of any pending hearings that will be canceled as a result of the settlement by contacting the Court’s Judicial Assistant by email. A copy of the mediation report is not sufficient to remove the case from the docket.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

5. COMPLETE LIST OF EXHIBITS (Each Party Attach Hereto) (Counsel shall confer prior to the conference and initial the ones agreed to being admitted into evidence):

Must include

  • Exhibit list
Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

11. Instructions and verdict forms shall be submitted as set forth in this Court’s Uniform Order Setting Trial.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

4. COMPLETE LIST OF WITNESSES (Each Party Attach Hereto):

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

12. The parties shall also submit a Pretrial Conference Checklist as required in the Court’s Uniform Order Setting Trial .

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Bring (do not file) completed checklist to Pre-Trial Conference (“PTC”)

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

Jury Trials Only: Statement of the case to be read to venire: Yes No ATTACH A COPY HERETO FOR REFERENCE AT PTC

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

NOTE: STIPULATIONS, ADMISSIONS, AGREEMENTS AND WAIVERS MUST BE IN WRITING IF SEEKING COURT ENFORCEMENT.

Filing RequirementsMandatoryCivil cases

NOTE: ANY PARTY REQUESTING JUDICIAL NOTICE MUST FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE CODE, Section 90.201-90.207, Florida Statutes.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

A case management order must specify at least the listed service, party-joinder, discovery, motion, pleading-objection, and alternative-dispute-resolution deadlines.

Court's wording

Pursuant to Rule 1.200, the case management order must specify, at a minimum, the following deadlines: service of complaints; service under extensions; adding new parties; completion of fact discovery; completion of expert discovery; filing and service of motions for summary judgment; filing and resolution of all objections to pleadings; filing and resolution of all pretrial motions; and completion of alternative dispute resolution.

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Filing RequirementsMandatory

Plaintiff shall file and serve this Standing Order upon all named Defendant(s) along with the summons and complaint.

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Filing RequirementsMandatory

Plaintiff’s counsel or pro se party must file the certification within 30 days of entry of the order, and each defendant or third-party defendant’s counsel or pro se party must file it within 30 days of filing an appearance.

Court's wording

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant, counsel, or the party if pro se, shall file a certification that they have read and agree to abide by this Standing Order and the presiding judge's Administrative Procedures, which may be found on the 14th Judicial Circuit's website, www.jud14.flcourts.org. Failure to comply with this Standing Order or any Administrative Procedures may result in denial of hearing time, denial of a motion or other requested relief, an award of attorney's fees and/or costs, striking of pleadings, dismissal of claims, a finding of contempt, or other potential actions.

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Filing RequirementsMandatory

Plaintiff and each appearing Defendant or Third-Party Defendant, through counsel or pro se, must file a certification stating that they have read and agree to abide by the Standing Order and the presiding judge's Administrative Procedures.

Court's wording

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant, counsel, or the party if pro se, shall file a certification that they have read and agree to abide by this Standing Order and the presiding judge's Administrative Procedures, which may be found on the 14th Judicial Circuit's website, www.jud14.flcourts.org.

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Filing RequirementsMandatory

The Notice of Hearing must identify the specific Motion(s) by title and the date that the Motion(s) was E-filed with the Clerk.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

The requesting party or counsel of record must file a notice stating that the action is at issue and ready to be set for trial under Rule 1.440.

Court's wording

A. The requesting party or counsel of record must file a Notice that the action is at issue and ready to be set for trial pursuant to Rule 1.440, Fla.R.Civ.P. The Notice must be E-filed with the Clerk and served to all parties or counsel of record.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

A party’s failure to object after receiving a proposed stipulated order is not consent; a hearing must be scheduled in that circumstance.

Court's wording

Verification that an opposing party or counsel has been provided a copy of the proposed Order, but has failed to object, does not constitute approval or consent to the proposed stipulated Order. In that event, a hearing must be scheduled following the procedures set forth in Paragraph 1, above.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

A stipulated order must be accompanied by a cover letter informing the judge that all necessary parties or counsel reviewed and consented to it.

Court's wording

All stipulated Orders shall be E-filed and provided to all opposing parties or counsel of record with an explanatory cover letter informing Judge Young that all necessary parties or counsel have reviewed and consented to the proposed Order.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

The proposed Order shall then be E-filed along with an explanatory cover letter.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

The preparing party shall state in the cover letter whether there are any objections by any other party as to form.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Plaintiff and each Defendant or Third-Party Defendant must file a certification within the stated 30-day period confirming they have read and agree to abide by the Standing Order and the judge’s Administrative Procedures.

Court's wording

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant, counsel, or the party if pro se, shall file a certification that they have read and agree to abide by this Standing Order and the presiding judge’s Administrative Procedures, which may be found on the 14th Judicial Circuit’s website, www.jud14.flcourts.org.

Filing RequirementsMandatory

Plaintiff shall file and serve this Standing Order upon all named Defendant(s) along with the summons and complaint.

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Filing RequirementsMandatory

Plaintiff’s counsel or pro se party, and counsel or each pro se Defendant or Third-Party Defendant, must file a certification stating that they have read and agree to abide by the Standing Order and the judge’s Administrative Procedures.

Court's wording

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant, counsel, or the party if pro se, shall file a certification that they have read and agree to abide by this Standing Order and the presiding judge’s Administrative Procedures, which may be found on the 14th Judicial Circuit’s website, www.jud14.flcourts.org.

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The Court will not hear or consider “boiler-plate” motions in limine as all attorneys and unrepresented parties are responsible for knowing the applicable rules of evidence and rules of civil procedure.

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

Each party shall be prepared to establish the inclusion of any exhibit on the Exhibit List if the other party challenges the production or authenticity of such exhibit at trial.

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

In the event the parties are unable to agree on any matter, the differing views should be specifically set forth in the document so that the Court can easily distinguish the preferences of each party.

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Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The originals of all exhibits admitted at trial should be ready to be turned over to the jury foreperson prior to closing jury instructions so that jury deliberations are not delayed.

Filing RequirementsImportantCivil cases

The parties should anticipate the stated trial time allocations and provide information explaining any additional time needed or requested.

Court's wording

Each party shall anticipate having 1.5 hours for purposes of jury selection (3 hours total). Each party shall anticipate having 45 minutes for opening statements. Each party shall anticipate having 1 hour for closing argument. Please provide information as to why any additional time shall be needed or set aside:

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

A motion must be electronically filed and served on all parties or counsel of record.

A. A Motion must be E-filed and served to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 1 | 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

After the office confirms that the selected date is available, the requesting party must provide a written Notice of Hearing that has been electronically filed with the Clerk.

E. If this office confirms via email that the selected date is still available, then the requesting party must provide this office with a written Notice of Hearing which has been E-filed with the Clerk and served to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 1 | 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

The trial-readiness notice must be electronically filed with the Clerk.

A. The requesting party or counsel of record must file a Notice that the action is at issue and ready to be set for trial pursuant to Rule 1.440, Fla.R.Civ.P. The Notice must be E-filed with the Clerk and served to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 2 | 2. SCHEDULING A TRIAL (CIVIL)

All stipulated Orders shall be E-filed and provided to all opposing parties or counsel of record with an explanatory cover letter informing Judge Young that all necessary parties or counsel have reviewed and consented to the proposed Order.

All stipulated Orders shall be E-filed and provided to all opposing parties or counsel of record with an explanatory cover letter informing Judge Young that all necessary parties or counsel have reviewed and consented to the proposed Order.

Page 3 | 5. STIPULATED ORDERS

The proposed order must be e-filed with an explanatory cover letter.

The proposed Order shall then be E-filed along with an explanatory cover letter.

Page 3 | 4. PROPOSED ORDERS

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Plaintiff must serve and file its expert-witness disclosure no later than 130 days before trial.

2. Expert Witness Disclosure- Plaintiff: No later than 130 days prior to the trial date, Plaintiff shall serve on all other counsel and file with the Court, a notice containing the following information regarding each expert Plaintiff believes will testify at trial:

Civil cases

Page 1 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Plaintiff’s disclosure must give two alternate deposition dates for each expert, no later than 80 days before trial.

two (2) alternate dates of availability of each expert witness for the purpose of taking the expert’s deposition, which dates shall be no later than 80 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Each Defendant must serve and file its expert-witness disclosure no later than 110 days before trial.

Expert Witness Disclosure- Defendant: No later than 110 days prior to the trial date, each Defendant shall serve on all other counsel, and file with the Court, a notice containing the same information as set forth in sections (a)-(f) above regarding each expert witness who will testify at trial on behalf of Defendant.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIAL DEADLINES

A Daubert-related motion must be set for an evidentiary hearing and heard no later than 40 days before trial.

Any Daubert-related motion shall be set for an evidentiary hearing and heard no later than 40 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIAL DEADLINES

A covered Daubert challenge must be raised by a specific motion filed no later than 75 days before trial.

Any challenge to the admissibility of evidence at trial asserted to be “novel scientific evidence” or based on a contention that anticipated expert testimony does not meet the requirements of section 90.702, Florida Statutes, and seeking a ruling in accordance with the decision in Daubert v. Merrell Dow Pharmaceuticals, 509 U.S. 579 (1993), must be raised by a specific motion which shall be filed no later than 75 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Each Defendant’s disclosure must give two alternate deposition dates for each expert, no later than 70 days before trial.

This notice shall also include two (2) alternate dates of availability of each expert witness for the purpose of taking their deposition, which dates shall be no later than 70 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Discovery-related and other non-dispositive motions must be filed at least 75 days before trial.

All motions related to discovery and other non- dispositive motions shall be filed no later than 75 days prior to the trial date and must be heard no later than 30 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Non-Dispositive Motions

Motions to amend the pleadings must be filed no later than 100 days before trial.

All motions to amend the pleadings, however, shall be filed no later than 100 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Non-Dispositive Motions

Case-specific motions in limine must be filed no later than 75 days before trial.

All case-specific motions in limine shall be filed no later than 75 days prior to the trial date and must be heard no later than 40 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Motions in Limine

The parties must file and serve their fact-witness disclosure no later than 120 days before trial.

Fact Witness Disclosure: No later than 120 days prior to the trial date, the parties must file and serve a list of names and addresses of all fact witnesses who may testify at trial, including witnesses expected to be called for impeachment or rebuttal.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Fact Witness Disclosure

Defendant must file the trial witness list no later than 50 days before trial.

Defendant must file a witness list (this list is different than the above-referenced fact witness disclosure) no later than 50 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Trial Witness Lists

Each party must file an exhibit list covering all exhibits intended for trial, including rebuttal exhibits, no later than 50 days before trial.

Each party must file an exhibit list no later than 50 days prior to the trial date which reflects all exhibits intended to be offered at trial, including rebuttal exhibits.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Exhibit Lists

Plaintiff must file the trial witness list no later than 60 days before trial.

Plaintiff must file a witness list (this list is different than the above-referenced fact witness disclosure) no later than 60 days prior to the trial date.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Trial Witness Lists

The joint stipulation and checklist must be filed, and a copy filed and emailed directly to the judge’s judicial assistant, no later than five days before the pretrial conference.

The aforementioned documents shall be filed, and a copy shall be filed and emailed directly to the Judge’s judicial assistant no later than 5 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

Civil cases

Page 7 | 14. Joint Pretrial Conference Stipulation and Pretrial Conference Checklist

After discussion, the proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed, with a copy filed and emailed to the judge’s judicial assistant, no later than three days before the pretrial conference.

After discussing the matter, the proposed jury instructions and verdict forms shall be filed, and a copy shall be filed and emailed to the Judge’s judicial assistant (in Microsoft Word format) no later than 3 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

Civil cases

Page 7 | 15. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form

The proposed exhibit list must be submitted by the deadline established in the Court’s Trial Order.

A list of proposed exhibits shall be submitted directly to chambers by each of the parties by the deadline established in the Court’s Trial Order.

Civil cases

Page 7 | 17. List of Exhibits

Trial exhibits, briefs, proposed jury instructions, and proposed verdict forms must be filed in the record within five business days of the verdict.

All trial exhibits, briefs, proposed jury instructions and proposed verdict forms are to be filed in the record within five (5) business days of the verdict.

Civil cases

Page 8 | 20. Filing Exhibits

A continuance motion must be filed promptly after good cause appears.

and be filed promptly after the appearance of good cause to support such a motion.

Civil cases

Page 9 | 30. Continuances

Except for actions enumerated in Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.200(a), a civil action must be assigned a case management track within 120 days after filing.

All civil actions, except those enumerated in Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200(a), must be assigned one of three case management tracks within 120 days after the action is filed.

Page 4 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING STREAMLINED CASE TRACK DEADLINES

Fact discovery must be completed 45 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Completion of Fact Discovery | 45 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Hearings on all pretrial motions must occur before the Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and Resolution of All Pretrial Motions | The hearing thereon shall occur before the Pre-Trial Conference

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

New parties must be added within 165 days after the complaint is filed.

Adding New Parties | 165 days from the filing of the complaint

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

The hearing on objections to pleadings must occur before 180 days from service of the complaint.

Filing and Resolution of All Objections to Pleadings | The hearing thereon shall occur before 180 days from the date of the service of the complaint.

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Objections to pleadings must be filed within 120 days from service of the complaint.

Filing and Resolution of All Objections to Pleadings | The filing shall be 120 days from the date of the service of the complaint.

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Expert discovery must be completed 30 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Completion of Expert Discovery | 30 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

All pretrial motions must be filed 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and Resolution of All Pretrial Motions | The filing shall be 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference.

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

A motion for summary judgment must be filed 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for summary judgment | 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Alternative dispute resolution, including non-binding arbitration and mediation, must be completed 45 days before the Pre-Trial Conference.

Completion of Alternative Dispute Resolution, including Non-Binding Arbitration and Mediation | 45 days before the Pre-Trial Conference

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Plaintiff’s counsel or pro se party must file the certification within 30 days of entry of the Standing Order.

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant, counsel, or the party if pro se, shall file a certification that they have read and agree to abide by this Standing Order and the presiding judge's Administrative Procedures, which may be found on the 14th Judicial Circuit's website, www.jud14.flcourts.org. Failure to comply with this Standing Order or any Administrative Procedures may result in denial of hearing time, denial of a motion or other requested relief, an award of attorney's fees and/or costs, striking of pleadings, dismissal of claims, a finding of contempt, or other potential actions.

Page 6 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The moving party must contact the presiding judge’s office within 20 days after filing a motion for which a hearing is requested.

Within 20 days of filing any motion for which a hearing is requested, the moving party must contact the presiding judge's office to set the motion for hearing. Failure to seek such hearing may result in the motion being denied.

Page 6 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Deadlines established by the order will be strictly enforced unless a later court order specifically alters or modifies them.

All deadlines established by this Order shall be strictly enforced unless specifically altered or modified by a subsequently issued order of this Court.

Page 8 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Objections to pleadings must be filed within 120 days after service of the complaint, and the hearing must occur before 180 days after service.

Filing and Resolution of All Objections to Pleadings | The filing shall be 120 days from the date of the service of the complaint. The hearing thereon shall occur before 180 days from the date of the service of the complaint.

Page 9 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING GENERAL CASE TRACK DEADLINES

New parties must be added within 180 days from the filing of the complaint.

Adding New Parties | 180 days from the filing of the complaint

Page 9 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING GENERAL CASE TRACK DEADLINES

A summary judgment motion must be filed and served 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for summary judgment | 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference

Page 9 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING GENERAL CASE TRACK DEADLINES

Pretrial motions must be filed 45 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, and their hearings must occur before the conference.

Filing and Resolution of All Pretrial Motions | The filing shall be 45 days before the Pre-Trial Conference. The hearing thereon shall occur before the Pre-Trial Conference

Page 9 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING GENERAL CASE TRACK DEADLINES

The Plaintiff must file the required certification within 30 days of entry of the Standing Order.

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant, counsel, or the party if pro se, shall file a certification that they have read and agree to abide by this Standing Order and the presiding judge's Administrative Procedures, which may be found on the 14th Judicial Circuit's website, www.jud14.flcourts.org.

Page 10 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The filing shall be 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference.

The filing shall be 30 days before the Pre-Trial Conference.

Page 2 | CATEGORY: “STREAMLINED” CASE DEADLINES

New parties must be added within 165 days from the filing of the complaint.

Adding New Parties 165 days from the filing of the complaint

Page 2 | CATEGORY: “STREAMLINED” CASE DEADLINES

The filing shall be 120 days from the date of the service of the complaint.

The filing shall be 120 days from the date of the service of the complaint.

Page 2 | CATEGORY: “STREAMLINED” CASE DEADLINES

A motion for summary judgment must be filed and served 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Page 2 | CATEGORY: “STREAMLINED” CASE DEADLINES

The certification is due within 30 days after entry of the Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within 30 days after filing an appearance for each Defendant or Third-Party Defendant.

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff, and within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant, counsel, or the party if pro se, shall file a certification that they have read and agree to abide by this Standing Order and the presiding judge’s Administrative Procedures, which may be found on the 14th Judicial Circuit’s website, www.jud14.flcourts.org.

Page 3 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

New parties must be added within 180 days from the filing of the complaint.

Adding New Parties 180 days from the filing of the Complaint

Page 2 | “GENERAL” CASE TRACK DEADLINES

Pretrial motions must be filed 45 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, and their hearings must occur before the conference.

Filing and Resolution of All The filing shall be 45 days before the Pre-Trial Pretrial Motions Conference. The hearing thereon shall occur before the Pre- Trial Conference

Page 2 | “GENERAL” CASE TRACK DEADLINES

A motion for summary judgment must be filed 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference

Page 2 | “GENERAL” CASE TRACK DEADLINES

Objections to pleadings must be filed 120 days from service of the complaint, and the hearing must occur before 180 days from service.

Filing and Resolution of All The filing shall be 120 days from the date of the service of Objections to Pleadings the complaint. The hearing thereon shall occur before 180 days from the date of the service of the complaint.

Page 2 | “GENERAL” CASE TRACK DEADLINES

The Plaintiff must file the required certification within 30 days of entry of the Standing Order.

Within thirty (30) days of entry of this Standing Order for Plaintiff

Page 3 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Each Defendant or Third-Party Defendant must file the required certification within 30 days of filing an appearance in the case.

within thirty (30) days of filing an appearance in this case for each Defendant/Third-Party Defendant

Page 3 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

A party seeking complex-case designation must promptly file a motion after good cause appears.

Should any party desire for a case to be designated as "Complex", the party shall file a motion requesting such designation promptly after the appearance of good cause to support the motion.

Page 3 | Civil Case Management

The anticipated trial date is tied to the earlier of 12 months after service of initial process on the last defendant or 120 days after commencement of the action, through final disposition.

Anticipated Trial Date | Twelve (12) months from the date of service of initial process on the last defendant or 120 days after commencement of the action as provided in rule 1.050, whichever occurs first to final disposition.

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Plaintiff must serve its expert-witness disclosure on all other counsel.

Plaintiff shall serve on all other counsel

Civil cases

Page 1 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Each Defendant must serve its expert-witness disclosure on all other counsel.

each Defendant shall serve on all other counsel

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Reports and other data intended for an expert’s use at trial or deposition must be provided electronically to the opposing party at least five days before the deposition.

All reports or other data compiled by or relied upon from each disclosed expert and intended to be used by the expert at trial or deposition shall be provided electronically to the opposing party at least 5 days prior to the date of the deposition.

Civil cases

Page 2 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Discovery requiring an adverse party’s response must be served early enough for the response to be due before the applicable deadline.

Any discovery requiring a response from an adverse party must be served in time for the response to be due prior to the deadline date established herein.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Discovery Deadlines

The fact-witness disclosure must be served on the parties as well as filed.

Fact Witness Disclosure: No later than 120 days prior to the trial date, the parties must file and serve a list of names and addresses of all fact witnesses who may testify at trial, including witnesses expected to be called for impeachment or rebuttal.

Civil cases

Page 3 | Fact Witness Disclosure

By 50 days before trial, parties must identify, disclose, and exchange anticipated impeachment materials and provide copies to the adverse party when the materials are expected to be disclosed at trial.

No later than 50 days prior to the trial date, pursuant to the holding in Northup v. Acken, 865 So. 2d 1267 (Fla. 2004), all parties shall identify, disclose and exchange all materials reasonably expected or intended to be used at trial for witness impeachment, including, but not limited to: deposition and trial transcripts of testimony given in unrelated actions; medical literature; articles; learned treatises; video or audio recordings; and publications. If such materials are reasonably expected to be disclosed to the Court or jury at trial, then they must be identified, disclosed, and copies provided to the adverse party in accordance with this order.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Exhibit Lists

Each party must submit proposed jury instructions and verdict forms to opposing counsel no later than ten days before the pretrial conference.

No later than 10 days prior to the Pretrial Conference, each party shall submit to opposing counsel proposed jury instructions and verdict forms.

Civil cases

Page 7 | 15. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form

Counsel must confer with opposing counsel and show the demonstrative aid at least ten days before trial.

At least 10 days prior to trial, counsel shall confer with opposing counsel and show opposing counsel the demonstrative aid.

Civil cases

Page 8 | 24. Demonstrative Aids

Each party must serve objections to the opposing party’s counter-designations no later than the trial date.

No later than the trial date, each party shall serve its objections to counter designations served by an opposing party.

Civil cases

Page 9 | 25. Deposition Designations

The opposing party must serve counter-designations and objections to the original designations no later than 10 days before trial.

No later than ten (10) days prior to the trial date in this matter, the opposing party shall serve its counter (or “fairness”) designations to portions of depositions designated, together with objections to the depositions, or portions thereof, originally designated.

Civil cases

Page 9 | 25. Deposition Designations

Each party must serve its deposition designations no later than 20 days before trial.

No later than twenty (20) days prior to the trial date in this matter, each party shall serve its designation of depositions, or portions of depositions, which it intends to offer as testimony in its case in chief.

Civil cases

Page 9 | 25. Deposition Designations

At commencement of every civil action, the plaintiff must serve the appropriate standing civil case management order with the initial process and pleadings on all named defendants.

Upon commencement of every civil action, Plaintiff must serve the appropriate standing civil case management order4, along with the initial process and initial pleadings, on all named Defendants.

Page 2 | RE: CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT

The plaintiff must serve the Standing Order on all named defendants with the summons and complaint.

Plaintiff shall file and serve this Standing Order upon all named Defendant(s) along with the summons and complaint.

Page 4 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING STREAMLINED CASE TRACK DEADLINES

A motion for summary judgment must be served 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for summary judgment | 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

The complaint must be served within 120 days after the action is filed.

Service of Complaint | 120 days after the action is filed. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j)

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

The summary judgment motion must be served 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for summary judgment | 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference

Page 9 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING GENERAL CASE TRACK DEADLINES

A motion must be served on all parties or counsel of record.

A. A Motion must be E-filed and served to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 1 | 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

The Notice of Hearing must be served on all parties or counsel of record after the office confirms the selected date is available.

E. If this office confirms via email that the selected date is still available, then the requesting party must provide this office with a written Notice of Hearing which has been E-filed with the Clerk and served to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 1 | 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

The trial-readiness notice must be served on all parties or counsel of record.

A. The requesting party or counsel of record must file a Notice that the action is at issue and ready to be set for trial pursuant to Rule 1.440, Fla.R.Civ.P. The Notice must be E-filed with the Clerk and served to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 2 | 2. SCHEDULING A TRIAL (CIVIL)

A proposed order based on a hearing ruling must be circulated to all parties or counsel before filing.

If Judge Young rules on a particular matter during a hearing and instructs a party or counsel of record to prepare an appropriate Order based on the Judge’s verbal ruling, the proposed Order must first be circulated to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 3 | 4. PROPOSED ORDERS

Stipulated orders must be provided to opposing parties or counsel with an explanatory cover letter confirming that all necessary parties or counsel reviewed and consented to the order.

All stipulated Orders shall be E-filed and provided to all opposing parties or counsel of record with an explanatory cover letter informing Judge Young that all necessary parties or counsel have reviewed and consented to the proposed Order.

Page 3 | 5. STIPULATED ORDERS

An order prepared in response to a letter ruling must first be circulated to all parties or counsel before filing.

The proposed Order prepared by counsel in these instances must first be circulated to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 3 | 6. LETTER RULINGS

The plaintiff must file and serve the Standing Order on all named defendants together with the summons and complaint.

Plaintiff shall file and serve this Standing Order upon all named Defendant(s) along with the summons and complaint.

Page 1 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING STREAMLINED CASE TRACK DEADLINES

The motion for summary judgment must be served 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Page 2 | CATEGORY: “STREAMLINED” CASE DEADLINES

The complaint must be served within 120 days after the action is filed.

Service of Complaint 120 days after the action is filed. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j)

Page 2 | CATEGORY: “STREAMLINED” CASE DEADLINES

The plaintiff must serve the Standing Order on all named defendants with the summons and complaint.

Plaintiff shall file and serve this Standing Order upon all named Defendant(s) along with the summons and complaint.

Page 1 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING GENERAL CASE TRACK DEADLINES

The complaint must be served within 120 days after the action is filed.

Service of Complaint 120 days after the action is filed. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j)

Page 2 | “GENERAL” CASE TRACK DEADLINES

The motion for summary judgment must be served 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference.

Filing and service of motion for 75 days before the initially set Pre-Trial Conference

Page 2 | “GENERAL” CASE TRACK DEADLINES

Each party must make available for inspection all exhibits it intends to introduce at trial.

Each party shall make available to the other party for inspection all exhibits that party intends to introduce at trial.

Civil cases

Page 7 | 17. List of Exhibits

Extensions to serve process are discretionary, and parties generally should not expect more than 180 days from filing the complaint to complete service.

Deadlines for extensions to serve process upon defendants will be at the discretion of the trial judge. Generally, parties should not expect an extension of longer than 180 days from the filing of the complaint to execute service. See Fla. R. Civ. P. l.070(j).

Page 2 | “GENERAL” CASE TRACK DEADLINES

Copies are to be served electronically on all parties of record.

Copies to: All parties of record via electronic service

Page 6 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Copies of the order are provided to all parties of record by electronic service.

All parties of record via electronic service

Page 3 | Copies to

Courtesy Copy Requirements

If a party chooses to submit trial briefs, courtesy hard copies must be delivered to Judge Goodman’s chambers at least three business days before trial.

Trial Briefs are not required, however, do the parties understand that if you choose to submit them, courtesy hard copies must be delivered to Judge Goodman’s chambers at least three (3) business days before trial to allow adequate time for review?

Civil cases

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Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Unless good cause is shown, continuance motions must be written, signed, include a Certificate of Good Faith and specified efforts, and be filed promptly; continuance stipulations must provide the same information and are reviewed case by case.

Unless good cause is shown, all motions for continuance must be in writing, signed by the requesting party, contain a Certificate of Good Faith, specify all efforts made to move the case and resolve discovery issues, and be filed promptly after the appearance of good cause to support such a motion. Failure to promptly request a continuance may be a basis for denying the requested continuance. Stipulations for continuance shall contain the same information as a motion for continuance and will be reviewed by the court on a case-by-case basis.

Civil cases

Page 9 | 30. Continuances

Trial continuances are disfavored and should be granted only for good cause; successive continuances are highly disfavored, and lack of diligence is not grounds for a continuance.

The Court reminds the parties that, pursuant to Rule 1.460(a), “Motions to continue trial are disfavored and should be rarely granted and then only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence in preparing for trial is not grounds to continue the case.” (emphasis added).

Civil cases

Page 10 | 30. Continuances

Continuances requested within seven days of trial generally will not be granted, including requests based on witness unavailability.

Subject to the aforementioned, continuances requested within seven (7) days of trial will generally not be granted. Said policy includes requested continuances due to the unavailability of witnesses.

Civil cases

Page 10 | 30. Continuances

A trial may be cancelled or continued only by further Court Order.

C. Following the associated Case Management Conference, the Court will enter an Order scheduling the matter for trial. Trials shall only be cancelled or continued by further Court Order.

Page 2 | 2. SCHEDULING A TRIAL (CIVIL)

A party’s inability to obtain a hearing time meeting the stated expectations generally is not grounds to extend deadlines or continue trial.

The inability of a party to obtain a hearing time in accordance with the expectations set forth herein will generally not constitute grounds for an extension of the deadlines, nor will it constitute grounds for a continuance of the trial.

Civil cases

Page 5 | TRIAL DEADLINES

Extensions or modifications of deadlines in case management orders that were in effect before January 1, 2025, are governed by amended Rule 1.200.

Any extensions or modifications of deadlines specified in case management orders in effect prior to January 1, 2025, shall be governed by amended Rule 1.200.

Page 1 | RE: CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT

Requests to change or modify deadlines in a case management order are governed by Rule 1.200(e).

Any request to change or modify the deadlines contained in a case management order shall be governed by Rule 1.200(e).

Page 3 | Civil Case Management

Deadlines established by the Order are strictly enforced unless a later court order alters or modifies them.

All deadlines established by this Order shall be strictly enforced unless specifically altered or modified by a subsequently issued order of this Court.

Page 4 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

Extensions of time to serve process are within the trial judge’s discretion, and parties generally should not expect an extension longer than 180 days from filing the complaint.

Service Under Extension | Deadlines for extensions to serve process upon defendants will be at the discretion of the trial judge. Generally, parties should not expect an extension of longer than 180 days from the filing of the complaint. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j).

Page 5 | CASE TRACK ASSIGNMENT DEADLINES

The trial judge has discretion over extensions to serve process, and parties generally should not expect an extension beyond 180 days from filing the complaint.

Deadlines for extensions to serve process upon defendants will be at the discretion of the trial judge. Generally, parties should not expect an extension of longer than 180 days from the filing of the complaint to execute service. See Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.070(j).

Page 9 | STANDING CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER: ESTABLISHING GENERAL CASE TRACK DEADLINES

Extensions to serve process are discretionary, and parties generally should not expect an extension longer than 180 days from filing the complaint.

Deadlines for extensions to serve process upon defendants will be at the discretion of the trial judge. Generally, parties should not expect an extension of longer than 180 days from the filing of the complaint. See Fla. R. Civ. P. l.070(j).

Page 2 | CATEGORY: “STREAMLINED” CASE DEADLINES

Chambers Communication Rules

A copy of the joint stipulation and checklist must be emailed directly to the judge’s judicial assistant.

The aforementioned documents shall be filed, and a copy shall be filed and emailed directly to the Judge’s judicial assistant no later than 5 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

Civil cases

Page 7 | 14. Joint Pretrial Conference Stipulation and Pretrial Conference Checklist

A copy of the proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be emailed to the judge’s judicial assistant.

After discussing the matter, the proposed jury instructions and verdict forms shall be filed, and a copy shall be filed and emailed to the Judge’s judicial assistant (in Microsoft Word format) no later than 3 days prior to the Pretrial Conference.

Civil cases

Page 7 | 15. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form

Counsel must email the Court’s Judicial Assistant about pending hearings that will be canceled because of a settlement.

Counsel shall also notify the Court of any pending hearings that will be canceled as a result of the settlement by contacting the Court’s Judicial Assistant by email.

Civil cases

Page 10 | 33. Settlement

Counsel must immediately notify the Court of a settlement or dismissal and submit a stipulation for an order of dismissal.

All counsel shall immediately notify this Court in the event of settlement or dismissal and shall submit a stipulation for an order of dismissal.

Civil cases

Page 10 | 33. Settlement

At least seven days before the Pretrial Conference, attorneys for all parties must notify the Court Technology Officer by email or telephone about trial technology they intend to reserve.

No later than seven (7) days prior to the Pretrial Conference, attorneys for all parties must notify the Court Technology Officer via email or telephone at hagang@jud14.flcourts.org or (850) 747-5410 as to any audio-visual equipment or other multi- media technology they intend to reserve for use at trial.

Civil cases

Page 10 | 34. Technology Needs

The parties must notify the Court immediately when the case settles.

We understand that we must notify the Court immediately upon settlement of the case.

Civil cases

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The moving party must contact the presiding judge’s office within 20 days after filing a motion for which a hearing is requested to set a hearing, or the motion may be denied.

Within 20 days of filing any motion for which a hearing is requested, the moving party must contact the presiding judge's office to set the motion for hearing. Failure to seek such hearing may result in the motion being denied.

Page 6 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

After clearing a hearing date with all parties or counsel of record, the requesting party must confirm it with Holly Taylor by email and copy all parties or counsel of record.

D. After the requesting party has cleared a selected date with all parties or counsel of record, the requesting party must confirm the selected date with Holly Taylor by email communication. This email, again, must be copied to all parties or counsel of record.

Page 1 | 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

After filing and serving a motion, email Holly Taylor to request a hearing date, copy all parties or counsel of record, and include the assigned case number, the motion, and the requested hearing length.

B. After your Motion has been filed and served, you must email Holly Taylor at taylorh@jud14.flcourts.org. Your email communication must be copied to all parties or counsel of record and must include a reference to the Clerk’s assigned case number, a copy of the Motion, a request for a hearing date, and the length of hearing requested.

Page 1 | 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

Emails to the Court must copy all parties or counsel and identify the appropriate county and clerk-assigned case number in the subject line.

All email communications to the Court must be copied to all parties or counsel of record and must include a reference to the appropriate County and Clerk’s assigned case number in the subject line.

Page 4 | 7. MISCELLANEOUS

For a motion with a requested hearing, the moving party must contact the presiding judge’s office within 20 days of filing to schedule the hearing.

Within 20 days of filing any motion for which a hearing is requested, the moving party must contact the presiding judge’s office to set the motion for hearing.

Page 3 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

The moving party must contact the presiding judge’s office to schedule a hearing within 20 days after filing a motion for which a hearing is requested; failure to do so may result in denial.

Within 20 days of filing any motion for which a hearing is requested, the moving party must contact the presiding judge’s office to set the motion for hearing. Failure to seek such hearing may result in the motion being denied.

Page 3 | ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Before opening statements, the parties must communicate with the trial clerk to coordinate exhibit marking, organization, and handling.

Prior to opening statements, the parties shall communicate with the trial clerk to coordinate the marking, organization, and handling of exhibits.

Civil cases

Page 4 | Exhibit Lists

Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at Post Office Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 767-3550 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days.

Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at Post Office Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 767-3550 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days.

Civil cases

Page 11 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

People requesting disability accommodations should contact the ADA Coordinator by mail or phone at least seven days before their appearance, or immediately if fewer than seven days remain.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 767-3550 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days.

Page 7 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

People needing an accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator at least seven days before their court appearance, or immediately if notified less than seven days beforehand; hearing-impaired individuals may call 711 or email the Coordinator.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 767-3550 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days. If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

Page 11 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Hearing dates are provided by email, are not held open until cleared and confirmed, and may not be scheduled more than four months after the hearing is requested.

C. You will then be provided three (3) hearings dates via email response. These dates are not guaranteed and will not be held open until cleared and confirmed. If necessary, additional proposed dates will be provided. Judge Young will not allow hearings to be scheduled out more than four (4) months from the date the hearing is requested.

Page 1 | 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

To request OneDrive access for exhibits, email Holly Taylor at least three days before the scheduled and noticed hearing.

C. EXHIBITS: Please email Holly Taylor at taylorh@jud14.flcourts.org at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled and noticed hearing to request access to a OneDrive

Page 2 | 3. APPEARING REMOTELY BEFORE JUDGE YOUNG

To request disability accommodation, contact the ADA Coordinator at least seven days before the appearance, or immediately upon receiving notice if fewer than seven days remain.

Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at Post Office Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 767-3550 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days.

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If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days.

Page 4 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

A person with a disability who needs an accommodation should contact the ADA Coordinator by mail or phone at least seven days before the scheduled appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notice if fewer than seven days remain.

If you are a person with a disability who needs any accommodation in order to participate in this proceeding, you are entitled, at no cost to you, to the provision of certain assistance. Please contact the ADA Coordinator by mail at P. O. Box 1089, Panama City, FL 32402 or by phone at (850) 747-5338 at least seven (7) days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than seven (7) days.

Page 4 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711.

Civil cases

Page 11 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

People who are hearing impaired may contact the ADA Coordinator by calling 711 or emailing the listed address.

If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

Page 7 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

Questions or requests for clarification about these procedures may be directed to Holly Taylor by phone or email.

Holly Taylor can be reached at 850-674-5442 or taylorh@jud14.flcourts.org should you have any questions or need clarification about the procedures outlined herein.

Page 4 | 7. MISCELLANEOUS

People who are hearing or voice impaired may call 711 or email the ADA request address.

If you are hearing or voice impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

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A hearing-impaired person may call 711 to contact the ADA Coordinator.

If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

Page 4 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

A hearing-impaired person may email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org for assistance.

If you are hearing impaired, please call 711 or email ADARequest@jud14.flcourts.org.

Page 4 | AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT

A hearing-impaired person may call 711 for assistance.

If you are hearing impaired, please call 711

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Common questions about Judge Brandon J. Young's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Brandon J. Young?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for trial briefs. Details: delivery at least 3 business days before trial. If a party chooses to submit trial briefs, courtesy hard copies must be delivered to Judge Goodman’s chambers at least three business days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 21

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Brandon J. Young?

Judge Brandon J. Young's formatting rule includes submit in microsoft word format.. The proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 15. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form

What must be included with expert witness disclosure filings before Judge Brandon J. Young?

Plaintiff’s expert-witness disclosure must contain the specified identifying, expertise, opinion, supporting, and deposition-availability information.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL DEADLINES

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Brandon J. Young?

A covered Daubert challenge must be raised by a specific motion that states its grounds and legal issues and identifies the supporting evidence or materials.

View ruleSource: page 2, section TRIAL DEADLINES

How may parties contact Judge Brandon J. Young's chambers?

A copy of the joint stipulation and checklist must be emailed directly to the judge’s judicial assistant.

View ruleSource: page 7, section 14. Joint Pretrial Conference Stipulation and Pretrial Conference Checklist

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Brandon J. Young?

Unless good cause is shown, continuance motions must be written, signed, include a Certificate of Good Faith and specified efforts, and be filed promptly; continuance stipulations must provide the same information and are reviewed case by case.

View ruleSource: page 9, section 30. Continuances

Is electronic filing required before Judge Brandon J. Young?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. A motion must be electronically filed and served on all parties or counsel of record.

View ruleSource: page 1, section 1. SCHEDULING A HEARING

What filing deadlines does Judge Brandon J. Young set?

Plaintiff must serve and file its expert-witness disclosure no later than 130 days before trial.

View ruleSource: page 1, section TRIAL DEADLINES

What service or proof of service rules apply before Judge Brandon J. Young?

Discovery requiring an adverse party’s response must be served early enough for the response to be due before the applicable deadline.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Discovery Deadlines
Complete rules summary for Judge Brandon J. Young

Discovery requiring an adverse party’s response must be served early enough for the response to be due before the applicable deadline.

Plaintiff must serve and file its expert-witness disclosure no later than 130 days before trial.

Plaintiff must serve its expert-witness disclosure on all other counsel.

Plaintiff’s expert-witness disclosure must contain the specified identifying, expertise, opinion, supporting, and deposition-availability information.

Plaintiff’s disclosure must give two alternate deposition dates for each expert, no later than 80 days before trial.

Each Defendant must serve and file its expert-witness disclosure no later than 110 days before trial.

Each Defendant must serve its expert-witness disclosure on all other counsel.

Each Defendant’s expert-witness disclosure must contain the information specified in sections (a)-(f) for each expert who will testify for that Defendant.

Each Defendant’s disclosure must give two alternate deposition dates for each expert, no later than 70 days before trial.

Reports and other data intended for an expert’s use at trial or deposition must be provided electronically to the opposing party at least five days before the deposition.

A covered Daubert challenge must be raised by a specific motion filed no later than 75 days before trial.

A covered Daubert challenge must be raised by a specific motion that states its grounds and legal issues and identifies the supporting evidence or materials.

A Daubert-related motion must be set for an evidentiary hearing and heard no later than 40 days before trial.

The parties must file and serve their fact-witness disclosure no later than 120 days before trial.

The fact-witness disclosure must be served on the parties as well as filed.

The fact-witness disclosure must list each witness’s name and address, include impeachment and rebuttal witnesses, and briefly describe the testimony expected from each witness.

If the parties cannot agree on a mediator or location, counsel must notify the Court by 120 days before trial and each party must provide two preferred mediators and a proposed appointment order.

Discovery-related and other non-dispositive motions must be filed at least 75 days before trial.

Motions to amend the pleadings must be filed no later than 100 days before trial.

Case-specific motions in limine must be filed no later than 75 days before trial.

A motion in limine must specify its grounds and legal issues and identify the evidence or supporting materials relied upon.

Motions in limine must concern specific evidence to be offered at trial.

Attorneys and unrepresented parties must not submit boilerplate motions in limine because the Court will not hear or consider them.

Each party must file an exhibit list covering all exhibits intended for trial, including rebuttal exhibits, no later than 50 days before trial.

The exhibit list must separately identify each intended exhibit, use numbers for Plaintiff and letters for Defendant, and describe each exhibit; generic descriptions may be stricken.

Only exhibits properly included on the exhibit list may be offered into evidence at trial.

A party must be prepared to establish that a challenged exhibit was included on its exhibit list.

The party raising an objection must bring the challenged exhibit to the Pretrial Conference for discussion.

Before opening statements, each party’s counsel must deliver an itemized trial exhibit list to the trial clerk.

All exhibits must be pre-marked for identification, and exhibits admitted by stipulation or without objection must be further marked as exhibits in evidence.

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