Judge William Wallace
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- No Later Than Two Days Before Hearing Or Trial
- Two Days Before Any Hearing Or Trial
Communication
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Document Format Requirements14 rules
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Proposed Orders must be in Word format.
I have reviewed the file and completed the Checklist in this matter. Everything on the Checklist is accounted for and proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory
Bring original and TWO COPIES of all Exhibits to be presented to the Court (1 copy for opposing party and one copy for the Court.)
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory
proposed Orders (in Word format)
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory
Proposed Orders must be in Word format.
I have reviewed the file and completed the Checklist in this matter. Everything on the Checklist is accounted for and proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
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DO NOT FOLD, ROLL OR BEND THIS FORM.
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Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: Plaintiff “A” Defendant “A”.
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Courtesy copies must be submitted in a .pdf format. Courtesy copies must be submitted on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
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proposed Orders (in Word format)
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DO NOT FOLD, ROLL OR BEND THIS FORM.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Important
Proposed orders may be submitted in Word and/or .pdf format
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Courtesy copies must be submitted on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.
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Courtesy copies must be submitted in a .pdf format.
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Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: Plaintiff “A” Defendant “A”.
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If you have photos, videos, text messages, etc., you will need to have a way to show the Court and have a way to submit that evidence to the clerk—either printed hard copies or on a CD/DVD/flash drive…And you must bring a laptop or other device to display any digital evidence you are submitting.
Document Filing Requirements33 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 10, 2026Mandatory
proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only
DocumentProposed Order
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IN COMPLETING FORM, USE LANGUAGE YOUR CLIENT UNDERSTANDS. DO NOT USE WORDS, ACRONYMS OR ABBREVIATIONS THAT ARE USED ONLY BY ATTORNEYS.
DocumentPlea Form
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NOTE TO COUNSEL: FORM MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY.
DocumentPlea Form
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(FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGES, IF ANY, ATTACH ADDENDUM TO PLEA FORM.)
DocumentPlea Form
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The plea document includes attorney attestations about reading or explaining it and an interpreter certification when applicable.
I am the attorney for the Defendant. I certify that I am a ____________________ language (___) I have read the contents of this document word interpreter and I have read this document word for for word to the Defendant, and explained it word to the Defendant who understands the fully to him/her. ____________________ language. The Defendant (___) I have not read this document to the states he/she fully understands the contents of the Defendant, but I have fully explained the document and that he/she signed it freely and contents of this document to him/her. voluntarily.
DocumentPlea Form
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Within 10 days of entry of this order, the guardian shall file with the Clerk of Court a notice of compliance stating that the Examining Committee has been paid in full.
DocumentNotice Of Compliance
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Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion.
DocumentRemote Appearance Request
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A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judge’s Zoom credentials which will be provided by the judicial assistant.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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All notices of hearing must contain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
DocumentExhibits
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If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
DocumentMotion
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Proposed orders may be submitted in Word and/or .pdf format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant and stating that all parties agree to the order or contain a statement identifying any disagreement the parties may have as to the proposed order .
DocumentProposed Order
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A cover letter must accompany proposed Orders sent to the Judge’s office.
I have reviewed the file and completed the Checklist in this matter. Everything on the Checklist is accounted for and proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
DocumentProposed Order
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All notices of hearing must contain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judge’s Zoom credentials which will be provided by the judicial assistant.
DocumentNotice Of Hearing
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Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion.
DocumentMotion
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Proposed orders may be submitted in Word and/or .pdf format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant and stating that all parties agree to the order or contain a statement identifying any disagreement the parties may have as to the proposed order .
DocumentProposed Order
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Proposed order and final judgment packages shall contain self- addressed stamped envelopes and copies for conforming.
DocumentProposed Order
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If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party’s presentation.
DocumentEmergency Motion
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All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial.
DocumentExhibits
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Attorney / Petitioner Signature (no e-signatures): _________________________________________________
DocumentProbate Checklist
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The Clerk of Court must also have a phone number by which the Court may contact each party directly if necessary.
DocumentParty Contact Information
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Attorney Signature (no e-signatures): _________________________________________________
DocumentEstate Administration Checklist
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Any request for a CMC or status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
DocumentConference Request
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Proposed order and final judgment packages shall contain self-addressed stamped envelopes and copies for conforming.
DocumentProposed Order
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Attorney Signature (no e-signatures):
DocumentProbate Checklist
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proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
DocumentProposed Order
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Any request for a CMC or status conference must articulate the reasons for the necessity of the conference.
DocumentConference Request
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Use of Artificial Intelligence on Court filings shall be in accordance with Administrative Order 2025-10.
DocumentCourt Filing
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4. Certificate for Education Requirement Attached Waived by Court (Copy only, see Fl. Prob. R. 5.625)
DocumentRenewal Application For Nonprofessional Guardian
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This form must be submitted by all nonprofessional guardians with every Application for Appointment as Guardian.
DocumentApplication For Appointment As Guardian
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(**COUNSEL MUST ADVISE CLIENT OF ALL CHARGES/FEES TO BE IMPOSED BY COMPLETING THE SECTION BELOW.**)
DocumentPlea Form
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Immediately thereafter, the parties must, IN WRITING, notify the Clerk of the settlement, and the Court will thereafter enter an Order approving the settlement and closing the case.
DocumentSettlement Notice
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Email all exhibits to the clerk of court at evidence@myokeeclerk.com.
E-mail all exhibits to the clerk of court at evidence@myokeeclerk.com.
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Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Submit all exhibits electronically by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org.
Submit all exhibits electronically by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org.
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Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Exhibits must be emailed to the judicial office and clerk; printed exhibits must be mailed or hand-delivered to the clerk.
Submit all exhibits electronically by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org. Hand-deliver or mail all printed exhibits to the clerk of court. E-mail all exhibits to the clerk of court at evidence@myokeeclerk.com.
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Page 1 | Exhibits
Printed exhibits must be hand-delivered or mailed to the clerk of court.
Hand-deliver or mail all printed exhibits to the clerk of court.
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Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Proposed orders may be emailed to the court; attorneys and self-represented litigants excused from email service must submit them by U.S. mail or hand delivery.
Proposed orders may be submitted to the court by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org for parties. Attorneys and self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service shall submit proposed orders to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivered to the judicial office.
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Page 1 | Submission of Orders and Judgments
Proposed orders may be submitted by email to the court; attorneys and self-represented litigants excused from email service must submit them by U.S. mail or hand delivery.
Proposed orders may be submitted to the court by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org for parties. Attorneys and self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service shall submit proposed orders to the court by U.S. mail or hand- delivered to the judicial office.
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Page 5 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Courtesy copies may be submitted by email, U.S. mail, or hand delivery; self-represented litigants excused from email service may use mail or hand delivery.
Courtesy copies may be submitted to the court by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org. Courtesy copies may be submitted to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivered to the judicial office. Self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service may submit courtesy copies to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to the judicial office.
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Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
When the Judge allows a specified number of days, the Defendant must file the Counterclaim within that period after the Pre-Trial Conference.
Also, if at the Pre-Trial Conference the Judge allowed the Defendant a certain number of days to file a Counterclaim, the Defendant must file the Counterclaim within that number of days from the date of this Pre-Trial Conference.
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Page 1 | COUNTERCLAIMS
The Case Management Plan must be submitted for court approval within 30 days after service on the last-named defendant, or before December 3, 2021, for cases filed before April 30, 2021.
To be submitted to the court for approval (1) within 30 days after date of service on the last-named defendant or (2) prior to 12/3/21 for cases filed prior to 4/30/21
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Page 1 | CIVIL CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN AND ORDER
The court must receive all hearing materials no later than two business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than two (2) business days before the hearing.
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Page 1 | Submission Deadlines
Proposed orders must be submitted no later than ten days after a hearing unless the court directs otherwise.
Proposed orders must be submitted no later than ten (10) days after any hearing unless otherwise directed by the court.
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Page 1 | Submission of Orders and Judgments
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Page 1 | Notice of Hearing
Requests for remote appearance must be submitted within the two days before the hearing.
Requests for remote appearance must be submitted within two (2) days prior to the hearing.
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Page 1 | Remote Appearance Procedure
Electronic exhibits must be submitted five days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Electronic exhibits must be submitted five (5) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Page 1 | Exhibits
The court must receive all hearing materials at least two business days before the hearing.
The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than two (2) business days before the hearing.
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Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Requests for remote appearance must be submitted within two days before the hearing.
Requests for remote appearance must be submitted within two (2) days prior to the hearing.
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Page 4 | C. Remote Appearance
A notice of cancellation must be filed and served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Proposed orders must be submitted within ten days after a hearing unless the court directs otherwise.
Proposed orders must be submitted no later than ten (10) days after any hearing unless otherwise directed by the court.
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Page 6 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Electronic exhibits must be submitted five days before the evidentiary proceeding.
Electronic exhibits must be submitted five (5) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
A Third-Party Complaint must be filed and served before trial within the time allowed by the Judge.
This must be done prior to Trial within the time allowed you by the Judge.
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Page 1 | THIRD PARTY COMPLAINTS
The guardian must file a notice of compliance with the Clerk within 10 days of entry of the order.
Within 10 days of entry of this order, the guardian shall file with the Clerk of Court a notice of compliance stating that the Examining Committee has been paid in full.
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Page 1 | ORDER FOR COMPENSATION OF EXAMINING COMMITTEE
All non-electronic exhibits must be received in chambers five days before the evidentiary proceeding.
All other exhibits must be received in chambers five (5) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Page 1 | Exhibits
All exhibits other than electronic exhibits must be received in chambers five days before the evidentiary proceeding.
All other exhibits must be received in chambers five (5) days before the evidentiary proceeding.
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Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
Service and Proof of Service Rules
A Defendant seeking to hold another person responsible must file a Third-Party Complaint and serve that person with notice of the claim.
If you are the Defendant and you believe that the Plaintiff may win the suit against you, but, if the Plaintiff does, someone else should pay you so you can pay the Plaintiff, then you must file a Third-Party Complaint against that person and serve them with notice of your claim.
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Page 1 | THIRD PARTY COMPLAINTS
The complaint must be served within 120 days after filing; any extension may not exceed 240 days from filing.
Service within 120 days of filing of the complaint unless an extension is granted, which extension shall not exceed 240 days from the date of filing of the complaint
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Page 1 | Case Events and Deadlines
A notice of cancellation must be filed and served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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Page 1 | Cancelling Hearings
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their contact information on Form 2.603 whenever their email account registered for electronic service changes.
It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e- mail account registered for electronic service.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A notice of cancellation must be served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
You must also immediately file and serve a notice of cancellation on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Courtesy copies must also be provided to opposing counsel and/or self-litigating parties.
Courtesy copies shall be provided to opposing counsel and/or self- litigating parties.
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Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Provide all mailing-address changes in writing to both the Clerk and the opposing party.
All changes in mailing address must be furnished in writing to the Clerk and to the opposing party.
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Page 2 | ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER CHANGES
Send the other side a copy of each continuance request filed with the Clerk.
All requests for continuances should be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Court and a copy sent to the other side.
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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic receipt of signed orders and update it using Form 2.603 whenever the registered service email changes, unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516. It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.
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Page 1 | E-Filing Portal Contact Information
Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address to receive signed orders electronically unless excused.
All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.
A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.
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Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Fees and Waivers
The initial application checklist calls for a $50 check payable to the Broward County Clerk of Court for the court monitor investigation, unless waived by the Court.
4. Check in the amount of $50.00 payable to the Broward County Clerk of Court (Court Monitor Criminal/Credit Investigation) Attached Waived by Court
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Page 1 | INITIAL APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF NONPROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN
Costs must be paid to the Clerk to issue a subpoena and to the Sheriff to serve it.
There are costs that must be paid to the Clerk for issuing the Subpoena, and costs to the Sheriff to serve the Subpoena.
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Page 1 | WITNESS SUBPOENAS
The renewal application checklist calls for a $50 check payable to the Broward County Clerk of Court for the court monitor investigation, unless waived by the Court.
3. Check in the amount of $50.00 payable to the Broward County Clerk of Court (Court Monitor Criminal/Credit Investigation) Attached Waived by Court
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Page 1 | RENEWAL APPLICATION FOR NONPROFESSIONAL GUARDIANS
A request for a copy of the initial application’s court monitor results requires a self-addressed, stamped envelope and a $1 check payable to the Broward County Clerk of Court.
(If yes, include a self-addressed, stamped envelope and check in the amount of $1.00 payable to the Broward County Clerk of Court.)
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Page 1 | INITIAL APPLICATION FOR APPOINTMENT OF NONPROFESSIONAL GUARDIAN
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Courtesy copies of case law and other documents must be submitted for every hearing or trial.
Courtesy copies of Case Law and Other Documents must be submitted to the court for any hearing or trial.
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Page 1 | Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies must be submitted no later than two days before a hearing or trial.
Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than two (2) days before any hearing or trial.
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Page 1 | Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies of case law and other documents must be submitted to the court for any hearing or trial.
Courtesy copies of Case Law and Other Documents must be submitted to the court for any hearing or trial.
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Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than two days before a hearing or trial.
Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than two (2) days before any hearing or trial.
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Page 6 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies may be emailed, mailed, or hand-delivered; self-represented litigants excused from email service may use mail or hand delivery.
Courtesy copies may be submitted to the court by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org. Courtesy copies may be submitted to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivered to the judicial office. Self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service may submit courtesy copies to the court by U.S. mail or hand-delivery to the judicial office.
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Page 1 | Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Courtesy copies must also be provided to opposing counsel and/or self-represented parties.
Courtesy copies shall be provided to opposing counsel and/or self-litigating parties.
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Page 1 | Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
File continuance requests in writing with the Clerk and send a copy to the other side.
All requests for continuances should be filed in writing with the Clerk of the Court and a copy sent to the other side.
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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES
The parties must adhere to the schedule unless they agree to a change and the Court approves it; approval requires good cause based on an emergency or unavailability, but procrastination or counsel unavailability after approval is not good cause.
The schedule of deadlines herein will be strictly adhered to by the parties unless change is otherwise agreed to by the parties and approved by the Court. The Court will consider a request to approve changes to these deadlines upon a showing of good cause by either party based on matters arising from an emergency nature or unavailability. However, once the Civil Case Management Plan has been approved by the Court, procrastination in completing discovery or the unavailability of counsel will not constitute good cause for a change to these deadlines.
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Page 1 | Case Events and Deadlines
Continuances are disfavored, require good cause, cannot be based on lack of due diligence, and generally require the requesting party’s signature.
Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Page 1 | Continuance Procedure
Continuances are disfavored and require good cause; successive requests are highly disfavored, lack of due diligence is insufficient, and the requesting party must sign the motion unless good cause is shown.
Motions for continuance are disfavored and will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
A continuance may not be granted for technical issues that could have been resolved before trial.
Continuances may not be granted due to technical issues that could have been worked out prior to Trial.
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Page 2 | VIDEO TESTIMONY
Chambers Communication Rules
After the checklist is complete, proposed Orders in Word format are to be sent with a cover letter by email only to the Judge’s office at HarrisK@circuit19.org.
I have reviewed the file and completed the Checklist in this matter. Everything on the Checklist is accounted for and proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
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Page 1 | Probate Checklist
A continuance motion must be heard, so contact the Judge’s Judicial Assistant to reserve a time for the Court to consider it.
Motions for Continuances must be heard by the Court and therefore, you must contact the Judge’s Judicial Assistant (863-763-3193) to reserve a time for the Court to consider your Motion for Continuance.
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Page 2 | CONTINUANCES
After the checklist is complete and accounted for, proposed orders must be sent to the Judge’s office by email only, with a cover letter, to the specified address.
I have reviewed the file and completed the Checklist in this matter. Everything on the Checklist is accounted for and proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
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Page 1 | Estate Administration Checklist
Emails to the judicial office must copy all parties unless the ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex-parte communication is authorized by law.
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Page 1 | Ex parte Communications
Proposed Orders are to be sent to the Judge’s office by email only at HarrisK@circuit19.org.
I have reviewed the file and completed the Checklist in this matter. Everything on the Checklist is accounted for and proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
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Page 1 | Probate Checklist
All parties must be copied on emails to the judicial office unless the ex parte communication is authorized by law.
All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex-parte communication is authorized by law.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearings must be canceled by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.
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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures
Email communications to the judicial office must include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Communications to the judicial office may be submitted by e-mail to harrisk@circuit19.org. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested).
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Page 1 | Method of Communication
Email communications to the judicial office must use the listed address and include the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.
Communications to the judicial office may be submitted by e- mail to harrisk@circuit19.org. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2024 DR 001234 SC – Doe v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested).
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Page 1 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The judicial assistant may not provide legal advice.
The judicial assistant is not authorized to provide legal advice.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from email service may contact the judicial office by telephone, but may not use text messages.
Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from e-mail service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone call to 863-763-3193. The judicial office does not accept text messages.
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Emails sent to or from the judicial office may be public records subject to disclosure.
Any e-mail sent to or from the judicial office may be a public record subject to disclosure.
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Trials are scheduled by the Court or may be requested from the judicial assistant by email.
Trials are scheduled by the Court or request to the judicial assistant at harrisk@circuit19.org.
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The clerk of court may be contacted by telephone at 863-763-2131 for further assistance.
The Clerk of Court may also be reached at 863-763-2131 for further assistance.
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Page 7 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings
After the checklist is complete and accounted for, proposed orders may be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter by email only at the specified address.
proposed Orders (in Word format) are now proper to be sent to the Judge’s office with a cover letter via e-mail only to HarrisK@circuit19.org.
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Page 1 | Probate Checklist
Communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3, which bars specified ex parte and other outside-the-parties’-presence communications unless authorized by law.
All communications with the judicial office must comply with Canon 3 of the Code of Judicial Conduct, which prohibits a judge from initiating, permitting, or considering ex-parte communications and from considering other communications outside the presence of the parties concerning a pending or impending proceeding, unless authorized by law.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
Hearings must be requested by contacting the judicial assistant by email.
Hearings must be requested by contacting the judicial assistant at harrisk@circuit19.org.
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Page 3 | B. Scheduling Procedures
If all parties settle all claims before trial, each party must telephone the Judge so the trial time can be reassigned.
If all parties agree on settlement of all claims before Trial, each party must notify the Judge by telephone so that the allotted trial time may be reassigned to someone else.
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Page 2 | SETTLEMENT
The judicial assistant must be notified immediately when a hearing is canceled.
You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.
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Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by its procedures, and unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered.
Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Unsolicited communications from non-parties will not be considered by the court.
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Telephone communication is available, including for self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from email service; the judicial office does not accept text messages.
Communications to the judicial office may be submitted by telephone call to 863-763-3193. The judicial office does not accept text messages. Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from e-mail service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone call to 863-763-3193. The judicial office does not accept text messages.
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Page 1 | Method of Communication
Hearings must be requested by contacting the judicial assistant by email.
Hearings must be requested by contacting the judicial assistant at harrisk@circuit19.org.
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Page 1 | Scheduling Hearings
The judicial office accepts telephone communications at the listed number but does not accept text messages.
Communications to the judicial office may be submitted by telephone call to 863-763-3193. The judicial office does not accept text messages.
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Parties may contact the judicial office only as permitted by these procedures, and the court will not consider unsolicited communications from non-parties.
Parties may only contact the judicial office in accordance with these practices and procedures. Unsolicited communications from non- parties will not be considered by the court.
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Page 2 | A. Communications with the Judicial Office
The judicial assistant aims to substantively respond to inquiries within one business day and, if unable, will acknowledge the message and provide an expected response time and alternate contact.
The judicial assistant strives to substantively respond to all inquiries within one business day. If the judicial assistant is unable to substantively respond within one business day, your message will be acknowledged as received with an indication of when to expect a substantive response and alternate contact for immediate assistance. When the judicial assistant is out of the office, your message will be acknowledged and responded to as soon as possible.
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Page 1 | Response to Inquiries