Court Rules

Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns Electronic Filing Rules

114 rules from official source documents

65 of 114 checked against the court's document. Each rule says how far it was checked. A value with a question mark is not in the court's wording on its card.

Electronic filing requirements, permitted filing channels, EFSP portals, and exceptions. This page is scoped to Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns; use the court rules overview to switch categories without leaving this court.

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Self-represented parties must file pleadings with the Clerk in person or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

Self-represented parties must file pleadings with the Clerk of Court, either in person, or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and send copies simultaneously to the other self- represented party or the other party's lawyer.

Court-level rulesOfficial source

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Applies to
Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms

The State must electronically submit proposed jury instructions and verdict forms by the day before trial.

No later than the day before trial, the State shall electronically submit to the Court proposed jury instructions and verdict forms.

Judge Alicia R. Washington

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Civil cases

Motions and proposed orders requesting Zoom appearance should be e-filed at least two business days before the hearing.

Motions/proposed orders requesting Zoom appearance should be e-filed at least two business days prior to the hearing.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

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Civil cases

The notice of hearing must be e-filed before Zoom motions or orders are e-filed.

Do NOT e-file zoom motions/orders BEFORE you e-file your notice of hearing.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

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Civil cases

Applies to
Petition or motion

Petitions or motions must be electronically filed with the clerk before scheduling a hearing.

Petitions or motions must be e-filed with the clerk before a hearing can be scheduled.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

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Civil cases

Applies to
Notice of hearing

A notice of hearing must be filed through the E-Portal within 24 hours after the hearing time is scheduled.

The Notice of Hearing must be filed through the E-Portal within 24 hours of scheduling hearing time.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

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File motions, proposed orders, and other filings with the Clerk through the E-portal; sending documents to chambers by email or mail does not file them, and proposed orders are not accepted by mail.

All motions, proposed orders, and other filings, must be filed with the Clerk of Court. Emailing or mailing documents to the judicial chambers does not cause them to be filed, and proposed orders will not be accepted by mail. 2. All filings must be submitted through the E-portal unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

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Applies to
Proposed order

Submit proposed orders through the E-portal unless the Court directs otherwise, using the specified existing-case-to-clerk option because Flagler County has no direct proposed-order filing option.

Proposed orders must be submitted through the E-portal like any other e-filed document, unless otherwise directed by the Court. Please note that Flagler County does not have a direct option to e-file proposed orders. To file a proposed order, proceed to https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/default.aspx. Choose the “File Document(s) on Existing Case to Clerk” option under the “trial court” filing jurisdiction.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

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Civil cases

Applies to
Motion

Motions must be electronically filed and docketed before hearing time is requested.

Motions must be e-filed and docketed PRIOR to requesting hearing time

Judge Casey L. Woolsey

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Civil cases

Applies to
Notice of cancellation

A Notice of Cancellation must be e-filed with the Clerk, and an email courtesy copy must be provided to the Judicial Assistant before the hearing date.

To cancel a hearing, a Notice of Cancellation must be e-filed with the Clerk of Court, with a courtesy copy provided to the Judicial Assistant via email prior to the hearing date.

Judge Casey L. Woolsey

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Civil cases

Applies to
Stipulation or other supporting document

The supporting stipulation or other documents confirming the agreement must be e-filed before the Agreed Order is submitted.

It is the responsibility of the parties to make sure the appropriate Stipulation or other supporting documents confirming said agreement are e-filed prior to submitting the Agreed Order.

Judge Casey L. Woolsey

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Civil cases

Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits must be filed through the e-portal at least 3 business days before trial and properly marked.

All exhibits are to be filed directly through the e- portal at least 3 business days prior to Trial and properly marked. (i.e., Petitioner’s Exhibit A, Petitioner’s Exhibit B...)

Judge Christopher A. France

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Applies to
Order

Submit orders through the e-portal, filing proposed orders as pleadings rather than using the portal's proposed-order option, unless the judge directs otherwise.

PROPOSED ORDERS: all orders are to be submitted through the e-portal unless otherwise instructed by the Judge. Please e-file your proposed order as you would any other pleading-DO NOT use the proposed order option on the 1st or 2nd page of the filing portal. This option is for specific counties that do not include Flagler.

Judge Christopher A. France

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Applies to
Notice of cancellation

A Notice of Cancellation must be e-filed through the E-Portal to cancel a hearing.

CANCELLATION OF A HEARING: Please E-mail or call the JA to cancel and e-file a Notice of Cancellation through the E-Portal.

Judge Christopher A. France

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Applies to
Exhibit

Each exhibit must be e-filed as a separate attachment, without a cover page.

• Each exhibit is to be e-filed as a separate attachment (do not include a cover page).

Judge Christopher A. France

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Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits submitted for evidence must be e-filed, even if the document is already filed.

• Exhibits to be submitted for Evidence must be e-filed as instructed, even if the document is currently filed.

Judge Christopher A. France

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Applies to
Supporting agreement documents

Before submitting an agreed order based on a stipulation or written agreement, the parties must e-file the supporting agreement or other documents with the Clerk of Court.

If the parties are submitting an order that has been agreed to or is otherwise based on a stipulation or written agreement of the parties, it is the responsibility of the parties to make sure the appropriate agreement, stipulation or other supporting documents confirming said agreement are e-filed with the Clerk of Court prior to submitting the “Agreed Order” for the court’s consideration.

Judge Christopher Kelly

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Applies to
Memorandum or case law

A party asking the Court to consider a memorandum or case law must e-file it with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.

Any party who wishes the Court to consider a memorandum and/or case law, shall electronically file the submission with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.

Judge Christopher Kelly

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Applies to
Motion

Motions must be electronically filed and docketed by the Clerk before a hearing is scheduled or an order is submitted to the Judge for review.

Motions must be e-filed and docketed by the Clerk before a hearing will be scheduled, or an order submitted to the Judge for review.

Judge Christopher Kelly

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Applies to
Motion

Motions must be electronically filed with the Clerk before hearing time is requested.

The Motion(s) must be e-filed with the Clerk’s office PRIOR to requesting hearing time.

Judge D. Melissa Distler

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Applies to
Notice of cancellation

A notice canceling a hearing must be e-filed with the Clerk and emailed to the Judicial Assistant immediately.

A notice of cancellation MUST be e-filed with the Clerk of Court and emailed to the judicial assistant immediately.

Judge D. Melissa Distler

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Applies to
Stipulation or supporting documents

The parties must e-file the stipulation or other documents confirming an agreement before submitting the agreed order for the court’s consideration.

Agreed Orders: It is the responsibility of the parties to make sure the appropriate stipulation or other supporting documents confirming said agreement are e-filed with the Clerk of Court prior to submitting the agreed order for the court’s consideration.

Judge D. Melissa Distler

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Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted through the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal unless the Court directs otherwise.

Submission Method: All proposed orders must be submitted to the court by the proposed order portion of the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal unless otherwise directed by the Court.

Judge D. Melissa Distler

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Criminal cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed to the division email address, which is only for proposed-order submissions and does not allow replies or forwarding.

Proposed Orders only should be emailed to division83@circuit7.org The division email account is solely for the purpose of submitting proposed orders. It does not allow for a reply and/or forward.

Judge David A. Cromartie

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Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders should be emailed to division84@circuit7.org in up-to-date Word format; PDF orders are not accepted.

*Proposed orders should be emailed to division84@circuit7.org in an up-to-date WORD format.* PDF orders will not be accepted.

Judge David H. Foxman

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Applies to
Order

Orders may not be sent by postal mail and must be sent electronically.

The Court will no longer accept “paper” orders, meaning orders sent through postal mail. All orders must be sent electronically.

Judge David H. Foxman

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Applies to
Order

Orders must be sent electronically; orders sent by postal mail are not accepted.

The Court will no longer accept “paper” orders, meaning orders sent through postal mail. All orders must be sent electronically.

Judge David H. Foxman

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Applies to
Motion

Motions must be electronically filed with the Clerk before a hearing will be scheduled.

1. MOTIONS: must be e-filed with the Clerk before a hearing will be scheduled.

Judge David S. Wainer III

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Criminal cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted through the e-portal in Word or PDF format unless the Judge instructs otherwise.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word or PDF format through the e-portal unless otherwise instructed by the Judge.

Judge Dawn D. Nichols

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Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trial must be provided to the clerk on paper before the proceeding for marking.

All exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trial must be provided to the clerk in paper format in advance of the hearing or trial for marking.

Judge Elizabeth A. Blackburn

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Civil cases

Applies to
Order

The order must be submitted electronically under the procedures in paragraph 6.

The order must be submitted electronically utilizing the procedures set forth below in paragraph 6.

Judge Howard M. Maltz

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Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed electronically to the Court at the stated address.

All proposed orders must be sent to the Court electronically by email at division55@circuit7.org.

Judge Howard M. Maltz

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Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be submitted to the court by email at Division54@circuit7.org.

All proposed orders must be submitted to the court by e-mail to Division54@circuit7.org.

Judge Katherine H. Miller

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Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Send all proposed orders to the Court electronically by email.

All proposed orders must be sent into the Court electronically by email at division10@circuit7.org.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

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Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Do not file proposed orders through the e-portal for Division 10, Volusia County.

Proposed orders shall not be filed through thee-portal for Division 10, Volusia County.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

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Civil cases

Applies to
All documents

All documents must be filed with the court electronically under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.525.

Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.525 requires that all documents be filed with the court electronically.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

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Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed to the court as Microsoft Word attachments, with the required subject line, case style, and case number.

A) All proposed orders must be sent into the Court electronically by email at division48@circuit7.org. The subject line of the email must state "Proposed Order," and include the case style and case number. The proposed order must be an attachment to the email in Microsoft Word format.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

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Applies to
Order

The order must be submitted electronically using the procedures referenced above.

The order must be submitted electronically utilizing the procedures set forth above.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

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Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders following a hearing, except Final Judgments of Foreclosure, must be emailed to the division address in Microsoft Word format.

All proposed orders following a hearing EXCEPT for Final Judgments of Foreclosure, shall be emailed to division32@circuit7.org in Microsoft WORD format.

Judge Mary G. Jolley

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Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Submit proposed orders other than Final Judgments of Foreclosure by email to the specified address; do not mail them or submit them through the Florida Courts E-Portal.

Submit all proposed orders (EXCEPT Final Judgments of Foreclosure) via e-mail to Division01@circuit7.org in Microsoft Word format. DO NOT MAIL PROPOSED ORDERS OR ATTEMPT TO SEND THEM VIA THE FLORIDA COURTS E-PORTAL.

Judge Michael S. Orfinger

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Applies to
Motion

A motion must be e-filed with the Clerk before a hearing can be scheduled or an order submitted to the Judge for review.

Motions must be e-filed with the Clerk of Court before a hearing will be scheduled, or an order submitted to the Judge for review.

Judge Michele S. Simonsen

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Applies to
Order

Paper orders sent by postal mail are not accepted; all orders must be sent electronically.

The Court will no longer accept “paper” orders, meaning orders sent through postal mail. All orders must be sent electronically.

Judge Michele S. Simonsen

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Applies to
Motion

An unrepresented party must file a request to the Court as a motion with the Clerk and send a copy to all parties.

Note to unrepresented parties: If you have a request of the Court, e.g. a request to continue a hearing or mediation, appear by phone, etc., then you must file such request as a motion with the Clerk of Court and send a copy to all parties.

Judge Michele S. Simonsen

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Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed to the Court at the specified address, with a subject line stating “Proposed Order” and including the case style and case number.

All proposed orders must be sent to the Court electronically by email at division59@circuit7.org. The subject line of the email must state “Proposed Order,” and include the case style and case number.

Judge R. Lee Smith

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Applies to
Supporting documents

Supporting agreements, stipulations, or other documents for an agreed order must be e-filed with the Clerk before the agreed order is submitted.

“Agreed Orders” – If the parties are submitting an order that has been agreed to or is otherwise based on a stipulation or written agreement of he parties, it is the responsibility of the parties to make sure the appropriate agreement, stipulation, or other supporting documents confirming said agreement are e-filed with the Clerk of Court prior to submitting the “Agreed Order” for the court’s consideration.

Judge Randall A. Daugustinis

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Applies to
Order

Orders may not be sent by postal mail and must be submitted electronically.

The Court will no longer accept “paper” orders, meaning orders sent through postal mail. All orders must be sent electronically.

Judge Robert A. Sanders Jr.

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Applies to
Proposed order

When the parties disagree on an order’s form, each party should submit a proposed order and e-file it as an attachment to a Notice of Filing.

If the parties disagree as to the form of the proposed order, each party should submit a proposed order to the court and e-file the proposed order as an attachment with a Notice of Filing.

Judge Robert W. Pickens III

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Applies to
Supporting documents

For an agreed order based on an agreement or stipulation, the supporting agreement or documents must be e-filed before the order is submitted for consideration.

If the parties are submitting an order that has been agreed to or is otherwise based on a stipulation or written agreement of the parties, it is the responsibility of the parties to make sure the appropriate agreement, stipulation or other supporting documents confirming said agreement are e- filed with the Clerk of Court prior to submitting the “Agreed Order” for the court’s consideration.

Judge Robert W. Pickens III

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Applies to
Memorandum or case law

A party asking the Court to consider a memorandum or case law must electronically file it with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.

Any party who wishes the Court to consider a memorandum and/or case law, shall electronically file the submission with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self- represented parties.

Judge Robert W. Pickens III

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Applies to
Motion

Motions must be electronically filed and docketed by the Clerk before a hearing can be scheduled or an order submitted to the Judge for review.

Motions must be e-filed and docketed by the Clerk before a hearing will be scheduled, or an order submitted to the Judge for review.

Judge Robert W. Pickens III

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Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must be emailed to the judicial assistant at Division53@circuit7.org.

All proposed orders shall be emailed to the judicial assistant at Division53@circuit7.org.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

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Applies to
Foreclosure final judgment

Proposed foreclosure final judgments must be submitted by email to Division53@circuit7.org.

All proposed Foreclosure Final Judgments must be submitted by email to Division53@circuit7.org.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

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Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

All proposed orders must be e-filed through E-Portal into an existing case.

All proposed orders shall be E-FILED through E-Portal under filing into an existing case.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

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Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

After the response period expires, the movant must advise the court that the motion is ripe and submit a proposed order through E-Portal.

Following the expiration of the period allowed for the response, the movant shall advise the court that the motion is ripe for a decision and submit a proposed order through E-Portal.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

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Applies to
Memorandum

A party seeking consideration of a memorandum before a motion hearing must first electronically file it and provide a copy to all other counsel and unrepresented parties.

Any party who wishes the court to consider a memorandum prior to the hearing on a motion shall first electronically file the submission with a copy to all other counsel and unrepresented parties.

Judge Wesley Heidt

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Applies to
Jury instructions

The defense must electronically submit only the jury instructions it seeks to add.

If the defense desires to add jury instructions, it shall electronically submit to the Court only those instructions it seeks to add.

Judge Alicia R. Washington

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Self-represented litigants without access to the e-filing portal may file documents in person with the Clerk of Court.

3. Self-represented litigants without access to the e-filing portal may file documents in person with the Clerk of Court. Contact the Flagler County Clerk of Court’s office for additional information.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

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Applies to
Consented final judgment with msa or parenting plan

Consented final judgments with an MSA and/or parenting plan may be submitted through the e-portal as one attachment unless the judge directs otherwise.

Consented Final Judgement’s with MSA and/or Parenting plans may be submitted directly through the e-portal as one attachment unless otherwise instructed by the Judge.

Judge Christopher A. France

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Applies to
Case law

Case law for the Court to review may be e-filed through the e-portal at least five business days before the hearing or trial.

• Any case law to be reviewed by the Court may also be e-filed directly through the e-portal at least 5 business days prior to your Hearing/Trial.

Judge Christopher A. France

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Applies to
Cross notice of hearing

A cross-notice of hearing should be e-filed with the Clerk, with copies sent to all parties.

The cross notice of hearing should be e-filed with the Clerk of Court, with copies to all parties.

Judge David H. Foxman

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Applies to
Authenticated domiciliary estate package

Authenticated packages from domiciliary estates may be e-filed; an e-filed original will should not be marked as being in the clerk’s possession.

Is the ORIGINAL Will in possession of the clerk? Do not mark yes if e-filed. Auth. Pkgs. From domiciliary estates can be e-filed

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

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Applies to
Will

A will may be e-filed only as part of an authenticated package from the domiciliary estate.

Is the Will in possession of the clerk or does it accompany the petition? Will not be e-filed unless it is part of an authenticated package from domiciliary estate.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

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Applies to
Cross notice of hearing

A cross-notice should be e-filed with the Clerk and copies provided to all parties and the Judicial Assistant; the party who set the hearing should first be contacted.

If a party wishes to cross-notice a motion for a hearing time that has been previously set, please contact the party that initially set the hearing. If there is no objection, and time permits, the matter will be heard at that time. The cross notice of hearing should be e-filed with the Clerk of Court, with copies to all parties and the Judicial Assistant.

Judge Michele S. Simonsen

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Applies to
Case law submission

Voluminous case law for a hearing should be submitted electronically to the Judicial Assistant, with copies to other counsel and unrepresented parties, within the previously stated time frame.

A party who wishes the Court to consider voluminous case law at a hearing should submit same electronically to Judge Simonsen’s Judicial Assistant at cbeason@circuit7.org, with copies to all other counsel and unrepresented parties in the same time frame previously set forth.

Judge Michele S. Simonsen

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Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits and evidence for a hearing or trial may be filed directly through the E-Portal.

• Exhibits/Evidence to be considered for your Hearing or Trial may now be filed directly through the E-Portal. 2

Judge Christopher A. France

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Criminal cases

Applies to
Exhibits

• Submission Method: All exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trials must be provided to the clerk in paper or electronic format in advance of the hearing or trial for marking, absent good cause shown.

Judge A. Christian Miller

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

If the submissions exceed 25 pages in total, paper copies must be submitted, and electronic copies are not permitted.

Judge Alicia R. Washington

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Notice of cancellation

The party who scheduled the hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation.

Judge Andrea K. Totten

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Motion

a. Motions must be filed/e-filed with the Clerk before a hearing will be scheduled.

Judge Angela A. Dempsey

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Exhibits

Any exhibits unable to be e-filed, will need to be included on your exhibits list, properly marked and hand delivered or mailed to the Clerk of Court.

Judge Christopher A. France

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Exhibits

• Exhibits that cannot be e-filed (i.e., videos, flash drives, etc..) must be included on the exhibits list (and properly marked) and mailed directly to the Clerk of Court at least 5 days prior to your Trial/Hearing.

Summary: Exhibits that cannot be e-filed must be mailed directly to the Clerk of Court.

Judge Christopher A. France

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

All exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trial must be provided to the clerk in paper format in advance of the hearing or trial for marking.

Judge Christopher Ferebee

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Order

The Court does not accept “paper” orders sent through the postal mail. All orders must be e-filed through the e-portal. Only upon request should the proposed orders be emailed to the judicial assistant in Word format after the order has been e-filed.

Judge D. Melissa Distler

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Communication or request

Any communication or request intended to be viewed by the Court generally requires it be in the form of a pleading, motion, notice, stipulation or other document authorized by the applicable rules of procedure and should be e-filed with the Clerk of Court.

Summary: A communication or request intended for the Court should be e-filed with the Clerk of Court.

Judge D. Melissa Distler

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Notice of electronic appearance ?

This form must be turned into the Flagler County Clerk of Court or emailed to Judicial Assistant, Brittany Jones. Bjones@circuit7.org

Judge D. Melissa Distler

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Criminal cases

Applies to
Pleadings or requests

Do not submit any pleadings or requests via this division email address.

Judge David A. Cromartie

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Motion

If you have a request of the Court, e.g. a request to continue a hearing or mediation, appear remote, etc.; you MUST file such request as a motion through the Clerk of Court, and send a copy to all parties.

Summary: Unrepresented parties must request Court action by filing a motion through the Clerk and sending a copy to all parties.

Judge David H. Foxman

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Printed exhibit

• Submission Method: Hand-deliver or mail all printed exhibits to the clerk of court.

Judge David S. Wainer III

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Court notice

Applies to
Proposed order ?

YOU HAVE TO FILE THROUGH "Pleading on Existing Case"

Judge Dawn D. Nichols

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Court notice

Applies to
Proposed order ?

MAILED OR E-MAILED DOCUMENTS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Judge Dawn D. Nichols

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must not be filed through the e-filing portal.

Judge Howard M. Maltz

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Exhibits

The Clerk will not accept exhibits via email. They must be hand- delivered.

Judge Joan Anthony

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

If the submissions exceed 25 pages in total, paper copies must be submitted, and electronic copies are not permitted.

Judge Joseph LeDonne

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Emergency or expedited motion

All Emergency or Expedited Motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court prior to the Court determining emergency or expedited status. PLEASE NOTE that the Court does not receive motions through the Portal.

Judge Katherine H. Miller

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Exhibits

Submission Method: All exhibits for evidentiary hearings or trial must be provided in paper format to the clerk for marking prior to the hearing or trial, absent a showing of good cause.

Judge Kathryn D. Weston

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order ?

The order must be submitted electronically utilizing the procedures set forth above.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Annual plan ?

Mail or hand deliver the original plan to the Clerk of Court of the county in which the case is filed.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders shall not be filed through thee-portal for Division 48, Flagler County.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to
Hearing materials

All hearing materials (including motions, responses, and memoranda of law/case law) must be delivered in hard copy at least seven (7) days before a scheduled hearing to judicial chambers.

Judge Mary G. Jolley

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to
Original foreclosure documents ?

Original affidavits, notes and mortgages, default letters, allonges, and assignments must be SENT DIRECTLY TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE.

Judge Mary G. Jolley

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to
Foreclosure final judgment ?

Final Judgments of Foreclosure WILL NOT be accepted by email.

Judge Mary G. Jolley

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Video exhibits ?

Videos cannot be e-filed, and they must be delivered to the Clerk of Court at the above address on a CD or USB drive.

Judge Michele S. Simonsen

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Order

The order must be submitted electronically utilizing the procedures set forth below in paragraph 6.

Judge R. Lee Smith

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders must not be filed through the e-filing portal.

Judge R. Lee Smith

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.CRITICAL?

Any party who wishes the court to consider a memorandum and/or case law shall electronically file the submission with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.

Machine summary

A party seeking consideration of a memorandum or case law must electronically file it with the Clerk and provide a copy to all other counsel and self-represented parties.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Original foreclosure documents ?

Original documents such as notes, allonges, mortgages, assignments, affidavits, and default letters MUST BE SENT DIRECTLY TO THE CLERK’S OFFICE.

Judge Randell H. Rowe III

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Memorandum or case law

The filing of any memorandum of law and/or case law is required if a party intends to rely on the memorandum or case law at hearing.

Judge Robert W. Pickens III

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Foreclosure original documents ?

Foreclosure Proceedings/Original Documents: (including affidavits, notes and mortgages, default letters, allonges, and assignments) must be SENT DIRECTLY TO THE CLERKS OFFICE.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders need to be submitted through E-Portal.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Proposed order

Following the expiration of the period allowed for the response, the movant shall advise the court that the motion is ripe for a decision and submit a proposed order by email to Division53@circuit7.org.

Summary: The proposed order following a discovery motion to compel must be emailed to Division53@circuit7.org.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Applies to
Hearing materials and case law ?

ALL Hearing Materials/Case Law MUST be emailed to Division53@circuit7.org. NO earlier/later than 48 Hours prior to the Hearing. The court will not accept paper copies.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Foreclosure Proceedings/Original Documents: (including affidavits, notes and mortgages, default letters, allonges, and assignments) must be SENT DIRECTLY TO THE CLERKS OFFICE.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

We could not find this wording in the court's document. Open the source before relying on it.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

All proposed Foreclosure Final Judgments must be submitted through E-Portal.

Machine summary

Proposed foreclosure final judgments must be submitted through E-Portal.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Proposed order

Proposed orders need to be submitted through E-Portal.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Exhibits ?

Paper copies MUST be hand delivered to the clerk’s office PRIOR to the scheduled Trial/Hearing.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.CRITICAL?

Civil cases

Applies to
Hearing materials and case law ?

Hearing Materials/Case Law: ALL Hearing Materials/Case Law MUST be emailed to Division49@circuit7.org. NO earlier/later than 48 Hours prior to the Hearing. The court will not accept paper copies.

Judge Sandra C. Upchurch

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Documents may be filed directly with the Clerk of Court or by electronic submission by visiting www. myflcourtaccess.com. An Account must be set up to e-file.

Judge Christopher A. France

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Applies to
Evidence

Please refer to the “Family Division 47 Procedures” on this Courts webpage for instructions on the submission of evidence in your case. This may be conducted electronically or by setting an appointment with the Clerk’s office.

Summary: Evidence may be submitted electronically or by setting an appointment with the Clerk’s office.

Judge Christopher A. France

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Applies to
Proposed order

Do not email proposed orders unless requested by the Court.

Judge D. Melissa Distler

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Applies to
Exhibits

d. Please do not file or send your exhibits to the Clerk ahead of your hearing or trial.

Judge David H. Foxman

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.WARNING?

Applies to
Hearing materials ?

Please do not submit this information electronically.

Judge Robert A. Sanders Jr.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Applies to
Ancillary administration package ?

Authenticated copy from domiciliary of Petition (provide Affidavit from foreign estate when a Petition is not required), Will, Order Admitting Will and Authority of Domiciliary PR. (Mark N/A if Non-resident only and original will is filed)

Summary: The ancillary-administration materials listed in the worksheet may be e-filed.

Judge Linda L. Gaustad

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Civil casesProposed or draft document; may not be in force

Applies to
Hearing materials ?

Submissions of material ten (10) pages or less (excluding a cover letter) may be provided via email to kmccoy@circuit7.org

Judge Mary G. Jolley

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.INFO?

Applies to
Exhibits

Exhibits can be e-filed with the Clerk of Court through the E-filing portal, which is free to use, and can be accessed at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/, or they can be delivered to the Clerk of Court at the Volusia County Courthouse, 101 North Alabama Avenue, DeLand, Florida.

Summary: Exhibits may be e-filed through the E-filing portal or delivered to the Clerk of Court at the courthouse.

Judge Michele S. Simonsen
Common questions about Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns electronic filing rules

Is electronic filing required in Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns?

Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Volusia, Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns: Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Self-represented parties must file pleadings with the Clerk in person or through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 2, section 5. SELF-REPRESENTED PARTIES

Judge Christopher A. France: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Exhibits must be filed through the e-portal at least 3 business days before trial and properly marked.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 8, section 11. MARKING EXHIBITS BEFORE TRIAL

Judge David A. Cromartie: Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Proposed orders must be emailed to the division email address, which is only for proposed-order submissions and does not allow replies or forwarding.

View ruleOfficial source Source: page 4, section D. Submission of Orders

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