Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- 1 copy • When Motion Is Scheduled for Hearing
Motion for Rehearing
- Upon Filing
Adjournments
- A hearing scheduled for two hours or more may be canceled only with mutual consent of the parties or their counsel and Court approval.
- The Court may require a mutually signed agreement, which resolves all issues scheduled to be heard at the hearing, to be filed with the Court prior to canceling of the hearing.
- Other hearings may be canceled by the attorney setting the hearing if sufficient notice is provided to the opposing party.
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Request must include
Communication
Phone
Phone
Document Format Requirements6 rules
Any notice of hearing shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Exhibit labels must substantially follow the stated format, and the submitting party must complete every blank except “admitted” and “excluded.”
- Exhibit
Formatting
- •The submitting party must fill in all blanks except “admitted” and “excluded.”
Court's wording
The exhibit label shall be in substantially the following format: Case No._________________ Party ____________________ Exhibit No.________ Admitted ________________ Excluded __________ Date ________________ The party submitting the exhibit shall fill in all blanks on the label except “admitted” and “excluded.”
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520 and Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.100 address the requirements for captioning and formatting orders or judgments. Special attention should be paid to the requirement for recording space in Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520. A sufficiently-sized blank for the signature of the judge should be provided, and the signature blank should not be the only item on a page. All pages should be numbered.
- Order
- Judgment
Formatting
- •Provide a sufficiently-sized blank for the judge's signature
- •Number all pages
Furnished envelopes must use the specified judge, court, and mailing address as the return address.
Court's wording
The return address on the furnished envelopes shall read: (Name of Judge) Circuit Judge P.O. Box 9000, Drawer “__” (assigned letter of Judge’s mail drawer is used) Bartow, Florida 33831-9000
Regarding rule 2.425(b)(5), the requirement to use a minor child’s initials does not apply to “[t]he name of a minor in any order relating to parental responsibility, time-sharing, or child support.”
Parenting plans associated with Final Judgments shall be paginated
Document Filing Requirements48 rules
A. Any party who seeks relief on an emergency or expedited basis shall file a verified,
A party seeking ex parte temporary relief not covered by the standing order must file a verified written motion detailing the facts requiring immediate judicial action without notice to the opposing party.
Court's wording
Any party who seeks temporary relief not provided under the Standing Temporary Order for Dissolution of Marriage on an ex parte basis under Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.610 or Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.610, shall file a verified, written motion detailing the factual circumstances requiring immediate judicial action without notice to the opposing party.
Motions must follow the specified caption rule, place the assigned section number beneath the case number, and use a title that states the motion’s purpose.
- Document
- Motion
- Placement
- Caption
Court's wording
D. All motions shall be captioned in accordance with Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.100. All motions shall include the number of the assigned section placed beneath the case number. All motions shall have a title which indicates the purpose of the motion; simply stating “Motion” is insufficient.
written motion detailing the factual circumstances requiring immediate judicial action.
Further, all notices of hearing shall state whether a court reporter has been and/or will be booked for the hearing.
Hearing dates must be cleared with opposing counsel before notice is filed, and the notice must state that they were cleared or explain why a good-faith attempt was unsuccessful.
Court's wording
All hearing dates shall be cleared with opposing counsel prior to notices being filed. This fact shall be shown on the face of the notice itself by inserting the following: “The above hearing has been cleared with opposing counsel’s calendar on (date).” In the alternative, if counsel’s good faith attempt to clear a hearing has been unsuccessful, the following language shall be used: “The above hearing date has not been cleared with opposing counsel’s calendar because (factual statement).”
The party canceling the hearing shall serve and file a written notice of cancelation of the hearing and notify the judicial assistant.
Any notice of hearing shall clearly specify the purpose, place, date, time and length of the hearing.
Additional motions may be noticed for the same hearing only if counsel stipulate in writing, the judicial assistant is informed, the Court approves, and an amended or cross notice is served and filed.
Court's wording
Counsel shall not notice additional motions to be heard at the same time as motions previously noticed for hearing unless both counsel stipulate in writing that any additional motions can be heard at the same time, the judicial assistant is informed, the Court approves, and an amended notice of hearing or a cross notice of hearing is served and filed.
Any notice of hearing shall be filed as a document separate from the pleading for which the hearing is scheduled.
The Uniform Order Setting Final Hearing and Pretrial Conference, as referenced herein, shall be used for scheduling contested family law cases that require two hours or more for the final hearing.
Although pretrial conferences are not required for hearings that are scheduled for less than two hours, orders scheduling final hearings are required for all cases.
Use the Order of Referral to Mediation for all mediation referrals to the Tenth Circuit Mediation Services.
Court's wording
The Order of Referral to Mediation, as set forth in Administrative Order 5.33.4 (or as later amended by the Court), shall be utilized for all referrals of mediation to the Tenth Circuit Mediation Services.
When the Court directs that payment of a support award is to be paid through the State Disbursement Unit, the party submitting the proposed order must prepare and include all documents with sufficient information as required by the Clerk of Court in operating the depository as described in Section 61.181, Florida Statutes.
A final judgment should state the hearing date and attendees, jurisdiction, the Court’s findings and conclusions of law, and parenting-plan findings with language addressing the children’s best interests.
Court's wording
The contents of a final judgment should include: 1. The date of the hearing and the persons who attended the hearing. 2. Jurisdiction of parties and action, e.g. residency and dissolution of marriage. 3. Findings and conclusions of law announced by the Court. 4. Findings regarding parenting plans include specific language concerning the children’s best interest.
If the Court orders an income withholding order, the income withholding order must be submitted contemporaneously with the order or final judgment.
Orders including a child or spousal support award must include the findings that are the basis for the calculation of support as required by Florida law (including income, insurance, daycare, etc.).
The fully executed marital settlement agreement must be filed before the proposed final judgment is submitted.
Court's wording
The parties’ fully executed marital settlement agreement shall be filed with the court prior to submission of a proposed final judgment and shall be referenced by title and date of execution in the proposed final judgment.
Prior to any hearing, all documents intended for admission into evidence shall have exhibit identification information pre-marked in a form suitable for receipt into evidence.
The proposed final judgment must reflect that the parties’ marital settlement agreement is approved by the Court and that it is made a part of the proposed final judgment.
The applicable form is Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure Form 12.900(h).
“[I]f related cases are known or reasonably ascertainable”, the petitioner shall comply with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.545(d) by filing a Notice of Related Cases.
Each party must provide their own Social Security number and each minor child’s full name, date of birth, and Social Security number.
Court's wording
Pursuant to the federal Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996, each party is required to provide his or her social security number in accordance with this section. Each party is also required to provide the full name, date of birth, and social security number for each minor child of the marriage.
All judgments and orders involving time-sharing schedules for minor children shall include a parenting plan.
A parenting plan shall be filed with the Court as provided in the Uniform Order Setting Final Hearing and Pretrial Conference referenced in Section 5 of this Administrative Order.
Parenting plans associated with Final Judgments shall ... have a separate signature line for the judge.
- Document
- Parenting plan
- Placement
- Signature block
The pretrial memorandum must contain relevant information about the marriage and children, including the specified dates and children’s names and ages.
Court's wording
At least three (3) days prior to the Pretrial Conference, the attorneys for the parties are directed to each file with the court and serve upon opposing counsel a memorandum containing the following information and attachments if relevant based on the pleadings. The memorandum shall not be deemed to amend the pleadings. a. THE MARRIAGE i. Date and place of marriage. ii. Date of separation. iii. Date of filing petition for dissolution of marriage. b. THE CHILDREN i. Names and ages of the children involved, if any.
No later than thirty (30) days prior to the Pretrial Conference, each party shall file and exchange their final Witness List, which specifically discloses the substance of the witness testimony.
The final expert witness list must disclose the substance of proposed expert opinions and include at least three dates when the expert and disclosing counsel are available for deposition.
Court's wording
No later than sixty (60) days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall file and exchange their final Expert Witness List, which specifically discloses the substance of any expert opinions to be offered at trial. All experts must be made available for deposition at least thirty (30) days before the Pretrial Conference and the expert disclosure shall include at least three (3) dates when the expert and disclosing counsel are available for deposition.
The final exhibit list must specifically disclose and identify trial exhibits; a generic reference to all discovery does not comply.
Court's wording
No later than thirty (30) days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall file and exchange their final Exhibit List, which specifically discloses and identifies the exhibits to be offered at trial. A generic statement disclosing “all discovery in this action”, alone, does not comply with this section.
7. The following shall be attached to the pretrial memorandum described above in Section 7: a. A current and fully executed Financial Affidavit.
The final Exhibit List previously filed with the Court identifying all exhibits that the party intends to use at trial.
- Document
- Final exhibit list
Include
- •Exhibit list
Be advised that the Pretrial Conference and Final Hearing will only be continued in exceptional circumstances and for good cause shown in writing, signed by counsel and the party he or she represents.
A spreadsheet with a proposed chart of equitable distribution.
A witness list giving all names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals who are likely to be called as a witness. The witness list shall specifically designate all expert witnesses.
Any substantial changes to the Parenting Plan must be sought through the filing of a supplemental petition for modification.
When the parties agree to a parenting plan, the form provides for each parent to sign and date a certification that they were open and honest, are satisfied with the plan, and intend to be bound by it.
Court's wording
SIGNATURES OF PARENTS (Where parenting plan was achieved by agreement of the parties) I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this Plan and intend to be bound by it effective the date signed below. Dated: ________________________ ___________________________________________ Signature of Mother Printed Name: _______________________________ I certify that I have been open and honest in entering into this Parenting Plan. I am satisfied with this Plan and intend to be bound by it effective the date signed below. Dated: ________________________ ___________________________________________ Signature of Father Printed Name: _______________________________
If a nonlawyer helped complete the form, fill in whether it was prepared for the Mother or Father and the assistant’s identifying and contact information.
Court's wording
IF A NONLAWYER HELPED YOU FILL OUT THIS FORM, HE/SHE MUST FILL IN THE BLANKS BELOW: [fill in all blanks] This form was prepared for the: {choose only one} ☐ Mother ☐ Father This form was completed with the assistance of: {name of individual} ____________________________________________________________, {name of business} _____________________________________________________________, {address} _____________________________________________________________________, {city} ______________, {state} ____, {zip code} _______, {telephone number} _____________.
Each party to a dissolution action shall file a certificate of completion of the course with the court prior to the entry of the final judgment.
Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 requires that each party file and exchange financial affidavits and mandatory disclosure.
The title of an order that disposes of a pretrial or post-judgment motion should accurately identify the motion by title. If the title of the motion is not specific enough to identify it, the date of filing should be added to specifically identify the motion being disposed.
In the event the designated party fails to submit a proposed order or judgment within said ten (10) working days, the opposing party may submit a proposed order or judgment after certifying that he/she has made a good faith effort to contact the opposing party and has received no reason for the delay.
Every proposed order should be accompanied by a letter, indicating only that a copy of the proposed order has been provided to the opposing party.
Objections to proposed orders may not be used as a substitute for a request for rehearing. Any request for rehearing must be submitted pursuant to the applicable Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure.
It is better practice for the proposed final judgment to reflect that the parties have entered into a marital settlement agreement and to recite, at a minimum, the provisions of the agreement pertaining to parental responsibility, time sharing, child support, and alimony and that the parties are ordered to abide by all of the terms and provisions contained in the marital settlement agreement.
A matter shall be removed from the trial docket only upon the Court’s written order.
The judicial assistant may distribute the order or judgment without holding the order for five (5) days in the event that the judicial assistant has written confirmation that there is no objection to the proposal.
Filing & Service rules
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Reasonable time for motions or pleadings is at least five business days unless the judge finds emergency status.
“Reasonable Time”, as set forth in Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.090 and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.090, shall be deemed to be not less than five (5) business days except upon a finding of emergency status by the judge before whom such motion is heard.
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The party designated by the Court must submit the proposed order or judgment within ten working days after the oral decision.
The party designated by the Court shall submit the proposed order/judgment within ten (10) working days after the oral decision.
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A party must submit a written objection directly to the judge’s office within five working days after the order is submitted, unless the Court allows otherwise.
In the event a party objects to the proposed order, the objection to the proposed order must be submitted in writing directly to the judge’s office within five (5) working days of the submission of the order, unless otherwise allowed by the Court.
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Each party must file and exchange a final witness list at least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference.
No later than thirty (30) days prior to the Pretrial Conference, each party shall file and exchange their final Witness List, which specifically discloses the substance of the witness testimony.
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Each party must file and exchange a final expert witness list at least 60 days before the Pretrial Conference.
No later than sixty (60) days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall file and exchange their final Expert Witness List, which specifically discloses the substance of any expert opinions to be offered at trial.
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Each party’s attorney must file and serve a memorandum at least three days before the Pretrial Conference, with information and attachments relevant to the pleadings.
At least three (3) days prior to the Pretrial Conference, the attorneys for the parties are directed to each file with the court and serve upon opposing counsel a memorandum containing the following information and attachments if relevant based on the pleadings. The memorandum shall not be deemed to amend the pleadings.
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Each party must file and exchange a final exhibit list at least 30 days before the Pretrial Conference.
No later than thirty (30) days before the Pretrial Conference, each party shall file and exchange their final Exhibit List, which specifically discloses and identifies the exhibits to be offered at trial.
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Financial disclosure must occur before mediation.
Financial disclosure shall occur prior to mediation.
Civil cases
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The course-completion certificate must be filed before entry of final judgment.
Each party to a dissolution action shall file a certificate of completion of the course with the court prior to the entry of the final judgment.
Civil cases
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The Court may impose sanctions for failing to submit a proposed order on time.
The Court may impose sanctions for failure to comply with the Court’s directive to submit a proposed order timely.
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The judicial assistant will hold a proposed order or judgment for five working days to allow the opposing party to file a written objection.
The judicial assistant will hold the proposed order or judgment for five (5) working days to afford the opposing party an opportunity to file a written objection.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
When an emergency or expedited motion is filed, the moving party must serve a copy on the judge, counsel, and involved unrepresented parties.
Upon the filing of an emergency or expedited motion, the moving party shall serve a copy of the motion to the judge, counsel, and unrepresented parties involved.
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An amended notice of hearing or cross notice must be served and filed when additional motions are added to a previously noticed hearing.
and an amended notice of hearing or a cross notice of hearing is served and filed.
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Copies of the hearing notice must be served on all parties and the judge under Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.090 within five working days after the hearing is scheduled.
Copies of the notice of hearing shall be served in accordance with Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.090 on all parties and the judge within five (5) working days of scheduling the hearing.
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The party canceling a hearing must serve and file written notice of cancellation.
The party canceling the hearing shall serve and file a written notice of cancelation of the hearing
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For a contested dissolution petition, the petitioner must serve the Standing Temporary Order with the initial process and original petition.
Upon the filing of any contested petition for dissolution of marriage, the Standing Temporary Order set forth in Administrative Order 5-51.0 (or as later amended by the Court) shall be applicable. The Petitioner must serve a copy of the Standing Temporary Order along with a copy of the initial process and original petition.
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Orders must be served pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516(h).
Service of Orders shall be accomplished pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516(h).
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Each party’s attorney must serve the pretrial memorandum on opposing counsel at least three days before the Pretrial Conference.
At least three (3) days prior to the Pretrial Conference, the attorneys for the parties are directed to each file with the court and serve upon opposing counsel a memorandum containing the following information and attachments if relevant based on the pleadings.
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Each party must provide the opposing party with a preliminary exhibit list within 10 days of the Case Management Conference.
Within ten (10) days of the Case Management Conference, each party shall provide the opposing party with a preliminary exhibit list.
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Each party must provide the opposing party with a preliminary witness list within 10 days of the Case Management Conference.
Within ten (10) days of the Case Management Conference, each party shall provide the opposing party with a preliminary witness list.
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The Petitioner must serve the Respondent with this Order together with the Petition.
The Petitioner shall serve a copy of this Order on the Respondent along with a copy of the Petition.
Civil cases
Page 1 | APPLICABILITY, SERVICE, AND TERM OF TEMPORARY ORDER
Each party must exchange financial affidavits and mandatory disclosure with the other party.
Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.285 requires that each party file and exchange financial affidavits and mandatory disclosure.
Civil cases
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Discovery requests must be served early enough to allow a response before the discovery deadline.
Please be advised that discovery requests must be timely served so that the applicable rule allows for a response prior to the discovery deadline.
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The party who requires a court reporter must secure one and notify the opposing party three days before trial.
The party requiring a court reporter shall secure same, and notify the opposing party three (3) days prior to the trial.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Submit copies of motions for rehearing to the judge’s office when filing them.
C. Copies of motions for rehearing shall be submitted to the judge’s office upon filing.
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When a motion is scheduled for a hearing, furnish the judge a copy of the motion and notice of hearing.
B. When a motion is scheduled for a hearing, a copy of the motion and notice of hearing shall be furnished directly to the judge.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motions must be heard by the Pretrial Conference or they will be deemed abandoned or waived unless good cause is shown.
All motions not heard by the Pretrial Conference will be deemed abandoned or waived, absent good cause shown.
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The parties must attempt to complete mediation before requesting a hearing on a disputed issue.
The parties shall attempt to complete mediation prior to requesting a hearing on any disputed issue.
Civil cases
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Mediation is mandatory in contested dissolution disputes unless waived by the Court or the Court finds significant domestic violence would compromise mediation.
Unless waived by the Court, mediation is mandatory in contested dissolution of marriage disputes. Mediation will not be mandatory if the Court finds that there has been a significant history of domestic violence between the parties that would compromise the mediation process.
Civil cases
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The Court encourages parties to mediate early and before noticing the case for trial.
The Court encourages parties to mediate early in the proceedings and prior to noticing the case for trial.
Civil cases
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
A hearing scheduled for two hours or more may be canceled only with mutual consent of the parties or their counsel and Court approval.
All hearings scheduled for two (2) hours or more may not be canceled without the mutual consent of the parties, or their counsels, and approval of the Court.
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Continuance motions must be written unless made at trial, signed by the requesting party except upon good cause, and state whether opposing counsel agrees or disagrees.
motions for continuance shall be in writing unless made at trial and, except for good cause shown, shall be signed by the party requesting the continuance.” All motions for continuance shall include a statement that opposing counsel has been contacted and that opposing counsel either agrees or disagrees with said continuance request.
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The Pretrial Conference and Final Hearing may be continued only in exceptional circumstances for good cause shown in a writing signed by counsel and the represented party; a Pretrial Conference continuance motion must be filed and heard before the conference, and later-arising scheduling conflicts are not persuasive.
Be advised that the Pretrial Conference and Final Hearing will only be continued in exceptional circumstances and for good cause shown in writing, signed by counsel and the party he or she represents. Scheduling conflicts arising after the date of this Order will not be persuasive. If a continuance of the Pretrial Conference is sought, the motion to continue must be filed and called up for hearing before Pretrial Conference. The Court will not entertain a motion to continue the Pretrial Conference during the Pretrial Conference.
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The Court may require a mutually signed agreement, which resolves all issues scheduled to be heard at the hearing, to be filed with the Court prior to canceling of the hearing.
The Court may require a mutually signed agreement, which resolves all issues scheduled to be heard at the hearing, to be filed with the Court prior to canceling of the hearing.
Page 4 | SECTION 7: HEARINGS, NOTICES, CANCELLATIONS, AND CONTINUANCES
Other hearings may be canceled by the attorney setting the hearing if sufficient notice is provided to the opposing party.
Other hearings may be canceled by the attorney setting the hearing if sufficient notice is provided to the opposing party.
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The Court may continue a hearing if motions or pleadings are not timely filed.
If motions/pleadings are not timely filed, the Court may continue the hearing to a later date.
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Chambers Communication Rules
If counsel cannot stipulate to hearing additional motions at the previously scheduled hearing, counsel seeking a hearing must obtain new dates from the judicial assistant and follow Paragraph 7(A).
If both counsels cannot stipulate to additional motions being heard at the same time as a previously scheduled hearing, then either counsel who wishes to set additional motions for hearing shall obtain new dates from the judicial assistant and follow Paragraph 7(A) above.
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The party canceling a hearing must notify the judicial assistant.
and notify the judicial assistant.
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Counsel or an unrepresented party must notify the Court if the matter settles.
Counsel or, if unrepresented, the party(ies) shall notify the Court in the event of settlement.
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To request disability accommodations for the proceeding, contact the Office of the Court Administrator at least 7 days before the appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notice if fewer than 7 days remain.
Please contact the Office of the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled court appearance is less than 7 days;
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A party who needs an interpreter must notify the Court before the pretrial conference.
If either of the parties requires an interpreter, the party requiring the interpreter shall notify the Court prior to the pretrial conference to enable the Court to comply with Florida Rule of Appellate Procedure 2.560.
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A person with a disability needing an accommodation should contact the Court Administrator at least seven days before the appearance, or immediately upon receiving the notice if less than seven days remain; people with hearing or voice impairments may call 711.
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 Office of the Court Administrator, 255 N. Broadway Avenue, Bartow, Florida 33830, (863) 534-4686, at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately upon receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled court appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
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A party seeking to schedule a hearing may obtain available dates from the judicial assistant.
A party desiring to schedule a hearing may obtain available dates from the judicial assistant.
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Hearing- or voice-impaired persons are instructed to call 711.
if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.
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