Court Rules
Judge

Judge Thomas Krug

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida (DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota)

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

All filings

  • Hand Delivery

Exhibits

  • 2 copies • At Least Two Business Days Before Hearing Or Trial

Hearing Materials

  • Email
  • No Later Than Three Business Days Before Hearing

Proposed Order

  • Prior To Submission

Adjournments

  • For a hearing cancellation within 24 hours, immediately call and email the judicial assistant, provide the cancellation notice and reasons, and submit any required stipulation or order by the original hearing time.
  • Request cancellation or continuance of a CMC or PTC by a proper motion filed in the court file and provided to all parties before the conference.
  • A trial is continued only by court order, and all deadlines remain in effect until the order is entered.
  • +1 more

Request must include

Reason For Request
  • Continuance motions and stipulations must be heard at least ten days before trial unless the court permits otherwise.

Communication

Email

Chambers

family2@jud12.flcourts.org
Status InquiriesScheduling
Filters:

Document Format Requirements5 rules

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Send electronic hearing materials to the division email as a single text-searchable, indexed, and consistently bookmarked PDF; provide proposed orders and final judgments as separate Word attachments.

Electronic copies of hearing materials should be sent to Family2@jud12.flcourts.org. The Court will accept these documents in electronic format only if provided as a single PDF file and must: be text searchable; be paginated with page numbers exactly matching the index pagination; be bookmarked consistent with the index. Proposed Orders/Final Judgments should be a separate attachment in Word Format.

Required Format

PDF

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|SecE. Courtesy Copies — Electronic Copies
Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Important

The court generally uses 12-point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins when drafting proposed orders.

Typography
Font FamilyTimes New Roman
Size12 pt
Layout & Binding
Margins
Top:1"
Left:1"
Right:1"
Bottom:1"
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|SecD. Submission of Orders
Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Important

Unless the Court directs otherwise, the Plaintiff/Petitioner should mark their exhibits ahead of time as “Plaintiff/Petitioner 1, 2, 3, etc.,” and the Defendant/Respondent should mark their exhibits ahead of time as “Defendant/Respondent A, B, C, etc.”

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Formatting

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

All proposed orders must be in Word Format only. All proposed orders must be accompanied by a cover letter that is also submitted though the ePortal in PDF/A format.

Required Format

Word Perfect

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|SecD. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference
Formatting

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

If submitting as separate file, each exhibit as a separate file, labeled “Petitioner 1” or “Respondent A” and so on.

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|SecG. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — For the Judge

Document Filing Requirements26 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Any notices or orders prepared by attorneys must include the amount of the fee which is due and owed for the mediation.

DocumentNotice Or Order

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|SecIII. Mediation Fees to Be Paid Prior to Receiving Services; Failure to Appear; Failure to Pay Fees; Procedures
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Orders of Referral prepared by attorneys must substantially conform to any Order of Referral approved by the Chief Judge of this circuit.

DocumentOrder Of Referral

11-02-2 · p. 3
|SecIII. Mediation Fees to Be Paid Prior to Receiving Services; Failure to Appear; Failure to Pay Fees; Procedures
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

If applicable, the Order of Referral to court ordered mediation shall include the amount of the mediation fees, which are due to be paid prior to the scheduled mediation.

DocumentOrder Of Referral

11-02-2 · p. 3
|SecIII. Mediation Fees to Be Paid Prior to Receiving Services; Failure to Appear; Failure to Pay Fees; Procedures
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Parties shall appear at mediation with documented proof of payment, such as a receipt from the Clerk of Court, or an approved Certificate of Indigence by the Clerk of Court.

DocumentMediation Session

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|SecIII. Mediation Fees to Be Paid Prior to Receiving Services; Failure to Appear; Failure to Pay Fees; Procedures
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Current Financial Affidavits for BOTH parties MUST be filed prior to obtaining an Order of Referral to the Family Mediation Program.

DocumentFinancial Affidavit

11-02-2 · p. 5
|SecV. Family Mediation Program Procedures; Required Documentation
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Parties with children shall bring a draft of a Parenting Plan to the mediation.

DocumentParenting Plan

11-02-2 · p. 5
|SecV. Family Mediation Program Procedures; Required Documentation
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

If financial affidavits are not filed, Orders of Referral will NOT be granted and proposed Orders of Referrals will not be signed.

DocumentOrder Of Referral

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|SecV. Family Mediation Program Procedures; Required Documentation
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Any case where a Final Hearing is set, the Final Hearing Checklist located under Circuit Family Division 2 court-approved forms, must be attached to the Notice of Hearing.

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

If an order must be submitted in paper format, you must also submit preaddressed envelopes with sufficient postage and conforming copies for all parties to receive a service copy.

DocumentProposed Order

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|SecD. Submission of Orders — U.S. Mail Submission
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

An emergency or hardship motion’s verification must use the specified sworn verification language and notarial form.

The verification must be in the following form: Verification State of Florida County of Sarasota Before me, the undersigned authority, personally appeared, ____________________ who is personally known to me or produced valid identification and after being duly sworn deposes and says: I have reviewed the foregoing facts listed in the Emergency and/or hardship Motion and find the same to be true and correct and I understand that I am swearing or affirming under oath as to the truthfulness of each and every claim made in this Motion and that the punishment for knowingly making a false statement includes fines and/or imprisonment. Further affiant sayeth not. ____________________________ (name of movant) Sworn to and subscribedbefore me this _____ day of _________________, by _________________who is personally known to me or who produced _________ as identification and who did take an oath. Signed: ____________________________ (Notary Public) My Commission Expires:

DocumentMotion

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|SecF. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters — Emergency, Expedited Request and Hardship Motions
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

submit one proposed order for two (2) case numbers. Each case number must have its own document.

DocumentProposed Order

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|SecD. Submission of Orders — ePortal and Division ‘Do Nots’
Filing Requirements

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

The court will not sign an order/judgment without clear evidence of agreement or consent by all parties or counsel’s affirmation that opposing counsel has approved the form and content of the order/judgment.

DocumentProposed Order

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|SecD. Submission of Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

When a Motion for Relocation is filed, counsel must simultaneously provide a copy to the court as well as a written notice to set the matter for a hearing on the Petition.

DocumentMotion

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|SecK. Other Division Procedures — Petition for Relocation
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

A Notice of Hearing must state the hearing details, motions and allotted time, ADA notice, motion DIN, Zoom credentials, and certificate of service to all parties.

The Notice of Hearing must include: Date, time and location of the hearing time reserved Name of the motions to be heard and length of time assigned The appropriate ADA notice The Docket Identification Number (to the left of your motion in the court file) Judge Krug’s Zoom credentials (even for in-person hearings) Certificate of service to all parties

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
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|SecB. Hearing Procedures — Notice of Hearing
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

A Notice of Hearing must be filed immediately after reserving hearing time and must conform to the Twelfth Judicial Circuit’s Standards of Professionalism.

DocumentNotice Of Hearing

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|SecB. Hearing Procedures — Notice of Hearing
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

An emergency or hardship hearing request must be made by detailed, sworn, and verified motion stating the good-faith conferral efforts, urgent issues and reasons, mediation-waiver basis, and time needed.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency or hardship hearing, a detailed, sworn and verified motion setting forth the following should be filed: that the movant first conferred with or made a good faith effort to contact opposing party to resolve the matter without Court intervention (efforts to be delineated in the motion re: contact and resolution); the issue(s) that need to be resolved on an expedited basis and why they require an expedited hearing; the basis for the waiver of any required mediation; the amount of time needed, taking into account each party’s presentation.

DocumentMotion

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|SecF. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters — Emergency, Expedited Request and Hardship Motions
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

A Notice for Trial must identify the case type, issues to be tried, and total presentation time; file the original with the clerk and provide a copy to the court, unless a fully executed MSA has been filed.

The Notice for Trial must comply with Family Law Rule 12.440 and describe: the type of case to be tried; the specific issues to be tried; the total time it will take all parties to present their case. The original should be filed with the clerk and a copy provided to the court. The only exception to avoid a Notice for Trial is if a fully executed Marital Settlement Agreement (MSA) has been filed.

DocumentNotice For Trial

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|SecI. Setting Case for Trial — Notice for Trial
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Mediation must be completed, and a Mediation Report be filed with the clerk before counsel can submit a Notice for Trial.

DocumentNotice For Trial

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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Both sets shall include a Table of Exhibits.

DocumentExhibits

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
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Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Do not set Motions for Rehearing or Reconsideration for hearing through JACS, instead send them to the court with a cover letter. The court will decide whether to hold a hearing.

DocumentMotion

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|SecK. Other Division Procedures — Rehearing or Reconsideration
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Mandatory

Do not submit a proposed order until all parties have reviewed and approved the proposed order. The court generally uses 12-point Times New Roman font with one-inch margins when drafting proposed orders.

DocumentProposed Order

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|SecD. Submission of Orders
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Important

Confer with opposing counsel to determine what exhibits are stipulated and what evidentiary objections each side is maintaining and avoid duplicate exhibits.

DocumentExhibits

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|SecG. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — For the Judge
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Important

If there is a disagreement on the form, or an attorney does not respond within a reasonable period of time, you may then send the proposed order with a concise statement identifying the disagreement and the steps you took to address it. The opposing attorney may submit at the same time an alternate proposed order.

DocumentProposed Order

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|SecD. Submission of Orders — Disagreement (Form)
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026Important

If you wish to have a status conference on a case, please file a motion that detail the reasons for the request. If all parties agree that a status conference is needed, the judicial assistant may be emailed without filing a motion.

DocumentMotion

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|SecH. Pretrial Procedures & Conferences — Status Conferences
Filing Requirements

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

No hearing is needed if you file and submit client consent to the court with the motion and proposed order. Otherwise, you must notice the motion for hearing and include the client on the certificate of service.

DocumentMotion

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Service
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|SecK. Other Division Procedures — Withdrawing or Substituting as Attorney
Filing Requirements

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

e-file your proposed Order through the ePortal Progress Docket or submit a proposed order without a detailed service list. Service list must have more than names, include the method of service (email or mailing address).

DocumentProposed Order

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|SecD. Submission of Orders — ePortal and Division ‘Do Nots’

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

For an emergency or hardship motion, file the original with the clerk, deliver or email a copy to the court, and call the judicial assistant to advise of the motion.

The original motion shall be filed with the clerk, and a copy hand-delivered or emailed to the court and a phone call placed to the judicial assistant advising of the motion.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters — Emergency, Expedited Request and Hardship Motions

Attorneys must submit proposed orders through the ePortal directly to the assigned judge, not through the Progress Docket.

Effectively immediately, all proposed orders submitted by attorneys in Family Division 2 must be submitted in compliance with Administrative Order 22-1.2 through the ePortal directly to the assigned Judge, and not filed on the “Progress Docket”.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference

Attorneys must separately remove themselves and their staff from the ePortal to stop receiving notices.

Attorneys must separately remove themselves, and staff, from the ePortal. If this step is not completed, they will continue to receive notices.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | K. Other Division Procedures — Withdrawing or Substituting as Attorney

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

A party affected by a child-support order must file a Motion to Vacate within ten days of entry and simultaneously send a copy to the assigned court and hearing officer.

Pursuant to Family Law Rule 12.491(f), any party affected by an order may move to vacate an order by filing a Motion to Vacate within ten (10) days from the date of entry of the order. The motion must be filed in the clerk’s office, and a copy of the motion must simultaneously be sent to the assigned court and to the hearing officer.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | K. Other Division Procedures — Motions to Vacate (Child Support)

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Serve petitions and motions that legally require service on the judge by emailing the judicial assistant or hand-delivering them to the first-floor court deputy station, and call the assistant to advise of service.

Petitions and motions that by law must be served upon the Judge (e.g., writs, appeals, recusal motions), must be either emailed to the court’s judicial assistant or hand delivered to the court deputy station on the 1st floor. Additionally, please call the judicial assistant to advise of the service.

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Page 1 | K. Other Division Procedures — Required Service on the Court

For electronically submitted orders, the judicial assistant serves the order by email; the certificate of service must list each recipient’s email address and reflect any additional U.S. mail service the movant must complete.

If an order is submitted electronically, the judicial assistant will serve the Order on the parties via email. The certificate of service must be complete and include the email addresses for all recipients. If additional U.S. mail copies need to be served, please modify the certificate of service accordingly for the movant to complete such actions.

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Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference

Filing Fees and Waivers

Family mediation costs $60 per person per scheduled session when the parties’ combined gross income is less than $50,000 per year.

2.e $60.00 per person per scheduled session in family mediation whene the parties combined gross income is less than $50,000 per year;e

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Page 2 | II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

County Civil mediation costs $60 per party per session.

County Civil mediation fees shall be assessed at $60.00 per party pere session.e

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Page 2 | II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

Family mediation costs $120 per person per scheduled session when the parties’ combined gross income is greater than $50,000 and less than $100,000 per year.

I.e $120.00 per person per scheduled session in family mediatione when the parties combined gross income is greater than $50,000e per year but less than $100,000 per year;

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 2 | II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

Residential eviction and small claims mediation have no fees.

There are no mediation fees for residential eviction or small claims cases.e

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 2 | II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

Dependency mediation has no fees.

There are no fees for dependency mediation.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 2 | II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

The Citizen Dispute Settlement Program’s pre-filing mediation services are free.

There are no fees to use the pre:filing mediation services offered by thee Citizen Dispute Settlement Program.e

Checked against the court's document on Oct 9, 2026 · Civil cases

Page 2 | II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

Parties determined indigent by the Clerk under Florida guidelines are not required to pay a mediation fee.

Parties determined by the Clerk of the Court to be indigent according toe State of Florida guidelines are not required to pay a fee. The Clerk of thee Court shall make the initial determination of indigence according to Statee law.e

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 2 | II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Before submitting a proposed order, the attorney must provide all parties and attorneys courtesy copies of the order in Word format and cover letter in PDF/A format.

The submitting attorney must ensure all parties/attorneys receive a courtesy copy of both the proposed order (Word format) and cover letter (PDF/A) prior to submission.

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Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference

Unless excused by court instruction, provide one paper and one electronic exhibit set, each with a Table of Exhibits, at least two business days before the hearing or trial; admitted evidence must be paper unless the court permits otherwise.

The Clerk’s office requires evidence admitted during an evidentiary hearing to be in paper format without leave of court. Unless the Court instructs you otherwise, please provide the Court’s Judicial Assistant one paper set and one electronic set of all evidence at least two business days before the hearing/trial. Both sets shall include a Table of Exhibits. The paper set will become the official exhibits Judge Krug delivers to the Clerk. The electronic set will be for Judge Krug’s use.

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Page 1 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings

All hearing materials must reach the Court at least three business days before the hearing, unless the judicial assistant sets a deadline for a larger hearing.

The Court must receive all materials no later than three business days prior to the hearing. For larger hearings, the judicial assistant will provide a deadline at the time of setting.

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Page 1 | E. Courtesy Copies — Submission Deadlines

If size limits prevent emailing hearing materials as one PDF, multiple files or a USB flash drive may be used.

If size limitations prevent the emailing of the PDF file as a single file, multiple files may be provided, or submit to the Court via a USB flash drive.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | E. Courtesy Copies — Electronic Copies

Paper copies may be used only when the submitting party cannot provide electronic copies.

Paper copies may be utilized only if the submitting party is unable to provide electronic copies.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | E. Courtesy Copies — Paper Copies

Filing Bundling Requirements

Do not submit consolidated forms; submit each e-filed stipulation as its own document with the proposed order, and e-file motions and stipulations for the court to consider them.

submit consolidated forms. All Stipulations (once e-filed) shall be submitted with the proposed order as its own document. Motions and Stipulations not e-filed will not be considered.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders — ePortal and Division ‘Do Nots’

Do not submit two orders for the same case at the same time through the ePortal because one or both may be erased.

submit two (2) orders for the same case at the same time in the ePortal. This will cause an error and one or both orders may be erased.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders — ePortal and Division ‘Do Nots’

Additional motions cannot be added to or substituted into a hearing slot without express consent from opposing counsel and the court.

Once a motion has been set for hearing, additional motions may not be “cross-noticed,” “piggybacked,” or substituted during the time reserved for the original motion without the express consent of opposing counsel and the court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | B. Hearing Procedures — Cross-Notice, “Piggybacks,” or Substitutions

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Case Management Conferences are mandatory for attorneys and self-represented litigants unless excused in advance; clients need not attend.

Any party may request a CMC. The Court strongly encourages the early use of CMC in more complex cases, multiple party litigation, or any case that might benefit from court intervention. Unless excused by the court in advance, all CMCs are mandatory for attorneys and pro se litigants. Clients are not required to appear at CMC.

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Page 1 | H. Pretrial Procedures & Conferences — Case Management Conference (CMC)

Lead or trial counsel and pro se litigants must attend the mandatory Pre-Trial Conference, but clients need not attend.

Lead/Trial Counsel and pro se litigants must appear for the mandatory PTC. Clients are not required.

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Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Pre-Trial Conference Mandatory

The parties must confer at least seven days before the PTC to complete the documents the Trial Order requires them to tender to the court.

The parties are strongly encouraged to review the Trial Order and the deadlines set out within. Parties are to confer at least seven (7) days prior to Pre-Trial Conference (PTC) to complete the required documents to tender to the court as identified in the Order.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Pre-Trial Conference Mandatory

All known motions and disputes, including unresolved deposition or video-testimony objections, must be heard before the PTC or they will be deemed waived.

All known motions/disputes (including any unresolved objections in deposition/video testimony) shall have been heard prior to the PTC or will be deemed waived.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Pre-Trial Conference Mandatory

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

Written trial-continuance motions and stipulations must bear both litigant and attorney signatures and explain the reasons; witness unavailability requests must state when the witness is expected to be available.

Accordingly, motions for continuance and stipulations must be in writing and set forth: The signature of the litigant as well as the attorney. A concise statement of the reasons for a continuance. If based on non-availability of a witness, a showing of when it is believed the witness will be available must be stated.

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Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Continuances

A trial is continued only by court order, and all deadlines remain in effect until the order is entered.

A trial may only be continued by court order. All deadlines remain intact until a court order is entered.

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Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Continuances

For a hearing cancellation within 24 hours, immediately call and email the judicial assistant, provide the cancellation notice and reasons, and submit any required stipulation or order by the original hearing time.

If a cancelation is necessary within 24-hours of the scheduled hearing, call and email the judicial assistant immediately. You will be asked to provide a copy of the Notice of Cancelation and identify the reason(s) for the cancelation (i.e. scheduling conflict or resolved outstanding issues). Please be prepared to submit a stipulation and/or order where necessary. The deadline for these documents would be the time of the original scheduled hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | B. Hearing Procedures — Canceling Hearings

Request cancellation or continuance of a CMC or PTC by a proper motion filed in the court file and provided to all parties before the conference.

All requests for cancellation or continuances of Case Management Conferences or Pre-Trial Conference must be done through a proper motion filed in the Court file and provided to all parties in advance of the Conference.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Pre-Trial Conference Mandatory

Continuance motions and stipulations must be heard at least ten days before trial unless the court permits otherwise.

All motions and any stipulation must be heard at least ten (10) days prior to trial, unless otherwise permitted by the court.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Continuances

Chambers Communication Rules

Schedule injunction-related hearings through the judicial assistant on the dedicated injunction day; do not schedule them using JACS.

All hearings related to injunctions must be scheduled through the judicial assistant and set on the court’s dedicated injunction day. Any injunction-related proceedings scheduled using JACS will be canceled by the court.

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Page 1 | F. Emergency & Other Urgent Matters — Injunctions for Protection

Do not contact the Court to discuss a pending case; the Court considers only arguments properly presented by case parties in court or filed documents.

Notice to the public: The Code of Judicial Conduct governing behavior by judges forbids the Judges of the Twelfth Judicial Circuit to discuss pending cases with the public. Please do not call or email the Court expecting to speak with a Judge about any case. The Court is only allowed to consider arguments made in the courtroom and in documents properly filed by actual parties in the case as authorized by law and the Rules of Court. The Court cannot ethically read or consider any other opinions or arguments about the case. Communications that do not meet these legal requirements cannot be forwarded to the Judges.

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Page 1 | Notice to the public

The person needing an interpreter must request services separately for each court event at least five business days in advance; later requests may not be accommodated.

The responsibility for scheduling an interpreter rest solely with the person in need of interpreting services. The court does not automatically schedule interpreters. Interpretation services can be requested by telephone, email, or submission of the online request form. Each court event must be scheduled separately with the interpreter’s office. Requests for court interpreters should be made at least five (5) business days in advance of the scheduled court event. Requests made less than five (5) business days’ notice may not be accommodated.

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Page 1 | B. Hearing Procedures — Interpreter Reservations

Only after four weeks from the court’s receipt of the final post-hearing submission may the movant email the judicial assistant to report that the matter remains under advisement.

If four (4) weeks have elapsed without a ruling, the movant may email the judicial assistant to advise the matter has been under advisement for four (4) weeks. The four (4) weeks begins upon the court’s receipt of the last post-hearing submission (e.g., transcripts, supplemental briefs, legal authority, proposed orders).

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Page 1 | D. Submission of Orders — Under Advisement

The judicial assistant cannot provide legal assistance, relay messages, contact other parties for you, or report hearing outcomes or order status.

The Judicial Assistant may not help you with your case or send information to other parties or attorneys on your behalf. The Judicial Assistant may not “give the Judge a message” or answer your legal questions. Additionally, please do not ask the Judicial Assistant for the outcome of a hearing or verify that an order has been signed; you may review Sarasota Clerk’s online docket for details about your case.

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Page 1 | Please read if you do not have an attorney

To arrange attendance for a local-jail inmate, email the judicial assistant the Notice of Hearing at least three business days before the hearing and identify the inmate’s full name, birthdate, and custody location.

Local Jail (Manatee Co. or Sarasota Co. Sheriff’s Office): Please email the judicial assistant a copy of the Notice of Hearing no less than 3 business days in advance of the hearing due to the Sheriff Office’s procedures. The email shall identify the inmate’s full name, birthdate and custody location. If the inmate is not timely requested, the inmate will not be provided.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | K. Other Division Procedures — Inmate Attendance at a Hearing

After settlement following the PTC, notify the judicial assistant and immediately contact the next attorneys on the trial lineup, including over the weekend.

If the parties settle after PTC, the parties must notify the court’s judicial assistant and must also immediately contact the attorneys next in order on the trial lineup, even over the weekend.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Settlements Occuring after PTC

If the parties settle after trial has been scheduled, petitioner’s counsel must immediately notify the court in writing and copy opposing counsel or the opposing party.

If the parties settle after being scheduled for trial, Petitioner’s counsel shall immediately notify the court in writing and copy to opposing counsel/party.

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Page 1 | I. Setting Case for Trial — Settlements when Scheduled for Trial

When a case settles, the parties must immediately give written notice to the judicial assistant.

Whenever a case settles, the parties shall immediately provide written notice to the court’s judicial assistant.

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Page 1 | K. Other Division Procedures — Settlements (when not scheduled for trial)

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 113 rules apply across Twelfth Judicial Circuit of Florida (DeSoto, Manatee, Sarasota). Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    County civil complaint

    County civil complaints must be filed with the Standing Order and Case Management Report, except eviction complaints and other section 51.011 summary proceedings.

  • Applies to
    County civil complaint or petition

    The clerks must require the Standing Order and Case Management Report to be attached to county civil complaints or petitions, except eviction complaints and other section 51.011 summary proceedings.

  • Applies to
    County civil complaint or petition

    The clerk must reject a new county civil complaint or petition that omits the Standing Order or Case Management Report, except an eviction or other summary proceeding.

Adjournments

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  • Attorneys should cooperate on reasonable rescheduling, cancellation, extension, and postponement requests when they will not prejudice the client or unduly delay a proceeding.

  • Attorneys should ordinarily grant a first reasonable extension to respond to a litigation deadline when it will not prejudice the client, unduly delay a proceeding, or when time is not of the essence.

  • Additional extension requests should be evaluated by balancing expediency, deference to the adversary, and the likelihood that the court would grant the extension.

Service

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  • Plaintiffs must serve the Standing Order and Case Management Report on all defendants with the initial process.

  • Service
    Email to all parties

    When the Case Management Report is filed, the parties must email a copy to the assigned judge’s designated email and copy all parties.

  • Applies to
    Complaint

    For all small claims PIP cases, serve a copy of the Civil Cover Sheet and the Addendum with the Complaint.

E-Filing

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  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    Judges and magistrates may accept proposed orders through the Portal for review and signature without filing them in the court file.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    Judges and magistrates are encouraged to set Portal procedures, and proposed orders must be submitted through the Portal if their requirements do not address them.

  • Applies to
    Proposed order

    The court allowed a three-month transition period before requiring attorneys to submit proposed orders through the Portal whenever feasible.

About Judge Thomas Krug

- **Judicial Service:** Circuit Court Bench, January 2011 - **Education:** JD, Stetson University College of Law - **Education:** BS, University of Notre Dame

- **Division Assignment(s):** Circuit Family Division 2 - Sarasota County; Circuit Family South County Division 2 - Sarasota County - **Judicial Assistant:** Marilu - **Email:** Family2@jud12.flcourts.org - **Phone:** (941) 861–7929 - **Physical Address:** 2002 Ringling Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34237 - **Mailing Address:** P.O. Box 48927, Sarasota, FL 34230 - **Office Hours:** 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST; closed for lunch Noon-1 p.m. - **Courtroom:** Proceedings are held in Courtroom 7A

Common questions about Judge Thomas Krug's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Thomas Krug?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for proposed orders. Details: delivery prior to submission. Before submitting a proposed order, the attorney must provide all parties and attorneys courtesy copies of the order in Word format and cover letter in PDF/A format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference

Does Judge Thomas Krug require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

Judge Thomas Krug's rules set a pre-motion procedure for case management conferences. Case Management Conferences are mandatory for attorneys and self-represented litigants unless excused in advance; clients need not attend.

View ruleSource: page 1, section H. Pretrial Procedures & Conferences — Case Management Conference (CMC)

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Thomas Krug?

Judge Thomas Krug's formatting rule includes file format word perfect, proposed orders must be in word format only., and a cover letter must accompany each proposed order and be submitted through the eportal in pdf/a format.. Submit proposed orders only in Word format and include a cover letter submitted through the ePortal in PDF/A format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference

What must be included with order of referral filings before Judge Thomas Krug?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. If applicable, the Order of Referral must state the mediation fee amount and that payment is due before the scheduled mediation.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Mediation Fees to Be Paid Prior to Receiving Services; Failure to Appear; Failure to Pay Fees; Procedures

What must be included with notice or order filings before Judge Thomas Krug?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Attorney-prepared notices and orders must state the mediation fee amount due.

View ruleSource: page 3, section III. Mediation Fees to Be Paid Prior to Receiving Services; Failure to Appear; Failure to Pay Fees; Procedures

How may parties contact Judge Thomas Krug's chambers?

Do not contact the Court to discuss a pending case; the Court considers only arguments properly presented by case parties in court or filed documents.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Notice to the public

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Thomas Krug?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. The request must include reason for request. Requests within 24 hours require a phone call. For a hearing cancellation within 24 hours, immediately call and email the judicial assistant, provide the cancellation notice and reasons, and submit any required stipulation or order by the original hearing time.

View ruleSource: page 1, section B. Hearing Procedures — Canceling Hearings

Does Judge Thomas Krug require motion papers to be bundled?

No. The rule prohibits holding covered papers for bundling. Do not submit consolidated forms; submit each e-filed stipulation as its own document with the proposed order, and e-file motions and stipulations for the court to consider them.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Submission of Orders — ePortal and Division ‘Do Nots’

Are filing fees or waivers addressed before Judge Thomas Krug?

A fee is required for covered filings. County Civil mediation costs $60 per party per session.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Mediation Session Fees and Session Length

Is electronic filing required before Judge Thomas Krug?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Attorneys must submit proposed orders through the ePortal directly to the assigned judge, not through the Progress Docket.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference

What filing deadlines does Judge Thomas Krug set?

A party affected by a child-support order must file a Motion to Vacate within ten days of entry and simultaneously send a copy to the assigned court and hearing officer.

View ruleSource: page 1, section K. Other Division Procedures — Motions to Vacate (Child Support)

What rule applies to e-service for all parties before Judge Thomas Krug?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: e-service, recipient: all parties. For electronically submitted orders, the judicial assistant serves the order by email; the certificate of service must list each recipient’s email address and reflect any additional U.S. mail service the movant must complete.

View ruleSource: page 1, section D. Submission of Orders — Electronic Submission Court's preference
Complete rules summary for Judge Thomas Krug

County Civil mediation costs $60 per party per session.

Family mediation costs $120 per person per scheduled session when the parties’ combined gross income is greater than $50,000 and less than $100,000 per year.

Family mediation costs $60 per person per scheduled session when the parties’ combined gross income is less than $50,000 per year.

Residential eviction and small claims mediation have no fees.

The Citizen Dispute Settlement Program’s pre-filing mediation services are free.

Dependency mediation has no fees.

Parties determined indigent by the Clerk under Florida guidelines are not required to pay a mediation fee.

If applicable, the Order of Referral must state the mediation fee amount and that payment is due before the scheduled mediation.

Attorney-prepared Orders of Referral must substantially conform to an Order of Referral approved by the Chief Judge.

Attorney-prepared notices and orders must state the mediation fee amount due.

Parties must bring documented proof of mediation-fee payment, such as a Clerk’s receipt, or an approved Certificate of Indigence, to mediation.

Both parties must file current financial affidavits before obtaining an Order of Referral to the Family Mediation Program.

Orders of Referral will not be granted, and proposed Orders of Referral will not be signed, if financial affidavits are not filed.

Parties with children must bring a draft Parenting Plan to mediation.

Do not contact the Court to discuss a pending case; the Court considers only arguments properly presented by case parties in court or filed documents.

The judicial assistant cannot provide legal assistance, relay messages, contact other parties for you, or report hearing outcomes or order status.

The person needing an interpreter must request services separately for each court event at least five business days in advance; later requests may not be accommodated.

File a Notice of Hearing immediately after reserving hearing time and ensure it complies with the Circuit’s Standards of Professionalism.

A Notice of Hearing must state the hearing details, motions and allotted time, ADA notice, motion DIN, Zoom credentials, and certificate of service to all parties.

Additional motions cannot be added to or substituted into a hearing slot without express consent from opposing counsel and the court.

For a hearing cancellation within 24 hours, immediately call and email the judicial assistant, provide the cancellation notice and reasons, and submit any required stipulation or order by the original hearing time.

Attach the court-approved Final Hearing Checklist to the Notice of Hearing for every scheduled Final Hearing.

An order or judgment will not be signed without clear evidence of all parties’ agreement or consent, or counsel’s affirmation that opposing counsel approved its form and content.

Submit a proposed order only after all parties have reviewed and approved it; the court generally uses 12-point Times New Roman and one-inch margins for proposed orders.

Proposed orders generally use 12-point Times New Roman font and one-inch margins.

Attorneys must submit proposed orders through the ePortal directly to the assigned judge, not through the Progress Docket.

Submit proposed orders only in Word format and include a cover letter submitted through the ePortal in PDF/A format.

Before submitting a proposed order, the attorney must provide all parties and attorneys courtesy copies of the order in Word format and cover letter in PDF/A format.

For electronically submitted orders, the judicial assistant serves the order by email; the certificate of service must list each recipient’s email address and reflect any additional U.S. mail service the movant must complete.

Do not file a proposed order through the ePortal Progress Docket or submit one without a detailed service list that identifies the service method by email or mailing address.

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