Southern District of Florida Courtesy Copy Requirements

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When and how to deliver courtesy copies to chambers, including triggers, timing, and formatting.

Civil cases

The party who scheduled the discovery hearing shall provide the Court a copy of all source materials relevant to the discovery dispute, via hand-delivery or through a document that is emailed to the CM/ECF mailbox (goodman@flsd.uscourts.gov) on the date that the Notice of Hearing is filed.

Common questions about Southern District of Florida courtesy copy requirements

Are courtesy copies required in Southern District of Florida?

Judge Darrin P. Gayles: Courtesy-copy rule applies for notice of hearings. Details: 1 copy, delivery upon filing, by email. The party who scheduled the discovery hearing shall provide the Court a copy of all source materials relevant to the discovery dispute, via hand-delivery or through a document that is emailed to the CM/ECF mailbox (goodman@flsd.uscourts.gov) on the date that the Notice of Hearing is filed.

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