Seventeenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Broward County Document Format Requirements

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Format

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Proposed or agreed orders submitted by email must be in both PDF and Word format.

When submitting proposed or agreed orders by email for the Court’s review please send them in both PDF and Word format.

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Exhibits must be in a physical form that can be marked and retained by the clerk, and should not be submitted in advance.

Exhibits must be presented in a physical form that can be marked as an exhibit and retained by the in-court clerk (e.g. paper documents, cds, or flash drives) and should not be submitted in advance of any proceedings.

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Criminal cases

IF A HEARING TAKES PLACE AND THE JUDGE RENDERS AN ORAL RULING, HE WILL DESIGNATE A PARTY TO PREPARE THE ORDER. THE ORDER SHALL BE EMAILED TO THE JUDGE'S OFFICE IN BOTH WORD AND PDF FORMATS.

Summary: After an oral ruling, the designated party must email the prepared order to the judge's office in both Word and PDF formats.

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Please ensure the Proposed Order is in Word.Doc Format and include all parties in the email.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted by email must be in Word format and include all parties.

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Civil cases

Any exhibit either party desires to use at trial exceeding four (4) pages in length must be consecutively paginated (by bates-stamp method or otherwise), with sufficient copies of such consecutively paginated exhibit so that both parties and the witness can refer to the exhibit at the same time during trial. Any exhibit not meeting these two requirements will not be allowed for use at trial. The Court does not review exhibits on cell phones or laptops. Hard copies must be brought to the hearing, or the Court will not consider them.

Summary: Trial exhibits over 4 pages must be consecutively paginated with sufficient copies for all parties and the witness, and hard copies must be brought to the hearing.

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All proposed orders submitted to chambers should be in word document format.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted to chambers must be in Word document format.

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Any exhibit either party desires to use at trial exceeding four (4) pages in length must be consecutively paginated (by bates-stamp method or otherwise), with sufficient copies of such consecutively paginated exhibit so that both parties and the witness can refer to the exhibit at the same time during trial. Any exhibit not meeting these two requirements will not be allowed for use at trial.

Summary: Trial exhibits over four pages must be consecutively paginated with sufficient copies for all parties and the witness, or they will not be allowed at trial.

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WE DO NOT ACCEPT PLEADINGS PRINTED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE PAPER. ALL MUST HAVE PRINT ON FRONT PAGE ONLY OR YOU WILL RECEIVE IT BACK

Summary: Pleadings must be printed single-sided (front page only); double-sided pleadings will be returned.

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Any exhibit either party desires to use at trial exceeding four (4) pages in length must be consecutively paginated (by bates-stamp method or otherwise), with sufficient copies of such consecutively paginated exhibit so that both parties and the witness can refer to the exhibit at the same time during trial. Any exhibit not meeting these two requirements will not be allowed for use at trial.

Summary: Trial exhibits over 4 pages must be consecutively paginated and copied for both parties and the witness, or they will not be allowed at trial.

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The Court does not review exhibits on cell phones or laptops. Hard copies must be brought to the hearing, or the Court will not consider them.

Summary: Exhibits must be brought as hard copies; the Court will not review exhibits on cell phones or laptops and will not consider them otherwise.

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Each exhibit that has multiple pages must be stapled or securely bound together. A paperclip or rubber band is not acceptable.

Summary: Multi-page exhibits must be stapled or securely bound; paperclips and rubber bands are not acceptable.

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All matters noticed or ordered for a hearing or conference before a judge or quasi-judicial officer or court administration program shall contain, in boldface, 14- point Times New Roman or Courier font, the following:

Summary: The ADA notice must appear in boldface 14-point Times New Roman or Courier font.

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All Orders must be submitted in Word format.

Summary: All orders (including proposed orders accompanying deposition, substitution of counsel, and continuance motions) must be submitted in Word format.

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All matters noticed or ordered for a hearing or conference before a judge or quasi-judicial officer or court administration program shall contain, in boldface, 14-point Times New Roman or Courier font, the following:

Summary: All documents noticing or ordering hearings or conferences must contain the ADA notice in boldface 14-point Times New Roman or Courier font.

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Division 37 does not accept competing orders, unless otherwise ordered by the Court. If the parties do not agree to the language of the proposed order, pursuant to the court's oral pronouncement, the parties may submit one redlined proposed order in Word document format in one e-mail to Div37@17th.flcourts.org. Where the parties do not agree on proposed language, that language shall be redlined by the non-moving party.

Summary: Competing orders are not accepted; disagreements must be resolved by one redlined Word-format proposed order in a single e-mail, with disputed language redlined by the non-moving party (red-lined orders are not accepted as agreed orders).

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Any exhibit either party desires to use at trial exceeding four (4) pages in length must be consecutively paginated (by bates-stamp method or otherwise), with sufficient copies of such consecutively paginated exhibit so that both parties and the witness can refer to the exhibit at the same time during trial. Any exhibit not meeting these two requirements will not be allowed for use at trial.

Summary: Trial exhibits over four pages must be consecutively paginated with sufficient copies for all participants or they will not be allowed at trial.

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The Court does not review exhibits on cell phones or laptops. Hard copies must be brought to the hearing, or the Court will not consider them.

Summary: Exhibits on cell phones or laptops will not be reviewed; hard copies must be brought to the hearing or the court will not consider them.

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Parties/counsel are required to present physical evidence, such as photographs and/or videos, with hard copies or on a USB drive at the time of the hearing. Showing the contents of a phone, laptop, or tablet, will not constitute the entry of evidence.

Summary: Physical evidence must be presented at hearings as hard copies or on a USB drive; displaying it on a phone, laptop, or tablet does not constitute entry of evidence.

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Font size shall not be less than 12 points.

Summary: Motion font size must be at least 12 points.

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The signature line must be on the last page of the submission. However, the signature line must not be on a page alone.

Summary: The signature line of an uploaded order must be on the last page of the submission and must not appear alone on a page.

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(Please ensure the Proposed Order is in Word Format and includes all parties in the email).

Summary: Proposed orders must be in Word format.

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All proposed orders must be submitted in Word form.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted electronically must be in Word format.

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All documents are to be uploaded as PDF documents.

Summary: All uploaded orders and judgments must be PDF documents.

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*PROPOSED FINAL JUDGMENTS SUBMITTED AFTER TRIAL SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN WORD FORMAT TO THE COURT VIA EMAIL ALONG WITH ANY PROPOSED PARENTING PLANS/CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINES THAT THE JUDGE REQUIRES TO BE SUBMITTED.

Summary: Proposed final judgments submitted after trial must be submitted in Word format to the Court via email with any required parenting plans or child support guidelines.

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Any exhibit either party desires to use at trial exceeding four (4) pages in length must be consecutively paginated (by bates-stamp method or otherwise), with sufficient copies of such consecutively paginated exhibit so that both parties and the witness can refer to the exhibit at the same time during trial. Any exhibit not meeting these two requirements will not be allowed for use at trial.

Summary: Trial exhibits exceeding four pages must be consecutively paginated and provided in sufficient copies for both parties and the witness, or they will not be allowed at trial.

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The Court does not review exhibits on cell phones or laptops. Hard copies must be brought to the hearing, or the Court will not consider them

Summary: Exhibits must be brought as hard copies; the Court will not review exhibits on cell phones or laptops.

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Criminal cases

IF A HEARING TAKES PLACE AND THE JUDGE RENDERS AN ORAL RULING, SHE WILL DESIGNATE A PARTY TO PREPARE THE ORDER. THE ORDER SHALL BE EMAILED TO THE JUDGE’S OFFICE IN BOTH WORD AND PDF FORMATS.

Summary: After an oral ruling, the designated party must email the proposed order to the Judge's office in both Word and PDF formats.

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All proposed orders must be submitted in WORD format.

Summary: All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

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All motions must be filed in writing and courtesy copies provided to the Judge and opposing counsel at least 48 hours prior to the hearing, proper notice sent to opposing counsel and set for a hearing. NOT at CALENDAR CALL.

Summary: All motions must be filed in writing.

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Civil cases

Format

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If the court requests proposed orders from the parties, please submit via email (div56@17th.flcourts.org) in word format.

Summary: Proposed orders submitted by email must be in Word format.

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Civil cases

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(Please ensure the Proposed Order is in Word.Doc Format and include all parties in the email).

Summary: Proposed orders must be in Word (.doc) format.

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Civil cases

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Upload the video to Dropbox Make the link shareable Copy the link to a pdf document Upload the pdf to Supporting Documents for the hearing in CMS.

Summary: Videos for hearings must be uploaded to Dropbox with a shareable link placed in a PDF that is uploaded to CMS Supporting Documents.

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If you intend to use any electronic evidence, please bring all electronic evidence on a flash drive. It is the attorney's obligation to ensure he/her/they know how to present the electronic equipment; the Court will not assist.

Summary: Electronic evidence must be brought on a flash drive, and the attorney is responsible for knowing how to present it; the Court will not assist.

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Please pre-mark exhibits with consecutive letters (i.e. A, B, C…, A2, B2, C2…, A3, B3, C3…) for identification purposes only. The Clerk will mark all exhibits once they are entered into evidence as consecutive numbers (i.e. 1, 2, 3).

Summary: Exhibits must be pre-marked with consecutive letters for identification; the Clerk will number them once admitted.

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If the parties are sending competing orders, please send both orders in one Word document with Track Changes (red line changes) turned on. If you are unable to utilize Track Changes that language shall be set forth in different types. Language proposed only by the Plaintiff/Petitioner shall be underlined. Language proposed only by the Defendant/Respondent shall be italicized.

Summary: Competing proposed orders must be sent in one Word document with Track Changes on; petitioner-only language underlined and respondent-only language italicized.

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For any hearing or trial you are able to bring a thumb drive with all of your evidence rather than having to submit paper copies. In order to participate you will need to bring a computer so that you can delete any evidence from the thumb drive that does not get admitted and you can rename each item that is admitted with the corresponding Exhibit number. The thumb drive will be turned into the in-court Clerk in lieu of paper copies.

Summary: Parties may bring evidence on a thumb drive in lieu of paper copies, provided they bring a computer to delete non-admitted items and rename admitted items with exhibit numbers; the thumb drive is given to the in-court Clerk.

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Please upload a copy of the notice, and a copy the motion - 15 pages max including footnotes and endnotes (along with any accompanying memoranda, cases or other supporting authorities - maximum of 8 in any binder) to CMS, no later than five (5) business days prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Summary: Accompanying memoranda, cases, and other supporting authorities for a special set hearing are limited to a maximum of 8 in any binder.

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Large documents may be placed in a binder. If exhibit is in a binder the label may be placed on the back of the LAST page in the binder on lower right corner. Labels are to be placed on the back of the last page in the lower right corner.

Summary: Exhibit labels must be placed on the back of the last page in the lower right corner, including on the last page of a binder.

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Please write the Case number and Exhibit number on each label of the exhibit that has been AGREED TO by both Defendant and Plaintiff’s Attorneys.

Summary: The case number and exhibit number must be written on each label of exhibits agreed to by both parties' attorneys.

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Attorneys: Please write in Case number, Exhibit NUMBER and/or ID LETTER (as is necessary) on each exhibit label.

Summary: Attorneys must write the case number, exhibit number, and/or ID letter on each exhibit label.

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All Exhibits to be offered at Trial shall be initialed by both counsels, pursuant to the Pre-Trial Order.

Summary: All trial exhibits must be initialed by both counsel pursuant to the Pre-Trial Order.

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If the exhibit is a composite (consists of more than one) and cannot be stapled together, they should be marked as a composite and be labeled (EX: Exhibit: A Group of 6 photos: Please write at the back of first photo, “1 of 6”, then the back of second photo,“2 of 6”, the back of the third photo,“3 of 6,” and so forth).

Summary: Composite exhibits that cannot be stapled must be marked as a composite with sequential labels (e.g., '1 of 6', '2 of 6') on the back of each item.

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Submitted with Agreed Motions must contain the language "Agreed Order" in the heading and should be submitted with supporting documentation to the Court's CMS workbench or via email to divmq@17th.flcourts.org in PDF format.

Summary: Agreed orders should be submitted with supporting documentation to the Court's CMS workbench or by email to divmq@17th.flcourts.org in PDF format.

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If the parties do not agree to the language in a proposed order, please submit one redlined order in Word document format in ONE e-mail to the Judicial Assistant.

Summary: Where parties disagree on proposed order language, one redlined order in Word format must be submitted in a single e-mail to the Judicial Assistant.

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Any case law the parties intend to rely upon should be submitted to the Court and the opposing party at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing date, with the appropriate citations utilized and/or relied upon highlighted.

Summary: Submitted case law must have the citations utilized and/or relied upon highlighted.

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If the parties do not agree to the language of the proposed order, do not upload the proposed order through the CMS portal as an Agreed Order and do not submit competing orders by e-mail. Instead, please submit one red-lined order in Word document format to the Judicial Assistant.

Summary: When parties disagree on proposed order language, one red-lined order in Word format must be submitted to the Judicial Assistant instead of competing orders.

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Please pre-mark your trial exhibits using letter format (i.e., Petitioner's Exhibit A for identification XXX).

Summary: Trial exhibits must be pre-marked using letter format (e.g., Petitioner's Exhibit A).

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Exhibits filed on the docket must be filed with a descriptive name (i.e., Petitioner's Exhibit A: Affidavit of Boo Radley).

Summary: Exhibits filed on the docket must be filed with a descriptive name.

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If the parties do not agree to the language in a proposed order, please submit one red-lined order in Word document format in ONE e-mail to the Judicial Assistant.

Summary: When parties disagree on proposed order language, one red-lined order in Word format must be submitted in a single email to the Judicial Assistant.

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If the parties do not agree to the language of the proposed order, pursuant to the court's oral pronouncement, the parties may submit one red-lined proposed order in Word document format in one e-mail to Div41@17th.flcourts.org. Where the parties do not agree on proposed language, that language shall be red-lined.

Summary: When parties disagree on proposed order language, they must submit one red-lined proposed order in Word format in one email, with disputed language red-lined.

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The signature line must be on the last page of the submission. Please verify that all email addresses are accurate.

Summary: Submitted agreed orders must have the signature line on the last page and accurate email addresses.

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If you are sending a paper order to chambers, please make sure to attach stamped envelopes for all parties.

Summary: Paper orders sent to chambers must include stamped envelopes addressed to all parties.

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CASE LAW IS TO BE HIGHLIGHTED as to the specific portions the attorney will refer to WITHIN that case and want the Judge to consider. DO NOT HIGHLIGHT IN THE MOTION WHERE THE CASES ARE CITED

Summary: Case law provided to the Court must be highlighted as to the specific portions counsel relies on, and highlighting must not be placed in the motion where cases are cited.

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Please pre-mark your trial exhibits using letter format (i.e. A, B, C…).

Summary: Trial exhibits must be pre-marked using letter format (A, B, C...).

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Proposed Orders should NOT contain blanks for the Court to fill in – other than the date and the line for the Judge’s signature.

Summary: Proposed orders may not contain blanks for the Court to fill in other than the date and the Judge's signature line.

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If you have voluminous paper copies for the Court, the Court prefers to receive them on searchable PDF's on a USB drive.

Summary: Voluminous paper copies for the Court should preferably be provided as searchable PDFs on a USB drive.

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The Court would prefer that you bring a separate thumb drive for trials so that the Court has its own copy of the evidence but it is not mandatory.

Summary: The Court prefers (but does not require) a separate thumb drive for trials so it has its own copy of the evidence.

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If you have any items that are NOT AGREED TO by both sides, they should be marked with a letter rather than a number (EX: A, B, C, and so forth in the “ID” section of label). If the item marked as ID comes into evidence, then the clerk will give it the next consecutive number. The clerk will sign and date each exhibit label once they are AGREED TO (Please do not sign and date).

Summary: Non-agreed exhibits are letter-marked in the ID section; the clerk assigns the next consecutive number when admitted and signs and dates labels once exhibits are agreed to (parties should not sign or date).