Court Rules
Judge Kathleen J. Kroll
Judge

Judge Kathleen J. Kroll

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Palm Beach County

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Emergency Motion

  • Email

Motion To Appear Remotely

  • Email • Upon Filing

Courtesy copies

Court-wide

E Filed Document

Court-wide

Adjournments

  • A continuance motion generally must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and signed by the requesting party unless good cause excuses the signature.

Communication

Email

Chambers

cad-divisionjo@pbcgov.org
Email
Court-wide

Clerk

communications@mypalmbeachclerk.com
Email
Court-wide
cad-divisionaa@pbcgov.org
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide
(561) 355-2108
Scheduling
Phone
Court-wide

Clerk

(561) 355-2937
Phone
Court-wide

Duty Judge

Emergencies
Hours: after work hours
Phone
Court-wide

Chambers

No status inquiries
Email
Court-wide
Emergencies
Filters:AllMandatoryFormattingProposed Orders

Document Format Requirements1 rule

Formatting

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

Competing orders must be submitted in Word format.

All competing orders must be email to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

Required Format

DOCX

Fifteenth Fl:ca1a660c6eca1ef951312096 · Jun 2026|SecSubmission of Orders and Judgments

Document Filing Requirements4 rules

Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

Every notice of hearing must include the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

All notices of hearing must contain the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

Document Type

Notice Of Hearing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Fifteenth Fl:ca1a660c6eca1ef951312096 · Jun 2026|SecScheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

An emergency-hearing motion must identify the issues to be resolved, explain why an emergency hearing is necessary, and state the time needed for each party's presentation.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved, (2) reasons why an emergency hearing is necessary, and (3) the amount of time needed for each party's presentation.

Document Type

Emergency Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Fifteenth Fl:ca1a660c6eca1ef951312096 · Jun 2026|SecEmergency and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory

A notice of hearing involving a remote appearance must include the judge's inserted remote-platform credentials.

A notice of hearing involving any remote appearance must list the judge's insert remote platform credentials.

Document Type

Notice Of Hearing

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Fifteenth Fl:ca1a660c6eca1ef951312096 · Jun 2026|SecScheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

It is the responsibility of the moving party to submit a proposed order via OLS with the Court zoom information included in the proposed order.

Summary: The moving party must submit a proposed order through OLS that includes the Court's Zoom information.

Document Type

Motion To Appear Remotely

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Fifteenth Fl:ca1a660c6eca1ef951312096 · Jun 2026|SecRemote Appearance

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

All competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant in Word format, with copies provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

All competing orders must be email to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | Submission of Orders and Judgments

All proposed orders must be submitted through the Court's Online Services for review and processing.

Proposed orders must be submitted through the the Court's Online Services for review and processing.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | Submission of Orders and Judgments

A proposed order for an extreme-circumstances motion to appear remotely must be submitted through OLS.

It is the responsibility of the moving party to submit a proposed order via OLS with the Court zoom information included in the proposed order.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Remote Appearance

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing.

The court must receive all materials for the hearing no later than 3 days business days before the hearing.

Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures

A notice of hearing must be filed immediately after hearing time is reserved.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures

A written motion to appear remotely in extreme circumstances must be filed at least three days before the hearing, with an emailed courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant and all parties.

The Court may also grant remote appearance for other extreme circumstances after the filing of a written Motion to Appear Remotely, no less than three (3) days prior to the hearing with a courtesy copy of the Motion being provided to the Judicial Assistant via email, as well as all parties, to CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Remote Appearance

Service and Proof of Service Rules

A copy of every competing order must be provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

All competing orders must be email to the Judicial Assistant at CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org, in Word format, with a copy being provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | Submission of Orders and Judgments

Attorneys and self-represented litigants generally must make and receive service by email through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal unless excused.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must make and receive service by e-mail, which is generally through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal, unless excused. Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.516.

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their registered electronic-service email information using Form 2.603 whenever that account changes.

It is the responsibility of attorneys and self-represented litigants to update their contact information using Form 2.603 any time there is a change in the e-mail account registered for electronic service.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office

Every email to the judicial office must be copied to all parties unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.

All parties must be copied on any e-mail directed to the judicial office, unless an ex parte communication is authorized by law.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic delivery of signed orders unless excused.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an e-mail address to receive signed orders electronically, unless excused. Florida Rules of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.516.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office

A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.

A notice of hearing must be filed and served immediately after reserving hearing time.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures

Courtesy Copy Requirements

A copy of the emergency motion must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at the division email address.

A copy of the Emergency motion must emailed to the judicial assistant at CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Emergency and Other Urgent Matters

The courtesy copy of an extreme-circumstances motion to appear remotely must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and all parties.

The Court may also grant remote appearance for other extreme circumstances after the filing of a written Motion to Appear Remotely, no less than three (3) days prior to the hearing with a courtesy copy of the Motion being provided to the Judicial Assistant via email, as well as all parties, to CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Remote Appearance

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A continuance motion generally must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and signed by the requesting party unless good cause excuses the signature.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least five (5) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances. Except for good cause shown, the motion must be signed by the party requesting the continuance, as required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.545(e).

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 1 | Scheduling Procedures

Chambers Communication Rules

All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the dedicated division account, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted via e-mail to CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org, the dedicated division e-mail account. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the case number, case name, and relevant matter (e.g., 2026 DP 001234 JO – Doe v. Doe – 2-Hour Hearing Requested).

Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026

Page 1 | Communications with the Judicial Office

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 783 rules apply across Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Palm Beach County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 385
  • Applies to
    Exhibit list

    An updated, legible, and specific exhibit list must be provided to the trial clerk on the first day of trial.

  • Applies to
    Demonstrative board

    A large demonstrative board intended for admission into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

  • Applies to
    Date of birth form

    The Date of Birth Form must be completed and filed with the Clerk's Office in all new and reopened Unified Family Court cases.

Service

All 127
  • Applies to
    Petition for rehearing or motion for reconsideration

    A petition for rehearing or motion for reconsideration must be filed with the clerk, and a copy must be furnished to the assigned judge with a copy of the original order.

  • Applies to
    Pleadings

    A lawyer must timely serve all pleadings on the opposing party to prevent prejudice or delay.

  • The moving party must timely provide opposing counsel, or the opposing party if unrepresented, a copy of all materials submitted to the court under the rule.

Filing Timing

All 64

  • The Court Reporter Appearance form must be filed before the proceeding commences.

  • The Clerk must schedule the initial hearing within 30 days after a truancy petition is filed.

  • The parties must complete all written discovery within the number of days stated in the order.

Fees

All 49
  • Fee
    $70
    Applies to
    Foreclosure sale

    Foreclosure plaintiffs must submit the $70.00 Clerk Sale Fee before the sale date.

  • Fee
    $70
    Applies to
    Certificate of title

    The Clerk will not issue the Certificate of Title until the $70.00 clerk sale fee and all other fees are paid.

  • Fee
    $50
    Applies to
    Motion to cancel foreclosure sale

    A motion to cancel a foreclosure sale that results in reopening the case must include payment of the $50 reopen fee.

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About Judge Kathleen J. Kroll

**Current assignment** **Division:** Juvenile JO **Courtroom:** 3A **Room number:** 3.1406 **Courthouse:** Judge Daniel T. K. Hurley Courthouse **Phone:** (561) 355-4378 **Judicial assistant:** Rebecca Ricker

Common questions about Judge Kathleen J. Kroll's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Kathleen J. Kroll?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motion to appear remotelys. Details: delivery upon filing, by email. The courtesy copy of an extreme-circumstances motion to appear remotely must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Remote Appearance

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Kathleen J. Kroll?

Judge Kathleen J. Kroll's formatting rule includes file format docx. Competing orders must be submitted in Word format.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Submission of Orders and Judgments

What must be included with notice of hearing filings before Judge Kathleen J. Kroll?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A notice of hearing involving a remote appearance must include the judge's inserted remote-platform credentials.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling Procedures

What must be included with motion to appear remotely filings before Judge Kathleen J. Kroll?

The rule requires proposed order. The moving party must submit a proposed order through OLS that includes the Court's Zoom information.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Remote Appearance

How may parties contact Judge Kathleen J. Kroll's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Kathleen J. Kroll's chambers. The rule lists email CAD-DivisionJO@pbcgov.org. All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the dedicated division account, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with the Judicial Office

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Kathleen J. Kroll?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A continuance motion generally must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and signed by the requesting party unless good cause excuses the signature.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling Procedures

Is electronic filing required before Judge Kathleen J. Kroll?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. A proposed order for an extreme-circumstances motion to appear remotely must be submitted through OLS.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Remote Appearance

What filing deadlines does Judge Kathleen J. Kroll set?

All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Scheduling Procedures

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge Kathleen J. Kroll?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. Every email to the judicial office must be copied to all parties unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Communications with the Judicial Office
Complete rules summary for Judge Kathleen J. Kroll

A notice of hearing involving a remote appearance must include the judge's inserted remote-platform credentials.

All communications to the judicial office must be emailed to the dedicated division account, with the case number, case name, and relevant matter in the subject line.

Every email to the judicial office must be copied to all parties unless law authorizes an ex parte communication.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants generally must make and receive service by email through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal unless excused.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must provide an email address for electronic delivery of signed orders unless excused.

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must update their registered electronic-service email information using Form 2.603 whenever that account changes.

A notice of hearing must be filed immediately after hearing time is reserved.

A notice of hearing must be served immediately after hearing time is reserved.

Every notice of hearing must include the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

All hearing materials must be received by the court no later than three business days before the hearing.

A continuance motion generally must be submitted at least five days before the scheduled court date and signed by the requesting party unless good cause excuses the signature.

A written motion to appear remotely in extreme circumstances must be filed at least three days before the hearing, with an emailed courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant and all parties.

The courtesy copy of an extreme-circumstances motion to appear remotely must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and all parties.

The moving party must submit a proposed order through OLS that includes the Court's Zoom information.

A proposed order for an extreme-circumstances motion to appear remotely must be submitted through OLS.

All proposed orders must be submitted through the Court's Online Services for review and processing.

All competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant in Word format, with copies provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

Competing orders must be submitted in Word format.

A copy of every competing order must be provided to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

An emergency-hearing motion must identify the issues to be resolved, explain why an emergency hearing is necessary, and state the time needed for each party's presentation.

A copy of the emergency motion must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at the division email address.

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