Fifteenth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Palm Beach County Document Format Requirements

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Format

DOCX

Competing orders must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant in Word format and copied to all parties and any self-represented litigant.

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

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders may not contain law-firm location information or internal codes in headers, footers, anchors, or watermarks, because such orders will be rejected.

Proposed Orders submitted to the Court must not have any Law Firm location information or internal codes included in the Order (including headers, footers, anchors, watermarks). The Court cannot process such Orders and they will be rejected and returned unsigned.

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Margins

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Public-record final orders must reserve a three-by-three-inch upper-right space, use one-inch margins, and have consecutively numbered pages.

All final orders that may be filed in the public records require a 3 x 3 inch available space in the right upper hand corner; one inch margin on all sides of documents; and pages must be consecutively numbered.

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An order or judgment signature page must include part of the document's text.

No order or judgment shall contain a signature page that does not include a portion of the text of the order or judgment.

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Civil cases

Format

PAPER

A complete set of proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be filed with the clerk and submitted to the court in hard copy at the pretrial conference.

A complete set of proposed jury instructions and verdict forms were filed with the Clerk and submitted to the Court in hard copy form at the Pretrial Conference.

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Format

DOCX

Every proposed order must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Every proposed order must be printed on 8.5-by-11-inch paper and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All proposed orders must be printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Civil cases

If the fee-and-cost motion remains unresolved, the parties must jointly file a submission at Calendar Call and provide hardcopy billing spreadsheets for each attorney and a separate hardcopy costs spreadsheet.

If the parties cannot resolve the motion, then at Calendar Call, the parties shall jointly file a submission to the Court and provide a hardcopy of a spreadsheet for each attorney's billing and for one for the costs.

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The first page of every exhibit must contain blank space sufficient for the court's evidence stamp.

Each exhibit's first page must have "blank space" sufficient to hold he court's evidence stamp.

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All recorded documents, including final judgments, must include a 3-by-3 space in the upper-right corner.

All recorded documents (including final judgments) must provide a 3x3 space in the upper right hand corner.

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Before the hearing begins, each exhibit must bear a numbered sticker identifying the case number and the party offering it.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin. Exhibits shall be marked by a numbered sticker on each exhibit clearly identifying the case number and party who is offering the exhibit, e.g., Petitioner or Respondent.

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Format

DOCX

Documents uploaded for the judge's signature must be in Word format.

PLEASE NOTE all uploaded documents requiring the Judge's signature MUST BE SENT IN WORD format.

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Format

DOCX

Every proposed order must be created in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Courtesy copies longer than 20 pages must be printed on 8.5-by-11-inch paper and submitted in a three-hole-punched binder.

Courtesy copies must be printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper and submitted in three-hole punched binders when greater that 20 pages.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format through the 15th Circuit's Online Services system.

Proposed Orders should be submitted in Word Format through the Online Services System by visiting the 15th Circuit Court's Online Services page and click the online scheduling button.

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Final orders filed in the public record must leave a three-by-three-inch space in the upper-right corner.

All final orders that may be filed in the public records require a 3 x 3 inch available space in the right upper hand corner;

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Civil cases

Before the hearing begins, each exhibit must be clearly marked with a numbered sticker in the upper-right corner identifying the case number and offering party.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin. Exhibits shall be marked by a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying the case number and party who is offering the exhibit, e.g., Petitioner or Respondent.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must bear a numbered sticker in its upper-right front corner that clearly identifies the plaintiff or defendant.

Place a numbered sticker on the top right hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying Plaintiff or Defendant.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must have an Exhibit Tag/Template at the bottom center, using Avery label 22805 or a scanned template placed on Avery labels or colored paper.

On the bottom center of each exhibit, place an Exhibit Tag/Template (see attached tag/template form). *Use Avery labels 22805 which can then be adhered to the page. (Template can be scanned onto Avery Labels or any colored paper.)

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Civil cases

Every exhibit tab must be completed fully and legibly.

The exhibit tab must be filled out completely and legibly.

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Civil cases

The exhibit list must use sequential numbering.

The exhibit list must be numbered sequentially.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be bound, including by stapling or Acco-type fasteners, and may not be placed in binders or secured with clips or rubber bands.

Exhibits MUST be bound; i.e. stapled, Acco-type fasteners, etc. Binders, clips, and rubber bands ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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Civil cases

Every exhibit intended for admission into evidence must be pre-marked using the Exhibit Tag/Template.

All exhibits that will be entered into evidence must be pre-marked using the Tag/Template.

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Civil cases

Depositions and pleadings ordinarily are not treated as exhibits, but may be marked when judicial notice is requested or when the pleading or document will be published to the jury.

Deposition(s) and Pleading(s) are NOT marked as exhibits, EXCEPT: 1. when the party would like the court to take judicial notice of any document or pleading; or 2. the document or pleading is published to the jury.

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Civil cases

A large demonstrative board offered into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

Large demonstrative boards to be placed into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

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Civil cases

The original note and original mortgage must not be attached to the demonstrative aid.

Neither the original note nor the original mortgage shall be attached to the demonstrative aid.

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Civil cases

Only photocopies, rather than originals, of the note and mortgage may be used as evidence.

Photocopies of the note and mortgage, not originals, shall be utilized in evidence.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be stapled, bound, or fastened together with an ACCO-type two-pronged locking paper compressor.

Exhibits must be stapled, bound or fastened together with an ACCO type fastener (two-pronged locking paper compressor).

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any unrepresented litigant before submission to the court.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant BEFORE being submitted to the Court.

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A final judgment must contain a 3-by-3-inch space in the upper-right corner, and the clerk will not docket or record it without that space.

All Final Judgments must have a 3X3 inch space on the top-right-hand corner for recording purposes. The Clerk will not docket or record the Final Judgment without this space.

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Format

DOCX

Orders and judgments must be submitted in Word format without tables or macros for case style or attorney names.

Submit all orders/judgments in WORD FORMAT (DO NOT use tables or macros for the style of the case or attorney names).

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Format

DOCX

Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in Word format.

JURY INSTRUCTIONS/VERDICT FORMS shall be submitted in WORD format.

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Every physical exhibit must be premarked with specified identifying and admission information.

ALL Physical exhibits must be PRE-MARKED with Date, case number, submitted by Plaintiff or Defendant, exhibit number, check box or line "Admitted into Evidence Yes or No" and whether item comes from Respondent or Petitioner.

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Margins

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All orders must use one-inch margins and 12-point font.

Please use 1-inch margins and 12 point font on all your Orders.

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Format

PAPER

A motion to vacate must be supported by a sufficient hard-copy record furnished to the court or the motion may be denied.

You are required to provide the Court (hard copy only) with a record sufficient to support your Motion to Vacate or your motion will be denied.

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Criminal cases

Format

DOCX

Every proposed order must be submitted in Word format.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

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Criminal cases

Format

PAPER

Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk in paper format, sufficient copies must be brought for the clerk, court, and each party, and each exhibit must follow the specified party-label format.

Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format. All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to review during the hearing or trial. Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: 'Petitioner/Plaintiff 1' or 'Respondent/Defendant A.

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Criminal cases

Format

DOCX

All Criminal Division V orders must be submitted in Word format through the OLS system.

All Orders for Criminal Division “V” must be submitted in Word format through the Online Scheduling (OLS) system.

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Format

DOCX

An agreed order for a motion resolved before a hearing must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

If a Motion is resolved prior to a hearing, the Agreed Order must be submitted to the Court in Microsoft Word format.

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Format

DOCX

Orders must be uploaded in Microsoft Word format, while attachments such as cover letters and motions must be uploaded separately in PDF format.

The order shall be uploaded in Microsoft Word format separate from the "attachment" (cover letter, motion). "Attachments" shall be uploaded in PDF format.

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Margins

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Closing documents must reserve a 3-by-3-inch space in the upper-right corner, use one-inch margins, and have consecutively numbered pages.

All orders for dismissal, final judgments (summary, default or consent), amended final judgments, notices of voluntary dismissals, orders vacating final judgments, orders granting motion to amend final judgment, and any other closing documents must be in compliance with Supreme Court Order no. SC13-2384 amendments to Florida rule of judicial administration 2.520 requiring: a 3 x 3 inch available space in the right upper hand corner; one inch margin on all sides of documents and pages must be consecutively numbered.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted individually in Microsoft Word format for each applicable consolidated case, simultaneously where the filing is identical across cases.

Proposed orders are submitted individually in Microsoft Word format to the individual case number/case in the system.If the case is consolidated, the order would need to be uploaded for each of the consolidated cases (if the filing is identical in each consolidated case) and submitted individually and simultaneously in Microsoft Word format to each of the consolidated cases.

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Format

PDF

Cover letters and supporting or opposing attachments for submitted orders must be uploaded as PDF attachments.

Cover letters, and any attachments in support or in opposition to an/the order being submitted, shall be in PDF format and uploaded as an "Attachment".

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Format

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An agreed order must be uploaded in Word format through the division's OLS system.

Please upload the Agreed Order in WORD format to the divisions OLS system.

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Proposed jury instructions must be submitted in 14-point font.

At least one business day prior to trial, please submit proposed jury instructions (in 14 point font) to the CAD-DivisionW@pbcgov.org email address and make sure the e-mail subject line reads "Jury Instructions- Case style, Case #".

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Civil cases

The exhibit list must be numbered sequentially.

D. The exhibit list must be numbered sequentially.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must have a numbered sticker in the top-right corner of its front clearly identifying Plaintiff or Defendant.

A. Place a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying Plaintiff or Defendant. (Can be obtained in any Office Supply store).

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Civil cases

An Exhibit Tag/Template must be placed on the back of each exhibit using copied and taped tags or adhered Avery 5164 labels.

B. On the back of each exhibit, place an Exhibit Tag/Template (see attached tag/template form) Either i. Make copies of the exhibit tag(s) and tape one tag on the back of each exhibit, or ii. Use Avery labels 5164 which can then be placed adhered to the page. (Template can be scanned onto Avery Labels or any colored paper)

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Civil cases

Each exhibit tab must be completed fully and legibly.

C. The exhibit tab must be filled out completely and legibly.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be bound, and clips and rubber bands are prohibited.

H. Exhibits MUST be bound; i.e., Stapled, Acco-type fasteners, etc. Binders. Clips and Rubber Bands ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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Civil cases

All exhibits to be entered into evidence must be pre-marked with the Tag/Template; depositions and pleadings are not marked unless the court will take judicial notice of them or they are published to the jury, in which case they must be marked for identification.

I. All exhibits that will be entered into evidence must be pre-marked using the Tag/Template i. Deposition(s) and Pleading(s) are NOT marked as exhibits, EXCEPT, When any document or pleading that the party would like the court to take judicial notice of or is published to the jury. These exhibits must be marked for ID by using the Tag/Template.

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Civil cases

Large demonstrative boards intended for evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

J. Large demonstrative boards that you want placed into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Format

PAPER

Courtesy copies must be printed on 8.5-by-11-inch paper and submitted in three-hole-punched binders.

Courtesy copies must be submitted in three-hole punched binders printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.

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Format

DOCX

The agreed verdict forms, pretrial stipulations, and jury instructions must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

The parties shall communicate and submit one set of agreed verdict forms, pre-trial stipulations, and jury instructions (Times New Roman, 12 pt. font) mailed in WORD format to CAD-DivisionS@pbcgov.org no later than noon on Friday prior to trial week.

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All orders submitted through Online Services must use Word format.

All orders must be submitted in Word format through Online Services (OLS).

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All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format through OLS or the Florida e-filing portal.

In compliance with the Florida Supreme Court's Administrative Order (AOSC 19-74), all proposed orders must be submitted in Word format through the Online Services (OLS) system or the Florida e-filing portal.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Format

DOCX

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed final judgments must be submitted in Word with supporting documents attached; those supporting documents may be attached in PDF format.

Proposed Final Judgements' must be in Word format with supporting documents (Marital Settlement Agreement, Parenting Plan, Child Support Guidelines, etc.) attached to the Proposed Final Judgement. Supporting documents may be attached in PDF format.

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Cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed and have pertinent sections highlighted.

All cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted.

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Each exhibit must bear a numbered sticker in the upper-right corner identifying the case number and offering party before the hearing begins.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin. Exhibits shall be marked by a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying the case number and party who is offering the exhibit, e.g., Petitioner or Respondent.

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Exhibits must display the prescribed party role, case number, date, exhibit number, objection status, admitted status, and receipt by Judge Karen M. Miller.

Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: Petitioner (Wife / Husband) or Respondent (Wife / Husband) Case Number: Date: Exhibit Number: Objection: Yes / No Admitted: Yes / No Received by Judge Karen M. Miller

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Format

DOCX

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.

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Format

DOCX

Competing orders must be prepared in Word format.

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

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must be marked before the hearing with a numbered sticker identifying the case number, offering party, date, and admitted status.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin. Exhibits shall be marked by a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying the case number; party who is offering the exhibit, e.g., Petitioner or Respondent; date and admitted/not admitted.

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Every recorded document, including a final judgment, must leave a three-by-three-inch space in its upper-right corner.

All recorded documents (including final judgments) must provide a 3x3 inch space in the top-right-hand corner.

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Format

DOCX

The parties must prepare and provide proposed jury instructions, including special instructions in Word format, to the court by the day before jury selection.

The parties are charged with good faith cooperation to prepare and provide to the Court the day prior to jury selection:A set or sets of proposed jury instructions including any special instructions in WORD format

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Each proposed exhibit must be numerically pre-marked for identification.

Each proposed exhibit must be pre-marked for identification purposes numerically.

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Format

PDF

Proposed exhibits exchanged under the exhibit-exchange requirement must be in PDF format.

No less than 48 hours prior to each hearing, the parties must exchange all proposed exhibits which they intend to reference during the hearing, by email in .pdf format.

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Civil cases

Submitted cases and legal authorities must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted.

All cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted.

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Civil cases

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing begins using numbered stickers identifying the case number and offering party.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin. Exhibits shall be marked by a numbered sticker on each exhibit clearly identifying the case number and party who is offering the exhibit, e.g., Petitioner or Respondent.

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Every exhibit must be premarked with the party designation, case number, and exhibit number.

All exhibits must be pre-marked Petitioner or Respondent, case number, and exhibit number.

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Civil cases

A smaller version must accompany every large demonstrative board intended for admission into evidence.

J. Large demonstrative boards that you want placed into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must have a numbered sticker in its top right-hand corner that clearly identifies the plaintiff or defendant.

A. Place a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying Plaintiff or Defendant.

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Civil cases

The back of each exhibit must have an Exhibit Tag/Template applied either by taping a copy in place or using an adhered Avery 5164 label.

B. On the back of each exhibit, place an Exhibit Tag/Template (see attached tag/template form) Either i. Make copies of the exhibit tag(s) and tape one tag on the back of each exhibit, or ii. Use Avery labels 5164 which can then be placed adhered to the page. (Template can be scanned onto Avery Labels or any colored paper)

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Civil cases

Each exhibit tab must be completed fully and legibly.

C. The exhibit tab must be filled out completely and legibly.

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Civil cases

Exhibit lists may not use the terms “all,” “any,” or “any and all.”

F. Exhibit lists which state “all”, “any” and “any and all” are not accepted.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be securely bound with staples, Acco-type fasteners, or similar binding, and clips or rubber bands are prohibited.

H. Exhibits MUST be bound; i.e., Stapled, Acco-type fasteners, etc. Binders. Clips and Rubber Bands ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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Civil cases

Every exhibit that will be entered into evidence must be pre-marked using the Exhibit Tag/Template.

I. All exhibits that will be entered into evidence must be pre-marked using the Tag/Template

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format through the 15th Circuit's Online Services system.

Proposed Orders should be submitted in Word Format through the Online Services System by visiting the 15th Circuit Court's Online Services page and click the online scheduling button.

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Margins

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Public-record final orders must reserve a 3-by-3-inch area in the upper-right corner, use one-inch margins, and have consecutively numbered pages.

All final orders that may be filed in the public records require a 3 x 3 inch available space in the right upper hand corner; one inch margin on all sides of documents; and pages must be consecutively numbered.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Division AH orders must be submitted in Word format through the Online Scheduling system after the hearing.

Orders for Division AH must be submitted in Word format through the Online Scheduling (OLS) system following the hearing.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must bear a numbered sticker in the upper-right corner of its front that clearly identifies Plaintiff or Defendant.

Place a numbered sticker on the top right hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying Plaintiff or Defendant. (Can be obtained in any Office Supply store).

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must have an Exhibit Tag/Template affixed to its back, either by taping copies to each exhibit or by using adhered Avery 5164 labels.

On the back of each exhibit, place an Exhibit Tag/Template (see attached tag/template form) Either i. Make copies of the exhibit tag(s) and tape one tag on the back of each exhibit, or ii. Use Avery labels 5164 which can then be placed adhered to the page (Template can be scanned onto Avery Labels or any colored paper)

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Civil cases

Each exhibit tab must be completed fully and legibly.

The exhibit tab must be filled out completely and legibly.

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Civil cases

Every exhibit intended for entry into evidence must be pre-marked using the Exhibit Tag/Template.

All exhibits that will be entered into evidence must be pre-marked using the Tag/Template

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be bound using staples, Acco-type fasteners, or similar binding, and may not be held together with clips or rubber bands.

Exhibits MUST be bound; i.e. Stapled, Acco-type fasteners, etc. Binders. Clips and Rubber Bands ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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Civil cases

Depositions and pleadings ordinarily are not marked as exhibits, but a document or pleading for judicial notice or publication to the jury must be marked for ID using the Tag/Template.

Deposition(s) and Pleading(s) are NOT marked as exhibits, EXCEPT, When any document or pleading that the party would like the court to take judicial notice of, or is published to the jury. These exhibits must be marked for ID by using the Tag/Template.

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Civil cases

Loose photographs are not accepted; each photograph must be individually marked and mounted.

Loose photographs are NOT accepted. Photos MUST be individually marked and mounted.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be bound using staples or Acco-type fasteners; spiral binders, clips, and rubber bands are prohibited.

Exhibits MUST BE bound; i.e. Staples, Acco-type fasteners, etc. Please NO spiral binders. Clips and Rubber Bands ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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Margins

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Closing documents must leave a 3-by-3-inch space in the upper-right corner, use one-inch margins on every side, and number all pages consecutively.

All orders for dismissal, final judgments (summary, default or consent), amended final judgments, notices of voluntary dismissals, orders vacating final judgments, orders granting motion to amend final judgment, and any other closing documents must be in compliance with Supreme Court Oder no. SC13-2384 amendments to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520 requiring a 3 x 3 inch available space in the right hand upper corner; one inch margins on all sides of documents; all pages must be consecutively numbered.

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Courtesy copies over 20 pages must be printed on 8.5-by-11-inch paper and submitted in three-hole-punched binders.

Courtesy copies must be printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper and submitted in three-hole punched binders when greater that 20 pages.

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Format

DOCX

Orders must be submitted as Word files through OLS so the court can electronically sign them.

All orders must be submitted in "word format" via OLS for the court to electronically sign.

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The first page of each exhibit must contain enough blank space for the court's evidence stamp.

Each exhibit's first page must have "blank space" sufficient to hold he court's evidence stamp.

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Only editable, unencrypted exhibit documents may be uploaded because they must permit electronic stamping.

Upload editable copies of document only. Uploaded documents cannot be encrypted, e.g. with password or signature certificate. The document must be editable to allow for electronic stamping of document.

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The proposed order must leave a three-by-three-inch blank space in its upper-right corner for recording.

Remember to leave a 3x3 inch blank space in the upper right hand corner for recording.

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Format

DOCX

After receiving a special-set date and time, the requesting party must upload the proposed order setting the hearing to Judge Feuer through OLS in Word format.

Upon receipt of a special set hearing date and time, send proposed Order Setting Hearing in Word Format (See Divisional Forms and Orders) for Judge Feuer's via OLS.

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Criminal cases

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1 in, right 1 in

Public-record final orders must reserve a three-by-three-inch space in the upper-right corner, use one-inch margins, and have consecutively numbered pages.

All final orders that may be filed in the public records require a 3 x 3 inch available space in the right upper hand corner; one inch margin on all sides of documents; and pages must be consecutively numbered.

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Proposed orders must not contain law-firm location information or internal codes in headers, footers, anchors, or watermarks.

Proposed Orders submitted to the Court must not have any Law Firm location information or internal codes included in the Order (including headers, footers, anchors, watermarks).

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Format

DOCX

The proposed jury instructions and verdict form must be submitted in Microsoft Word format at least 3 days before trial.

A joint set of proposed jury instructions and a proposed verdict form must be provided to the court no less than 3 days BEFORE TRIAL in a printed form appropriate for submission to the jury and in Microsoft Word format.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must have a numbered sticker on the upper-right corner of its front identifying it as a Plaintiff or Defendant exhibit.

Place a numbered sticker on the top right hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying Plaintiff or Defendant.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be bound using staples, Acco-type fasteners, or similar binding; spiral binders, clips, and rubber bands are prohibited.

Exhibits MUST BE bound; i.e. Staples, Acco-type fasteners, etc. Please NO spiral binders. Clips and Rubber Bands NOT ALLOWED.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must bear a numbered sticker on the upper-right front corner that clearly identifies Plaintiff or Defendant.

Place a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying Plaintiff or Defendant.

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Civil cases

Each exhibit must have an Exhibit Tag/Template on its back, applied either by taping copies to the exhibit or using Avery 5164 labels.

On the back of each exhibit, place an Exhibit Tag/Template (see attached tag/template form) Either i. Make copies of the exhibit tag(s) and tape one tag on the back of each exhibit, or ii. Use Avery labels 5164 which can then be placed adhered to the page.

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Civil cases

Exhibits on the exhibit list must be numbered sequentially.

The exhibit list must be numbered sequentially.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be securely bound with staples, Acco-type fasteners, or a binder, and may not be held together with clips or rubber bands.

Exhibits MUST be bound; i.e., Stapled, Acco-type fasteners, etc. Binders. Clips and Rubber Bands ARE NOT ALLOWED.

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Civil cases

Every exhibit intended for admission into evidence must be pre-marked with the required Tag/Template.

All exhibits that will be entered into evidence must be pre-marked using the Tag/Template

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Civil cases

Depositions and pleadings ordinarily are not marked as exhibits, but a document or pleading for which judicial notice is sought or that is published to the jury must be marked for identification using the Tag/Template.

Deposition(s) and Pleading(s) are NOT marked as exhibits, EXCEPT, When any document or pleading that the party would like the court to take judicial notice of or is published to the jury. These exhibits must be marked for ID by using the Tag/Template.

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Civil cases

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

Large demonstrative boards that you want placed into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format through OLS with all supporting documents attached in PDF format.

Proposed orders are to be submitted in WORD formal and all supporting documents attached in PDF format through OLS.

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Physical exhibit copies must be labeled, appropriately tabbed, and placed in a binder.

Exhibits submitted as physical copies must be labeled, tabbed appropriately, and placed into binder.

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Format

DOCX

Agreed verdict forms, pretrial stipulations, and jury instructions must be submitted in Word format using Times New Roman 12-point font.

The parties shall communicate and submit one set of agreed verdict forms, pre-trial stipulations, and jury instructions (Times New Roman, 12 pt. font) mailed in WORD format to CAD-DivisionTD@pbcgov.org no later than noon on Friday prior to trial week.

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Criminal cases

Verdict forms, pretrial stipulations, and jury instructions must use Times New Roman 12-point font and be submitted in WORD format.

The parties shall communicate and submit one set of agreed verdict forms, pre-trial stipulations, and jury instructions (Times New Roman, 12 pt. font) mailed in WORD format to CAD-DivisionU@pbcgov.org no later than noon on Friday prior to trial week.

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Criminal cases

Exhibits must follow the stated party-specific label format.

Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: Insert label preference (e.g., "Petitioner/Plaintiff/State 1" or "Respondent/Defendant 1").

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Civil cases

Requested structured database data must be extracted with appropriate queries and returned in a verifiably responsive, readable format using specified criteria and fields.

Where structured data (e.g., data from a database) is requested, appropriate queries will be used to extract relevant data from any such database, which data shall match specified criteria, and returning specified fields, in a form and format that is verifiably responsive and readable by the use of commonly available tools.

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Civil cases

Absent a requesting party's written agreement otherwise, ESI must be produced in native data format with all associated metadata.

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by a requesting party, ESI shall be produced in native data format, together with all associated metadata.

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Civil cases

When native production is impossible or inadvisable, each file page must be converted into a single-page TIFF image reflecting its printed appearance.

In such cases where production in native format is not possible or advisable (e.g., redacted documents), native format files shall be converted to static images and each page thereof saved electronically as a single-page "TIFF" image that reflects how the source document would have appeared if printed out to a printer attached to a computer viewing the file.

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Civil cases

A TIFF production must include a multipage TXT file containing searchable text and the applicable metadata.

Accompanying this TIFF shall be a multipage text (.TXT) file containing searchable text from the native file, and the metadata as discussed later in this document.

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Civil cases

Documents or records available only or originally in hard-copy form must be converted to single-page TIFF files and produced under the same protocols or as otherwise agreed by the parties.

Documents or records which either were originally generated or instantiated as ESI but now only exist in physical hard-copy format, or documents or records that were originally generated in hard-copy format shall be converted to a single page .TIFF file and produced following the same protocols set forth herein or otherwise agreed to by the parties.

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Civil cases

Documents not produced in native format must have each page saved electronically as an image file.

For file or records not produced in their native format, each page of a document shall be electronically saved as an image file.

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Electronic documents provided to the court should use the filing name “#___ Ex. [brief description of document].”

Documents that are uploaded or provided to the court in an electronic format should be named as follows: #___ Ex. [brief description of document]. For example, #1 Ex. contract between John Smith and Susan Jones 09.12.73.

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Civil cases

All submitted cases and legal authorities must be tabbed, and their pertinent sections must be highlighted.

All cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted.

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An exhibit lacking first-page blank space must have a blank page prepended for stamping.

Exhibits without blank space on the first page should be prepended with a blank page, which will be stamped.

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Format

DOCX

The court prefers proposed orders to be submitted in Word format through Online Services and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

The Court prefers all orders to be submitted in WORD format through Online Services with service to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Exhibits must bear the specified party designation, case number, date, exhibit number, objection status, admitted status, and judge receipt notation.

Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: Petitioner (Wife / Husband) or Respondent (Wife / Husband) Case Number: Date: Exhibit Number: Objection: Yes / No Admitted: Yes / No Received by Judge Cymonie Rowe

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Submitted cases and legal authorities must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted identically in the court and opposing counsel's copies.

All cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted with opposing counsel's copy identically highlighted.

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A proposed order should omit the date from the "DONE AND ORDERED" section and omit a judicial signature line because orders are signed electronically.

Proposed orders no longer require the date in the "DONE AND ORDERED" section and no longer requires a signature line for the judge ad orders are now signed electronically.

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The address-designation form must be typed or printed using black ink.

This form should be typed or printed in black ink.

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Format

DOCX

If not submitted before the hearing, proposed final judgments and orders should be uploaded through OLS within five days afterward in Word, with attachments in PDF.

Proposed Final Judgments and/or Orders should be submitted via the OLS (Online Scheduling), in Word format and PDF format for Attachments, within five (5) days following the hearing, if not before the hearing.

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Format

PDF

Multiple hearing submissions contained in one PDF must be bookmarked.

Please bookmark you submissions if multiple documents are included in your .pdf

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Civil cases

Exhibit numbers may contain no more than 10 characters, including spaces.

o Exhibit #’s: No more than 10 characters including spaces

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be stapled, bound, or fastened together with an ACCO two-pronged locking paper compressor.

• Exhibits must be stapled, bound or fastened together with an ACCO type fastener (two-pronged locking paper compressor).

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Civil cases

Notebook binders may not be used for exhibits.

• NO NOTEBOOK BINDERS

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Civil cases

Rubber bands may not be used for exhibits.

• NO RUBBER BANDS

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Civil cases

Paper clips may not be used for exhibits.

• NO PAPER CLIPS

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Civil cases

Every exhibit must be clearly marked before the hearing begins using a numbered sticker on the upper-right front corner that identifies the case number and offering party.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin. Exhibits shall be marked by a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying the case number and party who is offering the exhibit, e.g., Petitioner or Respondent.

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Civil cases

Exhibits containing multiple sections should be designated using a number-and-letter format such as 1a, 1b, and 1c.

Any exhibit(s) with multiple sections should be designated by number and letter; i.e. 1a, 1b, 1c, etc.

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Civil cases

Exhibit identification markings may contain numbers and letters only, with no symbols.

Numbers and letters only: No symbols

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Civil cases

Exhibit numbers may contain no more than 10 characters, including spaces.

Exhibit #’s: No more than 10 characters including spaces

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Civil cases

Notebook binders may not be used for exhibits.

NO NOTEBOOK BINDERS

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Civil cases

Rubber bands may not be used for exhibits.

NO RUBBER BANDS

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Civil cases

Paper clips may not be used for exhibits.

NO PAPER CLIPS

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Civil cases

The exhibit card must be taped to the back of each exhibit without clips.

Tape the card to the BACK of each exhibit (no clips).

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Submitted cases and legal authorities must be tabbed with pertinent sections highlighted.

All cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted.

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Only two cases may be submitted per issue.

Limit to two cases per issue.

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Criminal cases

Every notice of hearing must attach or include the American Disability Act Instructional Page at the end.

Please note that for all notices of Hearing, The American Disability Act Instructional Page must be either attached or included at the end of the notice.

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Case authority must be tabbed, and its pertinent sections must be highlighted.

CASE AUTHORITY (WHICH MUST BE TABBED WITH PERTINENT SECTIONS HIGHLIGHTED)

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Each exhibit must be clearly marked before the hearing begins with a numbered sticker identifying the case number and offering party on the upper-right corner of the exhibit’s front.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin. Exhibits shall be marked by a numbered sticker on the top right-hand corner of the front of each exhibit clearly identifying the case number and party who is offering the exhibit, e.g., Plaintiff or Defendant; Petitioner or Respondent.

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Macros, columns, and paragraph tabs should be removed from orders before submission to the court's online services system.

Using macros, columns, or paragraph tabs may not be compatible with the Court's online service system, and therefore, special formatting should be removed when submitting orders.

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Court notice

Division AK orders must be submitted through Online Services in Word format after the hearing.

All Orders for Division AK must be submitted in Word format through Online Services following the hearing.

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Civil cases

Exhibits with multiple sections should be designated by number and letter, such as 1a, 1b, and 1c.

E. Any exhibit(s) with multiple sections should be designated by number and letter; i.e. 1a, 1b, 1c, etc.

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Civil cases

Exhibit lists may not use the terms “all,” “any,” or “any and all.”

F. Exhibit lists which state “all”, “any” and “any and all” are not accepted.

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Civil cases

Submitted cases and legal authorities must be tabbed with their pertinent sections highlighted.

All cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted.

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Civil cases

Depositions and pleadings ordinarily are not marked as exhibits, but documents or pleadings for which judicial notice is sought or that are published to the jury must be marked for identification using the Tag/Template.

i. Deposition(s) and Pleading(s) are NOT marked as exhibits, EXCEPT, When any document or pleading that the party would like the court to take judicial notice of or is published to the jury. These exhibits must be marked for ID by using the Tag/Template.

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Civil cases

The exhibit list must use sequential numbering, and exhibits with multiple sections must use number-and-letter designations such as 1a, 1b, and 1c.

The exhibit list must be numbered sequentially. D. Any exhibit(s) with multiple sections should be designated by number and letter; i.e. 1a, 1b, 1c, etc.

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Civil cases

Exhibit lists may not use the terms "all," "any," or "any and all."

Exhibit lists which state "all", "any" and "any and all" are not accepted.

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Civil cases

Large demonstrative boards intended for evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

Large demonstrative boards that you want placed into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

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A prescribed exhibit tag format applies to all matters.

Exhibit Tag Format for all Matters (PDF)

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Civil cases

Submitted cases and legal authorities must be tabbed with pertinent sections highlighted, and memoranda may not exceed ten pages without court approval.

All cases and legal authorities submitted to the court must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted. No more than three (3) cases per issue. Memorandums may not exceed ten (10) pages without Court approval.

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Civil cases

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing begins.

All exhibits must be clearly marked before the hearing is set to begin.

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Civil cases

For an in-person event lasting more than one hour, hard copies of all exhibits must be provided to opposing counsel or the opposing party two days before the hearing, and pre-marked exhibits must be brought to the event.

If the event is in person and more than one hour, you must provide hard copies of all exhibits two (2) days prior to hearing to opposing party/counsel and bring pre-marked exhibits to the event.

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Digital evidence exhibits may be uploaded in PDF or JPEG format.

Exhibits can be uploaded in either .pdf or .jpeg format.

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Remote participants must appear from a private, quiet location free from distractions.

Any person appearing remotely must be in a private location that is quiet and free from distractions.

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Remote participants must dress and behave professionally as if physically present in court.

Any person appearing remotely must dress and behave professionally in the same manner as if physically present in the courtroom.

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Remote participants must turn on their camera when joining and keep it on until instructed otherwise.

Any person appearing remotely must enable the person's camera when joining the proceeding and keep the camera turned on until instructed otherwise by the court.

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Remote participants must mute their microphone when joining and keep it muted until instructed otherwise.

Any person appearing remotely must mute the person's microphone when joining the proceeding and keep the microphone turned off until instructed otherwise by the court.

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Format

DOCX

Orders should be submitted in Word format through the court's Online Services and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

The Court prefers all orders to be submitted in WORD format through the Court's Online Services with service to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Exhibits must be labeled using the prescribed party-label format.

Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: Insert label preference (e.g., "Petitioner/Plaintiff/State 1" or "Respondent/Defendant 1").

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Multiple orders must be uploaded individually rather than in one submission.

When uploading multiple orders, please upload each order individually.

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Civil cases

Electronically stored information must be produced in its native format as it exists in the producing party's computer system.

The parties agree that production will be made in native format, as the ESI exists on the producing party's computer system.

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Civil cases

Requested structured database data must be extracted with appropriate queries and returned in a verifiably responsive, readable form and format using commonly available tools.

Where structured data (e.g., data from a database) is requested, appropriate queries will be used to extract relevant data from any such database, which data shall match specified criteria, and returning specified fields, in a form and format that is verifiably responsive and readable by the use of commonly available tools.

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Civil cases

Unless a requesting party agrees otherwise in writing, ESI must be produced in native data format with all associated metadata.

Unless otherwise agreed to in writing by a requesting party, ESI shall be produced in native data format, together with all associated metadata.

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Civil cases

When native production is impossible or inadvisable, each page must be produced as a single-page TIFF image with a accompanying multipage searchable TXT file containing text and metadata, plus associated load files.

In such cases where production in native format is not possible or advisable (e.g., redacted documents), native format files shall be converted to static images and each page thereof saved electronically as a single-page "TIFF" image that reflects how the source document would have appeared if ===== PAGE 14 ===== printed out to a printer attached to a computer viewing the file. Accompanying this TIFF shall be a multipage text (.TXT) file containing searchable text from the native file, and the metadata as discussed later in this document. Load files of the static images should be created and produced together with their associated static images to facilitate the use of the produced images by a document management or litigation support database system.

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Civil cases

Documents or records existing only in physical hard-copy form, including former ESI, must be converted to single-page TIFF files and produced under the stated protocols or as otherwise agreed by the parties.

Documents or records which either were originally generated or instantiated as ESI but now only exist in physical hard-copy format, or documents or records that were originally generated in hard-copy format shall be converted to a single page .TIFF file and produced following the same protocols set forth herein or otherwise agreed to by the parties.

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Civil cases

Documents not produced natively must be saved page by page as image files while preserving the original unitization of pages, attachments, and affixed notes.

For file or records not produced in their native format, each page of a document shall be electronically saved as an image file. If a document consists of more than one page, the unitization of the document and any attachments and/or affixed notes shall be maintained as it existed in the original when creating the image files.

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Civil cases

For files not produced in their native format, extracted text must be provided in ASCII format, labeled, produced on Production Media, and named using the corresponding document's first-page Bates number followed by “.txt.”

**I. Electronic Text Files.** For files not produced in their native format, text files for produced documents shall be produced reflecting the full text that has been electronically extracted from the original, native electronic files (“Extracted Text”). The Extracted Text shall be provided in ASCII text format and shall be labeled and produced on Production Media in accordance with the provisions of paragraph II.H above, “Production Media.” The text files will be named with the unique Bates number of the first page of the corresponding document followed by the extension “.txt.”

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Civil cases

Documents must be produced on CD-ROM, DVD, an external hard drive with a standard PC-compatible interface, or other readily accessible computer or electronic media agreed upon by the parties.

**H. Production Media.** Documents shall be produced on CD-ROM, DVD, external hard drive (with standard PC compatible interface), or such other readily accessible computer or electronic media as the parties may hereafter agree upon (the “Production Media”).

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Civil cases

When producing discoverable database information instead of the database itself, the parties must meet and confer, agree on relevant queries, and generate a reasonably usable and exportable electronic report.

To the extent a response to discovery requires production of discoverable electronic information contained in a database, in lieu of producing the database, the parties agree to meet and confer to, with an understanding of which fields are relevant, agree upon a set of queries to be made for discoverable information and generate a report in a reasonably usable and exportable electronic file (e.g., Excel or CSV format) for review by the requesting party or counsel.

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Civil cases

The Clerk's Office will fax an exhibit tag/template, and a copy must be taped on the back of each exhibit.

An Exhibit Tag/Template will be faxed to you by the Clerk's Office. Make copies of exhibit tag(s) and tape one on the back of each exhibit.

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Civil cases

Each large demonstrative board placed into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

Large demonstrative boards that you placed into evidence must be accompanied by a smaller version.

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Exhibits must be pre-marked and numbered consistently with the clerk's civil-evidence guidelines.

All exhibits must be pre-marked and numbered consistent with Clerk's guidelines:www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/departments/courts/evidence-guidelines/civil-evidence.

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Civil cases

Exhibits with multiple sections should use number-and-letter designations such as 1a, 1b, and 1c.

Any exhibit(s) with multiple sections should be designated by number and letter; i.e. 1a, 1b, 1c, etc.

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Civil cases

Counsel and parties of record must clearly mark copies of exhibits and key language for both the court and opposing counsel.

All counsel and parties of records must clearly mark a copy of exhibits and key language for the Court and for opposing counsel

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Civil cases

Cases and legal authorities must be tabbed, with pertinent sections highlighted.

all cases and legal authorities shall be tabbed with pertinent sections highlighted.

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Civil cases

Static-image load files should accompany their associated images to facilitate use in document-management or litigation-support systems.

Load files of the static images should be created and produced together with their associated static images to facilitate the use of the produced images by a document management or litigation support database system.

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Documents that fit in the South County Courthouse drop-off box may be delivered there.

You may use the drop off box on the first floor at the South County Courthouse as long as the documents fit in the drop off box.

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Format

DOCX

The preferred file format for submitted orders is Microsoft Word.

The Court prefers all orders to be submitted in WORD format through Online Services with service to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Civil cases

The parties are encouraged to submit a proposed final judgment on a Flash Drive in WORD format before opening argument begins.

The parties are encouraged to submit a proposed final judgment to the Court prior to the commencement of opening argument on a Flash Drive in WORD format.

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The exhibit set should include any items that might be used for impeachment or other testimonial purposes.

Exhibits should include any items which might be used for impeachment or other testamentary purposes.

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Civil cases

Exhibits containing multiple sections should be identified using both numbers and letters, such as 1a, 1b, and 1c.

E. Any exhibit(s) with multiple sections should be designated by number and letter; i.e. 1a, 1b, 1c, etc.

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Online-submitted proposed orders need not contain a date or signature line because the Court adds them electronically.

Orders submitted online do not need a date or signature line, as the orders will be signed and dated electronically.

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Format

DOCX

The court prefers proposed orders submitted in Word through Online Services and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

The Court prefers all orders to be submitted in WORD format through Online Services with service to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

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Margins

top 3 in, right 3 in ?

Remember to leave a 3x3 inch blank space in the upper right hand corner for recording.

Summary: A proposed order must leave a three-by-three-inch blank space in its upper-right corner for recording.

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The Clerk of Court will no longer accept documents for recording without this space.

Summary: The clerk will not accept a document for recording if it lacks the required upper-right-corner space.

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Format

DOCX ?

The proposed final judgment must be submitted via OLS only in WORD format. Documents listed below must be attached to the proposed final judgment in PDF format:

Summary: An uncontested dissolution proposed final judgment must be submitted through OLS in Word format with the listed documents attached in PDF format.

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Format

PDF_A

Courtesy copies must be submitted in PDF/a format.

Summary: Courtesy copies must be submitted in PDF/A format.

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All Final Judgments must have a 3X3 inch space on the top-right-hand corner for recording purposes. The Clerk will not docket or record the Final Judgment without this space.

Summary: Final judgments must reserve a three-by-three-inch space in the upper-right corner, and the Clerk will not docket or record them without it.

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Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1 in, right 1 in ?

one inch margin on all sides of documents;

Summary: Final orders filed in the public record must have one-inch margins on all sides.

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and pages must be consecutively numbered.

Summary: Final orders filed in the public record must have consecutively numbered pages.

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Civil cases

Loose photographs are NOT accepted. Photos MUST be individually marked and mounted.

Summary: Loose photographs are prohibited; each photograph must be individually marked and mounted.

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

Civil cases

These exhibits must be marked for ID by using the Tag/Template.

Summary: Depositions and pleadings that qualify for marking under the stated exceptions must be marked for identification using the Tag/Template.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Proposed Final Judgments and/or Orders should be submitted via the Court's Online Services (OLS), in Word format and PDF format for Attachments, within five (3) days following the hearing.

Summary: Proposed final judgments and orders must be submitted through OLS in Word format, with attachments in PDF format, after the hearing.

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

All orders/judgments which are to be recorded must provide a 3x3 blank space in the upper right hand corner of the first page.

Summary: An order or judgment that will be recorded must include a 3-by-3-inch blank space in the upper-right corner of its first page.

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

Criminal cases

PDF/a format or Word document

Summary: Courtesy copies must be submitted in PDF/A format or as a Word document.

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

Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1 in, right 1 in ?

The following documents must be in compliance with Supreme Court Order no. SC13-2384 amendments to Florida rule of judicial administration 2.520(d), which requires a 3 x 3 inch available space in the right upper hand corner; one inch margin on all sides of documents; and pages must be consecutively numbered.

Summary: Specified closing documents must reserve a three-by-three-inch area in the upper-right corner, use one-inch margins, and have consecutively numbered pages.

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

Format

PDF_A ?

Upon submission of the Agreed Order, a cover letter should be submitted as an "Attachment" in PDF format indicating that all parties have reviewed and agreed to the content and language of the Order.

Summary: An agreed order must be accompanied by a PDF cover-letter attachment confirming that all parties reviewed and agreed to the order's content and language.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Orders from hearings that have occurred before the Court and when the Court has ruled on a matter, must be uploaded in Microsoft Word format to the Court's online services system NO LATER THAN 48 HOURS AFTER THE HEARING DATE, unless otherwise determined by the Court at the hearing.

Summary: Orders resulting from a hearing must be uploaded in Microsoft Word format within 48 hours after the hearing unless the Court directs otherwise.

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

Civil cases

G. Loose photographs are NOT accepted. Photos MUST be individually marked and mounted.

Summary: Loose photographs are prohibited; photographs must be individually marked and mounted.

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

All exhibits shall be pre-marked

Summary: All exhibits must be pre-marked before submission to the court.

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

Please send all proposed orders and final judgments (see further specific instructions below) in Font New Times Roman Size 12 WITH A COVER LETTER via OLS within 48 hours after the hearing.

Summary: Proposed orders and final judgments must use 12-point Times New Roman, include a cover letter, and be submitted through OLS within 48 hours after the hearing.

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

All Final Judgments must have a 3X3 inch space on the top-right-hand corner for recording purposes. The Clerk will not docket or record the Final Judgment without this space.

Summary: Every final judgment must reserve a three-by-three-inch space in its upper-right corner, and the clerk will reject it without that space.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Proposed Final Judgments (other than specified below) and/or Orders should be submitted via the OLS (Online Services), in Word format and PDF format for Attachments, within 48 hours following the hearing.

Summary: Proposed final judgments and orders must be submitted through OLS within 48 hours after the hearing in Word format, with attachments in PDF format.

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

Civil cases

G. Loose photographs are NOT accepted. Photos MUST be individually marked and mounted.

Summary: Loose photographs are prohibited; each photograph must be individually marked and mounted.

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

Format

PDF_A

Courtesy copies must be submitted in PDF/a format no less that three (3) days prior to a hearing or trial to Cad-DivisionJS@pbcgov.org

Summary: Courtesy copies for hearings or trials must use PDF/A format.

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

Civil cases

Loose photographs are NOT accepted. Photos MUST be individually marked and mounted.

Summary: Loose photographs are prohibited; each photograph must be individually marked and mounted.

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

Format

PDF_A

Courtesy copies must be submitted in PDF/a format.

Summary: Courtesy copies must be submitted in PDF/A format.

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

Civil cases

Loose photographs are NOT accepted, Photos MUST be individually marked and mounted,

Summary: Loose photographs are not accepted; each photograph must be individually marked and mounted.

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

Civil cases

Deposition(s) and Pleading(s) are NOT marked as exhibits. However, all exhibits that will be entered into evidence must be pre-marked including, but, not limited to, pleadings, documents etc., that a party will request to be judicially noticed.

Summary: Depositions and pleadings are not marked as exhibits, but all materials to be entered into evidence, including pleadings and documents for judicial notice, must be pre-marked.

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

Civil cases

The completed Trial Form must be attached to the courtesy copy.

Summary: A completed Trial Form must be attached to the courtesy copy of the foreclosure trial notice.

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

Civil cases

Loose photographs are NOT accepted. Photos MUST be individually marked and mounted.

Summary: Loose photographs are prohibited; each photograph must be individually marked and mounted.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Please submit all documents in Times New Roman and 16 pt. font or larger via e-mail in WORD format to CAD-DivisionX@pbcgov.org.

Summary: The identified trial documents must be emailed in Word format using Times New Roman 16-point or larger type.

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

Civil cases

There must be columns numbered in chronological order for each entry to address:

Summary: The fee-and-cost spreadsheets must contain chronologically numbered columns addressing the specified billing and cost information for each entry.

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

Civil cases

The parties agree that production will be made in native format, as the ESI exists on the producing party's computer system.

Summary: Producing parties must produce ESI in its native computer format.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Courtesy copies must be submitted in Word format New Times Roman 12.

Summary: Courtesy copies must be submitted in Word format using Times New Roman 12-point font.

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

Format

PAPER

No paper copies are needed. The Notice of Hearing should be attached for ease with the correct hearing date. This applies to each and every hearing, including UMC and Special Sets. . If the Court does not receive your proposed order with attachment on time, your hearing may be canceled.

Summary: No paper courtesy copies are needed, the notice of hearing should be attached to the proposed order for every UMC and special-set hearing, and a late submission may result in cancellation.

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

Format

PDF

Exhibits can be uploaded in either .pdf or .jpeg format.

Summary: Exhibits may be uploaded to the Digital Evidence Portal as PDF or JPEG files.

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

Using Macros, columns, or paragraph tabs is not compatible with the OLS system. Orders with excessive formatting issues must be returned to you for corrections.

Summary: Orders may not use macros, columns, or paragraph tabs because those features are incompatible with the OLS system and can delay correction and processing.

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

Those portions of case law and documents to be considered by the Court should be appropriately tabbed and highlighted.

Summary: The case-law portions and documents intended for the Court's consideration should be appropriately tabbed and highlighted.

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

No order or judgment shall contain a signature page that does not include a portion of the text of the order or judgment.

Summary: Every order or judgment signature page must include part of the order or judgment text.

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

Format

PDF_A

Courtesy copies can be submitted in PDF/a format, Word format or in three-hole punched binders printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.

Summary: Courtesy copies may be submitted in PDF/A, Word, or three-hole-punched binders on 8.5 by 11-inch paper.

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

Format

PAPER ?

Original exhibits and evidence should be brought to court for hearing.

Summary: Original exhibits and evidence should be brought to the hearing in court.

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

The Court prefers Orders to be submitted in Times New Roman, 12 font, as that is the font most compatible with the Court's Online System.

Summary: The Court prefers proposed orders to use Times New Roman 12-point font for compatibility with the online filing system.

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

In most cases, the Joint Binder should be no more than 3 inches.

Summary: A Special Set joint binder should ordinarily be no more than three inches thick.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service may submit proposed orders to the court in WORD format by email to CAD-DivisionS@pbcgov.org, U.S. mail or hand-delivered to the judicial office.

Summary: An excused self-represented litigant's proposed order must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

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

Signatures are not required to be on the same physical document. Each party can submit copies of the same document with their signatures.

Summary: For an agreed case plan, each party may submit a separately signed copy rather than signing one physical document.