Judge Brad King
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must use the required codes and format so the electronic signing program can read and sign them.
YOU MUST USE THE CODES IN THE FORMAT FOR THE PROGRAM TO READ AND SIGN THE DOCUMENT.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Proposed orders must be submitted in DOCX format; Word 97 and PDF files cannot be accepted by the electronic signing program.
PLEASE SUBMIT ORDERS IN WORD FORMAT (.docx) ONLY (NO WORD 97 OR PDF DOCUMENTS CAN BE ACCEPTED, THEY WILL NOT WORK IN THE ELECTRONIC SIGNING PROGRAM)
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Every proposed-order submission must include a certificate of service.
Your order submission must have a certificate of service.
Document Type
Proposed Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Every order must include a certificate of service.
EVERY ORDER SHALL INCLUDE A CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
Document Type
Order
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
A list of expected hearing participants must be filed through the Florida E-Filing Portal at least ten business days before the hearing.
Provide the court, via the Florida E-Filing Portal, with a list of people who are expected to participate in the hearing no less than ten (10) business days prior to the hearing.
Document Type
Hearing Participant List
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All evidence and documents intended for presentation must be pre-marked and provided to all parties and the court no more than three business days before the hearing.
If you intend to present evidence or documents to the court, you must pre- mark all items for identification and provide to all parties and the Court (at the above email address) no more than three (3) business days prior to the hearing.
Document Type
Evidence And Documents
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Unrepresented parties and witnesses must file a copy of their driver's license or photo ID through the Florida E-Filing Portal at least 48 hours before the hearing.
Non-represented parties and witnesses must file a copy of their driver's license or photo ID, via the Florida E-Filing Portal, no less than 48-hours prior to the hearing.
Document Type
Identification Document
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
A hearing-scheduling email must provide the case number, hearing subject, requested duration, and an optional request for a Zoom hearing.
You will need to provide the case number, subject of the hearing, amount of time requested, and a request for a Zoom hearing, if desired.
Document Type
Hearing Scheduling Email
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All proposed orders must be submitted through the E-portal.
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS shall be submitted for entry through the E-portal.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | SUBMITTING PROPOSED ORDERS
Proposed orders should be submitted through the eservice portal rather than paper or mail, while other submissions must be emailed to the court.
Paperless: • 100% paperless is the goal. Please do not submit proposed orders in paper format or through the mail. Orders should be submitted by eservice portal and are typically dealt with within 2 business days. Any other submission must be emailed to kmarsh@circuit5.org.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | Paperless
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Pre-marked evidence and documents must be provided to all parties and the court no more than three business days before the hearing.
If you intend to present evidence or documents to the court, you must pre- mark all items for identification and provide to all parties and the Court (at the above email address) no more than three (3) business days prior to the hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | Presentation of Evidence
The hearing-participant list must be submitted through the Florida E-Filing Portal no later than ten business days before the hearing.
Provide the court, via the Florida E-Filing Portal, with a list of people who are expected to participate in the hearing no less than ten (10) business days prior to the hearing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | Presentation of Witnesses
The identification-document filing must occur through the Florida E-Filing Portal no later than 48 hours before the hearing.
Non-represented parties and witnesses must file a copy of their driver's license or photo ID, via the Florida E-Filing Portal, no less than 48-hours prior to the hearing.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | Presentation of Witnesses
Proposed orders submitted through the eservice portal are typically processed within two business days.
Orders should be submitted by eservice portal and are typically dealt with within 2 business days.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Paperless
Service and Proof of Service Rules
The submitting attorney must mail a copy of the proposed order to any pro se party and file a certificate of compliance.
The attorney submitting the proposed order shall ensure that any pro se party receives a copy of the order via U.S. Mail and shall file a certificate of compliance confirming compliance with this requirement.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | SUBMITTING PROPOSED ORDERS
Pre-marked evidence must be mailed to unrepresented parties at least ten days before the hearing unless they agree to electronic receipt.
If there are any unrepresented parties involved in your case, a copy of the pre-marked evidence shall be served on them, via US Mail, at least ten (10) days prior to the hearing, unless they agree to receive it electronically.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | Presentation of Evidence
Sealing & Redaction Procedures
Copies of identification filed with the court must redact all license information except the last four digits and all birth information except the month and day.
Redact all but the last four digits of the driver's license and the month and day of birth.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 2 | Presentation of Witnesses
Filing Bundling Requirements
The sender should, if possible, send all documents in one submission.
If possible, please send all documents in a single submission.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 2 | Presentation of Evidence
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
An extension of time will not be granted for more than six months; longer extensions require a hearing or an administrative estate-closing order.
An Petition/Order for Extension of Time will not be granted for more than six months. If you need longer than six months to conclude your case, a hearing will be required or you can file the Form Order Administratively Closing Estate that will close the estate until you are prepared to file the necessary documents to dispose of your case.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Petition/Order for Extension of Time
Chambers Communication Rules
Hearing scheduling requests must be submitted by email to kmarsh@circuit5.org.
Email kmarsh@circuit5.org to schedule your hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | Scheduling a Hearing
Parties must not call the court expecting to discuss a case with a judge.
Please do not call the Court expecting to speak with a Judge about any case.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | NOTICE TO THE PUBLIC