Court Rules
Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson
Judge

Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

Rules last changed:
Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola Counties

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Case Law, Equitable Distribution Worksheet

  • Email
  • No Later Than Three (3) Days Before The Hearing

Courtesy copies

  • No Later Than Three (3) Days Before Any Hearing Or Trial

Notice Of Motion

  • Email

Pro Se filings

  • Mail

Adjournments

  • A trial date will not be continued unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
  • Last-minute continuances of the case management conference hearing will not be granted.
  • Last-minute continuances of the case management conference will not be granted.
  • +6 more

Request must include

Reason For RequestAdversary PositionProposed New DatesProposed Rescheduled Date
3Calendar Daysnotice
  • A continuance motion generally must be submitted at least three days before the relevant court date, except in exigent circumstances.

Communication

Email

Clerk, Chambers

31orange@ninthcircuit.org
Scheduling
Phone
(407) 836-2303
Scheduling
Phone

Clerk

407-836-0505
Phone
Court-wide

Chambers

Scheduling
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingProposed OrdersExhibitsConferencesTypographyCertificatesSettlementLetters

Document Format Requirements10 rules

FormattingCivil cases

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

The Vital Statistics Form, Final Disposition Form, and, when child support is ordered, Income Deduction Order must be attached as separate PDF documents.

3. Also attached to your email must be: a Vital Statistics Form, a Final Disposition Form, and if this is a case where child support is ordered, an Income Deduction Order. These are to be attached as separate PDF documents.

Required Format

PDF

Mail-In-Uncon-Instructions · Jan 2021 · p. 1
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FormattingCivil cases

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

The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, Settlement Agreement, and applicable Parenting Plan must be attached to the email as one PDF document.

2. Also attached to your email must be: The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, Settlement Agreement, and Parenting Plan when applicable, all as one PDF document

Required Format

PDF

Mail-In-Uncon-Instructions · Jan 2021 · p. 1
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Formatting

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

A proposed Final Judgment and any other proposed order must use Arial 12-point font in Word format.

When submitting proposed FJ (and any other proposed orders), please be sure that your proposed FJ is in Arial, 12-pt font and Word format.

Typography
Font FamilyArial
Size12 pt
Required Format

DOCX

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 8
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Formatting

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

Proposed orders and Final Judgments must use Word format and Arial 12-point font and be provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant for pre-submission review.

All proposed orders and Final Judgments (FJ) must be submitted in Word format, Arial, 12-pt font, and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant for review prior to submitting.

Typography
Font FamilyArial
Size12 pt
Required Format

DOCX

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 8
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Formatting

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

Proposed orders must use Arial 12-point font in editable Word format; PDF and image formats will not be accepted.

All proposed orders submitted to the Court must strictly comply with the following requirements: 1. Proposed orders must be submitted in Arial, 12-pt font and editable Word format. PDF or image formats (for the proposed order) will not be accepted.

Typography
Font FamilyArial
Size12 pt
Required Format

DOCX

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 9
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Formatting

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

A proposed Final Judgment must use numbers for findings, letters for rulings, and fully justified formatting.

It should also be properly formatted to have numbers for findings and then letters for rulings (a sample FJ is posted on Judge Jackson’s Webpage). It should be fully justified.

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 8
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Formatting

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

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted in PDF format.

Required Format

PDF

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 10
|SecE. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Formatting

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

Neither the Clerk nor the Court will print evidentiary exhibits.

The Clerk nor the Court cannot and will not print any exhibits to be submitted into evidence.

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 11
|SecG. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — Submission Method
Formatting

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

Because the Court cannot play CDs or DVDs, audiovisual and unprinted photographic exhibits should be provided on a USB drive or arranged through an independent playback method.

Please note that the Court does not have the ability to play a CD or DVD, and you should provide a USB drive with any video, audio, or photos (unless printed) or make your own arrangements for the CD or DVD to be played.

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 12
|SecG. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — Submission Method
Formatting

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

A proposed order submitted for the court's consideration must be in Word format.

Any proposed Orders that you wish for the Court to consider must be in Word format and provided three days prior to the hearing to ===== PAGE 14 ===== 31orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Required Format

DOCX

Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 13
|SecH. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences

Document Filing Requirements24 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

A copy of the filed motion and its attachment, showing the eportal submission stamp, must be attached to the email.

4. Prior to emailing the Court, The Motion for Written Ex Parte Final Hearing, Waiver of Appearance and attached exhibit of sworn testimony shall be completed and filed with the Court. Attach a copy of the filed Motion and attachment with the stamp viewable, verifying that it was submitted via the eportal.

Document Type

Filed Motion Copy

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Mail-In-Uncon-Instructions · Jan 2021 · p. 1
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Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

The checklist must be completed, scanned, and emailed to the Court.

1. The Checklist shall be completed, scanned, and forwarded by email to the Court.

Document Type

Checklist

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Mail-In-Uncon-Instructions · Jan 2021 · p. 1
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Filing Requirements

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

A moving party must include a Certificate of Compliance in the Notice of Hearing documenting the meet-and-confer attempt, conference date, participating attorneys, and results.

The moving party shall include in the Notice of Hearing the Certificate of Compliance certifying that the meet-and-confer occurred (or did not occur) and identifying the date of the conference, the names of the participating attorneys, and the specific results obtained.

Document Type

Notice Of Hearing

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Conference
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 4
|SecB. Scheduling Procedures — Scheduling Hearings
Filing Requirements

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

The moving party must include a Certificate of Compliance in the notice of hearing that addresses the meet-and-confer, the conference date, participating attorneys, and specific results.

The moving party shall include in the Notice of Hearing the Certificate of Compliance certifying that the meet-and-confer occurred (or did not occur and setting out the good faith attempts to schedule the conference) and identifying the date of the conference, the names of the participating attorneys, and the specific results obtained.

Document Type

Notice Of Motion

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Conference
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 5
|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

A request to appear remotely using communication technology must be made by motion.

Requests to use communication technology for an appearance must be made by motion.

Document Type

Remote Appearance Request Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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

The Notice of Cancellation must be filed immediately and served on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

You must also immediately file your Notice of Cancellation and serve a copy on opposing counsel and any self- represented litigant.

Document Type

Notice Of Cancellation

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 7
|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

A proposed order must accompany the motion or joint stipulation filed with the court.

All proposed orders must accompany the Motion or Joint Stipulation filed.

Document Type

Motion Or Joint Stipulation

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 8
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Requirements

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

An emergency-hearing motion must be detailed and state the issues, reasons for emergency relief, and time needed for each party's presentation.

If a party believes there is a legal 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.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 10
|SecF. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

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

Emergency motions should be verified and submitted with a proposed order.

All Emergency Motions should be verified and submitted with a proposed order.

Document Type

Emergency Motion

Content & Formatting
Proposed Order
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 11
|SecF. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

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

An emergency motion's body must explain the circumstances constituting the emergency, provide the legal basis, and state the substance of the motion.

The body of the motion must contain a detailed explanation and legal basis of the circumstances constituting the emergency as well as the substance of the motion.

Document Type

Emergency Motion

Content & Formatting
Legal Argument
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 11
|SecF. Emergency and Other Urgent Matters
Filing Requirements

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

A party filing a Notice Setting Case Management Conference must use the prescribed form located on Judge Jackson’s webpage.

Please note when filing a Notice Setting Case Management Conference, the Notice Setting Case Management Conference form must be used which is located on Judge Jackson’s webpage under “Important Information.”

Document Type

Notice Setting Case Management Conference

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Filing Requirements

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

Counsel and pro se litigants must attach Form 51 to their Notice of Trial.

Pursuant to Administrative Order 2004-14 entered on June 29, 2004, counsel or pro se litigants shall attach Form 51 to their Notice of Trial.

Document Type

Notice Of Trial

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 15
|SecI. Setting Case for Trial
Filing Requirements

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

In a paternity case, parenting class certificates must be filed with the Clerk’s Office under state law and the circuit’s administrative order.

paternity case, parenting class certificates must be filed with the Clerk’s Office pursuant to state law and the circuit’s administrative order.

Document Type

Parenting Class Certificate

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 15
|SecI. Setting Case for Trial
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Before the case management conference, counsel should confer and exchange previously unexchanged evidence exhibits and witness or expert lists.

Prior to the Case Management Conference, counsel should confer and exchange evidence exhibits and witness/expert lists not previously exchanged.

Document Type

Case Management Conference Disclosure

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
CMC Notice PDF · p. 3
|SecDisclosure due at Case Management Hearing if the parties wish to have a Trial Scheduled
Filing Requirements

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

The email transmitting a proposed order should state that all parties agree or identify any disagreement concerning the proposed order.

The email with the proposed order (and other applicable attachments) should also (1) state that all parties agree to the order or (2) identify any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order.

Document Type

Proposed Order Email

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 8
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Requirements

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

Attachments other than the proposed final judgment may be submitted in PDF, and all attachments must be included in one email.

These additional attachments (excluding the proposed FJ) are permitted to be submitted in PDF format. Ensure all attachments are included in one (1) email.

Document Type

Attachments

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 9
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Requirements

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

Equitable-distribution worksheets must be submitted using Excel.

Equitable Distribution Worksheets (EDSW) must be submitted via Excel.

Document Type

Equitable Distribution Worksheet

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 10
|SecE. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents
Filing Requirements

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

A notice of hearing involving any virtual appearance must list the judge’s virtual credentials.

Summary: A notice of hearing for a virtual appearance must include the judge’s virtual credentials.

Document Type

Notice Of Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 6
|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

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.

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

Document Type

Notice Of Motion

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 6
|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

A certification that counsels have actually and recently conferred and attempted to resolve the issue(s) to be heard will be required on all Notice of Hearings.

Summary: Every notice of hearing must certify that counsel actually and recently conferred and attempted to resolve the issues to be heard.

Document Type

Notice Of Motion

Content & Formatting
Certificate Of Conference
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 6
|SecB. Scheduling Procedures
Filing Requirements

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

The subject line of the submission email must include: case name, FULL case number, title of the proposed order

Summary: The submission email subject line must include the case name, full case number, and proposed-order title.

Document Type

Proposed Order Submission Email

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 9
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing Requirements

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

The proposed order must include: the correct case style and division, the complete and accurate title of the motion being ruled upon, a clear ruling consistent with the relief requested, proper signature block for the presiding judge

Summary: Each proposed order must include the correct case style and division, motion title, ruling, and presiding judge's signature block.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Content & Formatting
Case Number
Proposed Order
Div-31-Procedures · Jul 2026 · p. 9
|SecD. Submission of Orders and Judgments
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

The parties should supply the Court with a list of exhibits stipulated as admissible.

Summary: The parties must provide the court with a list of exhibits agreed to be admissible.

Document Type

Case Management Conference Submission

Content & Formatting
Exhibit List
CMC Notice Word
|SecDisclosure due at Case Management Hearing if the parties wish to have a Trial Scheduled
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

The parties should supply the Court with a list of exhibits stipulated as admissible.

Summary: The parties should provide the court with a list of exhibits stipulated as admissible.

Document Type

Case Management Conference Disclosure

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
CMC Notice PDF · p. 3
|SecDisclosure due at Case Management Hearing if the parties wish to have a Trial Scheduled

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

The Court will electronically file the necessary documents through the stated electronic submission process.

5. At this time the Court will e-file the necessary documents.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

Exhibits may be submitted to the Court by U.S. Mail to the stated courthouse address.

Exhibits are permitted to be provided to the Court via U.S. Mail at 425 N. Orange Avenue Suite 1145 Orlando, Florida 32801.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 12 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — Submission Method

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Before emailing the Court, the Motion for Written Ex Parte Final Hearing, Waiver of Appearance, and attached sworn-testimony exhibit must be completed and filed with the Court.

4. Prior to emailing the Court, The Motion for Written Ex Parte Final Hearing, Waiver of Appearance and attached exhibit of sworn testimony shall be completed and filed with the Court.

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

The certificate of service must be filed within 72 hours after the original is e-portaled by the Court.

6. The submitting party shall be responsible for dissemination to the other party after the original has been e-portaled by the Court and shall file a certificate of service within 72 hours.

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

A party objecting to the virtual case management hearing must file an objection within 10 days.

IF YOU OBJECT TO THIS HEARING BEING HELD VIRTUALLY, YOU MUST FILE AN OBJECTION WITHIN 10 DAYS.

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Page 1 | NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULE OF PROCEDURE 12.200

A party must file a motion at least seven days before a scheduled in-person hearing to request a virtual appearance.

Should an in-person hearing have already been scheduled, parties shall file a motion no later than seven (7) days prior to the scheduled hearing to request to appear virtually.

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Page 4 | B. Scheduling Procedures — Scheduling Hearings

A hearing cannot be set until the motion has been filed and is viewable on the clerk’s website.

No hearings shall be set until the Motion is filed and viewable on the Clerk’s website.

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Page 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Exhibits for a virtual hearing must be received three days before the evidentiary proceeding.

If the hearing is virtual, exhibits must be received three (3) days before the evidentiary proceeding.

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Page 6 | B. Scheduling Procedures

For a virtual hearing, hard copies of exhibits must be placed in the Judge's chambers bin at least three days before the hearing.

If a hearing is virtual, hard copies must be delivered to the Judge’s chambers three (3) days prior to the hearing, by placing the exhibits in the Judge’s bin located on the wall on the 11th floor of the Orange County Courthouse.

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Page 11 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — Submission Method

Exhibits for a virtual evidentiary hearing must be received three days before the proceeding.

If the hearing is virtual, exhibits must be received three (3) days before the evidentiary proceeding.

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Page 12 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — Deadline for Submissions

A proposed order submitted for the court's consideration must be provided at least three days before the hearing.

Any proposed Orders that you wish for the Court to consider must be in Word format and provided three days prior to the hearing to ===== PAGE 14 ===== 31orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Page 13 | H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences

The submitting party or attorney is responsible for ensuring mailed exhibits reach the Court on time.

It is the responsibility of the party/attorney to ensure exhibits make it to the Court on time, especially when being provided via U.S. Mail.

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Page 12 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — Submission Method

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 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures

An objection to remote appearance must be filed no later than ten days before the hearing.

Any objection to the use of communication technology must be filed no later than 10 days prior to the hearing date.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 7 | C. Remote Appearance

The Notice of Cancellation must be filed immediately after cancellation.

You must also immediately file your Notice of Cancellation and serve a copy on opposing counsel and any self- represented litigant.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 7 | B. Scheduling Procedures

For an in-person hearing, exhibits may be brought to court on the hearing day.

For in-person hearings, exhibits may be brought with you to court on the day of the hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 6 | B. Scheduling Procedures

For an in-person hearing, exhibits may be brought to court on the hearing day.

For in person hearings, exhibits may be brought with you to court the day of the hearing.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 12 | G. Exhibits for Evidentiary Proceedings — Deadline for Submissions

Service and Proof of Service Rules

After the original document is e-portaled by the Court, the submitting party must disseminate it to the other party and file a certificate of service within 72 hours.

6. The submitting party shall be responsible for dissemination to the other party after the original has been e-portaled by the Court and shall file a certificate of service within 72 hours.

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Page 1 | INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

A copy of the Notice of Cancellation must be served immediately on opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant.

You must also immediately file your Notice of Cancellation and serve a copy on opposing counsel and any self- represented litigant.

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Page 7 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A proposed order or Final Judgment must be provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant for review before submission.

All proposed orders and Final Judgments (FJ) must be submitted in Word format, Arial, 12-pt font, and provided to opposing counsel and any self-represented litigant for review prior to submitting.

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Page 8 | D. Submission of Orders and Judgments

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 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Courtesy Copy Requirements

Relied-upon case law and equitable-distribution worksheets must be provided to the court no later than three days before the hearing.

Case Law, Equitable Distribution Worksheets being relied on should be provided to the Court no later than three (3) days before the hearing.

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Page 10 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Courtesy copies must be submitted no later than three days before any hearing or trial.

Courtesy copies must be submitted to the court no later than three (3) days before any hearing or trial.

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Page 10 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Courtesy copies of case law and equitable-distribution worksheets must be emailed to 31orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Courtesy copies of Case Law and EDSW must be submitted to the court by e-mail to 31orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Page 10 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

Self-represented litigants excused from email service may submit courtesy copies by U.S. mail.

Self-represented litigants excused from e-mail service may submit courtesy copies to the court by U.S. mail.

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Page 10 | E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

One copy of the notice of hearing must be emailed to the division once it has been filed.

A copy of your Notice of Hearing must be sent to the division email once filed.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

A trial date will not be continued unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

Trial dates will not be continued without extraordinary circumstances.

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Page 1 | Dates of Trial

Trial dates may be continued only when extraordinary circumstances exist.

Trial dates will not be continued without extraordinary circumstances.

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Page 3 | Dates of Trial

A continuance may be granted only for good cause; successive requests are highly disfavored, and lack of due diligence does not support granting one.

Motions for continuance will be granted only upon good cause shown. Successive continuances are highly disfavored. Lack of due diligence is not grounds for granting a continuance.

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Page 6 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A continuance motion must specifically state the basis and discovery date, opposition status, readiness actions and dates, proposed readiness date and agreement, and must be signed by the requesting party unless good cause is shown.

Motions for continuance must state with specificity: (1) the basis of the need for the continuance, including when the basis became known to the movant; (2) whether the motion is opposed; (3) the action and specific dates for the action that will enable the movant to be ready, including, but not limited to, confirming the specific date any required participants are available; and (4) the proposed date by which the case will be ready to proceed and whether that date is agreed by all parties. 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).

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Page 7 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Unless good cause is shown, the requesting party must sign the continuance motion.

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).

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Page 7 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A continuance motion generally must be submitted at least three days before the relevant court date, except in exigent circumstances.

Motions for continuance must be submitted at least three (3) days prior to the scheduled court date for which the continuance is sought, barring exigent circumstances.

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Page 7 | B. Scheduling Procedures

Pretrial-order deadlines may not be extended by joint stipulation and may be modified only through a timely motion and a court order.

Compliance and time limits are not optional, nor extendable by stipulation. THE COURT EXPECTS STRICT COMPLIANCE WITH THE ORDER ABSENT A TIMELY MOTION AND ORDER OF COURT MODIFYING THE CONDITIONS THEREIN. Joint stipulations to extend time may not be granted.

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Page 13 | H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences

Last-minute continuances of the case management conference hearing will not be granted.

NO LAST MINUTE CONTINUANCES OF THIS HEARING WILL BE GRANTED

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | Notice Setting Case Management Conference Pursuant to Florida Family Law Rule of Procedure 12.200

A party unable to attend the pretrial conference must obtain a continuance through a motion and a court order, or the case may be removed from the docket.

If counsel or a pro se litigant is unable to attend, a motion for continuance must be submitted to the Court and an Order entered by the Court, or your case may be removed from the docket.

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.

Page 13 | H. Pretrial Procedures and Conferences

Last-minute continuances of the case management conference will not be granted.

NO LAST MINUTE CONTINUANCES OF THIS HEARING WILL BE GRANTED

Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below. · Civil cases

Page 1 | NOTICE SETTING CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE PURSUANT TO FLORIDA FAMILY LAW RULE OF PROCEDURE 12.200

Chambers Communication Rules

Hearing requests must be submitted to the judicial assistant by email at 31orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Hearings must be requested by contacting the judicial assistant via email at 31orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Page 5 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A hearing must be cancelled by immediately notifying the judicial assistant.

You must cancel hearings by notifying the judicial assistant immediately.

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Page 7 | B. Scheduling Procedures

A party needing an interpreter without one available must immediately email 31Orange@ninthcircuit.org because the hearing must be moved in person.

If you need an Interpreter and do not have your own, please contact 31Orange@ninthcircuit.org IMMEDIATELY AS YOUR HEARING MUST BE MOVED AND IN PERSON.

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Requests for virtual or in-person hearings must be submitted by email.

Currently, hearings are permitted to be requested as virtual (if less than 60 minutes) or in person or unless otherwise ordered by the Judge. A party requesting a virtual or in-person hearing must do so in their hearing request email.

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A party needing a court-provided interpreter and lacking one must immediately request by email that the hearing be moved to an in-person setting.

If you need an Interpreter and do not have your own, please contact 31Orange@ninthcircuit.org IMMEDIATELY AS YOUR HEARING MUST BE MOVED AND IN PERSON.

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A person needing a disability accommodation must contact the ADA coordinator at least seven days before the appearance, or immediately when fewer than seven days remain, and hearing- or voice-impaired persons may call 711.

Please contact ADA Coordinator, Human Resources, Orange County Courthouse, 425 N. Orange Avenue, Suite 510, Orlando, Florida, (407) 836-2303 at least 7 days before your scheduled court appearance, or immediately on receiving this notification if the time before the scheduled appearance is less than 7 days; if you are hearing or voice impaired, call 711.

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All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the dedicated division email account, with a subject line containing the full case number, case name, and relevant matter.

All communications to the judicial office must be submitted by e- mail to 31orange@ninthcircuit.org the dedicated division e-mail account. The subject line of any e-mail to the judicial office must contain the FULL case number, case name, and relevant matter

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Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from email service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone, although email is preferred; text messages are not accepted.

Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from e-mail service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone: 407-836-0505. Please note that email is the preferred method of communication. The judicial office does not accept text messages.

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The judicial assistant must confirm a requested hearing before it appears on the docket, including short-matter hearings.

Hearings must be confirmed by the Judicial Assistant to appear on the docket, including short matters hearings.

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Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 181 rules apply across Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola Counties. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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  • Applies to
    Child support guidelines worksheet

    The Child Support Guidelines Worksheet must match the child support amount stated in the Final Judgment.

  • Applies to
    Proposed final judgment

    Counsel must bring the original proposed Final Judgment to the final hearing.

  • Applies to
    Proposed final judgment
    Must include
    certificate of service

    The proposed Final Judgment must include a proper certificate of service naming both parties.

Service

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  • Applies to
    Final judgment

    After the Final Judgment is signed, counsel must sign its certificate of service and provide copies to all parties.

  • Applies to
    Income deduction order

    A copy of the Income Deduction Order must be served on the obligor’s payor or payors.

  • Applies to
    Income deduction order

    The obligor must notify the obligee and, when applicable, the IV-D agency within seven days after a change in address or payor information.

Communication

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  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Employers and income withholders may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Employees and obligors may contact the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059, by email, or through the court website for questions.

  • Contact
    Phone to clerk
    Phone
    407-836-2059

    Questions may be directed to the Orange County Clerk of Courts by phone at 407-836-2059 or by email/website at the listed address.

Formatting

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  • All incorporated exhibits must be properly tagged with a Clerk’s evidence tag.

  • Every checklist line must be completed with a date, and check marks, Xs, and N/A entries are prohibited.

  • The Income Withholding for Support form must be regular on its face.

About Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson

**LaShawnda K. Jackson** is listed as a current judicial officer of the [Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida](https://ninthcircuit.org/judges/circuit). The circuit publishes these sections on the profile page: Judicial Assignment, Education, Professional Activities, Awards and Honors, Multimedia, Important Information.

**Current assignment** **Division or department:** Domestic Relations, Division 31 / 3 **Courtroom:** 16-G **Chambers:** Orange County Courthouse **Phone:** 407.836.0505 **Judicial assistant:** Isis Lee **Judicial assistant email:** 31orange@ninthcircuit.org **Official sources**

Common questions about Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for case laws and equitable distribution worksheets. Details: delivery no later than three (3) days before the hearing. Relied-upon case law and equitable-distribution worksheets must be provided to the court no later than three days before the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 10, section E. Courtesy Copies of Case Law and Other Documents

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson?

Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson's formatting rule includes file format PDF. The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, Settlement Agreement, and applicable Parenting Plan must be attached to the email as one PDF document.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

What must be included with checklist filings before Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. The checklist must be completed, scanned, and emailed to the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

What must be included with filed motion copy filings before Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A copy of the filed motion and its attachment, showing the eportal submission stamp, must be attached to the email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

How may parties contact Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications. The rule lists email 31Orange@ninthcircuit.org. A party needing a court-provided interpreter and lacking one must immediately request by email that the hearing be moved to an in-person setting.

View ruleSource: page 3, section INTERPRETER

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson?

Advance notice is not fully stated in the structured details. A trial date will not be continued unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Dates of Trial

Is electronic filing required before Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. The Court will electronically file the necessary documents through the stated electronic submission process.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

What filing deadlines does Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson set?

The certificate of service must be filed within 72 hours after the original is e-portaled by the Court.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION

What rule applies to serving the opposing party before Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson?

Proof of service is required for the covered service rule. Details: recipient: the opposing party, timing: 72 hours after filing. After the original document is e-portaled by the Court, the submitting party must disseminate it to the other party and file a certificate of service within 72 hours.

View ruleSource: page 1, section INSTRUCTIONS FOR FINAL JUDGMENTS OF DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE VIA ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION
Complete rules summary for Judge LaShawnda K. Jackson

A trial date will not be continued unless extraordinary circumstances exist.

Last-minute continuances of the case management conference hearing will not be granted.

A party needing an interpreter without one available must immediately email 31Orange@ninthcircuit.org because the hearing must be moved in person.

The parties must provide the court with a list of exhibits agreed to be admissible.

The checklist must be completed, scanned, and emailed to the Court.

The Final Judgment of Dissolution of Marriage, Settlement Agreement, and applicable Parenting Plan must be attached to the email as one PDF document.

The Vital Statistics Form, Final Disposition Form, and, when child support is ordered, Income Deduction Order must be attached as separate PDF documents.

Before emailing the Court, the Motion for Written Ex Parte Final Hearing, Waiver of Appearance, and attached sworn-testimony exhibit must be completed and filed with the Court.

A copy of the filed motion and its attachment, showing the eportal submission stamp, must be attached to the email.

The Court will electronically file the necessary documents through the stated electronic submission process.

After the original document is e-portaled by the Court, the submitting party must disseminate it to the other party and file a certificate of service within 72 hours.

The certificate of service must be filed within 72 hours after the original is e-portaled by the Court.

Last-minute continuances of the case management conference will not be granted.

A party objecting to the virtual case management hearing must file an objection within 10 days.

Trial dates may be continued only when extraordinary circumstances exist.

Before the case management conference, counsel should confer and exchange previously unexchanged evidence exhibits and witness or expert lists.

The parties should provide the court with a list of exhibits stipulated as admissible.

A party needing a court-provided interpreter and lacking one must immediately request by email that the hearing be moved to an in-person setting.

A person needing a disability accommodation must contact the ADA coordinator at least seven days before the appearance, or immediately when fewer than seven days remain, and hearing- or voice-impaired persons may call 711.

Equitable-distribution worksheets must be submitted using Excel.

A party unable to attend the pretrial conference must obtain a continuance through a motion and a court order, or the case may be removed from the docket.

All communications to the judicial office must be sent by email to the dedicated division email account, with a subject line containing the full case number, case name, and relevant matter.

Self-represented litigants and attorneys excused from email service may communicate with the judicial office by telephone, although email is preferred; text messages are not accepted.

Requests for virtual or in-person hearings must be submitted by email.

A party must file a motion at least seven days before a scheduled in-person hearing to request a virtual appearance.

A moving party must include a Certificate of Compliance in the Notice of Hearing documenting the meet-and-confer attempt, conference date, participating attorneys, and results.

Hearing requests must be submitted to the judicial assistant by email at 31orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted in PDF format.

The judicial assistant must confirm a requested hearing before it appears on the docket, including short-matter hearings.

A hearing cannot be set until the motion has been filed and is viewable on the clerk’s website.

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