Ninth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Orange and Osceola Counties Document Format Requirements

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Format

DOCX

A proposed order accompanying a bond motion submitted for decision without a hearing must be in Word format.

If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 15orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Orders submitted by email must be in Word format rather than PDF so the Court can edit them.

Emailed orders are to be in WORD format and not PDF format to allow editing by the Court.

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Format

DOCX

After the deadline lapses and the opposing party is unresponsive, the proposed-order document emailed to the Judicial Assistant must be in Word format.

If the opposing party is unresponsive and the deadline has lapsed, the party seeking to submit the proposed order shall e-mail the Judicial Assistant the Word document with an explanation to include dates of contact.

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Format

DOCX

A proposed order emailed to the Judicial Assistant after the parties disagree must be in Word format.

If parties are in disagreement of the proposed order, each shall e-mail to the Judicial Assistant a proposed order in Word format.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Format

DOCX

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

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A person appearing virtually must appear from a private, quiet location free from distractions.

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

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A participant may not appear remotely from a moving vehicle.

Under no circumstances will a participant be permitted to appear remotely from a moving vehicle.

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A remote participant must turn the camera on when joining and keep it on until the court instructs otherwise.

Any person permitted to appear virtually 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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A remote participant must mute the microphone when joining and keep it off until the court instructs otherwise.

Any person permitted to appear virtually 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

PDF

Courtesy copies of case law submitted to the Court and all parties must be in PDF format.

Courtesy copies of case law must be submitted to the Court and all parties in the case in PDF format.

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Format

DOCX

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

Submit all proposed orders in Word format and copy 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 orders, final judgments, and supporting affidavits must be emailed to the Court in Word format.

Send proposed orders, final judgements, and supporting affidavits to the Court in Word format on an email.

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Before the hearing or trial, the parties must use Clerk-provided tags to mark exhibits alphabetically, and every exhibit page must be Bates stamped.

Prior to the day of hearing or trial, all exhibits must be marked for identification by the parties with tags provided by the Clerk of Court. Exhibits are marked for identification alphabetically (“Ex. A”, “Ex. B”, “Ex. C”, etc.), and each page of the exhibit shall be Bates stamped.

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Format

PAPER

Exhibits must also be submitted to the Clerk of Court in paper format.

Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format.

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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring enough copies of each exhibit for the Clerk, Court, and every party.

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.

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Format

DOCX

The copy of the jury instructions and verdict forms provided to the court must be in Microsoft Word, use Times New Roman 14-point font, and be double-spaced.

provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Court via email to 20Bosceola@ninthcircuit.org

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Civil cases

All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be exchanged, initialed by counsel, and tagged and marked for identification before the first day of trial.

11. Exhibits and Demonstrative Aids: All exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations and Trial Exhibits) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked for identification PRIOR to the first day of trial.

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Civil cases

The judicial copy of jury instructions and verdict forms must be prepared in MS Word using 14-point Times New Roman font and double spacing.

Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms - File the originals with the Clerk and provide a copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Judge – either via USB flash delivered to the Court or via email to Javier Rodriguez, JA, at 48Orange@ninthcircuit.org

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Format

PAPER

Any PowerPoint presentation used at trial must be filed with the Court in hard-copy form for the appellate record.

If Power Point presentations are to be used, a hard copy must be filed with the Court to create an appellate record.

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Format

DOCX

A proposed agreed order must be emailed to the court in Word format, not RTF or .doct format.

Proposed Agreed Orders Should Be: ✓ emailed to 48orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word format (NOT .rtf or .doct)

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Civil cases

The single set of jury instructions and verdict form must be submitted with the Joint Final Pretrial Statement on a USB drive in Word format.

The parties shall submit a USB drive in Word format containing the single set of jury instructions and verdict form with the Joint Final Pretrial Statement.

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Civil cases

For a non-jury trial, a USB drive in Word format must accompany the Trial Memoranda submitted at least ten days before trial.

In the case of a non-jury trial, no later than ten (10) days before the first day of the trial period for which the trial is scheduled, the parties shall file and serve Trial Memoranda with proposed findings of fact and conclusions of law, together with a USB drive in Word format.

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Civil cases

Exhibits and demonstrative aids must be exchanged, initialed by all counsel, tagged and marked for identification, and have any objections separately noted.

all exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked for identification. Any objections must be separately noted.

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Format

DOCX

With written client consent, counsel may email a proposed withdrawal order in Word after the motion is docketed, using the case number and order name as the filename.

When the client has provided written consent to counsel’s withdrawal, counsel may submit a proposed order saved in Word as “Case Number – Order Name” (after the motion has been docketed by the Clerk), to the division email division20b@ocnjcc.org

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Format

PAPER

Exhibits for evidentiary proceedings, including non-jury trials, must be submitted as hard copies.

Exhibits for evidentiary proceedings, including non-jury trials, must be submitted in hard copy.

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Orders must be double-spaced, formatted on 8 1/2 by 11-inch plain white paper, and comply with Rule 2.520.

All orders must be formatted for 8 1/2 X 11 plain white paper, double spaced, and comply with the formatting requirements of Rule 2.520, Fla. R. Jud. Admin.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

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Format

PAPER

All evidentiary exhibits must be submitted to the clerk in paper format.

Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk of court in paper format.

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Exhibits must identify the parties in the prescribed plaintiff-list and defendant-list labeling format.

Exhibits must be labeled in the following format: ‘Plaintiff A, B, C’ /Defendant A, B, C.’”

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Orders must be formatted on plain white 8 1/2-by-11-inch paper with double spacing and comply with the cited formatting rules; the judge may require an electronic Word copy by email.

All orders must be formatted for 8 1/2 X 11 plain white paper, double spaced, and comply with the formatting requirements of Rule 2.520, Fla. R. Jud. Admin. The Judge may require orders to be provided electronically in Word by email.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

The court's copy of the jury instructions or verdict forms must be in Microsoft Word, use Times New Roman 14-point font, and be double-spaced.

provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Court via email to 22osceola@ninthcircuit.org

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in MS Word using Times New Roman 14-point font and double spacing.

Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms - File the originals with the Clerk and provide a copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Judge – either via USB flash delivered to the Court or via email to the judicial assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org

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Exhibits intended for use at an evidentiary hearing or non-jury trial must be sent to Chambers, tagged and marked as required by Section D.7, with each page Bates stamped.

All exhibits upon which a party intends to rely at the evidentiary hearing or non-jury trial shall be sent to Chambers via mail or commercial delivery service for use by the Clerk of Court. The exhibits shall be tagged and marked as required by Section D.7. below, and each page of the exhibits shall be bates stamped.

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Format

DOCX

Electronic proposed orders and cover letters must be Word files whose names include the case number, abbreviated case style, and whether the file is a proposed order or cover letter.

Proposed orders and cover letters submitted electronically to 37orange@ninthcircuit.org must be in Word format. The Word file name must: (a) include the case number [e.g., 20**-CA-*******], (b) abbreviated case style [e.g., Doe v. Jones], and (c) whether the file is a “Proposed Order” or “Cover Letter”.

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Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1.25 in, right 1.25 in

Jury instructions must have a case-style cover page, specified margins, 12-point New Roman font, and single spacing; party names must be completed, Notes for Use deleted, and blanks or bracketed terms completed or deleted.

b. Jury instructions must include a cover page with the case style and be formatted with 1” margins at the top and bottom, and not less than 1.25” margins at the left and right, in 12-Point New Roman font, single-spaced. The parties’ names must be filled in where appropriate. “Notes for Use” must be deleted. Any blanks or bracketed terms contained in the standard jury instructions must be filled in or deleted if inapplicable. Failure to comply with the foregoing results in substantial trial delays.

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A remote or virtual hearing notice must include the WebEx link and QR code, and every hearing notice must include the required ADA notification.

A notice of hearing involving any remote or virtual appearance must list the WebEx link and QR Code. All notices of hearing must contain the ADA notification required by Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.540.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed orders and judgments must be submitted in Word format with a cover letter that either certifies agreement or identifies any disagreement.

All proposed orders and judgments must be submitted in Word format and accompanied by a cover letter either (1) certifying that all parties agree to the order or (2) containing a statement identifying any disagreement of the parties as to the proposed order or judgment.

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All exhibits must be brought to the courtroom and pre-marked with the Clerk’s approved tags.

All exhibits must be brought to the courtroom, pre-marked with the Clerk’s approved exhibit tags.

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An order's caption or title must identify the court's subject and ruling rather than merely stating “Order.”

All Orders must describe in the caption/title, the subject and ruling of the Court (i.e. “Order Granting Motion to Strike Claim of Creditor Truist Bank”), not just the word “Order.”

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Exhibits may not be submitted through a zip folder or share folder.

Do not send a zip folder or share folder as the Court may not be able to properly review/open same.

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Orders submitted by email must be in Word format rather than PDF format.

Emailed orders are to be in “word” format and not PDF format.

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Applies to

Final judgment

Format

DOCX

The proposed final judgment must be emailed in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

The proposed Final Judgment should be emailed to the Court in both Microsoft Word and PDF formats.

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Video or audio recording files must be submitted electronically and also provided on a flash drive on the hearing day.

In addition to being submitted electronically, video or audio recording files must be provided in the form of a flash drive on the day of the hearing.

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Civil cases

All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be exchanged, initialed by counsel, and tagged for identification before trial begins.

11. Exhibits and Demonstrative Aids: All exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations and Trial Exhibits) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked for identification PRIOR to the first day of trial.

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Civil cases

Demonstrative aids may not be used during opening statements unless the parties agree or the court enters a prior order.

Demonstrative aids may NOT be used during Opening Statement without agreement or prior (before the first day of trial!) court order.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted as originals to the Clerk and as a double-spaced 14-point Times New Roman Word copy to the Judge by USB flash or email.

23. Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms - File the originals with the Clerk and provide a copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Judge – either via USB flash delivered to the Court or via email to the JA at 33orange@ninthcircuit.org

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Format

DOCX

The proposed order must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

Proposed Order in Microsoft Word format (please do not title the order as “Proposed Order…” simply note in the cover letter that the submission is a proposed order.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Orders must use 14-point Times New Roman in Microsoft Word, and an emailed proposed order may not be submitted as a PDF.

Orders shall be in 14 pt. type Times New Roman, in Word; Proposed Order must be in the current version of Microsoft Word (No PDF) format when emailed to 40Orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Civil cases

Format

PAPER

Hearing documents must be submitted in hard copy, preferably on USB without notebook files, at least five business days before the hearing.

Hearing documents for the Court shall be presented hard copy - USB preferred (no Notebooks) and to be delivered at least five (5) business days prior to hearing.

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Civil cases

Format

PAPER

Evidence must be submitted in hard copy, marked and tagged, and brought to the hearing.

Evidence must be hard copy, Marked and tagged and be brought to the hearing.

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Civil cases

The required Americans with Disabilities Act language in a Notice of Hearings must be printed in 14-point bold type using Bookman Old Style or Arial.

Pursuant to Admin. Order 07-97-32-05, must include the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 language (14 point – bold – Bookman Old Style or Arial) (See below):

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Civil cases

All exhibits must be tagged and marked for identification before trial begins.

All exhibits must be tagged and marked for identification Prior to the first day of trial.

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Civil cases

Demonstrative aids may not be shown to the jury without agreement or a prior court order, except during closing arguments.

shall not be shown to the jury without agreement or prior court order, with the exception of closing arguments.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Jury instructions and verdict forms must be prepared in Microsoft Word using 14-point Times New Roman and double spacing.

MS Word 14 pt. Times New Roman font. Double Spaced.

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Civil cases

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.

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

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Civil cases

Format

PDF

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.

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Format

DOCX

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.

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Format

DOCX

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.

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Format

DOCX

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.

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Criminal cases

Format

DOCX

Proposed orders must be submitted by email in Word format.

All proposed orders must be submitted via email in Word format.

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Criminal cases

Format

PAPER

Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of Court in paper format.

• Format: Exhibits must be submitted to the Clerk of Court in paper format.

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Criminal cases

Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk, the court, and each party to use during the hearing or trial.

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.

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Format

DOCX

Final jury instructions and the verdict form must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant in Word format no later than the day before trial.

Jury Instructions and a Verdict Form. Jury Instructions and Verdict Form must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word format no later than the day before the trial.

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Exhibits must be Bates-stamped in advance, and two hard copies must be brought for the judge and clerk.

Pre-mark bates-stamped exhibits; bring 2 hard copies (Judge + Clerk).

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All trial exhibits must be marked before trial and exchanged with the opposing attorney or pro se litigant.

All exhibits must be marked before the day of trial and exchanged with opposing counsel or pro se litigant.

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Civil cases

All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be tagged and marked for identification.

Per the Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial, all exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked ===== PAGE 2 ===== for identification.

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Civil cases

Demonstrative aids may not be used during the opening statement without party agreement or a court order entered before trial begins.

Demonstrative aids may NOT be used during Opening Statement without (i) agreement or (ii) prior (before the first day of trial) court order.

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Civil cases

Exhibits used at an in-person hearing must be tagged with the clerk’s yellow tags.

If the hearing is in person, all exhibits must be tagged with the yellow tags utilized by the clerk.

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Civil cases

Exhibits must be marked with letters for identification and numbers when moved into evidence, using two letters after all single letters are exhausted.

All Exhibits shall be marked utilizing LETTERS and shall be moved in as numbers. For example, what is marked for identification purposes only as Petitioner’s A, will be moved into evidence as Petitioner’s Exhibit 1. If all letters are utilized, exhibits should be marked with two letters, such as AA.

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Civil cases

Hearing materials must contain electronic bookmarks.

Hearing materials must be electronically bookmarked and electronically submitted via email to 35orange@ninthcircuit.org unless the Court requests a paper submission.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

Electronically submitted proposed orders and cover letters must be in Word format and have filenames identifying the case number, abbreviated case style, and document type.

Proposed orders and cover letters submitted electronically to 35orange@ninthcircuit.org must be in Word format. The Word file name must: (a) include the case number [e.g., 20**-CA-*******], (b) abbreviated case style [e.g., Doe v. Jones], and (c) whether the file is a “Proposed Order” or “Cover Letter”.

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Every exhibit must be pre-labeled.

(2) All exhibits must be pre-labeled.

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Format

PDF

Each exhibit must generally be submitted as an individually named PDF stating the offering party, the word “Exhibit,” the exhibit letter, and a short description, except for video and other files that cannot be provided in PDF format.

Each exhibit should be sent as an individual PDF file, unless the file is a video or other file that cannot be provided in PDF format. The name of the file must state the Party offering the exhibit, the word “Exhibit”, the exhibit letter for identification, and a short description of the exhibit, such as the following example: “Petitioner’s Exhibit 1 – Car Title”.

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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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The ADA accommodations text must use bold 14-point font on all Notices of Hearing.

ADA Accommodations-must be placed on all Notice of Hearings in bold, 14 font:

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Format

DOCX

Orders must be submitted only in Word format, not RTF, PDF, or another format, because the court can upload only a Word document for electronic signature.

Orders must be in Word format only, (not rtf, pdf or any other version) as the Court can only upload a Word document for electronic signature.

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Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format.

All proposed orders must be in word format.

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Courtesy-copy documents must be submitted in PDF or Word format and may not be placed in a zip folder or share folder.

Format: PDF or Word Format, not in a zip folder or share folder as they are moved to a queue for the Judge to review and other formats cannot be moved properly.

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Exhibits must be submitted in Word or PDF format, without zip drives, shared folders, or links.

Format: Word or PDF (no zip drives, share folders or links)

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All exhibits must be marked before the day of trial.

All exhibits must be marked before the day of trial

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Civil cases

All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be exchanged, initialed by all counsel, tagged and marked for identification, and have any objections separately noted.

Exhibits and Demonstrative Aids: Per the Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial, all exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked for identification. Any objections must be separately noted.

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For an in-person hearing, all exhibits must be tagged with the clerk's yellow tags before the hearing.

If the hearing is in person, all exhibits must be tagged with the yellow tags utilized by the clerk BEFORE the hearing.

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Exhibits must be marked with letters for identification and assigned numbers when received into evidence.

All Exhibits shall be marked for identification purposes only utilizing LETTERS and shall be given a number once the exhibit is received into evidence.

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Format

DOCX

Electronically submitted proposed orders and cover letters must be in Word format.

Proposed orders and cover letters submitted electronically to 39orange@ninthcircuit.org must be in Word format.

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A hard copy of any PowerPoint used in opening statements or closing arguments must be filed with the Clerk for the appellate record.

If a Power Point presentation is to be used in opening statements or closing arguments, a hard copy must be filed with the Clerk to create an appellate record.

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Format

PAPER

Exhibits must be submitted to the clerk in paper format, brought in sufficient copies for attendees, and labeled as “Plaintiff 1” or “Defendant A.”

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: ‘Plaintiff 1’ or ‘Defendant A.’”

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Format

PDF

Email the proposed Final Judgment in PDF format using only 12-point Times New Roman.

The proposed Final Judgment should be emailed to the Court in PDF format using Times New Roman ONLY (size 12).

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Civil cases

Format

PAPER

A trial brief filed with the court must be submitted in hard copy to the judge's chambers no later than three working days before trial begins.

If a trial brief is to be filed with the Court it must be submitted to the Judge’s Chambers in hard copy no later than three (3) working days before the trial is to commence.

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Civil cases

Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted in hard copy and electronically in Word.

Proposed jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted both in hard copy and electronically in Word

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Civil cases

If remote appearances are permitted, documents intended for admission into evidence must be Bates stamped and hard copies must be provided to the court at least five business days before the hearing.

In the event remote appearances are permitted, all documents intended to be admitted into evidence shall be Bates stamped and hard copies provided to the Court at least 5 business days prior to the hearing.

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A Notice for Trial filed with the clerk must include enough stamped, addressed envelopes for counsel and unrepresented parties who do not participate in e-filing.

Notices for Trial pursuant to Fla.R.Civ.P 1.440 and filed with the Clerk shall include a sufficient number of stamped addressed envelopes for all counsel and unrepresented parties who do not participate in e-filing.

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Civil cases

The copy sent to the court must be provided in hard copy and by email in Word format.

A copy of the single set of jointly‐proposed jury instructions and verdict form shall be forwarded to the court (i) in hard copy AND (ii) via email to the Judicial Assistant at 34orange@ninthcircuit.org in WORD FORMAT no later than seven (7) days before trial period is to commence.

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A remote participant 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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All remote-appearing participants must have adequate internet access and audio/video capability before the hearing.

All participants shall ensure they have adequate internet access and audio/video capability prior to the hearing.

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Parties must appear on time and comply with courtroom decorum requirements.

Parties shall appear timely and conduct themselves in accordance with courtroom decorum requirements.

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Equitable Distribution Worksheets submitted to the Court and all parties must be editable Excel worksheets.

Equitable Distribution Worksheets (EDW) should be submitted to the Court and all parties to the case via an editable Excel worksheet.

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Division forms must be used for all relevant filings and should be typewritten.

• Usage: Division forms must be used for all relevant filings. All forms should be in typewritten format.

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Exhibits must bear sequential Exhibit labels and approved evidence tags.

☐ For entry into evidence, exhibits must be brought to the hearing and labeled in the following format for identification purposes: “Exhibit A”, “Exhibit B”, “Exhibit C” (and so on) with the approved evidence tag.

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Attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring enough copies of each exhibit for the clerk and every party.

☐ All attorneys and self-represented litigants must bring sufficient copies of each exhibit for the clerk and each party to review during the hearing or trial.

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After an exhibit is admitted, the Clerk must mark it numerically as an evidentiary exhibit.

Once admitted into evidence, exhibits are marked numerically by the clerk (“Plaintiff’s Ex. 1”, “Plaintiff’s Ex. 2”, “Plaintiff’s Ex. 3”, etc.).

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Criminal cases

Format

DOCX

The proposed order must be provided in Word format.

Forward a copy of the Motion to the Court and Opposing Counsel via email along with a proposed Order in Word format.

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Civil cases

Proposed orders must not contain the submitting firm's letterhead, logo, or internal file or claim number.

DO NOT INCLUDE your firm letterhead, logo, or internal file/claim number in proposed order.

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Civil cases

Exhibits and evidence for a videoconference hearing must be provided to opposing counsel and the court at least three business days before the hearing, and each item must bear an exhibit tag identifying the case name, case number, propounding party, and identification number.

Any exhibits or evidence to be used in a videoconference hearing must be provided to opposing counsel and to the court three business days prior to the hearing. All exhibits or evidence so provided shall bear exhibit tags marked with the case name, case number, identity of the propounding party and an identification number.

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Civil cases

Trial Memoranda submitted in a jury trial must be accompanied by a USB drive.

In the case of a jury trial, no later than ten (10) days before the first day of the trial period for which the trial is scheduled, the parties may file and serve Trial Memoranda, together with a USB drive.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

The copy of the jury instructions and verdict forms provided to the court by email must be in MS Word, use Times New Roman 14-point font, and be double spaced.

provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Court via email to 20Bosceola@ninthcircuit.org

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Do not submit hearing materials to the court on thumb drives.

The court does not accept thumb drives.

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Civil cases

Division 22-B emails must have a clear subject line.

CLEAR SUBJECT LINE

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Civil cases

An email must begin with a clear statement of the message’s purpose.

DIRECT INTRODUCTION: begin your email stating the purpose of this message clearly

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

The copy of jury instructions and verdict forms provided to the court must be in MS Word, use Times New Roman 14-point font, and be double-spaced.

provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Court via email to 22osceola@ninthcircuit.org

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Remote participants must use a device capable of both video and audio appearances.

A device which allows for VIDEO and AUDIO appearance must be used.

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Every remote-hearing participant must be able to operate Webex and must have a working camera and microphone.

All participants in a remote hearing must have the capability to operate Webex https://ninthcircuit.webex.com/join/22osceola , along with a working camera and microphone.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed Final Judgment must be emailed to the court in Microsoft Word format.

The proposed Final Judgment should be emailed to the Court in Microsoft Word format.

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Format

DOCX

When incorporating a parenting plan, agreement, support guidelines, or motion to deviate, provide the proposed order, Income Withholding Order, and/or final judgment in Word format.

Any incorporated parenting plan/agreement/support guidelines/motion to deviate and provide in Word format a proposed order, Income Withholding Order (IWO) and/or final judgment.

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Applies to

Final judgment

Format

DOCX

The proposed Final Judgment must be sent to the Court in Word format.

D. Send the proposed Final Judgment in Word format.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed Final Judgment and proposed Parenting Plan must be sent to the division email in Word format.

Please send the proposed Final Judgment and proposed Parenting Plan to the division email in Word format.

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All forms should be submitted in typewritten format.

d. Usage: All forms should be in typewritten format.

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The proposed order accompanying a bond motion must be sent in Word format.

If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 22orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed order accompanying a motion to transfer should be submitted in Word format.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.

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Format

DOCX

A proposed order in Word format should accompany a motion to continue.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the Motion to Continue.

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When the Court requests a proposed order, written closing argument, or statement of legal position, the submission must be formatted as a pleading, memorandum, or proposed order rather than a letter unless the Court specifies otherwise.

If the Court requests the parties to submit a proposed order, written closing argument, or statement of a party’s legal position, unless otherwise specified by the Court, the submission shall be in ===== PAGE 4 ===== the form of a pleading, memoranda, or proposed order and not in the form of a letter.

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All evidentiary exhibits must be pre-labeled.

(2) All exhibits must be pre-labeled.

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Format

PDF

Each exhibit should be submitted as an individual PDF unless it is video or another file that cannot be provided in PDF format.

Each exhibit should be sent as an individual PDF file, unless the file is a video or other file that cannot be provided in PDF format.

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Each exhibit file name must identify the offering party, use the word “Exhibit,” include the exhibit letter, and provide a short description.

The name of the file must state the Party offering the exhibit, the word “Exhibit”, the exhibit letter for identification, and a short description of the exhibit

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If exhibit files are too large to email, provide them to the Court through a file-sharing link such as Dropbox, Google Drive, or OneDrive.

If files are too large to send by email, provide the files to the Court via a file sharing link such as Dropbox, Google Drive or OneDrive.

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Civil cases

The submitted deposition must include a chart identifying the page and line, stating the objection, and providing space for the court's ruling.

Submit the deposition together with a chart identifying the page and line number, the objection, and leaving a place for the court to rule in chambers

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Civil cases

Evidence intended for court use should be provided on an indexed and hyperlinked USB drive.

The Court should be provided an indexed and hyperlinked USB Drive.

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Civil cases

The words “Done and Ordered” and the judge’s signature line may not begin a new page, and at least part of the order must appear above the judge’s signature.

“Done and Ordered” nor the Judge’s signature line shall start a new page. All or a portion of the Order must appear above the Judge’s signature.

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Civil cases

Trial documents intended for admission into evidence must be pre-marked and/or Bates stamped.

Trial documents that parties intend to admit into evidence shall be pre-marked and/or Bates stamped.

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Civil cases

The court accepts only official clerk evidence cards.

Only official Clerk evidence cards are accepted.

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Exhibits must be Bates stamped when more than 100 exhibits are involved.

Exhibits must be Bates stamped in any case in which more than 100 exhibits are involved.

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Proposed jury instructions must use 14-point Times New Roman, double spacing, and numbered pages.

Instructions shall be 14-point, Times New Roman and double spaced. Pages shall be numbered.

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The versions of jury instructions must include a case-style cover page and title, with instructions in paragraph form without instruction numbers, headers, or brackets.

The above versions of Jury Instructions shall be prepared to include a cover page reflecting the style of the case, an appropriate title, with instructions following in paragraph form without Jury Instruction numbers, headers or brackets.

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Civil cases

Demonstrative aids, including PowerPoint presentations, may not contain an attorney's or law firm's name.

All demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations), shall not contain the name of the attorney/law firm

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All documents offered at trial must be produced, and exhibits must be Bates stamped when more than 100 exhibits are involved.

Produce all documents to be offered at trial. Exhibits must be Bates stamped in any case in which more than 100 exhibits are involved.

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Format

DOCX

Proposed agreed orders submitted to chambers must be in Word format.

Proposed agreed orders must be emailed to 36orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word format together with an e-filed cover letter signed by counsel confirming that opposing counsel agrees to the content and form of the order.

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Format

PDF

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

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Format

DOCX

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.

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Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1.25 in, right 1.25 in

Jury instructions must include a case-style cover page and use specified margins, 12-point New Roman font, and single spacing.

Jury instructions must include a cover page with the case style and be formatted with 1” margins at the top and bottom, and not less than 1.25” margins at the left and right, in 12- Point New Roman font, single-spaced.

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The submitted order must be in Word format and accompanied by an electronically filed cover letter.

Submitting Orders: Email to 44Orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word format with e-filed cover letter.

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Civil cases

Spacing

Single

Jury instructions must have a case-style cover page, specified margins, 12-point New Roman single spacing, completed party names, no Notes for Use section, and no unresolved blanks or bracketed terms.

Jury instructions must include a cover page with the case style and be formatted with 1” margins at the top and bottom, and not less than 1.25” margins at the left and right, in 12-Point New Roman font, single-spaced. The parties’ names must be filled in where appropriate. “Notes for Use” must be deleted. Any blanks or bracketed terms contained in the standard jury instructions must be filled in or deleted if inapplicable.

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Format

DOCX

A written final hearing submission must include the checklist and applicable agreements by email, together with the proposed Final Judgment in Word format.

The Written Final Hearing checklist must be submitted to the Court by email along with all applicable agreements and the proposed Final Judgment in Word format.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed Final Judgment must be emailed to the court in Microsoft Word format.

The proposed Final Judgment should be emailed to the Court in Microsoft Word format.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

The emailed copy of the jury instructions and verdict forms must be in MS Word, use Times New Roman 12-point font, and be single-spaced.

Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 12 pt. single spaced)

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Hardcopies and USB drives may not be sent as hearing materials.

DO NOT SEND HARDCOPIES OR USBs.

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Hearing materials may be sent in no more than two emails.

Please send your hearing materials in no more than two emails.

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If attachments make two-email submission impossible, the filer should summarize the attached case law with citations rather than send every case.

If you are unable to send your hearing materials in two emails due to the attachments being too large, try summarizing the case law (with cites) you are attaching instead of sending every case and try again.

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The Word filename must include the case number, abbreviated case style, and whether it is a proposed order or cover letter.

The Word file name must: (a) include the case number [e.g., 20**-CA-*******], (b) abbreviated case style [e.g., Doe v. Jones], and (c) whether the file is a “Proposed Order” or “Cover Letter”.

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Format

PAPER

Adoption hearings are in person, and a hard copy of the proposed final judgment must be brought to the hearing.

All adoption hearings will be in person, a hard copy of the proposed Final Judgment should be brought to the hearing.

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Applies to

Bond motion

When neither party requests a bond hearing, the proposed order submitted with the motion must be in Word format.

c. When permitted by law, the Court may decide bond motions on the papers without a hearing if the parties agree that a hearing is not necessary. If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 12orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed order accompanying a motion to transfer should be submitted in Word format.

Motions to transfer to another division based on a related case shall be submitted to the Administrative Judge for consideration via email to 19orange@ninthcircuit.org. A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.

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A proposed order in Word format should accompany a motion to continue.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to continue.

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Civil cases

Format

PAPER

Hard copies of the case law cited in a trial brief should be submitted with the pertinent sections appropriately highlighted.

Please submit hard copies of case law cited in the trial brief with appropriate highlighting of the pertinent sections.

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Civil cases

Two hard copies of each deposition intended for use in court must be brought to court.

Copies: Bring two (2) hard copies of any deposition to be used to court.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX

When all parties participate in e-filing and courtesy materials are sent after the hearing, the proposed order must be provided in Word format.

If all parties participate in e-filing, courtesy copies along with the proposed order in Word may be provided by email to 34orange@ninthcircuit.org, after the hearing takes place.

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Orders must use plain white 8½-by-11-inch paper, double spacing, and the applicable formatting requirements, and the judge may require electronic Word submission by email.

All orders must be formatted for 8 1/2 X 11 plain white paper, double spaced, and comply with the formatting requirements of Rule 2.520, Fla. R. Jud. Admin. The Judge may require orders to be provided electronically in Word by email.

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The e-filed cover letter must bear the filing stamp across its top.

The cover letter must have the filing stamp across the top

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Format

DOCX

All proposed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Microsoft Word format.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed order accompanying a motion to transfer must be submitted in Word format.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.

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Format

DOCX

The proposed order accompanying a motion to continue must be prepared in Word format.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to continue.

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Division 10 requires a printed scoresheet.

Division 10 Order Establishing Requirement for Printed Scoresheet

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Format

DOCX

The proposed order accompanying a motion to transfer must be submitted in Word format.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to transfer.

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Format

DOCX

The Judge may require orders to be provided electronically in Word by email.

The Judge may require orders to be provided electronically in Word by email.

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Civil cases

Providing proposed orders in Microsoft Word format is advised, but not stated as mandatory.

Providing proposed Orders in Microsoft Word is also advised.

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Civil cases

Voluminous hearing submissions should be delivered to chambers promptly on a thumb drive if needed.

Voluminous submissions should be timely delivered to Chambers on a thumb drive, if necessary.

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Applies to

Motion to continue

Format

DOCX

The proposed order accompanying a motion to continue must be submitted in Word format.

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion to continue.

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

Format

PDF

At least three (3) business days prior to the hearing, the moving party must provide the Judicial Assistant with a .pdf copy of the Notice of Hearing, Motion and a proposed order.

Summary: The courtesy copies of the notice of hearing, motion, and proposed order provided to the Judicial Assistant must be in PDF format.

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

All hearing materials to be reviewed by Judge Andrew A. Bain must be submitted email or on USB flash/jump drive.

Summary: Hearing materials for Judge Bain must be submitted by email or on a USB flash drive or jump drive.

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

Format: PDF/a format or Word document.

Summary: Courtesy copies of case law and other specified documents must be provided in PDF/A or Word format.

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

Documents must be prepared as either WORD documents, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF

Summary: Documents submitted through the e-Filing process must be prepared as WORD, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF files.

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

No later than 5 business days before the hearing, counsel and/or pro se parties shall exchange all exhibits, which must be Bates-stamped.

Summary: All exhibits exchanged for an evidentiary hearing or trial must be Bates-stamped.

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

Civil cases

Format

DOCX ?

the proposed orders(s) in Word format (never .PDF), along with a copy of the e-filed cover letter, may be emailed to 48Orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Summary: When all parties receive e-service, the proposed order may be emailed to chambers in Word format, never PDF, with a copy of the e-filed cover letter.

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

Civil cases

If such materials exceed fifty (50) pages in total, then the parties shall deliver the materials only on a USB drive.

Summary: Oral-argument materials exceeding 50 total pages may be delivered only on a USB drive.

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

Civil cases

Parties must insure that the electronic copy of the materials is indexed and that the index contains a hyperlink to the document/exhibit/case indexed.

Summary: Electronic oral-argument materials must be indexed, with hyperlinks to each indexed document, exhibit, or case.

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

Civil cases

Submitted to the Judge at the Pre-Trial Conference. File originals with the Clerk and provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 14 pt. double spaced) - to the Court via email to 20Bosceola@ninthcircuit.org

Summary: Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted to the judge at the pretrial conference, with originals filed with the clerk and an MS Word copy emailed to the court in 14-point Times New Roman, double-spaced format.

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

Civil cases

Per the Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial, all exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked for identification. Any objections must be separately noted.

Summary: All exhibits and demonstrative aids, including PowerPoint presentations, must be exchanged, initialed by counsel, tagged and marked for identification, and accompanied by separately noted objections.

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

Before the PTC, the following documents in WORD format must be submitted to the Court at least three (3) days prior to the hearing:

Summary: The listed pretrial documents must be submitted in Word format at least three days before the hearing.

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

Civil cases

Jury Instructions and Verdict Forms – delivered to Court with Courtesy Copy of Joint Final Pre-Trial Statement on USB flash drive.

Summary: Jury instructions and verdict forms must be delivered to the court on a USB flash drive together with a courtesy copy of the Joint Final Pre-Trial Statement.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Before PTC, submit in WORD format at least 5 days prior:

Summary: The required pretrial submissions must use WORD format and be submitted at least five days before the pretrial conference.

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

Civil cases

Per the Uniform Order Setting Case for Trial, all exhibits and demonstrative aids (including Power Point Presentations) must be exchanged, initialed by counsel for all parties, and tagged and marked

Summary: All exhibits and demonstrative aids must be exchanged among the parties before trial.

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

The copy must have the filing stamp across the top.

Summary: The copy of the emergency motion emailed to the Judicial Assistant must have the filing stamp across the top.

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

Civil cases

Format

DOCX ?

Submitted to the Judge prior to the first day of trial. File originals with the Clerk and provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 12 pt. single spaced) to the Court via email the Judicial Assistant at 39orange@ninthcircuit.org

Summary: Jury instructions and verdict forms must be submitted before trial, with originals filed with the clerk and an MS Word copy emailed to the judicial assistant in 12-point Times New Roman single-spaced format.

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

Margins

top 1 in, bottom 1 in, left 1.25 in, right 1.25 in ?

Jury instructions must include a cover page with the case style and be formatted with 1” margins at the top and bottom, and not less than 1.25” margins at the left and right, in 12-Point New Roman font, single-spaced. The parties’ names must be filled in where appropriate. “Notes for Use” must be deleted. Any blanks or bracketed terms contained in the standard jury instructions must be filled in or deleted if inapplicable.

Summary: Jury instructions must have a case-style cover page, specified margins and New Roman spacing, completed party names, deleted Notes for Use, and all inapplicable blanks or bracketed terms removed.

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

Format: All proposed orders must be submitted by email in Word format.

Summary: All proposed orders must be emailed to the court in Word format.

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

Civil cases

No later than 5 business days before the hearing, counsel and/or pro se parties shall exchange any and all exhibits, which must be Bates-stamped.

Summary: Exhibits exchanged for an evidentiary hearing or non-jury trial must be Bates-stamped.

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

Civil cases

Format

DOCX ?

A copy of the single set of jointly‐proposed Jury Instructions/Verdict Form (in Word format) must be provided to the Court seven (7) days before trial period is to commence.

Summary: The single set of jointly proposed jury instructions or verdict forms must be provided to the court in Word format seven days before trial begins.

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

Civil cases

Format

PAPER ?

Joint Pretrial Statement: Signed by attorneys/pro se parties and filed and a hard copy delivered to chambers no later than 3 business days prior to Pretrial Conference. (§7b)

Summary: A signed paper copy of the Joint Pretrial Statement must be delivered to chambers at least three business days before the Pretrial Conference.

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

Format

DOCX ?

If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 10orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Summary: When neither party requests a bond hearing, defense counsel must send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to the Judicial Assistant.

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Format

DOCX ?

Email the division a copy of the Motion and proposed Order in Word format for the Court’s consideration to the division email.

Summary: The motion and proposed order submitted for an unopposed motion must be in Word format.

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

Cases should be highlighted.

Summary: Cases included in courtesy-copy submissions should be highlighted.

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

Format

DOCX ?

Proposed Orders must be saved in the following manner “Case Number – Order Name”.

Summary: Proposed orders must use the filename format “Case Number – Order Name.”

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

Civil cases

Attachments: If attaching files, clearly label them with relevant information (e.g., Cover Letter, Proposed Order)

Summary: Files attached to Division 22-B emails must be clearly labeled with relevant identifying information.

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

Be send in pdf or Word (not in a zip file or shared folder)

Summary: Courtesy copies sent to the court must be in PDF or Word format and must not be sent in a zip file or shared folder.

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

Copies over 50 pages should be provided electronically on a flash drive or via email to the JA.

Summary: Courtesy copies exceeding 50 pages should be delivered electronically to the judicial assistant by flash drive or email.

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

If provided electronically, counsel must index the materials and ensure the index contains a hyper-link to the document/exhibit/case indexed.

Summary: Counsel providing electronic courtesy copies must index the materials and include hyperlinks to each indexed document, exhibit, or case.

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After the substantive, good faith telephone conference and no later than three (3) business days before the hearing, the parties must: a. pre-mark the bates-stamped exhibits that they intend to use during the hearing,

Summary: Exhibits intended for use at the hearing must be Bates-stamped and pre-marked no later than three business days before the hearing.

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

Please note: 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.

Summary: Video, audio, and photographic evidence should be provided on a USB drive unless printed or supported through the party’s own playback arrangements because the Court cannot play CDs or DVDs.

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

Format

DOCX ?

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.

Summary: The motion to continue should include a proposed order in Word format.

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

Pro se cases

Applies to

Document

Documents must be prepared as either WORD documents, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF

Summary: Documents submitted through the e-filing portal must be prepared in WORD, WordPerfect, or Adobe PDF format.

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

Civil cases

Any objections must be separately noted and brought to the attention of the Court.

Summary: Objections to exhibits or demonstrative aids must be separately noted and presented to the court.

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

Please note that all Orders in the Ninth Circuit are electronically filed, therefore the Certificate of Service should not be formatted for the signature of the JA, or that U.S. Mail copies are being served by the JA.

Summary: Because Ninth Circuit orders are electronically filed, the Certificate of Service must not be formatted to indicate that the Judicial Assistant will sign it or serve copies by U.S. Mail.

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

Format

PDF

Copies sent to the Court should: A. Be sent in .pdf or Word (not in a zip file or shared folder);

Summary: Courtesy copies sent to the Court should be submitted as PDF or Word files, not in a zip file or shared folder.

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

Criminal cases

Format

PDF

• Format: PDF or Word document

Summary: Courtesy copies of case law or other pertinent documents must be submitted in PDF or Word format.

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All materials should be provided electronically. Index with hyperlinks. Cases should be highlighted.

Summary: Courtesy-copy materials should be submitted electronically, indexed with hyperlinks, and have cited cases highlighted.

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Civil cases

Any objections must be separately noted.

Summary: Objections to exhibits or demonstrative aids must be noted separately.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX ?

provide a Copy in MS Word (in Times New Roman font – 12 pt. single spaced) to the Court via email the Judicial Assistant at 37orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Summary: The emailed Word copies of jury instructions and verdict forms must use Times New Roman, 12-point font, and single spacing.

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Format

DOCX ?

All submittals must be in Word format.

Summary: Proposed final judgments and related findings submittals must be submitted in Word format.

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Civil cases

Applies to

Trial brief ?

Pertinent sections of case authority shall be highlighted.

Summary: Pertinent sections of authority in a trial brief must be highlighted.

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Each case or document should be provided as a separate file.

Summary: Each case or document must be provided to the court and opposing party as a separate electronic file.

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Format

PDF

Copies provided by email should be sent in pdf or Word, not in a zip folder or share folder as they are moved to a queue for the Judge to review and other formats cannot be moved properly.

Summary: Email courtesy copies must be provided as PDF or Word files, not in a ZIP folder or share folder.

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Be labeled using their first and last names

Summary: A witness participating by videoconference must be labeled with the witness’s first and last names.

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If all letters are utilized, exhibits should be marked with two letters, such as AA.

Summary: If all single letters are used, exhibits should be marked with two letters.

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Format

PAPER ?

All name change hearings will be in person, a hard copy of the proposed Final Judgment should be brought to the hearing.

Summary: Attorney-represented name change hearings are in person, and a hard copy of the proposed final judgment must be brought to the hearing.

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Format

DOCX ?

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.

Summary: The proposed order accompanying a motion to continue should be submitted in Word format.

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Civil cases

Format

PDF

Be sent in bookmarked pdf or hard copies.

Summary: Courtesy copies sent to the court must be bookmarked PDFs or hard copies.

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Civil cases

For electronically provided copies, counsel must index the materials and ensure the index contains a hyperlink to the Document/exhibit/case indexed.

Summary: Electronically submitted courtesy copies must be indexed, with each index entry hyperlinked to the indexed document, exhibit, or case.

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Civil cases

Cases should be highlighted.

Summary: Case authorities included in courtesy copies should be highlighted.

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Civil cases

Format

DOCX ?

Proposed agreed orders should be: emailed to 34orange@ninthcircuit.org in Word along with an e-filed cover letter indicating whether: o Opposing counsel agrees to the content and form of the order.

Summary: A proposed agreed order sent to chambers must be prepared in Word format.

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Format

DOCX ?

the proposed Order(s) in Word format, (not PDF), along with a copy of the e-filed cover letter, may be emailed to 34orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Summary: When all parties receive service through the statewide ePortal, the proposed order in Word format rather than PDF, together with the e-filed cover letter, may be emailed to 34orange@ninthcircuit.org.

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Format

DOCX ?

A proposed order in Word format should accompany the motion.

Summary: A proposed order submitted with a motion to continue must be in Word format.

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Format

DOCX ?

If neither party is requesting a hearing on a bond motion, defense counsel shall send a proposed order in Word format with the motion to 11orange@ninthcircuit.org.

Summary: When a bond motion may be resolved without a hearing, the proposed order must be prepared in Word format and sent to the Judicial Assistant with the motion.

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Applies to

Final judgment attachments ?

Format

PDF

These additional attachments (excluding the proposed FJ) are permitted to be submitted in PDF format.

Summary: The additional attachments accompanying a proposed final judgment, other than the proposed final judgment itself, may be submitted in PDF format.

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Format

DOCX ?

a proposed Order in Word format

Summary: A proposed order submitted for an unopposed continuance may be in Word format.

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You may submit courtesy copies of case law in PDF or Word format, on a USB drive, or in a three-hole-punched binder printed on 8.5 x 11-inch paper.

Summary: Courtesy copies of case law may be submitted in PDF or Word format, on a USB drive, or in a three-hole-punched binder on letter-size paper.

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Format

PDF

A PDF format is acceptable for electronic submissions

Summary: PDF format is acceptable for electronic submissions.