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Judge

Judge Kimberly Byrd

Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies

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Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties

Limits & Logistics

Courtesy Copies

Emergency Motion

  • Email

Motion

  • Email • Before Hearing

Courtesy copies

Court-wide
  • Email

Adjournments

Court-wide

Request must include

Reason For Request

Communication

Email

Chambers

crcivw1@jud6.org
SchedulingEmergencies
Phone

Clerk

(352) 521-4408 x4798
Filters:AllMandatoryImportantFormattingProposed OrdersLetters

Document Format Requirements2 rules

FormattingCivil cases

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

Upload the completed trial order to JAWS as a PDF with all parties associated.

The trial order should be completed and uploaded into JAWS as a pdf with all parties associated.

Required Format

PDF

Fl Sixth Judicial Circuit:e29c290c1d9ae0bffc46e81b · Apr 2026 · p. 4|SecCivil Jury Trials, Civil Non-Jury Trials and Foreclosure Non-Jury Trials
FormattingCivil cases

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

All documents are to be uploaded as PDF Documents.

Summary: All documents uploaded to JAWS must be in PDF format.

Required Format

PDF

Fl Sixth Judicial Circuit:e29c290c1d9ae0bffc46e81b · Apr 2026 · p. 2|SecIII. Submitting Orders in JAWS

Document Filing Requirements4 rules

Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Upload an explanatory cover letter with the proposed order, and state whether opposing counsel agreed to the order’s form and content.

You must always upload an explanatory cover letter and every proposed order must state whether opposing counsel has agreed to the form and content.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Fl Sixth Judicial Circuit:e29c290c1d9ae0bffc46e81b · Apr 2026 · p. 2|SecIII. Submitting Orders in JAWS
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

A sale date must be completed before submitting an order or judgment that requires one; leaving it blank causes rejection.

Any order or judgment which requires a sale date be filled in by the clerk, you must fill in the sale date prior to submitting. Do not leave this blank or the order will be rejected.

Document Type

Order Or Judgment

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Fl Sixth Judicial Circuit:e29c290c1d9ae0bffc46e81b · Apr 2026 · p. 3|SecForeclosure Sale Dates
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

Complete the trial order with the case number, case style, pretrial and trial date and time, and service list.

The JA will respond with the trial order template. You should complete the trial orders by filling out the case number, style of the case, date and time of pre-trial and trial and the service list.

Document Type

Trial Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Fl Sixth Judicial Circuit:e29c290c1d9ae0bffc46e81b · Apr 2026 · p. 4|SecCivil Jury Trials, Civil Non-Jury Trials and Foreclosure Non-Jury Trials
Filing RequirementsCivil cases

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

An order submitted after a hearing must state that it follows the hearing and identify the hearing date.

Orders submitted following a hearing should state that fact including the date of the hearing.

Document Type

Proposed Order

Specific requirements detailed in rule text.
Fl Sixth Judicial Circuit:e29c290c1d9ae0bffc46e81b · Apr 2026 · p. 2|SecIII. Submitting Orders in JAWS

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

Upload the completed trial order to JAWS as a PDF with all parties associated.

The trial order should be completed and uploaded into JAWS as a pdf with all parties associated.

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

Page 4 | Civil Jury Trials, Civil Non-Jury Trials and Foreclosure Non-Jury Trials

The court prefers that proposed orders be uploaded to JAWS for review and signature or rejection.

It is the Court’s preference that proposed orders be uploaded to JAWS (Judicial Automated Workflow System).

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

Page 2 | III. Submitting Orders in JAWS

A proposed order may be uploaded to JAWS with a cover letter requesting an ex parte ruling.

The proposed order may be uploaded into JAWS along with a cover letter asking the Judge to rule ex parte.

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

Page 3 | Motions Considered Without a Hearing

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

File the notice of hearing within 24 hours after securing the hearing date and serve it on all parties on the service list.

The notice of hearing should be filed within 24 hours of securing the date and served on all parties on the service list.

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

Page 2 | I. Scheduling Hearings

Before confirming a hearing date or drafting a notice of hearing, clear the date with interested parties and file the motion with the clerk first.

Prior to confirming your hearing date and drafting a notice of hearing, you must clear the hearing date with all interested parties and have previously filed the Motion with the Clerk’s office.

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

Page 2 | I. Scheduling Hearings

Service and Proof of Service Rules

Serve the notice of hearing on all parties listed on the service list.

The notice of hearing should be filed within 24 hours of securing the date and served on all parties on the service list.

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

Page 2 | I. Scheduling Hearings

Provide opposing counsel or the opposing party a copy of the emergency motion by the same method used to provide the copy to the Court.

Opposing counsel/party is to be provided with a copy of the Emergency Motion in the same manner as the Court.

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

Page 3 | Emergency Motions/Hearings

Courtesy Copy Requirements

At least 48 hours before the hearing, email hearing materials to the Judicial Assistant, including the notice of hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion, and applicable case law.

At least 48 hours before a hearing, hearing materials should be submitted to the Judicial Assistant via email. Hearing Materials should include a copy of the notice of hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion and any applicable case law.

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

Page 2 | II. Hearing Materials

Email one courtesy copy of an emergency motion to the judicial assistant, marking the email EMERGENCY MOTION and high priority.

You must provide our office with a courtesy copy to bring it the Court’s attention. You can accomplish this by emailing a copy of the motion to the JA with EMERGENCY MOTION in the subject line and marked as high priority.

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

Page 3 | Emergency Motions/Hearings

Chambers Communication Rules

When canceling a hearing, notify the Judicial Assistant by email and file a notice of cancellation.

If you are canceling a hearing, you must notify the JA via email and file a notice of cancelation.

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

Page 2 | I. Scheduling Hearings

Email the judicial assistant with the details of the situation to request an earlier hearing date for a true emergency.

If you feel that you require a hearing date earlier than what is shown as available on the hearing list, contact the JA via email with the details of your situation. We will do our best to accommodate true emergencies.

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

Page 3 | Emergency Motions/Hearings

Contact the Dade City Clerk at the listed phone number to obtain foreclosure sale dates.

Please contact Dade City Clerk, Tabitha Torres at (352) 521-4408 x4798 for foreclosure sale dates.

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

Page 3 | Foreclosure Sale Dates

Email the Judicial Assistant to obtain specially set hearing dates and times.

To obtain special set hearing dates and times, please email CrCivW1@jud6.org.

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

Page 2 | I. Scheduling Hearings

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 169 rules apply across Sixth Judicial Circuit of Florida, Pasco and Pinellas Counties. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 64
  • Applies to
    Witness exhibit disclosure
    Must include
    exhibit list

    At least 45 days before the pretrial conference, counsel for all parties and any unrepresented party must serve opposing counsel and any unrepresented party, and file the witness and exhibit lists directly with the clerk.

  • Applies to
    Witness exhibit disclosure

    Unlisted witnesses and exhibits may be used at trial only if all parties stipulate or the court permits them by order at or before the pretrial conference.

  • Applies to
    Proposed pretrial conference order

    Attorneys and pro se parties must communicate, draft one proposed Pre-Trial Conference order using Exhibit B, and directly submit the original and a copy for each party to the Court at least three days before the conference.

Filing Timing

All 51

  • The initial witness and exhibit disclosure lists are due at least 45 days before the pretrial conference and must be served on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party while also being filed with the clerk.

  • Deadline
    35 days

    At least 35 days before the pretrial conference, counsel for all parties and any pro se party may serve a supplemental list of additional witnesses and exhibits.

  • Deadline
    60 calendar days

    Summary-judgment motions must be filed and served at least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference and heard before that conference.

Service

All 27
  • Applies to
    Witness exhibit disclosure

    Counsel for all parties and any unrepresented party must serve the initial witness and exhibit lists on opposing counsel and any unrepresented party at least 45 days before the pretrial conference.

  • Applies to
    Verdict form nonparty list

    At least 60 days before the Pre-Trial Conference, counsel for each defendant must serve a list of the names and addresses of all non-party defendants the defendant intends to include on the verdict form.

  • Applies to
    Uniform notice regarding scheduling of experts

    A copy of the Uniform Notice Regarding Scheduling of Experts for Trial Testimony must be provided to every expert witness subpoenaed for trial no later than 10 days before trial.

Adjournments

All 15

  • Motions to continue and motions to allow post-conference depositions based on witness unavailability must be served before the Pre-Trial Conference unless good cause exists.

  • Motions to continue and witness-unavailability motions seeking to permit a deposition after the Pre-Trial Conference must be served beforehand unless good cause exists.

  • The parties may extend a deadline by submitting an agreed order or may file a motion under Rule 1.200(e)(3)(A)-(D) to extend a deadline, modify the Order, or alter the projected trial period.

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About Judge Kimberly Byrd

Courtroom: Section G/J2/J6/Q4, Room 214, Courtroom * Judicial assistant: Shannon McGrady Phone: (727) 847-8092

Common questions about Judge Kimberly Byrd's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Kimberly Byrd?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions. Details: delivery before hearing, by email. At least 48 hours before the hearing, email hearing materials to the Judicial Assistant, including the notice of hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion, and applicable case law.

View ruleSource: page 2, section II. Hearing Materials

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Kimberly Byrd?

Judge Kimberly Byrd's formatting rule includes file format PDF. All documents uploaded to JAWS must be in PDF format.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Submitting Orders in JAWS

What must be included with proposed order filings before Judge Kimberly Byrd?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. Upload an explanatory cover letter with the proposed order, and state whether opposing counsel agreed to the order’s form and content.

View ruleSource: page 2, section III. Submitting Orders in JAWS

What must be included with order or judgment filings before Judge Kimberly Byrd?

The rule identifies required filing content or certificates. A sale date must be completed before submitting an order or judgment that requires one; leaving it blank causes rejection.

View ruleSource: page 3, section Foreclosure Sale Dates

How may parties contact Judge Kimberly Byrd's chambers?

The rule addresses email communications with Judge Kimberly Byrd's chambers. When canceling a hearing, notify the Judicial Assistant by email and file a notice of cancellation.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. Scheduling Hearings

Is electronic filing required before Judge Kimberly Byrd?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Upload the completed trial order to JAWS as a PDF with all parties associated.

View ruleSource: page 4, section Civil Jury Trials, Civil Non-Jury Trials and Foreclosure Non-Jury Trials

What filing deadlines does Judge Kimberly Byrd set?

Before confirming a hearing date or drafting a notice of hearing, clear the date with interested parties and file the motion with the clerk first.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. Scheduling Hearings

What rule applies to service for notice of hearing before Judge Kimberly Byrd?

The rule addresses service method, recipient, or timing requirements. Details: recipient: all parties. Serve the notice of hearing on all parties listed on the service list.

View ruleSource: page 2, section I. Scheduling Hearings
Complete rules summary for Judge Kimberly Byrd

Contact the Dade City Clerk at the listed phone number to obtain foreclosure sale dates.

Email the judicial assistant with the details of the situation to request an earlier hearing date for a true emergency.

Email the Judicial Assistant to obtain specially set hearing dates and times.

Before confirming a hearing date or drafting a notice of hearing, clear the date with interested parties and file the motion with the clerk first.

File the notice of hearing within 24 hours after securing the hearing date and serve it on all parties on the service list.

Serve the notice of hearing on all parties listed on the service list.

When canceling a hearing, notify the Judicial Assistant by email and file a notice of cancellation.

At least 48 hours before the hearing, email hearing materials to the Judicial Assistant, including the notice of hearing, a courtesy copy of the motion, and applicable case law.

The court prefers that proposed orders be uploaded to JAWS for review and signature or rejection.

All documents uploaded to JAWS must be in PDF format.

Upload an explanatory cover letter with the proposed order, and state whether opposing counsel agreed to the order’s form and content.

An order submitted after a hearing must state that it follows the hearing and identify the hearing date.

A sale date must be completed before submitting an order or judgment that requires one; leaving it blank causes rejection.

Email one courtesy copy of an emergency motion to the judicial assistant, marking the email EMERGENCY MOTION and high priority.

Provide opposing counsel or the opposing party a copy of the emergency motion by the same method used to provide the copy to the Court.

A proposed order may be uploaded to JAWS with a cover letter requesting an ex parte ruling.

Complete the trial order with the case number, case style, pretrial and trial date and time, and service list.

Upload the completed trial order to JAWS as a PDF with all parties associated.

Upload the completed trial order to JAWS as a PDF with all parties associated.

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