Judge Darrell R. Hill
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Motion
Court-wideNotice Of Compliance
Court-wide- Immediately Upon Filing
Adjournments
Court-wideRequest must include
Communication
Other Contacts4 contacts
- unassignedcivil@ca.cjis20.org
- ggentilecivil@ca.cjis20.org
- (941) 637-2110
- (239) 533-1771
Clerk3 contacts
- (239) 533-1727
- 941-637-2257
- 941-637-2214
Chambers1 contacts
- lsavinsky@ca.cjis20.org
Document Format Requirements1 rule
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
All proposed orders must be sent in Word format.
Please send all proposed orders in word form.
DOCX
Document Filing Requirements4 rules
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Mandatory
Each E-portal submission must include a complete Certificate of Service and all parties with their email addresses in the e-portal list.
To ensure a quick response to your proposed Orders/Judgments in the E-Portal, make sure that each case has a complete Certificate of Service and that you have included all parties with their email addresses in the e-portal list.
Document Type
E Portal Submission
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026Important
Each E-portal submission must identify the case style and case number and indicate whether it is a cover letter, order, or judgment.
For each submission, use the Case Style and Case No. as well as indicating whether it is a cover letter, order, and/or judgment.
Document Type
E Portal Submission
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Mandatory?
One copy of this Order is to be filed with the Clerk of Court with proof of service.
Summary: The plaintiff must file one copy of the standing order with the court clerk together with proof of service.
Document Type
Standing Order
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.Important?
It is recommended that you use all email addresses, however, if you do not have an email address, include the full physical address including zip code in the Certificate of Service.
Summary: Use all available email addresses in the e-portal list; when an email address is unavailable, include the party's full physical address and ZIP code in the Certificate of Service.
Document Type
Certificate Of Service
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All orders must be submitted through the court's E-portal.
All orders should be submitted through the E-portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
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Attorneys generally must electronically file documents through the Florida Courts e-filing Portal.
In general, attorneys are required to designate a primary e-mail address for the purpose of serving and receiving service of pleadings (after the initial pleading), and are required to electronically file documents through the Florida Courts e-filing Portal.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | ELECTRONIC SERVICE (e-Service) AND ELECTRONIC FILING (e-File)
Self-represented litigants may electronically file through the Florida Courts e-filing Portal, although the order encourages but does not require electronic filing.
Self-represented litigants are not required, but are encouraged to file with the Clerk a designation of a primary e-mail address for the purpose of serving and receiving service of pleadings (after the initial pleading), and to electronically file documents through the Florida Courts e-filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | ELECTRONIC SERVICE (e-Service) AND ELECTRONIC FILING (e-File)
A self-represented litigant without a designated primary email address must file documents manually with the clerk in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525.
If a self-represented litigant does not designate a primary e-mail address, service by and on that self-represented litigant is to be by hand-delivery or mail and in accordance with Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.516, and the filing of documents by that self-represented litigant with the Clerk is to be done manually and in accordance with Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 2 | ELECTRONIC SERVICE (e-Service) AND ELECTRONIC FILING (e-File)
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Orders must be submitted within ten days after the hearing date.
Orders are to be submitted no more than ten days after the hearing date.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | PROPOSED ORDERS
A proposed or agreed order for an upcoming court appearance or other court-ordered event must be submitted for judicial review at least three business days beforehand; later orders will not be considered.
If you are submitting a proposed order or an agreed order on an upcoming court appearance or any other court ordered event, the order must be submitted for the judge’s review no later than three business days before the event is scheduled to occur. Orders received outside of this timeframe will not be considered.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | PROPOSED ORDERS
A Notice of Hearing must not be filed until the Judicial Assistant confirms availability by email.
Please do not file a Notice of Hearing until you have received a confirmation email from my Judicial Assistant.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | ONLINE PROCEDURES
The hearing dates must be coordinated with opposing counsel and confirmed with the court office before filing the Notice of Hearing.
You will need to coordinate those dates with opposing counsel and then contact my office to confirm availability, **prior** to filing the Notice of Hearing.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | ONLINE PROCEDURES
The filed motion or petition must be attached to the scheduling email, and all motions must be filed before hearing scheduling.
- Attach the filed version of the motion or petition, that is to be heard (all motions must be filed prior to scheduling a hearing)
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Page 1 | ONLINE PROCEDURES
Service and Proof of Service Rules
Attorneys generally must designate a primary email address for electronic service after the initial pleading and file documents through the Florida Courts e-filing Portal.
In general, attorneys are required to designate a primary e-mail address for the purpose of serving and receiving service of pleadings (after the initial pleading), and are required to electronically file documents through the Florida Courts e-filing Portal.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | ELECTRONIC SERVICE (e-Service) AND ELECTRONIC FILING (e-File)
A self-represented litigant without a designated primary email address must receive service by hand delivery or mail in accordance with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.516.
If a self-represented litigant does not designate a primary e-mail address, service by and on that self-represented litigant is to be by hand-delivery or mail and in accordance with Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.516, and the filing of documents by that self-represented litigant with the Clerk is to be done manually and in accordance with Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.525.
Checked and corrected to match the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | ELECTRONIC SERVICE (e-Service) AND ELECTRONIC FILING (e-File)
Self-represented litigants are encouraged, but not required, to designate a primary email address for electronic service after the initial pleading.
Self-represented litigants are not required, but are encouraged to file with the Clerk a designation of a primary e-mail address for the purpose of serving and receiving service of pleadings (after the initial pleading), and to electronically file documents through the Florida Courts e-filing Portal at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 2 | ELECTRONIC SERVICE (e-Service) AND ELECTRONIC FILING (e-File)
The plaintiff must serve a copy of the standing order and attached case management plan with every summons issued in the case.
The Plaintiff is directed to serve a copy of this order, with the attached Case Management Plan, with each Summons issued in this case.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | SERVICE OF THIS ORDER
Opposing counsel must be copied on all emails sent under these online procedures.
Please copy opposing counsel in all emails.
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | ONLINE PROCEDURES
Filing Fees and Waivers
The plaintiff must pay the applicable statutory clerk's fee for each copy of the standing order attached to a summons.
The Plaintiff shall pay the appropriate statutory clerk's fees for copies for each Standing Order issued and attached to the Summons.
Checked against the court's document on Oct 1, 2026
Page 1 | SERVICE OF THIS ORDER
Chambers Communication Rules
Hearing availability must be requested by email to the court office.
To obtain hearing availability, please send an email to LSavinsky@ca.cjis20.org:
Not confirmed. Read the court's wording below.
Page 1 | ONLINE PROCEDURES