Rules last checked July 26, 2026.
evidentiary hearings
All evidentiary hearings are scheduled in person unless otherwise ordered by the court.
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exhibits
Evidence intended for a hearing must be provided as pre-marked exhibits to opposing counsel/pro se party and the court at least 5 days before the hearing.
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zoom request
Requests to appear by Zoom must be made by motion with a courtesy copy to the Judicial Assistant and a proposed order, no later than 5 business days before the scheduled event.
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zoom scope
Civil case-management conferences, status conferences, and other non-evidentiary hearings may generally be conducted by Zoom; trials and evidentiary hearings are in person unless otherwise ordered.
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proposed orders
Proposed orders must be submitted through the e-filing portal to the judiciary in Word format and comply with the division's formatting/service requirements.
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continuance
Motions to continue must state specific grounds, client consent, and opposing counsel's position; trial continuance motions must comply with Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 requirements.
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Media And Still Photography
StatewideElectronic media and still-photography coverage is allowed in Florida public trial and appellate proceedings under Rule 2.450's equipment and conduct standards, always subject to the presiding judge's control of decorum, distractions, and fair administration.
Subject at all times to the authority of the presiding judge to: (i) control the conduct of proceedings before the court; (ii) ensure decorum and prevent distractions; and (iii) ensure the fair administration of justice in the pending cause, electronic media and still photography coverage of public judicial proceedings in the appellate and trial courts of this state shall be allowed
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