General Announcements
BAR ATTORNEY RENEWAL FEE STRUCTURE:
The Board of Judges of the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, amended the Court's policy on attorney renewals. Previously an attorney admitted as a member of the Bar of the Middle District of Florida was required to pay a membership renewal fee every three years. The collection of membership renewal fees is suspended until June 1, 2020. Effective June 1, 2020, a member of the Bar must pay a membership renewal fee of $15.00 every five years.
The Board of Judges of the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, amended the Court's policy on attorney renewals. Previously an attorney admitted as a member of the Bar of the Middle District of Florida was required to pay a membership renewal fee every three years. The collection of membership renewal fees is suspended until June 1, 2020. Effective June 1, 2020, a member of the Bar must pay a membership renewal fee of $15.00 every five years.
JUDGE COVINGTON'S UPDATED WEBSITE:
The Honorable Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has updated certain policies and procedures for civil and criminal cases. The updates are explained thoroughly on her website. Three principal changes are highlighted here. Counsel and pro se litigants are expected to comply with all Judge Covington's policies and procedures.
The Honorable Virginia M. Hernandez Covington has updated certain policies and procedures for civil and criminal cases. The updates are explained thoroughly on her website. Three principal changes are highlighted here. Counsel and pro se litigants are expected to comply with all Judge Covington's policies and procedures.
JUDGE CHAPPELL'S UPDATED WEBSITE:
The Honorable Sheri Polster Chappell has updated certain policies and procedures for civil and criminal cases. The updates are explained thoroughly on her website. Three principal changes are highlighted here. Counsel and pro se litigants are expected to comply with all Judge Chappell's policies and procedures.
The Honorable Sheri Polster Chappell has updated certain policies and procedures for civil and criminal cases. The updates are explained thoroughly on her website. Three principal changes are highlighted here. Counsel and pro se litigants are expected to comply with all Judge Chappell's policies and procedures.
FOR ATTORNEYS:
Effective July 13, 2015, all attorneys submitting applications for Mediator certification with the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, must use the Court's automated system. Please see Attorney Resources section of the website for more information.
Effective July 13, 2015, all attorneys submitting applications for Mediator certification with the United States District Court, Middle District of Florida, must use the Court's automated system. Please see Attorney Resources section of the website for more information.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The CM/ECF Administrative Procedures have been updated. For additional information, please review the PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT.
The CM/ECF Administrative Procedures have been updated. For additional information, please review the PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
The Middle District of Florida Handbook on Civil Discovery Practice has been updated. To view the Public Notice, please CLICK HERE for full details.
The Middle District of Florida Handbook on Civil Discovery Practice has been updated. To view the Public Notice, please CLICK HERE for full details.
PRESS RELEASE:
A new book by James M. Denham provides a wonderfully engaging and informative look at the history of the Middle District of Florida. Please CLICK HERE for full details.
A new book by James M. Denham provides a wonderfully engaging and informative look at the history of the Middle District of Florida. Please CLICK HERE for full details.
NEW ORDER:
Effective January 1, 2015, the fee for appearing pro hac vice will increase. Please CLICK HERE to view the administrative order.
Effective January 1, 2015, the fee for appearing pro hac vice will increase. Please CLICK HERE to view the administrative order.
PUBLIC NOTICE FOR ATTORNEYS:
Change to the renewal requirements for membership to the USDC-MDFL Bar. See full public notice under Bar Notices.
Change to the renewal requirements for membership to the USDC-MDFL Bar. See full public notice under Bar Notices.
PUBLIC NOTICE:
Credit card payments will be accepted for most transactions with the Court. See full public notice under Public Notices.
Credit card payments will be accepted for most transactions with the Court. See full public notice under Public Notices.
FOR JURORS:
Important information regarding bogus calls to jury service is available under Jury Info / eJuror.
Important information regarding bogus calls to jury service is available under Jury Info / eJuror.
FOR LAW FIRMS:
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day you make your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.
When you provide a check as payment, you authorize us either to use information from your check to make a one-time electronic fund transfer from your account or to process the payment as a check transaction. When we use information from your check to make an electronic fund transfer, funds may be withdrawn from your account as soon as the same day you make your payment, and you will not receive your check back from your financial institution.