Civil Case Management Resources for All Circuits Now Online

The Florida Supreme Court’s ongoing efforts to improve and expedite the resolution of civil cases led to the adoption of a series of amendments to Florida’s court rules. "The amendments created a framework for the active case management of civil cases with a focus on adhering to deadlines established early based on the complexity of the case, while providing room for customization by judicial circuit.” Supreme Court Opinion SC2023-0962.

At the Florida Supreme Court Historical Society’s annual dinner in Tallahassee on January 16, Chief Justice Carlos Muñiz said, “We think that the new rules will give better effect to the promise of the civil justice system, which, after all, is to… secure the just, speedy, and inexpensive determination of every action.”

As a result of the rules amendments, the chief judges in each of Florida’s 20 judicial circuits have issued administrative orders to provide guidance on the local practices for managing civil cases. For links to the case management administrative orders and related resources from the circuit courts, please visit the Florida Courts website.