State Court Stipulation and [Proposed] Order (General Civil)
STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER
(Florida State Court – General Civil Matters)
1. CAPTION
[ATTORNEY OR SELF-REPRESENTED PARTY]
Name: [NAME] (FBN [NUMBER])
Firm: [LAW FIRM NAME]
Address: [STREET ADDRESS]
City, State ZIP: [CITY], Florida [ZIP]
Telephone: [TEL] | Facsimile: [FAX]
Primary E-Mail: [EMAIL]
Secondary E-Mail: [EMAIL]
Attorney for [PARTY NAME]
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE [JUDICIAL CIRCUIT NUMBER] JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
IN AND FOR [COUNTY] COUNTY, FLORIDA
[PLAINTIFF NAME],
Plaintiff,
v. Case No. [CASE NUMBER]
Division [DIVISION]
[DEFENDANT NAME],
Defendant.
2. STIPULATION
Plaintiff and Defendant stipulate and agree as follows:
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Background.
- A Case Management Order was entered on [DATE].
- [Describe the deadlines or events affected]. -
Stipulated Relief.
(a) [TERM 1: e.g., “The discovery cutoff is extended to [DATE], with all discovery motions heard no later than [DATE].”]
(b) [TERM 2: e.g., “The Parties shall exchange updated witness and exhibit lists by [DATE] pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.200.”]
(c) [TERM 3: e.g., “The trial period beginning [DATE] is continued to the next available docket after [DATE], subject to court approval.”]
(d) [Additional terms as needed]. -
Authority and Good Cause. This stipulation is submitted pursuant to Fla. R. Civ. P. [CITE RULE] and Administrative Order [NUMBER], and is supported by good cause because [JUSTIFICATION].
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Reservation of Rights. All other deadlines and orders remain unchanged except as expressly modified.
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Request for Order. The Parties jointly request that the Court approve and enter the proposed order set forth below.
3. SIGNATURES
Dated: ____________
[LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
Florida Bar No. [NUMBER]
Counsel for [PLAINTIFF]
[SECOND LAW FIRM NAME]
By: ________________________________
[ATTORNEY NAME]
Florida Bar No. [NUMBER]
Counsel for [DEFENDANT]
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4. [PROPOSED] ORDER
THIS CAUSE came before the Court on the Parties’ Stipulation. Having reviewed the Stipulation and being otherwise fully advised, it is ORDERED AND ADJUDGED that:
1. The Stipulation is APPROVED.
2. [ORDERED TERM 1].
3. [ORDERED TERM 2].
4. [ORDERED TERM 3 / ADDITIONAL RELIEF].
All remaining provisions of the Case Management Order dated [DATE] remain in effect unless modified herein.
DONE AND ORDERED in Chambers at [CITY], [COUNTY] County, Florida, this ____ day of ______________, 20__.
____________________________________
Circuit Judge / County Court Judge
5. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
I HEREBY CERTIFY that on [DATE], a true and correct copy of the foregoing was filed with the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal and served via e-mail pursuant to Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.516 on:
[NAME], Esq.
[EMAIL ADDRESSES]
☐ Additional service by U.S. Mail to:
[NAME / ADDRESS]
__________________________________
[NAME OF DECLARANT]
Florida Bar No. [NUMBER]
6. FILING & SERVICE CHECKLIST
- Confirm Florida rule citations. Tie the stipulation to the relevant Fla. R. Civ. P. (e.g., Rules 1.090, 1.200, 1.440) and local administrative orders governing continuances or deadline changes.
- Prepare ePortal submissions. File the stipulation through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal using the correct document type, attach any supporting exhibits, and upload a Word version of the proposed order if required by the division.
- Comply with service requirements. Serve all counsel via e-mail under Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.516, and provide alternate service methods for exempt parties, documenting the method in the certificate.
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Last updated: May 2026