STIPULATION AND [PROPOSED] ORDER
(Florida State Court – General Civil Matters)
[// GUIDANCE: Provide a clear statement of good cause. If seeking continuance of trial, address factors under Fla. R. Civ. P. 1.460 and applicable Administrative Orders. Many judges require certification that the request will not affect previously scheduled jury weeks without chambers approval.]
1. CAPTION
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[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.
[// GUIDANCE: Modify court header for County Court matters.]
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
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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]
[// GUIDANCE: Include certification of conferral if required. Electronic signatures must comply with Fla. R. Jud. Admin. 2.515.]
4. [PROPOSED] ORDER
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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:
- The Stipulation is APPROVED.
- [ORDERED TERM 1].
- [ORDERED TERM 2].
- [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
[// GUIDANCE: Insert judge’s name beneath the signature line if required by local administrative order.]
5. CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE
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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]
[// GUIDANCE: Update service block for pro se parties or those exempt from e-mail service.]
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.