Broward County Circuit Court Exhibit Requirements
Broward County's 17th Judicial Circuit follows Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520 and uses the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal with a 7 MB per-document cap. Florida Rule 2.425 redaction applies to all filings.
- Broward County is the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, covering Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Pompano Beach, and Coral Springs.
- Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520 governs the form, style, and size requirements for all documents filed in Broward County Circuit Court.
- The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com imposes a 7 MB per-document size cap for all electronic filings.
- Plaintiff exhibits are numbered sequentially (1, 2, 3) and defendant exhibits are lettered (A, B, C); composite exhibits use alphanumeric sub-designations such as 1A, 1B, or A-1, A-2.
- Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425 requires redaction of Social Security numbers (last four digits only), financial account numbers, dates of birth, and minor's names from all filed documents.
- Exhibits must be exchanged with opposing counsel at least 5 days before evidentiary hearings; trial exhibit deadlines are set by the case management or pretrial scheduling order.
- The Broward County Courthouse is located at 201 SE 6th Street, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301, and houses the 17th Judicial Circuit civil and family division courtrooms.
- E-filing is mandatory for represented parties in Florida circuit courts under Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525, which took effect statewide in 2013.
E-file through myflcourtaccess.com. 7 MB per-document limit. Redact per Rule 2.425 before filing.
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E-Portal Filing
Mandatory e-filing through myflcourtaccess.com. 7 MB per-document limit. PDF format required per Florida Rule 2.520.
Standard FL Conventions
Plaintiff: Numbers (1, 2, 3). Defendant: Letters (A, B, C). Composite sub-designations: 1A, 1B or A-1, A-2.
Pretrial Exchange
Exchange exhibits 5 days before evidentiary hearings. Trial exhibit deadline set by judge's case management or pretrial order.
Redaction — Rule 2.425
Redact SSNs (last 4 digits only), account numbers, dates of birth, and minors' names before filing any exhibit through the e-portal.
Broward County Exhibit Checklist
7 MB File Size Tip: The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal's 7 MB cap is smaller than most other states' systems. If your exhibits exceed this limit, split multi-page documents into smaller files before uploading, or compress scanned PDFs to reduce file size. ExhibitPrep exports PDF-optimized files that stay within the portal's limits.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I e-file exhibits in Broward County Circuit Court?
Broward County's 17th Judicial Circuit uses the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com for mandatory electronic filing. The portal imposes a 7 MB per-document cap. Documents must be in PDF format and comply with Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520, which governs form, style, and size of court documents.
How are exhibits numbered in Broward County Circuit Court?
Broward County follows Florida's standard convention: plaintiffs label exhibits with sequential numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendants use letters (A, B, C). Composite exhibits—documents with multiple sub-parts—use alphanumeric designations such as 1A, 1B, 1C for plaintiff composites or A-1, A-2, A-3 for defendant composites.
What does Florida Rule 2.425 require for Broward County exhibit filings?
Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425 requires attorneys to redact certain personal identifiers from documents filed with the court. This includes Social Security numbers (redact all but the last four digits), financial account numbers (redact all but the last four digits), dates of birth (use birth year only), and the names of minors. Exhibits containing this information must be redacted before filing through myflcourtaccess.com.
When must exhibits be exchanged before a hearing in Broward County?
For evidentiary hearings in Broward County, exhibits must generally be exchanged with opposing counsel 5 days before the hearing. Trial exhibit exchange deadlines are set by the case management order or pretrial scheduling order issued by the assigned judge. Always check the specific order governing your case for the controlling deadline.
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