Orange County Florida Circuit Court Exhibit Requirements
Orlando's Orange County is part of Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit—distinct from Orange County, California. E-filing runs through myflcourtaccess.com with a strict 7 MB per-document limit.
- Orange County Florida is part of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which also covers Osceola County and is headquartered in Orlando.
- E-filing is mandatory through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com, the statewide system for all Florida circuit courts.
- The Florida Courts E-Filing Portal enforces a 7 MB per-document limit—documents exceeding this size must be split into multiple PDFs.
- Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520 governs document format requirements; all filed documents must be in text-searchable PDF format.
- Plaintiffs label exhibits with sequential numbers (1, 2, 3) and defendants label exhibits with letters (A, B, C); composite exhibits use designations such as 1A, 1B.
- Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.425 requires redaction of Social Security numbers, financial account numbers, and other personal identifiers from all filed documents.
- The Orange County Courthouse is located at 425 N. Orange Avenue, Orlando, FL 32801, serving the Orlando metro area.
- Orange County Florida (9th Judicial Circuit, Orlando) is a separate and distinct jurisdiction from Orange County Superior Court in Santa Ana, California—the two courts share no rules or procedures.
Covers Orlando, Kissimmee, and the surrounding Central Florida region (9th Judicial Circuit).
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E-Portal Filing
Mandatory filing through myflcourtaccess.com. 7 MB per document. Text-searchable PDF required per Florida Rule 2.520. Split large exhibits into multiple parts.
FL Numbering Conventions
Plaintiff: Numbers (1, 2, 3). Defendant: Letters (A, B, C). Composite exhibits: 1A, 1B. Follow Florida statewide convention uniformly across the 9th Circuit.
Exchange Deadlines
Set by the judge's case management or scheduling order. Exhibits typically exchanged before the pretrial conference per Florida Rule 1.200. Confirm deadlines with the assigned judge.
Redaction Rule 2.425
Florida Rule 2.425 requires redacting SSNs, financial account numbers, and other personal identifiers from all filed documents—including exhibits.
Not the Same as Orange County, California
Orange County Florida (9th Judicial Circuit, 425 N. Orange Ave., Orlando) and Orange County California (Superior Court, 700 Civic Center Dr. W., Santa Ana) are entirely separate jurisdictions. Florida uses the myflcourtaccess.com portal with a 7 MB limit. California uses the Odyssey system with a 25 MB limit. If you are searching for California rules, see our Orange County California guide.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I e-file exhibits in Orange County Florida Circuit Court?
Orange County Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit requires e-filing through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com). The statewide limit is 7 MB per document. Files must be in PDF format. Documents exceeding 7 MB must be split into multiple PDFs with sequential naming (e.g., Exhibit_1_Part1.pdf, Exhibit_1_Part2.pdf). The 9th Judicial Circuit covers both Orange County and Osceola County.
Is Orange County Florida the same as Orange County California for exhibit purposes?
No. Orange County Florida (9th Judicial Circuit, Orlando) and Orange County California (Superior Court, Santa Ana) are entirely separate jurisdictions with different rules, e-filing systems, and procedures. Florida uses myflcourtaccess.com with a 7 MB limit and follows Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.520. California uses the statewide Tyler/Odyssey system with a 25 MB limit and follows California Rules of Court 3.1110. Always confirm which Orange County's rules apply to your case.
Does Orange County Florida share exhibit rules with Osceola County?
Yes. Orange County and Osceola County are both part of Florida's 9th Judicial Circuit. Cases in both counties are governed by the same circuit-wide administrative orders and follow Florida's statewide rules, including the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal (myflcourtaccess.com) and Florida Rule 2.520 for document format. However, specific courthouses and judges may have individual preferences or administrative orders, so always verify procedures with the assigned judge's chambers.
What are the exhibit exchange deadlines in Orange County Florida Circuit Court?
Orange County Florida does not have a single uniform exhibit exchange deadline. Deadlines are typically set in the case management order or scheduling order issued by the assigned judge. The Florida Rules of Civil Procedure govern discovery generally, and exhibit lists are typically exchanged before the pretrial conference. Rule 1.200 governs case management conferences. Always check the specific case management order and any administrative orders from the 9th Judicial Circuit for applicable deadlines.
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