10 May New case management procedure in place for circuit civil, county civil cases Are you familiar with the new case management protocols in civil cases filed after May 1? In response to the requirements set forth in FL Supreme Court AOSC20-23, Amendment 12, Chief Judge Bonner issued AO2021-6.1 outlining the court’s new case management protocols for county civil and circuit civil cases. Highlights of the AO include three designation categories plus definitions for civil cases – general, streamlined or complex. Further, the AO compels parties to file case management reports and outlines maximum deadline periods for events. Plaintiffs are highly encouraged to serve a copy of the AO and proposed case management report with the initial summons so all parties can understand the new requirements, timeframes and deadlines as soon as possible. All administrative orders entered by the court are on the court’s Administrative Orders page. Download a copy of the case management report from the Court Forms page. Return to News List