Since the Civil Rules set forth all basic requirements for the operation of Circuit Courts, these special or local rules are intended to direct procedural matters not specifically addressed in the Civil Rules, yet necessary to expedite the business of the courts. The efficacy of the Local Rules of the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit in facilitating the Court's business has been demonstrated over the twenty years since they were last approved in September 2002. This present revision of the “Local Rules” was largely mandated by the addition of family court to this circuit and certain technological innovations such as remote proceedings and electronic filings. These revisions are a substantial update of the prior version of these rules and not merely for housekeeping purposes.

All persons practicing in the Fourteenth Judicial Circuit should acquaint themselves with and comply with and be governed by these Local Rules.