FL-MD — At a Glance
M.D. Fla. — Quick reference for M.D.
Quick reference for M.D. Fla. motion practice. Source: Local Rules effective November 1, 2025.
| Topic | Rule | Standard |
|---|---|---|
| Motion page limit | L.R. 3.01(b) | 25 pages (single document) |
| Response page limit | L.R. 3.01(c) | 20 pages |
| Reply page limit | L.R. 3.01(e) | 7 pages (MSJ only; no reply as of right otherwise) |
| Standard response deadline | L.R. 3.01(d) | 14 days after service |
| Extended response deadline (MSJ, MTD, etc.) | L.R. 3.01(d) | 21 days after service |
| MSJ reply deadline | L.R. 3.01(e) | 14 days after service of response |
| Oral argument | L.R. 3.01(i) | Must be requested in separate document; not automatic |
| Meet-and-confer required | L.R. 3.01(g) | Yes — before most civil motions; certificate required |
| Main text font size | L.R. 1.08(a) | At least 13-point (Book Antiqua, Georgia, Palatino, etc.) or 14-point Times New Roman |
| Spacing | L.R. 1.08(a) | 2.0 double-spaced (main text) |
| Margins | L.R. 1.08(a) | 1 inch |
| Deposition notice | L.R. 3.04 | 14 days written notice |
| Case management report deadline | L.R. 3.02(b) | 40 days after defendant appears (originating actions) |