ITEM 1D | CONCLUSION
Finally, it must be remembered that the law and rules of procedure change frequently. A self-represented or “pro se” litigant is responsible for following the current laws and rules of procedure. Thus, a pro se litigant should review the most current laws and rules in addition to this Handbook, as some laws or rules may have changed. As just one example, the rules in the area of serving (sending) documents to other parties by e-mail and filing documents electronically with the court are still developing and changing, especially as to pro se litigants. Currently, service by e-mail is available for pro se parties if certain procedures and requirements are followed. See Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.514(b) and 2.516(b). In addition, most courts now allow (but do not require) electronic filing by pro se parties. See Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.525(c)-(d). The requirements for electronic filing, even when it is available, often vary in different courts. Accordingly, pro se parties interested in electronic filing should consult the website or clerk’s office of the particular court to find out if electronic filing is allowed, and, if so, the requirements for electronic filing and service by e-mail. See also Florida Rules of Judicial Administration 2.516 and 2.525(c)-(d).
Unless e-mail service or electronic filing is allowed, service or filing of a document must generally be done by mail or personal delivery (to the other party for service, and to the court for filing). So, in addition to consulting the most up-to-date version of the rules of procedure (available on The Florida Bar’s website at http://www.floridabar.org/tfb/TFBLegalRes.nsf/) and other laws, a pro se litigant should also consult the website or clerk’s office of the specific court to find out if electronic filing with the court and/or service of documents to other parties by e-mail may be allowed, and to find out if the court may have additional requirements specific to that court.
You might need to reference it during your pursuit of justice.
For instance, you might need to examine this handbook in order to protect yourself from judges/lawyers/organizations who break the law (see this example of a Florida judge who outright committed perjury).
Nevertheless – and as always – please get the justice you deserve.
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