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II. Samples

# PDF Comments

1 TBD case. USFLMD. 2020. Pro Se Filing. Case Initiation Package (pauperis, Summons/, etc.)

2 USFLMD. 2020. Pro Se Filing. Case Initiation Package (Pauperis).

#	PDF	Comments
1		TBD case. USFLMD. 2020. Pro Se Filing. Case Initiation Package (pauperis, Summons/, etc.)
2		USFLMD. 2020. Pro Se Filing. Case Initiation Package (Pauperis).

III. Quick Commentary

Case Initiation (ie, filing documents to initiate a new case):
1. Assemble the package
  1. Civil Cover sheet (click here to learn how to fill one out)
  2. Motion for Leave to Proceed in Forma Pauperis (click here to learn how)
  3. Complaint (click here to learn how to write one)
  4. Summons/ (click here to learn how to effectuate one)
2. Locate your courthouse
3. Deliver your package to the courthouse. Either:
  - by Mail; or
  - by Hand
Regular Document (ie, filing additional documents onto a current case):
- Option A: Mail the document to your courthouse;
- Option B: Hand-Deliver the document to your courthouse; or
- Option C: File the document electronically
  1. USFLMD (note: this is a temporary site that was setup due to the COVID-19 pandemic):
    - Navigate to webpage
    - Enter filing information
    - Submit documents
      - Warning: there is a file size limitation (≈10MB)
  2. USFLND:
    - Request access for electronic filing (file a motion with your Court)
    - Navigate to the PACER site
    - Submit documents
  3. USFLSD:
    - Request access for electronic filing (file a motion with your Court)
    - Navigate to the PACER site
    - Submit documents
Save all of your documents as PDFs (Florida's district courts only accepts electronic PDFs).

IV. Additional Notes

Bad news: By default, Florida's Federal Courts require pro se litigants to mail/deliver court documents
Good News: USFLMD has a (temporary) webpage that permits online/electronic filing
Good News: PACER has electronic filing functionality
- You will just need to get the Judge's permission ahead of time (click here to learn how)
Size Limits (for files):
- PACER = 50MB
- USFLMD's temporary site = 10MB

V. Additional Resources

Guidance on eFiling at USFLMD:
- USFLMD's Administrative Procedures for Electronic Filing
- Interactive HTML Version

VI. Conclusion

If you're just opening a case then you will have to physically deliver your legal documents (either by mail or by hand).

If, however, you're filing onto a current case then you might be able to file it electronically (see the instructions from above). This is the process for the federal courts in Florida. The process is much more user-friendly at DOAH, in Florida's state courts, and in Florida's courts of appeal.

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Background:	You have legal documents that you need to file in Federal Court
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Solution:	You follow this guide for filing legal papers in Federal Court

How-To: File Documents in Federal Court

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II. Samples

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IV. Additional Notes

V. Additional Resources

VI. Conclusion

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IV. Additional Notes

V. Additional Resources

VI. Conclusion

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