Reference

This page contains links to documents and other resources that are commonly referred to in support of technology servicing the state judiciary.

Committees

• Florida Courts Technology Commission (FCTC) – AOSC07-59 and AOSC09-23 and AOSC09-39.  
• Appellate Court Technology Committee (ACTC) - AOSC08-82   
• Electronic Filing Committee (EFC) -
  AOSC07-63

Statewide Standards for Electronic Access to the Courts
Pursuant to Section 16, Chapter 2009-61, Laws of Florida (Committee Substitute for Senate Bill 1718), the Supreme Court has established Statewide Standards for Electronic Access to the Courts, through Administrative Order AOSC09-30, which was Adopted on July 1, 2009. 

Trial Court Technology Needs Assessment
Adopted in 2003 through Administrative Order AOSC03-16, the Trial Court Needs Assessment sets forth a strategic plan, functional requirements, and technical standards for the trial court automation systems and workflow.

• Judicial Information Strategic Plan
• Integration and Interoperability Document
• Functional Requirements Document  

Case Management Functional Process Diagrams

• Overview and Criminal
• Civil
• Juvenile Dependency and Delinquency
• Traffic
• Family
• Drug Court
• Jury and Witness
• Probate, Guardianship, & Mental/Medical Health

Data Requirements

• Cross Reference Table
  

Electronic Filing/Electronic Process Applications

E-Filing Application RTF and PDF
This application is used for any request for a “formal” e-filing system which: a) includes the electronic receipt and storage of a .PDF document; b) must include the submission of a pre-formatted cover sheet containing eXtensible Markup Language (.XML);  c) provides the option to eliminate paper filing submissions; and any system that involves a third party provider or service. These submissions are generally classified as Moderate or High complexity. 

E-Process Application RTF and PDF
This application is used for any request for an automated process/system which: a)  uses electronic signatures on a document; b) uses a printed copy of an e-mailed document to place in the case file; and c) any system that provides electronic distribution, outside of the court, of orders to parties in a case. These submissions are generally classified as Low complexity.

System Review Checklist RTF and PDF
This checklist is for informational purposes only.  The Checklist is provided as a guide to ensure all required standards have been met and the application submitted to the Court is complete. 

Electronic Court Filing System Approvals

• Alachua County AOSC00-39
• Alachua County AOSC08-14
• Broward County AOSC09-18
• Broward County AOSC07-19
• Clay County AOSC08-15
• Clay County AOSC07-20
• Duval County AOSC04-24
• Flagler County AOSC09-28
• Hillsborough County AOSC09-29
• Hillsborough County AOSC08-12
• Lee County AOSC08-90
• Leon County AOSC09-12
• Leon County AOSC08-8
• Leon County AOSC05-14
• Manatee County AOSC05-91
• Manatee County AOSC01-04
• Miami Dade County AOSC08-6
• Miami Dade County AOSC03-47
• Orange County (new AO pending-FCTC Approval Jan. 2009)
• Orange County (new AO pending-FCTC Approval Nov. 2008)
• Orange County AOSC08-13
• Orange County AOSC07-22
• Orange County AOSC05-02
• Pasco County AOSC07-23
• Pasco County AOSC05-15
• Sarasota County AOSC09-9
• Sarasota County AOSC03-9
• Volusia County AOSC09-2

Electronic Distribution Approvals

Electronic/Digital Signature Approvals

 Electronic Mail/Fax Filing

Electronic Systems – AOSC03-16

Rules of Judicial Administration

• Electronic Filing - RULE 2.525
• Signature of Attorneys and Parties - RULE 2.515
• Paper - RULE 2.520

Florida Statutes
County funding of court-related functions - F.S.Ch29.008

• Electronic Commerce

(E-Signatures, Uniform Electronic Transaction Act, E-Mail) - F.S.Ch668.50