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WHEREAS, the Florida Supreme Court has issued Administrative Orders urging the need to take charge of cases at an early stage and to control the progress of the cases thereafter, and
WHEREAS, invoking the Rules of Civil Procedure will promote uniformity in case management of PIP and Auto Glass/Windshield cases, and
NOW THEREFORE, I, JAMES R. CLAYTON, Chief Judge of the Seventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, hereby Order that pursuant to Rule 7.020(c), Florida Small Claims Rules, with the exception of Rule 1.420(e), the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure are invoked in all PIP and Auto Glass/Windshield cases filed in the counties of the Seventh Judicial Circuit.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that Small Claims Rule 7.110(e) will continue to govern dismissals for lack of prosecution in PIP and Auto Glass/Windshield cases.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Clerks of Court are to automatically cancel any previously scheduled pretrial conference(s) upon the filing of any of the following: (1) a return of service reflecting service was effected, (2) a notice of appearance filed on behalf of the defendant, or (3) any responsive pleading or motion filed on behalf of the defendant. In furtherance of the implementation of this Administrative Order, a revised Summons and Notice to Appear in a format similar to Exhibit “A” attached hereto shall be issued.
TO BE RECORDED in Flagler, Putnam, St. Johns and Volusia counties.
DONE AND ORDERED in DeLand, Volusia County, Florida this 27th day of September 2022.
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