10 2.601 Request to be Excused from E-mail Service for a Party not Represented by an Attorney, Pasco County, Florida
The document is a “Request to be Excused from E-mail Service for a Party not Represented by an Attorney” form from the Sixth Judicial Circuit in Pasco County, Florida. It is designed for individuals not represented by an attorney to request exemption from the e-mail service requirements specified under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.516(b)(1)(D).
The form requires the applicant to provide a reason for the exemption request, such as lacking an email account or regular internet access. By submitting this form, the applicant agrees to receive all legal documents via delivery or mail at a specified address and commits to keeping the clerk’s office and opposing parties updated with any address changes.
The form also contains a section for the Clerk of Court to record their determination of whether the applicant is excused from e-mail service requirements. Furthermore, there is a provision for the applicant to request judicial review of the clerk’s decision if they are not excused.
Additionally, it includes a certificate of service section, where the applicant confirms that a copy of the request has been furnished to the clerk of court and the involved parties via delivery or mail. The applicant is required to declare under penalties of perjury that the facts stated in the request are true.
Filling out this form is straightforward if you follow these step-by-step instructions:
Personal Information and Case Details
- Court and County: At the top of the form, specify the court (e.g., “IN THE SIXTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT COURT”) and the county (e.g., “PASCO COUNTY, FLORIDA”).
- Plaintiff/Defendant Information: Fill in the names of the plaintiff and defendant as they appear in your case documents.
- Case Number: Enter the case number as assigned by the court.
Request Details
- Name: Write your full legal name in the space provided where it prompts you to insert the requesting party’s name.
- Reason for Request: Check the appropriate box(es) to indicate your reason for the request:
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- I do not have an e-mail account.
- I do not have regular access to the internet.
Contact Information
- Mailing Address: Provide a current and complete mailing address where you can receive all notices, orders, judgments, and other legal documents related to your case.
- Phone Number: Include a contact number for any potential follow-up or clarification.
Acknowledgment
- Signature and Date: Sign and date the form to certify that you have read the request and that the information provided is true and correct.
- Print Name: Clearly print your name below your signature.
Clerk’s Determination
- Leave Blank: This section will be filled out by the Clerk of Court after reviewing your request.
Certificate of Service
- Delivery Details: Indicate how the document was provided to the clerk and other involved parties. Check the appropriate box for delivery method (Delivery or Mail) and write the date on which the service was completed.
- Party Name: Write your name again here to certify that you have furnished a copy of this form to the necessary parties.
Judicial Review (Optional)
- Signature for Review: If you wish the judge to review the clerk’s decision on your request, sign and date this section.
- Print Name: Print your name again after signing for review.
Final Steps
- Submit the Form: Deliver the completed form to the clerk of the court handling your case. Keep a copy for your records.
- Follow Up: Check with the clerk’s office to ensure your request has been processed and verify any updates.
Remember, by not choosing to receive documents via email, you must ensure that your mailing address is always updated in the court records to avoid missing important legal documents.