Palm Beach County – Change of Procedure When Setting UMC & Special Set

Attached please find Local Rule 4, applicable in the 15th Judicial Circuit (Palm Beach County), which was amended on July 18, 2017.

Local Rule 4 is now applicable to both county and circuit courts and for UMC and Special Set Hearings.
It applies in all divisions of the courts in the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit (Palm Beach County).
Before setting a hearing, you must make a good faith attempt to resolve the issues by speaking to opposing counsel by phone or in person.
The Notice of Hearing must include the exact language as required by Local Rule 4.
This Rule also applies to Coverage Counsel.

Make sure you read Local Rule 4 carefully and comply with its requirements.