On Line Scheduling System Help

The 17th Judicial Circuit Court Announces On Line Scheduling for Trial Dates The 17th Judicial Circuit Court Announces On Line Scheduling for Trial Dates The Civil Division of the 17th Judicial Circuit recently implemented a pilot program to allow attorneys to self schedule their own trial dates - both jury and non-jury. The program will be offered to all users commencing May 3, 2010. For Compete information Click Here For Procedures by Division and Login information for On Line Calendar System Click Here On Line Scheduling for UMC, Special Set, and Trial Date Hearings On Line Scheduling System allows for requesting and cancellation of UMC, Special Set, and Trial Date Hearings, via an online web based system. The goals of this project are to allow users to self-set 8:45 motions, 15-30 minute Special Set Hearings, and Trial Dates; alleviate the necessity of calling judicial assistants to confirm, cancel or change hearings set on motion calendar and special sets. Local Rule 10 A and all Florida Rules of Civil Procedure are not changed. The online system is simply an electronic way of self - scheduling motions. All motions must have been filed before scheduling any hearing and a courtesy copy of the motion must be mailed to the Judge’s Judicial Assistant.
Please browse the links below to learn more about the Online Scheduling System.
	Quick Reference Guide
	User Guide
	FAQ: Q: How can I add multiple motions for the same case A: You can add up to two motions for same case by adding motion description in Motion for field. Please number the motion 1 & 2 clearly. Q: How can I reschedule a case. A: You can cancel the current motion and schedule for different date. Q: How long it takes the case# to show up in the scheduling system once filed with Clerks Office. A: The case should be available to schedule hearing next day. Q: I have registered as a new user but haven’t received e-mail A: Check your “Junk mail” or Spam folder. You can add @17^th.flcourts.org to safe sender list to avoid this. Q: What is my user name A: Your e-mail address is your username. Q: What computer hardware and software is needed to use on-line Scheduling? You will need the following hardware and software to use on-line Scheduling: A standard operating system, such as Microsoft Windows XP, Vista, or Macintosh OS X. An Internet service provider and a compatible browser that is JavaScript-enabled (Internet Explorer 6-7, FireFox 2.x, or Safari 3.x).  For best viewing, set your monitor resolution to 1024 x 768.  A current version of Portable Document Format (PDF) writer software, such as Adobe Acrobat, available at www.adobe.com.   Q: When is technical support available for on-line Scheduling? The Courts Help Desk is available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays), Contact them by e-mailing to calendar@17th.flcourts.org, Specify the problem and provide attorneys Florida bar member number. Q: What are the regularly scheduled maintenance hours of the on-line Scheduling system? The on-line Scheduling system is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, except for the following regularly scheduled maintenance times: Monday through Friday from 10:30 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Q: How do I become an authorized user? To become an authorized user, you must: Be a member of The Florida Bar (TFB) and  be authorized to practice law in Florida; Have a valid email address on file with the TFB; Obtain a user id and password by registering with our system Q: How will I know if I have successfully registered for on-line Scheduling system? After completing the registration process, you will receive an email confirming your registration. The email will come from noreply@17th.flcourts.org . Please ensure that your email spam filters do not block this email address Q: Will my password expire? No. Your on-line Scheduling system password will not expire. Q: How do I change my password? The following process will assist you in changing your password: · Login to on-line Scheduling system · Click on “Change Password” · Type Current password and New password twice. Q: How can I obtain my username if I forget it? At the login screen, below the heading “Submit” button, there is a link named "Forgot Password?" Enter your Florida Bar number and Attorneys e-mail address which is listed with Florida Bar, System will send e-mail with current password immediately. Q: How will I know if I have successfully scheduled hearing? You will receive e-mail upon successful hearing schedule. This email will come from noreply@17th.flcourts.org . Please ensure that your email spam filters do not block this email address. Q: Will paralegals or legal secretaries be able to use on-line Scheduling system? Paralegals and legal secretaries will be able to Schedule hearings by using the username and password created by the attorney(s) for whom they are scheduling. Attorneys can create unlimited user accounts. Only attorneys will be issued usernames and passwords. Q: How do I change my contact information with the court? The 17^th Circuit Court obtains attorney names and contact information, including the attorney’s email address, from The Florida Bar. To ensure the accuracy of your contact information, you must notify The Florida Bar of any change in your name, mailing address, email address, or other contact information. Note: We receive the updated information from The Florida Bar Every Friday, Changes are effective following Monday. Q: Where can I find the Procedures for the Divisions? All procedures are listed on the login page at http://www.17th.flcourts.org/ccjdpool/attorneyLogon.jsp
	Email us For any technical problems you can e-mail the type of the problem to calendar@17th.flcourts.org, Include attorneys Florida Bar Member Number in all correspondence.