The following rules are to be used when practicing before a federal court.
The Florida Rules of Court are to be followed when practicing before any Florida state court. These rules include:
Local rules supplement the Florida Rules of Court and apply in their respective counties and circuits only. If there is a conflict between the Local Rules of Court and the Florida Rules of Court, the Florida Rules of Court apply.
An Administrative Order is defined by the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration, Rule 2.120 as:
"a directive necessary to administer properly the court's affairs but not inconsistent with the constitution or with court rules and administrative orders entered by the supreme court."
