27 March Clerk Alert: Probate to Electronically Notify Attorneys of Claims Filed March 27, 2020 By News Archive Clerk Alert, Probate, Enotify, Attorney, Claims 0 Effective Monday, April 6, 2020, the Clerk may electronically notify the Personal Representative’s attorney of a claim filed in an Estate due to a revision in Florida Rule of Probate Procedure 5.490. This will allow for a more immediate notice of such a claim. Please keep in mind the following: Claims filed through the Portal will be e-Served on the attorney of Record. Claims filed over the counter or by mail, will trigger the Odyssey e-Notify system to send the attorney of record an email. Claims and other documents will continue to be viewable by logging into the Clerk’s website with an attorney access account. Your patience and cooperation is appreciated as we implement this efficiency measure. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the Probate Court Records department at Probate@mypinellasclerk.org Related Articles Probate Will Begin Emailing Orders, Other Documents to Attorneys The Probate department has heard your requests and effective March 20, 2017, will begin sending documents to attorneys of record via email. Probate Workflow System and E-mail Notification Change The Pinellas County Clerk's office is transitioning from its current Case 360 workflow system to a new web based document workflow system. The installation of the new system, which primarily affects the Probate Court Records Department, will take place on Saturday, September 2, 2017 and be available to Clerk's and Court's staff when normal business operations resume after the Labor Day weekend. Transferring a Deposit Will Filed in Pinellas in Error Previously, the Clerk required a petition and proposed order to transfer a Deposit Will to another county when it had been filed in Pinellas in error. The court has decided this is no longer necessary. A Big Move: Clerk's Self Help Center Now Located Inside Clearwater Courthouse The Clerk's Self Help Center is now located inside the Clearwater Courthouse at 315 Court Street, Room 114, across from the information desk. Voting Rights: Felony Conviction Amounts Due to the Pinellas Clerk’s Office A recent Federal Court decision affirmed the Florida Statutes requiring an individual with a felony conviction to complete all terms of a felony sentence, including payment of all court fines, fees, and restitution, in order for that individual’s voting rights to be restored. Although the administration of voting eligibility and registration is under the purview of the Supervisor of Elections and the Secretary of State, Clerks play a role in providing individuals with felony convictions with the information needed to satisfy the amounts due under their sentences. Registration Now Open for Pinellas Clerk’s 16th Annual Valentine’s Day Wedding Ceremony On Valentine’s Day, Monday, February 14, in the picturesque Florida Botanical Gardens, the Clerk will officiate up to thirty weddings and twenty vow renewals in a romantic and memorable group ceremony. Couples must register online no later than Tuesday, February 1, 2022 by visiting https://pinellasclerkvalentineswedding.eventbrite.com. Registration will be limited and on a first-come first-served basis. Comments are closed.
