Judge Abby Cynamon
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Courtesy copies
- Not Required
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements3 rules
All documents must be submitted electronically via courtMAP in pdf format.
- File type
Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format via CourtMAP. DO NOT mail them to Chambers.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Each supporting document must be submitted separately, and each must be properly titled for ease of review.
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
Special set hearing requests must include the completed request form plus the motion and all supporting documents via CourtMAP, or the request will be rejected.
Court's wording
To Schedule a Hearing: You must submit the completed Special Set Hearing Request Form and the motion(s), exhibits, affidavits, transcripts, legal authority, etc., via courtMAP. If one or more supporting documents are missing, your special set request will be rejected.
All proposed Orders MUST be titled in the block marked "Generic Order-You must rename the Order Title" When submitting your proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by courtMAP, NOT in the body of the proposed/agreed order.
ALL proposed Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the CourtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.
Motions for default must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search and proof of publication (where service is by publication) and non-military affidavit(s). One motion per defendant.
Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing; the party must upload a proposed NOC stating the reason as a separate CourtMAP submission, immediately notify chambers, and file the NOC with the Clerk if the hearing is canceled.
Court's wording
Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing. Prepare the proposed Notice of Cancellation (NOC), specifying the reason for the cancellation, and upload it as a separate submission to the courtMAP hearing event; and immediately contact chambers to advise that the proposed NOC has been uploaded. The Court will review the proposed NOC, and, if good cause is shown, will cancel the special set hearing. If the hearing is canceled, the NOC must be filed with the Clerk's office.
Submit a copy of the filed notice of readiness (under supporting documents) in order for the matter to be set for trial.
You must still prepare, file and serve a Notice of Hearing.
The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability (found on courtMAP) and shall submit a copy of the filed motion along with the Court's Request for Special Set form via courtMAP when selecting the proposed hearing date for the Court's approval (a notice of hearing SHOULD NOT accompany the submission).
If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option; otherwise, the order will not be titled "Agreed".
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through CourtMAP at least two business days before the foreclosure hearing date.
A copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through Courtmap within two (2) business days prior to the hearing date.
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A Case Management Report and Order must NOT be submitted if any of seven conditions apply (existing case management order, set for trial, inactive status, moratoria, F.S. 51.011, FWOP notice absent a written good cause showing, or uncontested case).
DO NOT submit a Case Management Report and Order if: 1. There is already an EXISTING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER setting forth all pretrial deadlines. 2. Your case is already set for trial. 3. Your case is currently on inactive status by court order. 4. Your case is subject to current moratoria. 5. Your case is subject to F.S. 51.011 6. If your case has been Noticed for Lack of Prosecution Hearing (FWOP) unless it is being attached to your WRITTEN GOOD CAUSE SHOWING. 7. Your case is uncontested.
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Post-trial motions (reconsideration, rehearing, new trial, etc., excluding entitlement to fees and costs) must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant and will not be heard on motion calendar unless the Court instructs otherwise.
Motions for Reconsideration, Rehearing, New Trial, and other post-trial motions (excluding Entitlement to Fees and Costs: These motions will not be heard on motion calendar and should not be set for hearing unless instructed to do so by the Court. Email your motion to gmartin@jud11.flcourts.org The Court will review the motion and instruct the parties on how to proceed.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
All documents for special set hearings must be submitted electronically via CourtMAP.
All documents must be submitted electronically via courtMAP in pdf format.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Proposed orders must not be submitted through CourtMAP prior to a motion calendar hearing.
DO NOT SUBMIT PROPOSED ORDERS THROUGH COURTMAP PRIOR TO HEARING.
Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information - Additional Instructions
The motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file, or the motion will not be heard.
A copy of the Motion and Notice of hearing must be submitted through E-file. If the Motion and Notice are not submitted through E-file the Motion will not be heard.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Information - Additional Instructions
Parties must not file a Notice of Hearing for special sets; the hearing is not scheduled until the Court emails 'Approved' status, and the court-generated Notice of Hearing is automatically filed with the Clerk.
Although a Notice of Hearing is automatically generated, the hearing is not scheduled until you receive an email that specifically reflects the status as "Approved." If approved, the court-generated Notice of Hearing will be automatically filed with the Clerk's office. DO NOT FILE A NOTICE OF HEARING FOR SPECIAL SETS.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Foreclosure hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP and a notice of cancellation must also be e-filed.
Notices of Cancellation- Hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP. A notice of cancellation must also be e-filed.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Information - Additional Instructions
Pro se litigants must file all documents through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
Pro Se Litigants are required to file documents through the e-filing portal https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal .
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Emergency Motions)
For cases filed before April 30, 2021, parties must submit the Case Management Report and Order via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
For cases filed BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021, you MUST submit CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ORDER via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Page 1 | NEW MANDATORY CASE MANAGEMENT PROCEDURES
The filed motion and all supporting documents must be attached in CourtMAP when the hearing is scheduled.
The filed motion and all documents in support must be attached when the hearing is scheduled.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Information - Additional Instructions
Proposed orders must be filed through CourtMAP; mailing them to Chambers is prohibited.
Proposed orders must be submitted in Word format via CourtMAP. DO NOT mail them to Chambers.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Proposed Orders)
E-filed emergency motions must be submitted to the Emergency Motions tab on CourtMAP.
Submit the e-filed Emergency Motion to the Emergency Motions tab on CourtMAP.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Emergency Motions)
Submission of a proposed order to the proposed orders tab on CourtMAP is optional for emergency motions.
You may also submit a proposed order to the proposed orders tab on CourtMAP.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Emergency Motions)
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Original Notes must be mailed to the Clerk's office at least one week before trial.
Original Notes must be mailed to the clerks office at least 1 week before the trial.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Calendar Call/Trial Periods)
Responses and supporting documents must be uploaded via CourtMAP to the scheduled hearing no later than 7 business days before the hearing.
Responses and any other Supporting Documents must be timely uploaded via courtMAP to the appropriately scheduled hearing no later than seven (7) business days prior to the hearing date.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Even when excused from submitting a Case Management Report and Order, parties must still comply with the timeline requirements of Administrative Order 21-09.
If your case meets any of the exceptions listed above, you must still follow the timeline requirements set forth in the 11th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 21-09.
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
At least 7 business days' notice before the hearing must be given.
You must give 7 business days notice.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Information - Additional Instructions
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Binders (courtesy copies) do not need to be mailed to chambers for special set hearings.
No binders need to be mailed to chambers.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Filing Bundling Requirements
Only one motion per case will be heard at the foreclosure motion calendar; multiple motions may not be bundled for one hearing.
Only one (1) motion per case will be heard.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Motion Calendar Information - Additional Instructions
Chambers Communication Rules
For special set hearings over one hour, parties must email the Judicial Assistant with all parties copied, attaching the motion, supporting documents, the time sought, and the reason for that amount of time.
Special Sets for more than one (1) hour: If you would like to request a Special Set hearing that is more than one (1) hour, please send an email to the Judicial Assistant at gmartin@jud11.flcourts.org with all parties copied. Please ensure the motion is attached, any supporting documents, the amount of time you are seeking, and the reason for seeking that amount of time.
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Inquiries may be directed to the Judicial Assistant at gmartin@jud11.flcourts.org.
Inquiries may be directed to the Judicial Assistant at gmartin@jud11.flcourts.org.
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If the case settles, please email a notice of settlement to: gmartin@jud11.flcourts.org
If the case settles, please email a notice of settlement to: gmartin@jud11.flcourts.org
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Calendar Call/Trial Periods)