Judge Christine Bandin
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Document Format Requirements2 rules
Proposed orders for previously heard matters must include a PDF cover letter, PDF copy of the motion, and a WORD proposed order (no preset templates/fillable forms), or the order will be rejected if it cannot be electronically signed.
- File type
- Cover letter
- Motion
- Proposed order
Court's wording
A. Proposed orders for all matters that have previously been heard must include the following SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: 1. A cover letter that complies with the above requirements, in PDF format. 2. A copy of the motion in PDF format. 3. A proposed order in WORD format. Please do not use preset templates or fillable forms as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.
Proposed orders for matters not yet heard must include a PDF cover letter, PDF copy of the motion, and a WORD proposed order (no preset templates/fillable forms), or the order will be rejected if it cannot be electronically signed.
- File type
- Cover letter
- Motion
- Proposed order
Court's wording
B. Proposed orders for matters that have not been heard must include the following SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: 1. A cover letter that complies with the above requirements, in PDF format. 2. A copy of the motion in PDF format. 3. A proposed order in WORD format. Please do not use preset templates or fillable forms as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected.
Document Filing Requirements9 rules
UCD requests must attach all eleven listed supporting documents with e-file stamps (petition, answer/waiver, MSA/PP, default order if applicable, ID, best-interest affidavit, financial affidavits, UCCJEA affidavit, notice of related cases, special affidavit, parenting class certificates) or the request will be rejected.
Court's wording
Please be sure to attach the following supporting documents with an e-file stamp: 1. Petition or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 4. If the Petition has been defaulted please attach the Order of Default. 5. A copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner’s Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter’s Registration card. 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. 7. Financial Affidavits 8. UCCJEA Affidavit 9. Notice of Related Cases 10. Special Affidavit for Remote Uncontested/No Hearing 11. Certificate of Completion of Parenting Class for both Petitioner and Respondent All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.
Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap
if you are scheduling an EVIDENTIARY special set hearing, you must indicate that it is EVIDENTIARY by typing the word "EVIDENTIARY" after the title of your motion.
ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER. The COVER LETTER MUST address the following: Whether the matter has been heard Date of the hearing (if previously heard) Title of the motion The proposed order has been sent to the opposing party Whether opposing party agrees with the proposed order ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT THE ABOVE COVER LETTER ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.
courtMAP hearing settings must attach the e-file-stamped Motion and Request for Hearing as supporting documents or the setting will be rejected.
Court's wording
Once the date has been selected please be sure to add your case to the calendar and attach as supporting documents the filed Motion and request for hearing (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.
Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP (If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized
Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support)
Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance.
Do not notice hearings until the courtMAP-generated notice of hearing confirming the setting has been received.
Court's wording
Once a date has been accepted by the JA, you will receive a notice of hearing generated and sent by COURTMAP that will serve as confirmation that your hearing is set. PLEASE DO NOT NOTICE YOUR HEARINGS UNLESS YOU HAVE RECEIVED THE CONFIRMATION THAT THE HEARING IS SET.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Litigants must sign up for courtMAP to submit proposed orders to the assigned judge.
Sign up for COURTMAP at - https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Programs-and-Services/Online-Services/courtMAP for submitting proposed orders to your assigned Judge.
Page 1 | All Attorneys and Self Represented Litigants Must Sign Up for Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
For special set motions, the Motion and a Request for Hearing must be filed with the Clerk's Office through the E-Filing Portal.
1. On the E-FILING EPORTAL, file the Motion and a Request for Hearing, with the Clerk's Office.
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Motions and any exhibits must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, file the Motion with any exhibits.
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The Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed via the e-filing portal or with the Clerk's office.
Notice of Readiness for Trial must be filed through the e-filing portal or with the Clerk's office.
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Hearing cancellations require a Notice of Cancellation submitted through both the e-filing portal and courtMAP.
If the hearing is to be cancelled, submit a Notice of Cancellation through the e-filing portal and through courtMAP.
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Emergency motions must be filed and the e-filed motion plus Request for Hearing uploaded to courtMAP under the 'Emergency Motions' category.
File the Emergency Motion and upload your e-filed emergency motion, Request for Hearing to CourtMAP under "Emergency Motions".
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All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for a Florida Courts E-Filing Portal account to file pleadings or motions.
ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL at www.myflcourtaccess.com for filing pleadings or motions with the clerk.
Page 1 | All Attorneys and Self Represented Litigants Must Sign Up for Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
courtMAP is only for proposed orders; motions and pleadings must not be filed through courtMAP and must instead be filed through the E-Portal.
COURTMAP is ONLY for the submission of proposed orders. Once an order is submitted, the Judge will review and sign it electronically. The orders will then be uploaded to the court file and emailed to the parties. DO NOT use COURTMAP to FILE motions or any other pleading. Use EPORTAL for any filings to the court file.
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All proposed orders must be submitted through courtMAP.
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SHALL BE SUBMITTED VIA COURTMAP
Page 1 | All Proposed Orders Shall Be Submitted Via CourtMAP
A pleading must be filed at registration to activate an E-Portal account, so first-time self-represented litigants are advised to file a Notice of Designation of Email.
Please be aware that in order to activate your portal account a pleading must be filed at the time of registration. Therefore, it is recommended that any Self Represented litigant signing up for the first time file a "Notice of Designation of Email"
Page 1 | All Attorneys and Self Represented Litigants Must Sign Up for Florida Courts E-Filing Portal
courtMAP dates are capped at 30 minutes per case; hearings needing more time require e-filing a Request for Hearing stating the time needed, after which the office will contact the filer with available dates.
DATES AVAILABLE ON courtMAP ARE RESERVED FOR NO MORE THAN 30 MINUTES PER CASE. Any hearing over 30 min. you must efile your request for hearing with amount of time needed, once the judge reviews request office will contact you with available dates.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
The party who requested a hearing must immediately file a Notice of Cancellation and call chambers upon resolution, or all parties must appear on the scheduled date.
If you reach a resolution after a hearing has been scheduled, the party that requested the hearing must, IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING A RESOLUTION, file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk or thru E-Portal AND CALL CHAMBERS to remove the matter from calendar. If a Notice of Cancellation is not filed AND a phone call is not placed to chambers, the Judge will expect the Parties to appear in Court via ZOOM or phone conference on the scheduled date.
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Once your case has been properly calendared on a UCD slot, please be sure to submit a Final Judgment as a "proposed order" through courtMAP, NO SOONER THAN 48 HOURS of the hearing date you selected.
Once your case has been properly calendared on a UCD slot, please be sure to submit a Final Judgment as a "proposed order" through courtMAP, NO SOONER THAN 48 HOURS of the hearing date you selected.
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Notices of hearing for the Motion Calendar must be filed at least 7 business days before the hearing or they will be rejected.
The notice of hearing must be filed with the Clerk at least 7 business days prior to the hearing, not including the day of the hearing. PLEASE BE ADVISED THAT ALL NOTICES NOT FILED IN A TIMELY MANNER WILL BE REJECTED.
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Upon reaching an agreement, parties must immediately file a signed and notarized MSA and/or Parenting Plan (if applicable).
Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP (If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized
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Electronic evidence for evidentiary special set hearings must be submitted at least seven days before the hearing.
if you are scheduling an EVIDENTIARY special set hearing, you must follow the procedures for submission of electronic evidence at least seven days in advance of the hearing.
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Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Filings must be e-served on the opposing side through the E-Filing Portal.
On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.
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If the opposing party is not registered for courtMAP, the filer must generate their own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.
IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.
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The opposing party must be included in every courtMAP submission.
YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Parties must not mail copies of motions to chambers.
Please DO NOT MAIL COPIES OF THE MOTION TO CHAMBERS.
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The division email 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org must be added to the service list for the Notice of Readiness for Trial.
Please include 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org in the service list.
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When filing special set motions, add the division email 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org to the courtesy copy email list.
Add 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org to the courtesy copy email list.
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The division email 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org must be included in all filings as an electronic courtesy copy.
Include 11thFC18@jud11.flcourts.org in all filings.
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Parties should try to agree on and submit a single proposed order conforming to the Court's ruling, though competing orders are permitted if they cannot agree.
* Both parties shall make every effort to agree and submit ONE order that conforms with the Court's ruling. If you cannot agree, then both parties may send competing orders.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Parties must coordinate with the opposing party on a hearing date before setting the motion on the courtMAP Motion Calendar with the motion and responses (e-file stamped) attached.
On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard. Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp.
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All cases must attend mediation before filing a Notice of Readiness for Trial.
All cases must attend mediation prior to filing a Notice of Readiness for Trial.
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A Case Management Conference is required before trial can be set on all notices of trial.
All notices of Trial will need a Case Management Conference before trial can be set.
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Please coordinate with the opposing party prior to setting the motion. Once the date is agreed, set the hearing through chambers. Be sure to include the motion and supporting documents when setting the hearing.
Please coordinate with the opposing party prior to setting the motion. Once the date is agreed, set the hearing through chambers. Be sure to include the motion and supporting documents when setting the hearing.
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Chambers Communication Rules
After filing an emergency motion, the filer must email chambers at 11thfc18@jud11.flcourts.org so the matter can be handled.
Once the motion is filed, send an e-mail to chambers at 11thfc18@jud11.flcourts.org and call our chambers at 305-349-5753 so that the matter can be dealt with.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Emergency Motions)
If you reach a resolution after a hearing has been scheduled, the party that requested the hearing must, IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING A RESOLUTION, file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk or thru E-Portal AND CALL CHAMBERS to remove the matter from calendar. If a Notice of Cancellation is not filed AND a phone call is not placed to chambers, the Judge will expect the Parties to appear in Court via ZOOM or phone conference on the scheduled date.
If you reach a resolution after a hearing has been scheduled, the party that requested the hearing must, IMMEDIATELY UPON REACHING A RESOLUTION, file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk or thru E-Portal AND CALL CHAMBERS to remove the matter from calendar. If a Notice of Cancellation is not filed AND a phone call is not placed to chambers, the Judge will expect the Parties to appear in Court via ZOOM or phone conference on the scheduled date.
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Parties must contact chambers to notify them of the settlement and its submission via courtMAP.
Contact chambers to advise of the settlement and submission to CourtMap
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* Proposed IWOs and QDROs: If you have difficulty uploading to courtMAP, please email it to chambers so it can be signed via Adobe by the Court.
* Proposed IWOs and QDROs: If you have difficulty uploading to courtMAP, please email it to chambers so it can be signed via Adobe by the Court.
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Case Management Conferences are set by contacting chambers.
Please contact chambers to set Case management conferences.
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