Judge Gustavo Losa Individual Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 7 rules apply across Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

All 6

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Pleadings and papers
At the time of filing, pro se parties must have their pleadings and papers reviewed as to form by the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.
Applies to
Waiver request
A waiver request under this Local Rule is treated as an emergency ex parte motion pursuant to Rule 12.741(b)(1), Family Law Rules of Procedure, and must be disposed of expeditiously.
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Final hearing date
All pro se parties must obtain a final hearing date from the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

Fees

All 1

Fee
$35
Applies to
Forms packet
The required forms packet is available from the Clerk's Office at a cost not to exceed $35.00, subject to good-cause waiver of the procedures by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

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About Judge Gustavo Losa

Presides over Domestic Violence Criminal division M88 and Domestic Violence Civil division 53.

Courtroom: County Domestic Violence
Courtroom: Section 53
Courtroom: CHC 1919
Courtroom: 2C
Location: Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse
Address: 175 NW 1st Avenue, Miami, FL 33128
Phone: (305) 349-5702
Phone: (305) 349-5674
Fax (bailiff): (305) 971-5046
Email (judicial assistant): licruz@jud11.flcourts.org
Judicial assistant: Lissette Cruz
Bailiff: Christian Consuegra

Common questions about Judge Gustavo Losa's rules

Does Judge Gustavo Losa require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The moving party must confer with the opposing party and notice the hearing in accordance with the Rules of Judicial Administration.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

What must be included with evidence filings before Judge Gustavo Losa?

Each party must present its evidence and bring physical copies to the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DV53 CIVIL INJUNCTIONS PROCEDURES

What must be included with hearing date request email filings before Judge Gustavo Losa?

The rule requires proposed order. The hearing-date request email must include the motion to be heard and a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

How may parties contact Judge Gustavo Losa's chambers?

To request a hearing date for a criminal or civil motion, email the e-filed motion to the Judicial Assistant and copy the opposing party.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Additional Instructions

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Gustavo Losa?

For a continuance of a special-set hearing, notify the opposing party before the hearing date and set the motion to continue for a hearing.

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Is electronic filing required before Judge Gustavo Losa?

Electronic filing is permitted for the covered filings. Any pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts, or via fax to (305) 971-5046, prior to the hearing date, include your case number in the subject line of this email.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DV53 CIVIL INJUNCTIONS PROCEDURES

Complete rules summary for Judge Gustavo Losa

Evidence must be in English or accompanied by an English translation.

Evidence must not be emailed or sent to the court.

Each party must present its evidence and bring physical copies to the hearing.

A party seeking an exception to the in-person appearance requirement must comply with Florida Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.116(d)(2).

To request a hearing date for a criminal or civil motion, email the e-filed motion to the Judicial Assistant and copy the opposing party.

The moving party must confer with the opposing party and notice the hearing in accordance with the Rules of Judicial Administration.

For a continuance of a special-set hearing, notify the opposing party before the hearing date and set the motion to continue for a hearing.

The hearing-date request email must include the motion to be heard and a proposed order.

Any pre-trial motions may be filed with the Domestic Violence Clerk of Courts, or via fax to (305) 971-5046, prior to the hearing date, include your case number in the subject line of this email.