Judge Lawrence D. King
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Document Format Requirements1 rule
NOTE: CourtMAP automatically adds the case style, order title, Judge's signature block and the done and ordered language to the order.
Document Filing Requirements14 rules
All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.
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.
Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: must contain certification of "good faith effort" required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).
- Document
- Ex parte motion to compel
Must include
- •Certificate of conference
Each motion noticed for hearing, or each proposed order submitted should be the subject of a separate notice and a separate order. Motions should not be combined in a single notice or in a single order so that the technology may accurately process the identifier.
A motion for telephonic appearance, along with the Court's form order must be submitted for the Court's approval via proposed order option on CourtMAP.
- Document
- Motion for telephonic appearance
Must include
- •Proposed order
If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client. Additionally, the name and bar number of the "new" attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.
- Document
- Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel
- Placement
- Body of the document
Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.
All agreed orders must be submitted via Court map.
SUBMIT YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (filed motion, etc) when creating the event( setting the hearing) on CourtMAP. Once a green "success" message appears, the hearing has made the calendar.
The motion identifiers must be listed in every attorney-generated notice of hearing for a specific motion and in every proposed order submitted for signature by the Court.
If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option; otherwise, the order will not be titled "Agreed".
3. Judges have the authority to reject any proposed order that does not comply with this directive and require the filer to correct the submission.
Administrative Order No. 26-04 Disclosure of Use of Generative Artificial l Intelligence by Attorneys and Self Represented Litigants
Include
- •AI disclosure
If submitting a Motion to Withdraw as Counsel, please identify if the case is currently set for trial. If a Final Judgment has been entered, please indicate this in your motion.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
A notice of hearing does not automatically generate when a hearing is set, so the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.
Although the movant and the parties listed on the service list will receive an email indicating that a hearing has been set, a notice of hearing will not automatically generate. The movant MUST e-file the Notice of Hearing via the e-portal system.
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Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office.
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office.
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Notices of hearing must not be sent via eCourtesy; they must be e-filed.
DO NOT eCourtesy Notice of Hearing, just E-File
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Self-represented litigants are encouraged to register for the free Florida Courts e-Filing Portal to file documents online and receive electronic court communications.
The Eleventh Judicial Circuit encourages all self-represented litigants to register with the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal, a free service that allows parties to file documents and pleadings online, as well as receive electronic communications from the courts about their cases.
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Civil filings may be submitted by U.S. mail to the Clerk's Office, and filers are encouraged to register on the Florida Courts e-Filing Portal.
ALL PLEADINGS, OTHER DOCUMENTS, LETTERS OR MOTIONS MAY BE FILED BY U.S MAIL ADDRESSED TO THE CLERK'S OFFICE OR YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO REGISTER ON THE E-FILING PORTAL AT THE FOLLOWING LINK: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motions set on the motion calendar require at least 5 calendar days' notice before the hearing.
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Calendar Days
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Filing Bundling Requirements
Final disposition forms must be submitted together with all final orders of dismissal and final judgments.
Final disposition forms must be submitted with all Final Orders to Dismiss and Final Judgments.
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Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany proposed order submissions.
Supporting documents (i.e: motions, affidavits, cover letters, etc.) must always be submitted in support of your proposed order. If you are submitting a proposed order.
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Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Motion calendar hearings are scheduled through CourtMAP on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00, or 10:30 a.m., and the moving party must first coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability.
TO SCHEDULE A MOTION CALENDAR HEARING: (SELECT THE DATE FROM THE COURT'S AVAILABILITY (FOUND ON CourtMAP) Motion Calendar days, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday at 9:30, 10:00 and 10:30 a.m.The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability (found on CourtMap).
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Motions to Determine Rent and to Strike Defendant's Answer must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.
Motion to Determine Rent and Motion to Strike Defendant's Answer MUST first be submitted to my Judicial Assistant by e-mail to ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before setting on calendar, Please DO NOT schedule on Motion Calendar as they will not be heard.
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All motions may be heard on the motion calendar except motions to determine rent, to strike defendant's answer, for sanctions, for rehearing/reconsideration, motions in limine, summary judgment motions, attorney fee hearings, evidentiary hearings, and motions to continue jury trial.
ALL MOTIONS MAY BE HEARD ON MOTION CALENDAR EXCEPT : Motion to Determine Rent, Motion to Strike Defendant's Answer, Motion for Sanctions, Motion for Rehearing and/or Reconsideration Motions in Limine, Summary Judgment Motions, Attorney Fee Hearings, Evidentiary Hearings and Motion to Continue Jury Trial.
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Motions for reconsideration/rehearing and motions for sanctions must first be emailed to the Judicial Assistant before being set on calendar and must not be scheduled on the motion calendar.
Motions for Reconsideration and / or Rehearing and Motion for Sanctions MUST first be submitted to my Judicial Assistant by e-mail to ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before setting on calendar, Please DO NOT schedule on Motion Calendar as they will not be heard.
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MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN DEBT COLLECTION MATTERS ONLY, MAY ALSO BE SET IN THE ABOVE MOTION CALENDAR.
MOTIONS FOR SUMMARY JUDGMENT IN DEBT COLLECTION MATTERS ONLY, MAY ALSO BE SET IN THE ABOVE MOTION CALENDAR.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Motions to continue jury trial are not heard on the motion calendar but are addressed at calendar call, unless the motion is deemed an emergency by either party.
Motions to Continue Trial will NOT be heard at Motion Calendar but rather addressed at Calendar Call. Please DO NOT schedule on Motion Calendar unless the Motion is deemed to be an emergency by either party.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Hearing cancellation notices must be emailed to chambers at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org before the scheduled hearing.
Notices of cancellation shall be e-mailed to chambers at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org prior to the scheduled hearing.
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Parties who resolve their matter must cancel the hearing in CourtMAP or, if they lack CourtMAP access, by calling and/or emailing the judge's judicial assistant.
If you resolve your matter, please cancel in CourtMAP or if you do not have access to CourtMAP, by calling and/or e-mail the judge's judicial assistant.
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After e-filing an emergency motion, parties must email and/or call the Judicial Assistant to confirm the filing, and chambers will respond with available hearing dates.
Please contact the Judge's chambers via e-mail ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org and/or by phone at (305) 252-5850 after e-file your Motion to inform the Judicial Assistant that said motion has been filed. The Judge will review the Emergency Motion and the Judicial Assistant will contact you with available hearing dates and times.
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To schedule a special set hearing, email the judicial staff (JA ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org or Bailiff Sardan@jud11.flcourts.org) Monday through Friday, copying opposing counsel in the request.
Please submit your request via e-mail to the judicial staff and copy opposing counsel in your request to obtain dates to schedule special set hearing . Judicial Assistant Isdalis L. Arregui at ilarregui@jud11.flcourts.org or Bailiff Savanah Ardan Sardan@jud11.flcourts.org,
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