Judge Lizzet Martinez
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Notice of Cancellation
- Not Required
Communication
Chambers
Fax
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
All agreed Orders must be submitted via courtMAP in MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT ONLY under the "Agreed Orders Tab".
- File type
- Word
- Agreed order
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word format only
All proposed orders must be submitted via courtMAP in MICROSOFT WORD FORMAT ONLY under the "Proposed Order Tab
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Formatting
- •Microsoft Word format only
Document Filing Requirements8 rules
For Pre-trial Conferences, if there is NON-SERVICE on a case, Plaintiff Attorney MUST BE present and/or file for continuance along with a Proposed order in CourtMaps.
- Document
- Continuance motion
Must include
- •Proposed order
The names and addresses of all witnesses except those used for impeachment, shall be furnished to opposing counsel in writing together with a statement of the general nature of the testimony of each witness, and a copy thereof in this cause.
Any and all EX-PARTE Orders MUST INCLUDE THE Certification in previous filed MOTION as Required by Rule 1.380(a) (2) of attempt to Confer on discovery. Specific language that you conferred with opposing counsel needs to be in the EX-PARTE Motion otherwise the Court will REJECT the EX-PARTE Order.
Special Set hearings will be conducted in person unless a party request Zoom access in advance by filing a Motion and submitting a Proposed/Agreed Order.
Counsel shall notify the Court immediately in the event of settlement and submit a Stipulation for Settlement and Order of Dismissal.
To request a Special Set hearing via Zoom: - File a motion and submit a proposed order that correlates to the motion on Court Map. If approved, amend the notice of hearing with the Zoom details.
- Document
- Motion for zoom appearance
Include
- •Proposed order
PLEASE NOTE THAT WHEN SUBMITTING REQUESTS THROUGH COURTMAP, YOUR NOTICE OF APPEARANCE MUST BE CURRENT WITH THE CLERK OF COURT'S OFFICE IN ORDER TO VIEW THE CASE AND TO RECEIVE COURTMAP COMMUNICATION
Please do not send any Notice of Hearing indicating Zoom access without first receiving the Court's approval for Zoom.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
All emergency motions must be submitted via courtMAP and the filer must call chambers to confirm receipt.
PLEASE SUBMIT ALL EMERGENCY MOTIONS VIA COURTMAP AND CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
All hearings are open and parties are required to schedule all hearings through courtMAP.
ALL Hearings are Open and you are required to go to Court Map and schedule all hearings.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Scheduling Guidelines and Instructions
Document submissions to this division must be made through courtMAP; eCourtesy submissions are no longer available.
This Section is now using courtMAP and document submissions are no longer available via eCourtesy.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk's Office with service to the opposing party, followed by a call to chambers to confirm receipt, after which the court will call with instructions.
Emergency Motions MUST BE filed with the Clerk's Office. 1) File the Motion with the Clerk of Courts with service to the opposing party; 2) Call Chambers to confirm receipt of the Emergency Request/Motion; 3) Upon the Judge's Review of the Motion, we will call your office with instructions.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
Proposed orders must be submitted only through courtMAP and must include all parties' information in the Service list field for electronic service, or the order will be rejected.
Proposed Orders should ONLY be submitted through Court MAP and MUST include ALL PARTIES information typed into the Service list field in Court Map for Electronic Service or the Order will be rejected by the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Final Judgments
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Motion calendar hearings require 7 business days' notice before the hearing.
Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
Final judgments must be submitted through courtMAP with supporting affidavits or documents no later than 30 days after the order of default was executed, unless otherwise ordered.
Final Judgments are required to be submitted through CourtMAP with the necessary supporting Affidavits or documents NO LATER than 30 DAYS AFTER the ORDER OF DEFAULT was executed, unless otherwise expressly Ordered differently.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Final Judgments
Consented final judgments must be submitted through courtMAP with supporting affidavits or documents no later than 30 days after the order of default was executed, unless otherwise ordered.
CONSENTED Final Judgments are required to be submitted through CourtMAP with the necessary supporting Affidavits or documents NO LATER than 30 DAYS AFTER the ORDER OF DEFAULT was executed, unless otherwise expressly Ordered differently.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Final Judgments
Default final judgments must be submitted through courtMAP with supporting affidavits or documents no later than 30 days after the order of default was executed, unless otherwise ordered.
Default Final Judgments are required to be submitted through CourtMAP with the necessary supporting Affidavits or documents NO LATER than 30 DAYS AFTER the ORDER OF DEFAULT was executed, unless otherwise expressly Ordered differently.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders and Final Judgments
All hearing supporting documentation must be submitted to the judge no later than 48 hours before the hearing, only through courtMAP.
Any and all scheduled Hearing supporting documentation must be submitted to the Judge no later than 48 hours prior to the hearing ONLY through Court MAP.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Scheduling Guidelines and Instructions
All hearing supporting documentation must be submitted to the judge no later than 48 hours before the hearing, only through courtMAP.
Any and all scheduled Hearing supporting documentation needs to be submitted to the Judge no later than 48 hours prior to the hearings ONLY THROUGH COURTMAP.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Set Calendar
Service and Proof of Service Rules
At least 10 days before trial, all trial exhibits except impeachment exhibits must be provided to opposing counsel/party for examination and initialing.
All exhibits to be offered in evidence at trial, except those used for an impeachment, shall be provided to opposing counsel/party for examination and initialing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | In-Person Calendars - Non-Jury Trials & Pre-Trial Conferences
All pleadings must be filed in the Clerk's Office with copies served on all parties.
All Pleadings must be filed in the Clerk's Office with copies to all parties.
Civil cases
Page 1 | In-Person Calendars - Non-Jury Trials & Pre-Trial Conferences
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Hearing cancellations must be made in courtMAP, and no courtesy copy is required.
If you need to cancel the hearing, you MUST do so in CourtMAP and courtesy copy is not required.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Set Calendar
Hearings must be cancelled through courtMAP with a Notice of Cancellation (or by contacting chambers if no access), and no courtesy copy is required.
If you need to cancel the Hearing, cancel it through Court Map and file a Notice of Cancellation. If you do not have access to cancel, please contact chambers and the hearing will be removed from the calendar. A courtesy copy is not required.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Scheduling Guidelines and Instructions
Chambers Communication Rules
Filers of claims of exemption (treated as emergency proceedings) must call chambers to confirm receipt.
IF YOU HAVE FILED A CLAIM OF EXEMPTION CALL CHAMBERS TO CONFIRM RECEIPT.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
Filers must contact chambers by phone or email the JA and Court Specialist to advise of the filing of an emergency motion.
Please contact chambers (305-636-2266) or send an e-mail to JA and Court Specialist advising of the filing of your emergency motion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
After filing an emergency motion, the filer must call chambers to confirm receipt of the emergency request/motion.
Call Chambers to confirm receipt of the Emergency Request/Motion
Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
The chambers fax number is (305) 520-4050.
Chambers Fax: (305) 520-4050
Civil cases
Page 1 | Emergency Motions
Chambers (Judicial Assistant Millie Gautreaux) can be contacted by email at mgautreaux@jud11.flcourts.org or phone at (305) 636-2266.
Judicial Assistant Contact Information: Millie Gautreaux mgautreaux@jud11.flcourts.org (305)636-2266
Civil cases
Page 1 | Contact Information