Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez 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

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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.
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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

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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 Marisa Tinkler Mendez

Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez serves on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida in Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles circuit and county court matters, including civil, criminal, family, and probate cases.

The provided document references do not include descriptive filenames, so specific chamber procedures cannot be summarized. Practitioners should refer to the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez's rules

What must be included with motion to declare defendant indigent for costs filings before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

The rule requires proposed order. Motions to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

What must be included with plea form filings before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and submit it personally or by scan to the judicial assistant before the plea takes place.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PLEAS

How may parties contact Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez's chambers?

The rule lists email f062@jud11.flcourts.org. To place a case on Judge Hersch's calendar, email the request with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion to f062@jud11.flcourts.org.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 62 PROCEDURES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

The request must include proposed rescheduled date. If a hearing reset is needed, both JAC and chambers must be notified days in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

Is electronic filing required before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. Motions must be e-filed to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

What filing deadlines does Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez set?

Attorney-fee hearings must account for JAC's requirement of 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

What rule applies to service by email for all parties before Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez?

Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties. The email request to place a case on the calendar must include all parties to the case.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 62 PROCEDURES

Complete rules summary for Judge Marisa Tinkler Mendez

All necessary JAC-related documents must be provided to chambers before the scheduled hearing.

The email request to place a case on the calendar must include all parties to the case.

To place a case on Judge Hersch's calendar, email the request with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion to f062@jud11.flcourts.org.

When e-filing motions, add the division's email (F062@jud11.flcourts.org) in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.

Attorney-fee hearings must account for JAC's requirement of 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing.

If a hearing reset is needed, both JAC and chambers must be notified days in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties.

Motions to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

Motions must be e-filed to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

Parties may call chambers to speak with the judicial assistant if additional guidance is needed.

For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and submit it personally or by scan to the judicial assistant before the plea takes place.

Chambers may be called to speak with the Judicial Assistant for guidance Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

The Circuit Criminal Division (Section F057) can be reached by phone at (305) 548-5405 at the Richard E. Gerstein Justice Building.