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Judge Michael G. Barket
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Judge Michael G. Barket

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Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County

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  • 1 copy • After Efiling with Clerk

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jtejera@jud11.flcourts.org
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Document Format Requirements2 rules

Formatting

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format using the pre-generated blank order form on courtMAP.

File type
Word
Applies to
  • Proposed order
Miami Dade:f50bf2bd4c946ab2ea145ad5 · Dec 2025
|SectionADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)
Formatting

ALL Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

File type
Word
Applies to
  • Order
Miami Dade:f50bf2bd4c946ab2ea145ad5 · Dec 2025
|SectionCOURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

Document Filing Requirements5 rules

Filing Requirements

ALL Orders MUST be titled in the block marked "Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title"

Miami Dade:f50bf2bd4c946ab2ea145ad5 · Dec 2025
|SectionCOURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
Filing Requirements

Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left), OR case must be submitted on motion calendar.

Miami Dade:f50bf2bd4c946ab2ea145ad5 · Dec 2025
|SectionCOURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
Filing Requirements

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 26-04 RE: DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

Include

  • AI disclosure
Miami Dade:f50bf2bd4c946ab2ea145ad5 · Dec 2025
|SectionCOURT PROCEDURES (Filing Deadlines, Mediation)
Filing Requirements

Please indicate on your Notice for trial if the case has been mediated.

Miami Dade:f50bf2bd4c946ab2ea145ad5 · Dec 2025
|SectionJURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE
Filing Requirements

The Motion must include the reason for the request & a phone number where the attorney will be standing by and can be reached immediately by the Court when the hearing is ready to be heard.

Miami Dade:f50bf2bd4c946ab2ea145ad5 · Dec 2025
|SectionSPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

Filing & Service rules

Electronic Filing Rules

If the motion attached to a proposed order has not been e-filed or docketed by the Clerk's Office, the proposed order will be rejected.

E-Filing Requirement: - If the motion attached to the proposed order has not been e-filed or docketed by the Clerk's Office, the Proposed Order will be rejected.

Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)

A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted through CourtMap together with an order for the judge's approval.

A motion for telephonic appearance MUST be submitted through CourtMap along with an order for Judge's approval.

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

The movant must e-file the notice of hearing, indicating the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date the motion was e-filed; a notice of hearing is not automatically generated despite email notifications.

*The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing. Please indicate the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date motion was e-filed. IMPORTANT: Although the movant and the other parties listed on the service list will receive an email indicating that a hearing has been set, a notice of hearing will NOT be automatically generated.

Page 1 | SETTING A HEARING

For the Transfer Calendar, the movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing including the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with; a Notice of Hearing is not automatically generated.

The movant must e-file the Notice of Hearing. The notice should include: The name of the person the hearing was coordinated with. **Important: Although the movant and all parties on the service list will receive an email confirmation that a hearing has been set, a Notice of Hearing is not automatically generated.

Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information

Only the scheduling party may cancel a motion calendar hearing, and must e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.

Only the party who scheduled a motion calendar hearing may cancel it. Please e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.

Page 1 | CANCELLATIONS (Motion Calendar)

Emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP and must have been filed with the Clerk of Court.

Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.

Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

The Notice for Trial must be e-filed with the Clerk's office.

You must e-file your Notice for Trial with the Clerk's office, then fax a courtesy copy to chambers at 305-349-7093.

Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

For special set hearings, the movant must e-file the notice of hearing once the Court approves the date, indicating the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date the motion was e-filed.

*The movant MUST e-file the notice of hearing (once approval by the COURT). Please indicate the name of the person the hearing was coordinated with and the date motion was e-filed.

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

To cancel a special set hearing after settlement, an order of dismissal must be submitted via CourtMap for court approval; the hearing is not cancelled until approved.

In order to cancel the hearing an ORDER OF DISMISSAL (you may reserve on fees, etc…if needed) MUST BE SUBMITTED via CourtMap for Court approval. The hearing is not cancelled until it is approved by the Court..

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

All agreed orders must be filed through courtMAP under 'AGREED ORDER' and must not be mailed or emailed to chambers.

Please file ALL AGREED ORDERS via courtMAP under AGREED ORDER. DO NOT mail or e-mail them to Chambers.

Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

Self-represented litigants are strongly recommended (not required) to register with the Florida e-filing portal at myflcourtaccess.com.

IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED THAT YOU REGISTER WITH THE E-FILING PORTAL at https://www.myflcourtaccess.com/

Page 1 | SELF REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

E-filing with the Clerk's Office does not automatically set a matter on the motion calendar; CourtMap must be used separately to set hearings or submit orders for review and approval.

Matters that are only E-filed WILL NOT automatically be set on motion calendar. E-filing is for documents to be filed electronically with the Clerk's Office. CourtMap is used to set hearings or submit orders for review & approval.

Page 1 | E-FILING

Filing Timing and Cure Windows

Fee hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.

Fee Hearing Information Type: Closed Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days Files at Hearing: Electronic

Page 1 | Fee Hearing Information

Transfer Calendar hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.

Transfer Calendar Information Type: Open Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days Files at Hearing: None

Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information

LT motion calendar hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.

LT Motion Calendar Information Type: Closed Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days Files at Hearing: Electronic

Page 1 | LT Motion Calendar Information

All motions, responses, replies, and related pleadings must be filed at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

All motions, responses, replies, and related pleadings must be filed at least 10 days prior to the scheduled hearing.

Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES (Filing Deadlines, Mediation)

Mediation must be completed before the Calendar Call.

Mediation MUST be complied prior to Calendar Call.

Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

All motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a Special Set hearing.

All Motions MUST be filed with the Clerk of Courts prior to requesting a Special Set hearing.

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

Proposed orders must not be submitted prior to the scheduled hearing unless the motion was resolved by agreement and an agreed order is being submitted.

Do not submit a proposed order prior to a scheduled hearing, unless the motion has been resolved by agreement and an Agreed Order is being submitted.

Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)

A motion must be filed before setting a Transfer Calendar hearing.

Motion Requirement A motion must be filed before setting the hearing.

Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information

Orders must not be submitted more than once; submissions remain in pending status until entered or rejected by the Court.

DO NOT SUBMIT ORDERS MORE THAN ONCE. It will reflect as pending until entered or rejected

Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

Proposed orders must not be submitted more than once; they remain pending until entered or rejected, and must not be mailed to chambers.

Do Not Resubmit Orders: - DO NOT submit proposed orders more than once. - Once submitted, the order will remain in "Pending" status until it is either entered or rejected by the Court. **DO NOT mail them to Chambers.

Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)

No minimum notice-before-hearing period applies to the Motion Calendar ('Notice Before Hearing: No').

Motion Calendar Information Type: Closed Notice Before Hearing: No Files at Hearing: Electronic

Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information

Service and Proof of Service Rules

The emergency motion must be provided to opposing counsel.

Please submit your Emergency Motion through courtMAP and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.

Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

The service list must include email addresses for all parties to the case to ensure proper delivery of the Trial Order via CourtMap.

On the service list you MUST include all parties(email addresses) to the case to assure proper delivery of Trial Order via CourtMap.

Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

When submitting orders, the service list must include physical mailing addresses for any party who has not provided an email address.

Service List Requirements: When submitting orders, you must include physical mailing addresses for any party who has not provided an email address.

Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)

If a party has no email address, the plaintiff must notify all parties by U.S. Postal regular mail.

If a party to the case does not have an email address, the Plaintiff is hereby directed to notify all parties by U.S. Postal regular mail.

Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

Courtesy Copy Requirements

After e-filing the Notice for Trial, a courtesy copy must be faxed to chambers at 305-349-7093.

You must e-file your Notice for Trial with the Clerk's office, then fax a courtesy copy to chambers at 305-349-7093.

Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

Filing Bundling Requirements

Every order submission must be accompanied by a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

ALL Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied with a motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

Each proposed order submission must be accompanied by the corresponding motion and all supporting documents, or a letter of explanation.

Each submission must be accompanied by the corresponding motion and all supporting documents or a letter of explanation.

Page 1 | ADDITIONAL COURT PROCEDURES (Proposed Order Requirements)

The movant must attach supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) when creating the hearing event on CourtMap.

You MUST attach your supporting documents (filed motion, etc.) when creating the event (setting the hearing) on CourtMap.

Page 1 | SETTING A HEARING

Pre-Motion Conference Requirements

Before scheduling a special set hearing, the movant must confer with opposing counsel or the self-represented litigant to coordinate a date, then schedule via CourtMAP.

To coordinate a hearing, PLEASE confer with opposing counsel or self represented litigant, once a date has been coordinated, please schedule via CourtMAP.

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

The moving party must coordinate the transfer hearing date and time with opposing counsel before setting it.

The moving party must coordinate the date and time with opposing counsel.

Page 1 | Transfer Calendar Information

The moving party must coordinate the hearing date and time with the opposing party before setting a motion calendar hearing.

The moving party MUST coordinate date & time with opposing party.

Page 1 | SETTING A HEARING

Motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, motions for attorney's fees and costs, and motions to continue jury trial may not be heard on the 5-minute motion calendar.

MATTERS NOT HEARD ON 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR: * Motion in Limine, * Motion for Summary Judgments * Motion for Attorney's Fees and Costs * Motions to Continue Jury Trial

Page 1 | MATTERS NOT HEARD ON 5 MINUTE MOTION CALENDAR

Adjournment & Extension Requirements

MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL WILL BE HEARD AT CALENDAR CALL.

MOTIONS TO CONTINUE TRIAL WILL BE HEARD AT CALENDAR CALL.

Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

Special set hearings may not be canceled without leave of court unless all issues framed by the motion(s) are fully resolved or the case has settled.

Special Set hearings shall not be canceled without leave of court, unless all issues framed by the motion(s) have been fully resolved or the case has settled.

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

Chambers Communication Rules

Requests for special set hearings longer than 45 minutes must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant with all parties copied, attaching the motion, supporting documents, the time sought, and the reason for that amount of time.

If you would like to request a Special Set hearing that is more than 45- MINTUES, please send an email to the Judicial Assistant at LPERNAS@JUD11. FLCOURTS.ORG with all parties copied. Please ensure the motion is attached, any supporting documents, the amount of time you are seeking, and the reason for seeking that amount of time.

Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

After submitting an emergency motion, the party must call chambers to confirm receipt; chambers will contact the party with instructions after the judge's review.

Call Chambers to confirm that we received your emergency request. Upon the Judge's review of the Emergency Motion, we will contact your office with instructions.

Page 1 | COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

Upon settlement, a copy of the filed Notice of Settlement or Mediator's Report must be emailed to the Judicial Assistant at LPERNAS@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG.

In the event of a settlement, a copy of the filed Notice of Settlement or Mediator's Report shall be emailed to: LPERNAS@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG

Page 1 | JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL THE JUDGE DIRECTLY ON ANY CASE(S). Please direct all communication to chambers: Judicial Assistant Email: Lpernas@jud11.flcourts.org

PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL THE JUDGE DIRECTLY ON ANY CASE(S). Please direct all communication to chambers: Judicial Assistant Email: Lpernas@jud11.flcourts.org

Page 1 | IMPORTANT COURT INFORMATION / Communication Protocols

If the parties reach an agreement prior to the hearing, you may upload an agreed order for the motion on CourtMAP. You must notify chambers through e-mail with all parties copied.

If the parties reach an agreement prior to the hearing, you may upload an agreed order for the motion on CourtMAP. You must notify chambers through e-mail with all parties copied.

Page 1 | CANCELLATIONS (Motion Calendar)

Parties must not contact chambers to confirm motion calendar hearings; confirmation is done via the courtMAP docket tab or the Clerk of Courts website.

DO NOT contact chambers for confirmation.

Page 1 | CONFIRMATION FOR MOTION CALENDAR

Bailiff Email: Jtejera@jud11.flcourts.org

Bailiff Email: Jtejera@jud11.flcourts.org

Page 1 | IMPORTANT COURT INFORMATION / Communication Protocols

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
  • Applies to
    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.

  • Applies to
    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.

About Judge Michael G. Barket

Judge Michael G. Barket is a judge in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through its circuit and county court divisions.

Judge Barket's procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Michael G. Barket's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Michael G. Barket?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for notice for trials. Details: 1 copy, delivery after efiling with clerk. After e-filing the Notice for Trial, a courtesy copy must be faxed to chambers at 305-349-7093.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JURY TRIAL NOTICES PROCEDURE

Does Judge Michael G. Barket require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

The moving party must coordinate the hearing date and time with the opposing party before setting a motion calendar hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SETTING A HEARING

What formatting rules apply to filings before Judge Michael G. Barket?

Judge Michael G. Barket's formatting rule includes file format docx and must be submitted on the courtmap pre-generated blank order form. All orders must be submitted in Word format using the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

What must be included with court filings filings before Judge Michael G. Barket?

The rule requires ai disclosure. ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 26-04 RE: DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT PROCEDURES (Filing Deadlines, Mediation)

What must be included with order filings before Judge Michael G. Barket?

All orders must be titled in the courtMAP block marked 'Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title'.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

How may parties contact Judge Michael G. Barket's chambers?

The rule lists email Lpernas@jud11.flcourts.org. PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL THE JUDGE DIRECTLY ON ANY CASE(S). Please direct all communication to chambers: Judicial Assistant Email: Lpernas@jud11.flcourts.org

View ruleSource: page 1, section IMPORTANT COURT INFORMATION / Communication Protocols

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Michael G. Barket?

Special set hearings may not be canceled without leave of court unless all issues framed by the motion(s) are fully resolved or the case has settled.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SPECIAL SET HEARING PROCEDURES

Does Judge Michael G. Barket require motion papers to be bundled?

The movant must attach supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) when creating the hearing event on CourtMap.

View ruleSource: page 1, section SETTING A HEARING

Is electronic filing required before Judge Michael G. Barket?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All agreed orders must be filed through courtMAP under 'AGREED ORDER' and must not be mailed or emailed to chambers.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions

What filing deadlines does Judge Michael G. Barket set?

All motions, responses, replies, and related pleadings must be filed at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT PROCEDURES (Filing Deadlines, Mediation)

What rule applies to service for emergency motion before Judge Michael G. Barket?

Details: recipient: the opposing party. The emergency motion must be provided to opposing counsel.

View ruleSource: page 1, section COURT PROCEDURES / courtMAP Additional Instructions
Complete rules summary for Judge Michael G. Barket

Bailiff Email: Jtejera@jud11.flcourts.org

PLEASE DO NOT E-MAIL THE JUDGE DIRECTLY ON ANY CASE(S). Please direct all communication to chambers: Judicial Assistant Email: Lpernas@jud11.flcourts.org

ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER NO. 26-04 RE: DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

All motions, responses, replies, and related pleadings must be filed at least 10 days before the scheduled hearing.

All agreed orders must be filed through courtMAP under 'AGREED ORDER' and must not be mailed or emailed to chambers.

All orders must be titled in the courtMAP block marked 'Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title'.

Orders must not be submitted more than once; submissions remain in pending status until entered or rejected by the Court.

All orders must be submitted in Word format using the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form.

No minimum notice-before-hearing period applies to the Motion Calendar ('Notice Before Hearing: No').

Fee hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.

The emergency motion must be provided to opposing counsel.

LT motion calendar hearings require notice at least 7 business days before the hearing.

Emergency motions must be submitted through courtMAP and must have been filed with the Clerk of Court.

All motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts before requesting a Special Set hearing.

The movant must attach supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) when creating the hearing event on CourtMap.

Motions in limine, motions for summary judgment, motions for attorney's fees and costs, and motions to continue jury trial may not be heard on the 5-minute motion calendar.

The moving party must coordinate the hearing date and time with the opposing party before setting a motion calendar hearing.

If the parties reach an agreement prior to the hearing, you may upload an agreed order for the motion on CourtMAP. You must notify chambers through e-mail with all parties copied.

E-filing with the Clerk's Office does not automatically set a matter on the motion calendar; CourtMap must be used separately to set hearings or submit orders for review and approval.

Only the scheduling party may cancel a motion calendar hearing, and must e-file a notice of cancellation and cancel the hearing on courtMAP.

The Notice for Trial must be e-filed with the Clerk's office.

If a party has no email address, the plaintiff must notify all parties by U.S. Postal regular mail.

The service list must include email addresses for all parties to the case to ensure proper delivery of the Trial Order via CourtMap.

When submitting orders, the service list must include physical mailing addresses for any party who has not provided an email address.

Mediation must be completed before the Calendar Call.

Proposed orders must not be submitted prior to the scheduled hearing unless the motion was resolved by agreement and an agreed order is being submitted.

All proposed orders must be submitted in Word format using the pre-generated blank order form on courtMAP.

Each proposed order submission must be accompanied by the corresponding motion and all supporting documents, or a letter of explanation.

Proposed orders must not be submitted more than once; they remain pending until entered or rejected, and must not be mailed to chambers.

A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted through CourtMap together with an order for the judge's approval.

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