Judge Migna Sanchez-Llorens
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
- Rules last changed:
Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Original Notes, Mortgages
- At Least Three Days Prior to Scheduled Hearing
Adjournments
- Special set hearings cannot be cancelled or rescheduled without a court order; the cancellation request must be made by motion stating opposing counsel's position, with a proposed order and cover letter, and no new special set request may be submitted until approved.
- To cancel or reschedule a foreclosure sale by agreement of all parties, upload an agreed order with cover letter to CourtMAP (all parties must have reviewed it) and then call chambers to alert the Court.
Request must include
Communication
Chambers
Chambers
Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements2 rules
All orders must be submitted as a Word document on CourtMAP's pre-generated blank order.
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
1. Mark the first page of each document it intends to introduce into evidence. (Plaintiff with numbers/Defendant with letters.)
Document Filing Requirements13 rules
Your cover letter must include the date and time when your hearing took place, the judge's ruling on that date, the title of the motion heard, and if the parties agree on the proposed order.
Submit a copy of the filed notice of readiness (under supporting documents) in order for the matter to be set for trial.
2. Submit to the e-Portal, in the manner detailed below, an Exhibit List, containing the exhibit number/letter, with the corresponding brief description of the exhibit, and all exhibits separately.
Special set hearing requests require a completely filled out Special Sets Request Form and a copy of the motion to be heard.
COUNSEL SHALL FILE A UNIFIED SCHEDULING ORDER ON ALL CASES (REFER TO TEMPLATE LOCATED UNDER THE "PROPOSED ORDERS" IN THIS WEBSITE.
When submitting the Scheduling Order, select "Generic Order" in CourtMAP and type "Order on Case Management Plan" under "Document" and use "Order on Case Management Plan" as the title of the order in the title box.
- Document
- Scheduling order
Include
- •Order on Case Management Plan
Each order must be titled in the block in CourtMAP marked "Generic Order-You must rename the Order Title," NOT in the body of the order. CourtMAP will not let you submit your order without filling out the title block.
The cover letter accompanying original notes and mortgages must include the case number, case style, and division number.
- Document
- Cover letter
Must include
- •Case number
Court's wording
The original notes and mortgages must be received by chambers at least three (3) days prior to your scheduled hearing with a cover letter that includes: (1) the case number, (2) case style, and (3) division number.
PRIOR TO CALENDAR CALL: If counsel or client ONLY are unavailable due to medical reasons or pre-paid vacations you SHALL file a notice of unavailability to the docket.
ALL PROPOSED ORDERS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A COVER LETTER. ALL UPLOADED ORDER MUST HAVE LETTERHEAD CORRESPONDENCE AS TO WHETHER THE MOTION WAS GRANTED, OTHERWISE THE PROPOSED ORDER WILL BE REJECTED.
The following must be attached to all orders: (1) a cover letter, * (2) the relevant motion(s), (3) all supporting documents such as relevant case law or memorandum, and (4) the response(s) to the motion(s).
Motions for Default must be submitted as a proposed order, per the above procedures, with the following: (1) proof of service, (2) affidavit of diligent search, (3) proof of publication (where service is by publication), (4) and non-military affidavit(s) (all of which must be filed).
- Document
- Motion for default
Must include
- •Certificate of service
Before scheduling a calendar call date in a jury trial, a completed Jury Trial Readiness Certification must be uploaded to CourtMAP as a proposed order with the jury instructions attached.
- Document
- Jury trial readiness certification
Must include
- •Proposed order
Court's wording
JURY TRIALS: BEFORE SCHEDULING A CALENDAR CALL DATE, a Jury Trial Readiness Certification (located under "Hearing Documents") must be completed and uploaded to CourtMAP as a "Proposed Order" with Jury Instructions as a supporting document at least one (1) week prior to the Calendar Call hearing date. The Court will not sign off on the Jury Trial Certificate of Readiness without the supporting documents attached, which includes the Jury Instructions.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
The filed emergency motion must be submitted to chambers via CourtMAP categorized as an 'Emergency Motion' with a cover letter attached as a supporting document.
3. Submit the filed copy to chambers via CourtMAP as an "Emergency Motion" with a cover letter attached as a supporting document.
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Each exhibit must be submitted separately through the e-Portal Evidence Queue; documents that may need to be introduced separately must not be combined.
EACH EXHIBIT MUST BE SUBMITTED SEPARATELY. DO NOT COMBINE DOCUMENTS THAT MAY NEED TO BE INTRODUCED SEPARATELY.
Page 1 | Submission of Evidence for Zoom Hearings and Zoom Trials
The moving party must coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel and submit the filed motion plus the Special Set Request Form via CourtMAP for approval, without a notice of hearing.
The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability (found on CourtMAP) and shall submit a copy of the filed motion along with the Court's Request for Special Set form via CourtMAP when selecting the proposed hearing date for the Court's approval (a notice of hearing SHOULD NOT accompany the submission).
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
The exhibit list and each exhibit must also be uploaded separately and properly named via CourtMAP to the hearing/trial event.
3. Upload the Exhibit List and each exhibit separately via courtMap to the hearing/trial event. The list and each exhibit must be properly named when uploaded for ease of reference.
Page 1 | Submission of Evidence for Zoom Hearings and Zoom Trials
Only the moving party may cancel a motion calendar hearing, which requires e-filing a Notice of Cancellation and cancelling the hearing on CourtMAP.
To Cancel Your Motion: Only the moving party may cancel a motion calendar hearing. The moving party must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and cancel the hearing on CourtMAP.
Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
Pro se litigants are required to file documents through the Florida Courts eFiling Portal and must register online.
Pro Se Litigantsare required to file documents through the e-filing portal: https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/Florida-Courts-eFiling-Portal (click the blue button to register)
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Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Courts either in person or via the e-Portal.
1. File with the Clerk of Courts either in person or via the e-portal.
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Motions for substitution of counsel must be filed with the Clerk of Courts in person or through the e-Portal, and the order must then be submitted as a proposed order in CourtMAP.
Motions for Substitution of Counsel must be filed with the Clerk of Courts either in person or through the e-portal. Once filed, submit your order as a proposed order in CourtMAP, per the above procedures.
Page 1 | ORDER SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
The special set request form and motion(s) must be e-filed with the clerk's office, and all motions must be filed with the Clerk before a special set hearing can be scheduled.
E-File your special set request form and the motion(s) with the clerk's office. All motions MUST be filed with the Clerk prior to scheduling a special set hearing.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Only agreed orders may be uploaded on CourtMAP, and submitters must select the AGREED order option so the order enters the correct queue.
Be sure to select the AGREED order option in CourtMAP so your order goes into the correct queue. ONLY AGREED ORDER SHOULD BE UPLOADED ON THIS PLATFORM.
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All motions must be added on CourtMAP along with any exhibits, affidavits, and/or case law the parties want the court to consider.
ALL MOTIONS SHALL BE ADDED ON THE COURTMAP UNDER VIEW ALONG WITH EXHIBITS, ANY AFFIDAVIT, AND/OR CASE LAW THE PARTIES WANT THE COURT TO CONSIDER.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
After a hearing makes calendar, at least seven business days' notice must be given by filing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.
Once a green "success" message appears, the hearing has made calendar. You must give seven (7) business days notice by filing and serving a Notice of Hearing to all parties.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
Each side must mark its exhibits and submit the exhibit list and all exhibits through the e-Portal at least five business days before the hearing or trial.
At least five business days prior to the hearing or trial, each side must: 1. Mark the first page of each document it intends to introduce into evidence. (Plaintiff with numbers/Defendant with letters.) 2. Submit to the e-Portal, in the manner detailed below, an Exhibit List, containing the exhibit number/letter, with the corresponding brief description of the exhibit, and all exhibits separately.
Page 1 | Submission of Evidence for Zoom Hearings and Zoom Trials
Orders must not be submitted before a scheduled hearing unless the parties have resolved the motion and are submitting an agreed order.
If a hearing is scheduled, do not submit an order prior to the hearing unless the parties have resolved the motion and are submitting an Agreed Order.
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A copy of the motion and notice of hearing, with the e-filed motion and all supporting documents attached, must be submitted through CourtMAP at least two business days before the hearing date.
A copy of the motion and notice of hearing must be submitted through CourtMAP at least two (2) business days before the hearing date. The e-filed motion and all documents in support must be attached as supporting documents in CourtMAP.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
The Jury Trial Readiness Certification with jury instructions must be uploaded to CourtMAP at least one week before the calendar call hearing date.
JURY TRIALS: BEFORE SCHEDULING A CALENDAR CALL DATE, a Jury Trial Readiness Certification (located under "Hearing Documents") must be completed and uploaded to CourtMAP as a "Proposed Order" with Jury Instructions as a supporting document at least one (1) week prior to the Calendar Call hearing date.
Page 1 | PROCEDURES (Calendar Call / Trial)
Service and Proof of Service Rules
No emergency hearing will be scheduled on a new case without proper service, and a return of service must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
The Court will not schedule an Emergency Hearing on a new case where there has not been proper service. A return of service must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.
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Parties may deliver to chambers a physical copy/binders of evidence, however, one must also be delivered to opposing counsel at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.
Parties may deliver to chambers a physical copy/binders of evidence, however, one must also be delivered to opposing counsel at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.
Page 1 | PROCEDURES (Calendar Call / Trial)
A copy of the emergency motion must be forwarded to opposing counsel.
2. Forward a copy of the motion to opposing counsel.
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Courtesy Copy Requirements
Original notes and mortgages must be mailed to the judicial assistant at chambers and received at least three days before the scheduled hearing.
Submission of Original Notes: All original notes and mortgages must be mailed to 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 20.265, Miami, FL 33128 to the JA's attention. The original notes and mortgages must be received by chambers at least three (3) days prior to your scheduled hearing with a cover letter that includes: (1) the case number, (2) case style, and (3) division number.
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Submission of Original Notes: All original notes and mortgages must be mailed to 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 19.265, Miami, FL 33128 to the JA's attention. The original notes and mortgages must be received by chambers at least three (3) days prior to your scheduled hearing with a cover letter that includes: (1) the case number, (2) case style, and (3) division number.
Submission of Original Notes: All original notes and mortgages must be mailed to 20 NW 1st Avenue, Suite 19.265, Miami, FL 33128 to the JA's attention. The original notes and mortgages must be received by chambers at least three (3) days prior to your scheduled hearing with a cover letter that includes: (1) the case number, (2) case style, and (3) division number.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
Before scheduling a calendar call date, parties must schedule a case management conference on the Court's motion calendar at least two weeks prior to the calendar call date.
NOTE: BEFORE SCHEDULING A CALENDAR CALL DATE, PARTIES SHALL SCHEDULE A CASE MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE ON THE COURT'S MOTION CALENDAR FOR A HEARING AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS PRIOR TO THE CALENDAR CALL DATE.
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Adjournment & Extension Requirements
To cancel or reschedule a foreclosure sale by agreement of all parties, upload an agreed order with cover letter to CourtMAP (all parties must have reviewed it) and then call chambers to alert the Court.
Emergency Motion to Cancel/Reschedule Foreclosure Sale: If ALL parties agree to cancel/reschedule the sale, upload an agreed order with a cover letter to CourtMAP making sure that all parties have reviewed the order before submittal. Once the agreed order with cover letter has been uploaded, call chambers to alert the Court.
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Special set hearings cannot be cancelled or rescheduled without a court order; the cancellation request must be made by motion stating opposing counsel's position, with a proposed order and cover letter, and no new special set request may be submitted until approved.
A special set CANNOT BE CANCELLED OR RESCHEDULED WITHOUT A COURT ORDER CANCELLING/OR RESCHEDULING THE HEARING. Please do not submit a new special set request until the court has approved the current hearing's request for cancellation or rescheduling. To cancel, you may file a motion (ensure that it indicates whether opposing counsel is in agreement) and submit a proposed order with a cover letter.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Chambers Communication Rules
Should you need hearing dates or cancel a hearing, please email and call Chambers at 305-349-7122.
Should you need hearing dates or cancel a hearing, please email and call Chambers at 305-349-7122.
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For all hearings needing an earlier date, the parties shall contact chambers VIA EMAIL and PHONE at 305-349-7122.
For all hearings needing an earlier date, the parties shall contact chambers VIA EMAIL and PHONE at 305-349-7122.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Immediately upon filing a Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Daubert Motion, please contact chambers VIA EMAIL and PHONE to secure a special set hearing date. For all hearings needing an earlier date, the parties shall contact chambers VIA EMAIL and PHONE at 305-349-7122.
Immediately upon filing a Motion for Summary Judgment and/or Daubert Motion, please contact chambers VIA EMAIL and PHONE to secure a special set hearing date. For all hearings needing an earlier date, the parties shall contact chambers VIA EMAIL and PHONE at 305-349-7122.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Hearings longer than 60 minutes must be arranged by emailing chambers (copying all parties) with the filed Special Set Request Form, the motion, and any other relevant materials.
If you are attempting to schedule a hearing for more than 60 minutes (1 hour), you must email chambers at egerard@jud11.flcourts.org and anakan@jud11.flcourts.org (copying all parties). Include in your e-mail a copy of the filed Special Set Request Form, the motion, and any other relevant materials.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Once service is made, parties must call chambers to request scheduling of an emergency hearing, if appropriate.
Once service has been made, call and send chambers an e-mail with all parties copied to schedule an Emergency Hearing, if appropriate.
Page 1 | EMERGENCY MOTIONS PROCEDURE
Notices for non-jury trials must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and emailed to egerard@jud11.flcourts.org and anakan@jud11.flcourts.org.
Notices for Non-Jury Trial (ONLY) must be filed with the Clerk of Courts and e-mailed to egerard@jud11.flcourts.org and anakan@jud11.flcourts.org
Page 1 | PROCEDURES (Calendar Call / Trial)
After uploading a proposed order for substitution of counsel, the filer must call chambers to alert the Court the order is ready for review.
After you upload your proposed order, call chambers to alert the Court the order is ready for review.
Page 1 | ORDER SUBMISSION PROCEDURES
When setting an evidentiary special set hearing, parties must email chambers with all parties copied, providing the hearing date and identifying the hearing as evidentiary.
If you are setting an Evidentiary hearing, please follow the Evidentiary Process outlined below and on the main page. Additionally, send chambers an e-mail with all parties copied with the date of the Evidentiary special set hearing specifying that the hearing is an Evidentiary hearing.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions (Special Set Hearings)
Court reporters must email the judicial assistant and the bailiff to obtain the Zoom link for their hearing.
Court reporters must email the JA and the bailiff for the Zoom link for their hearing.
Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
If your case settles, please email the filed notice of settlement and/or filed voluntary dismissal to: egerard@jud11.flcourts.org and anakan@jud11.flcourts.org
If your case settles, please email the filed notice of settlement and/or filed voluntary dismissal to: egerard@jud11.flcourts.org and anakan@jud11.flcourts.org
Page 1 | PROCEDURES (Calendar Call / Trial)
If the parties reach an agreement before the hearing and upload an agreed order on CourtMAP, they must notify chambers by e-mail with all parties copied at egerard@jud11.flcourts.org and anakan@jud11.flcourts.org.
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. Send e-mails to egerard@jud11.flcourts.org and anakan@jud11.flcourts.org.
Page 1 | Foreclosure Calendar Information
After uploading an agreed order and cover letter to cancel or reschedule a foreclosure sale, the parties must call chambers to alert the Court.
Once the agreed order with cover letter has been uploaded, call chambers to alert the Court.
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