Judge Reemberto Diaz
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Proposed Order
Communication
Chambers
Document Format Requirements4 rules
ALL proposed 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
- Proposed order
Proposed orders must be renamed from the generic title block, with the title typed in the courtMAP title box rather than in the body of the order.
Court's wording
ALL proposed Orders MUST be titled in the block marked "Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title" *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.
All parties are required to bring hard copies of their exhibits to trial. Exhibits must be pre-marked for identification as per the Exhibits Worksheet found under the "documents" tab. Exhibits must be submitted on the first day of trial. Each party should provide the clerk with the exhibits they wish to have marked for identification, either in a binder or in individual folders. The clerk will then mark each exhibit accordingly.
ALL proposed Orders MUST be submitted in WORD format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank Order form
- File type
- Word
- Proposed order
Document Filing Requirements10 rules
When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants.
ALL proposed Orders MUST be titled in the block marked “Generic Order – You must rename the Order Title”
*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.
Only the moving party can cancel the hearing. The moving party must file a notice of cancellation with the Clerk and then cancel the hearing through CourtMAP.
Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left, date of hearing heard),
Please fill out a Request for Special Set Hearing form, e-file the form with the clerk's office and email a copy to the JA together with the motion.
*Final disposition forms must be submitted with all Final Orders to Dismiss and Final Judgments.
Submission of Original Notes: Please do not deliver original loan documents in advance of a hearing or trial unless you are instructed to do so by the Court.
*If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option; otherwise, the order will not be titled "Agreed".
Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP.
Emergency motions must be submitted through CourtMAP.
Civil cases
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Only the moving party may cancel a special-set hearing; the party who placed it on calendar must e-file the cancellation notice with the Clerk and upload a copy to courtMAP on the scheduled hearing date.
Cancellations: Only the moving party can cancel the special set hearing. If you are cancelling a special set hearing, the party who placed the matter on calendar must e-file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk's Office and submit a copy of the Notice through CourtMap under supporting documents on the date the hearing was supposed to take place.
Civil cases
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The movant must separately e-file a notice of hearing because one is not generated automatically.
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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
Upload copies of all motions, responses, replies, and other hearing-related pleadings to courtMAP Supporting Documents at least five days before the hearing.
COPIES OF ALL MOTIONS, RESPONSES, REPLIES, AND ALL OTHER PLEADINGS RELATED TO ANY UPCOMING HEARING NEEDS TO BE UPLOAD VIA COURTMAP UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING.
Civil cases
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Upload supporting documents, including the notice and filed motion, when creating the hearing event on courtMAP.
Submit your supporting documents (notice, filed motion, etc.) when creating the event (setting the hearing) on courtMAP.
Civil cases
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Do not send binders; upload all materials, including case law, through courtMAP.
Please do not send binders. Everything must be uploaded through CourtMAP. (including case law)
Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures
File all proposed orders through courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Please file ALL proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
For in-person trials, parties must not file any exhibits.
IN PERSON TRIALS: Do not file any exhibits.
Civil cases
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Emergency motions must be e-filed and submitted through CourtMAP, after which the parties will receive an email with instructions once the Court reviews the motion.
Submit the e-filed Emergency Motion thru courtMAP. Once the Court reviews the emergency motion, the parties will receive an email with instructions.
Civil cases
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Copies of all motions, responses, replies, and other pleadings related to an upcoming hearing must be uploaded via CourtMAP under Supporting Documents at least five days before the hearing.
COPIES OF ALL MOTIONS, RESPONSES, REPLIES, AND ALL OTHER PLEADINGS RELATED TO ANY UPCOMING HEARING NEEDS TO BE UPLOAD VIA COURTMAP UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING.
Civil cases
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Proposed agreed orders and motions for emergency hearings must be submitted via CourtMAP.
USE COURTMAP TO SUBMIT PROPOSED AGREED ORDERS AND MOTIONS FOR EMERGENCY HEARINGS.
Civil cases
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Hearings are scheduled by selecting a date and time via CourtMAP with the filed motion and all supporting documents attached; a green 'Success' message confirms the hearing made calendar.
To Make Calendar: Select available date and time via courtMAP. The filed motion(s) and all documents in support must be attached when the hearing is scheduled. Once a green "Success" message appears, the hearing has made calendar.
Civil cases
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To schedule a special set hearing, the moving party must coordinate with opposing counsel and submit the e-filed motion with the Request for Special Set form via CourtMAP, 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 e-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).
Civil cases
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Hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP and a Notice of Cancellation must also be e-filed.
Notice of Cancellations - Hearings must be cancelled on CourtMAP. A notice of Cancellation must also be e-filed.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Motion Calendar Information
A Case Management Report and Order must not be submitted in seven listed circumstances (existing case management order, set for trial, inactive status, moratoria, F.S. 51.011, FWOP unless attached to a written good cause showing, or uncontested cases).
DO NOT submit a Case Management Report and Order if: 1. There is already an EXISTING CASE MANAGEMENT ORDER setting forth all pretrial deadlines. 2. Your case is already set for trial. 3. Your case is currently on inactive status by court order. 4. Your case is subject to current moratoria. 5. Your case is subject to F.S. 51.011. 6. If your case has been Noticed for Lack of Prosecution Hearing (FWOP) unless it is being attached to your WRITTEN GOOD CAUSE SHOWING. 7. Your case is uncontested.
Civil cases
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Orders must not be submitted before the hearing is conducted.
PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT ORDERS BEFORE THE HEARING.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders Submission Instructions
For cases filed before April 30, 2021, the case management report and order must be submitted via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders, with the report e-filed before the order is submitted.
For cases filed BEFORE APRIL 30, 2021, you MUST submit CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT AND ORDER via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders. THE CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT HAS TO BE E-FILED BEFORE SUBMITTING THE ORDER.
Civil cases
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The Request for Special Set Hearing form must be completed, e-filed with the clerk's office, and a copy emailed to the JA together with the motion.
Please fill out a Request for Special Set Hearing form, e-file the form with the clerk's office and email a copy to the JA together with the motion.
Civil cases
Page 1 | TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL SET HEARING
For Zoom trials, all parties must upload exhibits to the e-portal and file them in the Clerk's docket at least five business days before trial.
All parties must upload their exhibits to the e-portal and file them in the Clerk's docket at least five business days before the trial as per the Evidence Procedure found under the "documents" tab.
Civil cases
Page 1 | SUBMISSION OF TRIAL EXHIBITS
All proposed orders must be filed via CourtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Please file ALL proposed Orders via courtMAP under Proposed Orders.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders Submission Instructions
To cancel a special set hearing, the party who set it must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and then cancel the hearing in CourtMAP.
If you are cancelling a special set hearing, the party who set the hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and then cancel the hearing in Courtmap.
Civil cases
Page 1 | TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL SET HEARING
Proposed orders must not be mailed to chambers.
DO NOT mail them to Chambers.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders Submission Instructions
Parties must set notices of jury, non-jury, and foreclosure trials on CourtMAP after coordinating with opposing counsel.
Notices of Jury, Non-Jury, and Foreclosures Trials shall be set by the parties on CourtMAP once you have coordinated with opposing counsel
Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
Select an available courtMAP date to set a motion calendar hearing.
To set a motion calendar hearing, select the date from the Court's availability (found on courtMAP).
Civil cases
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The Court does not accept hard copies.
We do not take hard copies.
Civil cases
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E-filing a notice for trial or submitting a joint case management report/order does not automatically set a matter on the trial docket; parties must follow the judge's procedures to be set for trial.
E-FILING A NOTICE FOR TRIAL WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SET A MATTER ON THE COURT'S TRIAL DOCKET. SUBMITTING A JOINT CASE MANAGEMENT REPORT/ORDER WILL NOT AUTOMATICALLY SET A MATTER ON THE COURT'S TRIAL DOCKET. PARTIES MUST FOLLOW THE PROCEDURES DETAILED HERE IN ORDER FOR A MATTER TO BE SET FOR TRIAL.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
When submitting an agreed order, the AGREED order option must be selected in CourtMAP or the order will not be titled 'Agreed'.
If you are submitting an AGREED order, please select the AGREED order option; otherwise, the order will not be titled "Agreed".
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders Submission Instructions
Filing Timing and Cure Windows
File every motion with the Clerk before scheduling a special-set hearing.
* All motions MUST be filed with the Clerk prior to scheduling a special set hearing.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures
Motion calendar hearings require five calendar days’ notice before the hearing.
Notice Before Hearing: 5 Calendar Days
Civil cases
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Hearing-related motions, responses, replies, and pleadings must be uploaded via CourtMAP at least five days before the hearing.
COPIES OF ALL MOTIONS, RESPONSES, REPLIES, AND ALL OTHER PLEADINGS RELATED TO ANY UPCOMING HEARING NEEDS TO BE UPLOAD VIA COURTMAP UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS AT LEAST FIVE DAYS PRIOR TO THE HEARING.
Civil cases
Page 1 | TO SCHEDULE A SPECIAL SET HEARING
Zoom trial exhibits must be uploaded to the e-portal and filed in the Clerk's docket at least five business days before the trial.
All parties must upload their exhibits to the e-portal and file them in the Clerk's docket at least five business days before the trial as per the Evidence Procedure found under the "documents" tab.
Civil cases
Page 1 | SUBMISSION OF TRIAL EXHIBITS
At least 7 business days' notice must be given before a motion calendar hearing.
You must give 7 business days notice
Civil cases
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Exhibits for evidentiary hearings must be uploaded at least five days prior to the hearing.
All exhibits MUST be uploaded at least five (5) days prior to the hearing as per the evidence procedure found under the "documents" section on the judge's website.
Civil cases
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Cases exempt from submitting a case management report must still follow the timeline requirements of Administrative Order 21-09.
If your case meets any of the exceptions listed above, you must still follow the timeline requirements set forth in the 11th Judicial Circuit Administrative Order 21-09.
Civil cases
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Service and Proof of Service Rules
Before proceeding with an emergency motion, ensure it has been filed with the Clerk and copies provided to opposing counsel.
Make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and copies provided to opposing counsel.
Civil cases
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A response to the motion is required and must be filed and sent through courtMAP to the Court and opposing counsel at least five days before the hearing.
A response to the Motion shall be filed and sent to the Court through CourtMAP and to opposing counsel at least five (5) days prior to the hearing. (A response is required).
Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures
After scheduling a hearing via CourtMAP, parties must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.
You must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.
Civil cases
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After approval, the Court will send the Notice of Hearing directly.
Once approved, you will be receiving a Notice of Hearing directly from the Court.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Special Set Hearing Procedures
Courtesy Copy Requirements
Do not mail proposed orders to Chambers.
DO NOT mail them to Chambers.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Additional Instructions
Filing Bundling Requirements
Proposed orders must be accompanied by the motion and supporting documents or a letter of explanation.
ALL proposed 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.
Civil cases
Page 1 | Proposed Orders Submission Instructions
Chambers Communication Rules
To schedule a hearing longer than one hour, email the Judicial Assistant and copy all parties.
If you are attempting to schedule a hearing for more than one (1) hour, you must email the J.A. at velguezabal@jud11.flcourts.org (copying all parties).
Civil cases
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When setting an evidentiary hearing, parties must email the JA (copying all parties) with a copy of the notice of hearing.
If you are setting an evidentiary hearing, please email the JA at velguezabal@jud11.flcourts.org (copying all parties) to inform her that you had set an evidentiary hearing. Please include a copy of the notice of hearing.
Civil cases
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Hearings longer than one hour require emailing the judicial assistant with a copy to all parties.
If you are attempting to schedule a hearing for more than one (1) hour, you must email the J.A. at velguezabal@jud11.flcourts.org (copying all parties).
Civil cases
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Email the Judicial Assistant to request additional available special-set dates.
IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL AVAILABLE DATES, PLEASE EMAIL THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT.
Civil cases
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If a case settles, email a Notice of Settlement to the Judicial Assistant.
If the case has settled, please e-mail a Notice of Settlement to VELGUEZABAL@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG
Civil cases
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If the Notice of Hearing was not received, contact the Clerk’s Office to confirm inclusion on the service list.
If you did not receive the Notice of Hearing, please communicate with the Clerk of Court’s office and confirm you are on the service list.
Civil cases
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If the case settles, a notice of settlement must be emailed to the judicial assistant.
IF THE CASE SETTLES, PLEASE EMAIL A NOTICE OF SETTLEMENT TO: velguezabal@jud11.flcourts.org
Civil cases
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Inquiries may be directed to the judicial assistant by email, with a copy to all parties required.
INQUIRIES MAY BE DIRECTED TO THE JUDICIAL ASSISTANT AT VELGUEZABAL@JUD11.FLCOURTS.ORG (Copy to all parties required)
Civil cases
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