Judge Richard Hersch Individual 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 Richard Hersch

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

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

Common questions about Judge Richard Hersch's rules

Are courtesy copies required for Judge Richard Hersch?

Courtesy-copy rule applies for motions and probation violations. Details: 1 copy, delivery prior to court date. If you are placing a motion or probation violation on calendar, please provide a courtesy copy of the motion/ violation for Judge Hersch to review prior to the court date.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 13 PROCEDURES

Does Judge Richard Hersch require a pre-motion conference or letter before filing a motion?

JAC requires 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing for an attorney-fee hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section JAC RELATED HEARINGS

What must be included with motion filings before Judge Richard Hersch?

The rule requires proposed order. A motion to declare a 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 Richard Hersch?

For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and turn it in personally or scan it to the Judicial Assistant before the plea takes place.

View ruleSource: page 1, section PLEAS

How may parties contact Judge Richard Hersch's chambers?

The rule lists email f013@jud11.flcourts.org. To place cases on the calendar, please email f013@jud11.flcourts.org for a quicker response. Provide the defendant's court information and the reason for the hearing.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 13 PROCEDURES

How do I request an adjournment or extension before Judge Richard Hersch?

If an attorney-fee hearing needs to be reset, notify JAC and chambers 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 Richard Hersch?

When e-filing motions, add the division’s email in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.

View ruleSource: page 1, section DIVISION 60 PROCEDURES

Complete rules summary for Judge Richard Hersch

When e-filing motions, add the division’s email in the e-filing portal so chambers receives a copy.

JAC requires 20 days when issuing a notice of hearing for an attorney-fee hearing.

E-file your motions to chambers in addition to providing a copy.

A motion to declare a defendant indigent for costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC’s response, and a proposed order.

Call chambers and speak with the Judicial Assistant for guidance Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM.

To place a case on Judge Hersch’s calendar, email the request, proposed agreed date, and motion copy to the applicable division address, including all parties in the email.

If an attorney-fee hearing needs to be reset, notify JAC and chambers in advance so new dates can be provided to all parties.

When e-filing motions, the division's email must be added in the e-filing portal so that Chambers receives a copy.

To place cases on the calendar, please email f013@jud11.flcourts.org for a quicker response. Provide the defendant's court information and the reason for the hearing.

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

Calendar requests with a proposed agreed date and copy of the motion must be emailed to F013@jud11.flcourts.org for Division 13 cases or F060@jud11.flcourts.org for Division 60 cases.

Parties must call chambers to obtain the Zoom ID and be prepared to provide screening information to prevent Zoom bombing incidents.

If you are placing a motion or probation violation on calendar, please provide a courtesy copy of the motion/ violation for Judge Hersch to review prior to the court date.

For agreed pleas, the defense attorney must complete the division's plea form and turn it in personally or scan it to the Judicial Assistant before the plea takes place.

Calendar requests must be emailed to f013@jud11.flcourts.org with a proposed agreed date and a copy of the motion, and all parties to the case must be included in the email.