Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Document Filing Requirements

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Applies to

Special set hearing request

Special set hearing requests must include the completed request form plus the motion and all supporting documents via CourtMAP, or the request will be rejected.

To Schedule a Hearing: You must submit the completed Special Set Hearing Request Form and the motion(s), exhibits, affidavits, transcripts, legal authority, etc., via courtMAP. If one or more supporting documents are missing, your special set request will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be titled in the CourtMAP title block (renaming the 'Generic Order' placeholder), with the title typed in the CourtMAP title box rather than in the body of the order.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders must be in Word format on the CourtMAP pre-generated blank Order form and must be accompanied by a 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.

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Applies to

Motion for default

Default motions must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search, proof of publication (where applicable), and non-military affidavit(s), with one motion per defendant.

Motions for default must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search and proof of publication (where service is by publication) and non-military affidavit(s). One motion per defendant.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing; the party must upload a proposed NOC stating the reason as a separate CourtMAP submission, immediately notify chambers, and file the NOC with the Clerk if the hearing is canceled.

Only the Court can cancel a special set hearing. Prepare the proposed Notice of Cancellation (NOC), specifying the reason for the cancellation, and upload it as a separate submission to the courtMAP hearing event; and immediately contact chambers to advise that the proposed NOC has been uploaded. The Court will review the proposed NOC, and, if good cause is shown, will cancel the special set hearing. If the hearing is canceled, the NOC must be filed with the Clerk's office.

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Applies to

Notice of readiness

A copy of the filed notice of readiness must be submitted (under supporting documents) for the matter to be set for trial.

Submit a copy of the filed notice of readiness (under supporting documents) in order for the matter to be set for trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Even after CourtMAP scheduling, parties must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.

You must still prepare, file and serve a Notice of Hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Special set request

To request a special set hearing, the moving party must coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on Court availability and submit the filed motion plus 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 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).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Non evidentiary hearing request email

Must include

proposed order

Non-evidentiary hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel and attach the motion and a proposed order.

Please copy opposing counsel on the email and attach the Motion and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing request email

Must include

proposed order

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion

Any case law a party relies on for a motion must be cited in the motion and/or in the response.

If a party has case law they are relying on for the motion, the case law must be cited in the motion and/or in the response.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Evidentiary hearing request email

Evidentiary hearing request emails must include three potential hearing dates, the defendant's custody status, witness count, and requested time reservation.

Please also include the following information on the request: 1. three potential hearing dates, 2. whether the defendant is in custody, 3. how many witnesses will be called, and 4. how much time you are requesting the court to reserve for the motion.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion for return of property

Motions for return of property must be in writing, and the moving party must give the agency holding the property notice of the hearing date.

Motions for Return of Property must be in writing and the moving party must provide the agency holding the property with notice of the hearing date.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Plea in abstentia affidavit

Counsel accepting a plea in abstentia must ensure an affidavit is in the court file authorizing counsel to accept the plea and addressing all Rule 3.172 subsections.

If counsel is accepting a plea in abstentia, there must be an affidavit in the court file authorizing counsel to accept the plea on behalf of the defendant. The affidavit must also address all subsections found in Rule 3.172 of the Florida Rules of Criminal Procedure.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing request email

Must include

proposed order

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing request email

Must include

proposed order

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

The e-mail should also include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order, in Microsoft Word format.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Motions to compel discovery shall be in writing and will be heard at sounding calendar. A written motion to compel shall include: 1. The discovery sought with specificity. 2. The date upon which the discovery was propounded and due. 3. The dates the moving party has conferred, or attempted to confer, with the party failing to provide the discovery sought. 4. Any reasons, responses and/or failures to respond by the party failing to provide the discovery. 5. The moving party shall also certify that counsel has attempted in good faith to resolve the issues with opposing counsel on a minimum of two occasions, prior to the motion to compel being filed, and has been unable to reach a resolution. 6. Finally, the motion should also describe a movant's independent efforts (if any) to obtain the discovery sought prior to seeking court action.

Motions to compel discovery shall be in writing and will be heard at sounding calendar. A written motion to compel shall include: 1. The discovery sought with specificity. 2. The date upon which the discovery was propounded and due. 3. The dates the moving party has conferred, or attempted to confer, with the party failing to provide the discovery sought. 4. Any reasons, responses and/or failures to respond by the party failing to provide the discovery. 5. The moving party shall also certify that counsel has attempted in good faith to resolve the issues with opposing counsel on a minimum of two occasions, prior to the motion to compel being filed, and has been unable to reach a resolution. 6. Finally, the motion should also describe a movant's independent efforts (if any) to obtain the discovery sought prior to seeking court action.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to modify or terminate probation

Motions to modify or terminate probation/community control must include the positions of the PO, State Attorney, and victim if applicable, plus the A-form and criminal history if there is opposition.

Modify or Terminate Probation/Community Control: Include positions of the PO, State Attorney, and (if applicable) the victim. Attach the A-form and criminal history if there is opposition.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Waiver form

When a defendant waives time served, defense counsel must submit a waiver form signed by the defendant.

If the defendant is waiving time served, Defense Counsel must complete and submit a waiver form, signed by the defendant.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Bond motion

Bond motions (increase/reduce) must be filed with the Clerk and emailed or hand-delivered to chambers with the A-form, criminal history, and relevant documentation.

Bond Motions (Increase/Reduce): File with Clerk and email or hand-deliver a copy to chambers. Include the A-form, criminal history, and any relevant documentation.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreed motion

Agreed motions must be submitted with a signed motion or written confirmation of agreement.

Agreed Motions: Submit with signed motion or written confirmation of agreement.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

To place a motion on calendar, email a copy to chambers, file the original with the Clerk's Office, and copy the opposing party on all communications.

Placing Motions on Calendar Email a copy of the motion to chambers. Janet Samper will reply with the scheduled date. File the original motion with the Clerk’s Office. Ensure the opposing party is copied on all communications.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jac motion

Must include

proposed order

JAC motions must be emailed to chambers with supporting documents, JAC's response, and a proposed order; the Court may rule without a hearing.

JAC Motions: Email the Motion to chambers with supporting documents, JAC’s response, and a proposed order. If no hearing is requested, the Court may rule based on the submission.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Trial readiness certification

Counsel must certify the case is ready for trial by confirming enumerated statements, including that all pre-trial motions have been filed and ruled on except short motions in limine.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that this case is ready for trial today, which means that (confirm each statement that is true): … All pre-trial motions have been filed and ruled on, except for motions in limine which will take less than 5 mins each.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of lack of prosecution

Parties must appear at FWOP hearings regardless of filings unless the case is fully resolved or a Court Order excuses appearance.

Notice of Lack of Prosecution & Order to Appear (FWOP): Absent a resolution of the case in its entirety or a Court Order, parties are required to appear regardless of filings.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested or already set for hearing.

*Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany a proposed order.

*Supporting documents (i.e.: motions, affidavits, cover letters, etc.) must always be submitted in support of a proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Ex-parte motions to compel must contain a certification of good faith effort required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

**Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: must contain certification of “good faith effort” required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Foreclosure motion hearing

2. The Court’s foreclosure motion calendars take place every Tuesday (at 9:00 a.m.). You must set your hearing on a foreclosure motion calendar and notify the other parties (including non-party buyers) in your case.

2. The Court’s foreclosure motion calendars take place every Tuesday (at 9:00 a.m.). You must set your hearing on a foreclosure motion calendar and notify the other parties (including non-party buyers) in your case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

local rule certificate

Emergency motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait for a motion calendar.

1. Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel

Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must include the client's written consent and the new attorney's name and bar number in the body of the proposed order.

**If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client. Additionally, the name and bar number of the “new” attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to cancel foreclosure sale

If a motion to cancel a foreclosure sale is based on a submitted loan modification package, the motion must state submission and review status and attach the package without exhibits.

F) If the basis of your requested cancellation is that a loan modification package has been submitted, your motion must indicate (a) the date that the loan modification package was submitted to the Plaintiff, (b) whether or not the Plaintiff has completed reviewing the loan modification package and (c) a copy of the loan modification package (without exhibits) must be attached to the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to cancel foreclosure sale

If a motion to cancel a foreclosure sale is based on a trial payment plan, the motion must state TPP dates and payment details and attach a copy of the TPP.

E) If the basis of your requested cancellation is the existence of a trial payment plan (“TPP”), your motion must indicate the (a) date of the TPP, (b) the number of payments required under the TPP, (c) the number of payments made under the TPP, (d) the date of the last payment due, and (e) a copy of the TPP ­must be attached to the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted after a hearing must include a cover letter with the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

*If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

The title of a proposed/agreed order must be typed in the courtMAP title box, not within the body of the order.

*When submitting a proposed/agreed order, the title of the order must be typed in the title box provided by courtMAP, NOT within the body of the proposed/agreed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case management report and order

A Case Management Report and Order must not be submitted in seven enumerated circumstances (existing CMO, set for trial, inactive status, moratoria, F.S. 51.011, FWOP notice unless attached to good cause showing, or uncontested cases).

B. 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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to cancel foreclosure sale

If a motion to cancel a foreclosure sale is based on a pending short sale, the motion must state contract status and dates and attach a copy of the short sale contract.

G) If the basis of your requested cancellation is a pending short sale, your motion must indicate (a) whether or not a short sale contract has been signed by the owner and a 3rd party, (b) the date the executed short sale contract was submitted to the Plaintiff, (c) whether or not the Plaintiff has accepted/approved the short sale contract, and (d) a copy of the short sale contract must be attached to the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to cancel foreclosure sale

A motion to cancel a foreclosure sale must contain the final judgment date, whether it was contested, prior cancellation history with reasons, and the specific reason for the current cancellation.

1. Please file a written motion that contains the following: A) The date when the Final Judgment was entered. B) Whether the Final Judgment was contested or uncontested. C) The number of times prior sale dates have been cancelled, including the reasons why each sale date was cancelled. D) The specific reason you are seeking the current cancellation.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order of dismissal

Orders of dismissal must specify whether dismissal applies to an individual defendant or all defendants, or the Court may dismiss the entire case.

**When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants. Failure to do so may cause the Court to enter an Order Dismissing the entire case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Case management order

A Case Management Order adopting a case management plan must include the filed case management plan as a supporting document.

*If you are submitting a Case Management Order which adopts a case management plan, you must submit the filed case management plan as a supporting document.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of trial readiness

When selecting a calendar call or foreclosure trial date, parties must submit a copy of the e-filed notice of trial readiness under the supporting documents tab.

*When selecting the calendar call or foreclosure trial date, submit a copy of the e-filed notice of trial readiness (a.k.a. notice for trial, etc.) under the supporting documents tab.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Emergency motions must be uploaded to courtMAP once e-filed and must contain a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

**Emergency Motions must be uploaded to courtMAP once e-filed and must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.**

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Applies to

Original notes

Original notes must not be delivered before the foreclosure hearing; delivery instructions are provided after the hearing concludes.

7. Instructions to deliver original notes will be provided after the conclusion of the foreclosure hearing. DO NOT DELIVER ORIGINAL NOTES BEFORE THE HEARING.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Original notes

Original loan documents must not be delivered in advance of a hearing or trial unless instructed by the Court; if instructed, deliver only to chambers room 1017, not the clerk's office.

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. Original notes are to be delivered to chambers only room 1017. Do not deliver original notes to the clerks office.

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Applies to

Motion

To give the Court notice of a motion, parties must either submit a proposed order via CourtMAP or set the motion for hearing.

Motions and Orders: The Court does not receive notice when motions are filed. You must submit a proposed order via CourtMap or set the motion for hearing to ensure notice to the Court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must include the motion identifiers required by Administrative Order 22-02.

*Include the motion identifiers in compliance with Admin Order 22-02.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Agreed orders must be submitted in the agreed order queue with the agreement of counsel noted in the title and body of the order.

If the order is agreed, submit it in the agreed order queue and note the agreement of counsel in the title and body of the order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Before submitting a proposed order, verify that the underlying motion or stipulation is filed and visible on the docket, or the order may be rejected.

Please verify any motion or stipulation that is the subject of a proposed order is filed and visible on the docket prior to submitting the order. Failure to do so may result in the rejection of the proposed order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted to Proposed Orders or Agreed Orders must reflect the hearing date and be accompanied by the motion, all pertinent supporting documents, and/or a letter of explanation.

All proposed orders submitted to “Proposed Orders” or to “Agreed Orders” MUST: 1. reflect the date of the hearing, if any; 2. be in Word format on the courtMap pre-generated blank order form; and 3. be accompanied with the motion, all pertinent supporting documents (i.e. returns of service, stipulations, etc.) and/or with a letter of explanation.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

An emergency motion must be accompanied by a proposed order granting the relief sought, simultaneously submitted via courtMap to Proposed Orders.

Submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap to Emergency, and simultaneously submit via courtMap to Proposed Orders, an order granting the relief sought. The Court will process the order as it deems appropriate.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

The cancelling party must file a notice of cancellation with the Clerk’s Office.

The cancelling party must file a Notice of Cancellation with the Clerk’s Office.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

Must include

proposed order

Counsel seeking withdrawal must obtain client consent unless unavailable, use the judge’s approved order form, schedule the motion on the Motion Calendar, and notify all parties.

If seeking to withdraw as counsel: 1. Obtain Client Consent (unless unavailable, in which case the motion must be held on calendar). 2. Use Judge Butchko Sanchez's approved form: Order Granting Motion to Withdraw. 3. Set the motion on the Motion Calendar and provide notice to all parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

Only the Court may cancel a Special Set Hearing; submit a proposed notice explaining the reason and email it to the Judicial Assistant and all parties.

Only the Court can cancel a Special Set Hearing. - Prepare a proposed Notice of Cancellation stating the reason for cancellation. - Email a copy of the Notice of Cancellation to the Judicial Assistant and all parties. - Send cancellation notices to: mperezmercado@jud11.flcourts.org

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted after a hearing must be accompanied by a cover letter stating the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Checklist certification form

Must include

local rule certificate

The checklist certification form contains a certification of compliance that must be signed by the lawyer.

Please be aware that the checklist contains a certification of compliance which must be signed by the lawyer.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for telephonic appearance

Motions for Telephonic Appearance must state the reason a telephonic hearing is needed.

All Motions for Telephonic Appearance must indicate the reason why a telephonic hearing is needed and submitted 5 days prior to hearing date.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency petition motion

Emergency petitions/motions must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

Emergency Petition/Motions MUST contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Hearing request

Hearing requests from attorneys must state whether other parties are involved, whether they were consulted, whether they agree to the hearing date, and include affirmative confirmation from all parties.

attorneys are required to assert whether other parties are involved in their request for a hearing; whether the other party or parties have been consulted regarding scheduling the hearing; whether the other party or parties agree to the hearing date, and an affirmative confirmation from all parties regarding the scheduling of the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition with proposed order

Must include

local rule certificate

Petitions filed with proposed orders in CourtMAP must include the established checklist certification forms as supporting documents.

As of September 1, 2020, filings of petitions with proposed orders in CourtMap must include established checklist certification forms as supporting documents with your submissions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency petition motion

Emergency petitions/motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for a motion calendar.

Your Petition/Motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Hearing

All hearings require a checklist.

All hearing require a checklist.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues, why an emergency hearing is necessary, and the time needed.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved; (2) the reason(s) why an emergency hearing is necessary; and (3) the amount of time needed.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Please be sure to include an appropriate cover letter stating any objections/agreements for the Judge to review.

Please be sure to include an appropriate cover letter stating any objections/agreements for the Judge to review.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues to be resolved, the reasons an emergency hearing is necessary, and the amount of time needed.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved; (2) the reason(s) why an emergency hearing is necessary; and (3) the amount of time needed.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Orders

Orders must include the name or initials of any child or children so the order e-files correctly.

All Orders must include the Name or Initials of the child or children if any, for correct e-filing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of trial

After mediation, file a notice of trial and email it to the Judicial Assistant with the requested trial duration and mediation date, copying all parties; trial dates are provided by email and the agreed date is set by order through CourtMAP.

Trial weeks for Division 202 are scheduled the first and third week of every month. When a case is ready to be set for trial, after the parties have already attended mediation, file a Notice of Trial and send it via email to the Judicial Assistant at iacosta@jud11.flcourts.org. Include the amount of time being requested for trial, when the parties attended mediation, and be sure to copy all parties involved in the case. The Judicial Assistant will provide available trial dates via email. Once dates are agreed upon by all parties, you will receive an Order Setting Trial via CourtMAP.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

A party seeking an emergency hearing must file a detailed motion stating the issues to be resolved, why the hearing is necessary, and the amount of time needed.

If a party believes there is a factual basis for setting an emergency hearing, a detailed motion setting forth the following must be filed: (1) the issues to be resolved; (2) the reason(s) why an emergency hearing is necessary; and (3) the amount of time needed.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order

An order must identify any child by name or initials for correct e-filing.

All Orders must include the Name or Initials of the child or children if any, for correct e-filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Order

Orders must include the name or initials of any child or children so the order is correctly e-filed.

All Orders must include the Name or Initials of the child or children if any, for correct e-filing.

CRITICAL

Must include

ai disclosure

DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Moving parties scheduling hearings on the 5-Minute Motion Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

NOTE: All moving parties scheduling hearings on the Court's 5-Minute Motion Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Moving parties scheduling hearings on the 5-Minute Motion Calendar or Special Set Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

NOTE: All moving parties scheduling hearings on the Court's 5-Minute Motion Calendar and Special Set Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Moving parties scheduling Special Set hearings must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

NOTE: All moving parties scheduling hearings on the Court's Special Set Calendar must file a Notice of Hearing that includes the Court's Zoom information.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing setting

Hearing settings on COURTMAP must attach the filed motion and request for hearing with an e-file stamp; settings lacking these supporting documents will be rejected.

Once the date has been selected please be sure to add your case to the calendar and attach as supporting documents the filed Motion and request for hearing (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

An emergency motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for the motion calendar.

Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ucd hearing request

Remote UCD hearing requests must attach eight listed supporting documents with e-file stamps, or the request will be rejected.

Please be sure to attach the following supporting documents with an e-file stamp: 1. Petition or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. NOTARIZED Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 4. If the Petition has been defaulted please attach the Order of Default. 5. A copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner's Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter's Registration card. 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. 7. Financial Affidavits 8. UCCJEA Affidavit All request for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice for trial

A Notice for Trial must attach the petition, answer and/or answer and counter-petition, answer to counter-petition (if any), mediator's report and any partial agreements, and notice of readiness for trial, all with e-file stamps.

All of the following must be attached as supporting documents: 1. Petition. 2. The answer and/or Answer and Counter Petition. 3. Answer to the Counter Petition, if one exists. 4. Mediator's report. Any partial agreement, should they exists 5. Notice of Readiness for Trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing setting

Motion calendar hearing settings on COURTMAP must attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp as supporting documents.

Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Uncontested hearing request ucd

UCD requests must attach all eleven listed supporting documents with e-file stamps (petition, answer/waiver, MSA/PP, default order if applicable, ID, best-interest affidavit, financial affidavits, UCCJEA affidavit, notice of related cases, special affidavit, parenting class certificates) or the request will be rejected.

Please be sure to attach the following supporting documents with an e-file stamp: 1. Petition or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 4. If the Petition has been defaulted please attach the Order of Default. 5. A copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner’s Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter’s Registration card. 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. 7. Financial Affidavits 8. UCCJEA Affidavit 9. Notice of Related Cases 10. Special Affidavit for Remote Uncontested/No Hearing 11. Certificate of Completion of Parenting Class for both Petitioner and Respondent All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed final judgment

Must include

proposed order

Settling parties must submit a Proposed Final Judgment through courtMAP.

Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Evidentiary special set hearings must be designated by typing 'EVIDENTIARY' after the motion title.

if you are scheduling an EVIDENTIARY special set hearing, you must indicate that it is EVIDENTIARY by typing the word "EVIDENTIARY" after the title of your motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Courtmap submission cover letter

Every courtMAP submission must include a cover letter stating whether the matter was heard, hearing date, motion title, that the order was sent to the opposing party, and the opposing party's position, or it will be treated as an ex parte communication and not read.

ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER. The COVER LETTER MUST address the following: Whether the matter has been heard Date of the hearing (if previously heard) Title of the motion The proposed order has been sent to the opposing party Whether opposing party agrees with the proposed order ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT THE ABOVE COVER LETTER ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.

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Applies to

Courtmap hearing setting

courtMAP hearing settings must attach the e-file-stamped Motion and Request for Hearing as supporting documents or the setting will be rejected.

Once the date has been selected please be sure to add your case to the calendar and attach as supporting documents the filed Motion and request for hearing (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

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Applies to

Marital settlement agreement or parenting plan

The filed MSA and/or Parenting Plan must be signed by both parties and notarized.

Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP (If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized

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Applies to

Notice of readiness for trial

The Notice of Readiness must specify the exact issues to be tried (e.g., timesharing, alimony, child support).

Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support)

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to continue trial

Trial continuance motions must bear the client's signature agreeing to the continuance.

Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion to declare defendant indigent for costs

Must include

proposed order

JAC motions to declare the defendant indigent for costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declared Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, to chambers.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

A motion submitted with an agreed order must include a certificate stating there is an agreement or proof of agreement from opposing counsel; unsuccessful conferral is not agreement and the matter should be set for hearing.

Motions accompanying an Agreed Order must contain a certificate of conferral stating there is an agreement or provide proof of agreement from opposing counsel [i.e., an email or letter]. Failure to provide conferral or proof of agreement will result in rejection. Unsuccessful conferral is not an agreement [set the matter for hearing].

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The party setting the hearing must file a notice of hearing.

The Setting Party must file their Notice of Hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing request

The moving party must coordinate the hearing date and time with the opposing party and attach supporting documents when setting the hearing on CourtMAP.

The moving party MUST coordinate date & time with opposing party. You MUST attach your supporting documents (filed motion, etc.) when creating the event (setting the hearing) on CourtMap.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The movant must e-file the notice of hearing and identify the person with whom the hearing was coordinated and the motion’s e-filing date.

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.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

proposed order

Proposed orders must include individually submitted, e-filed supporting documents, including the motion and applicable affidavits and exhibits.

Proposed orders must be accompanied by e-filed motion, affidavits and exhibits [if applicable]. Supporting documents must be e-filed versions and submitted individually. Failure to submit appropriate supporting documents will result in rejection.

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Applies to

Proposed order

The proposed order must state the substituted attorney’s name and Florida Bar number in its body.

Additionally, the name and Florida bar number of the substituted attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

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Applies to

Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel

A written client consent must be filed with an order on a stipulation for substitution of counsel.

If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must file the written Consent of the client.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The setting party must e-file and serve a Notice of Hearing that includes the pleading’s full title, docket index number, and Zoom link.

The setting party shall file a Notice of Hearing, inclusive of the full title of pleading that is being set, the Docket Index Number for said pleading, and the Zoom link, via ePortal and serve same upon all necessary parties.

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Applies to

Hearing request

The setting party must list each pleading’s full title and docket index number and state whether the hearing is evidentiary; otherwise, no Clerk will be reserved for evidence admission.

IMPORTANT NOTICE WHEN SETTING: The setting party shall list the full title of pleading(s) that is/are being set, the Docket Index Number for said pleading(s), and if hearing will be “evidentiary/non-evidentiary.”  Should no indication be listed as to evidentiary/non-evidentiary, there will be NO Clerk reserved for evidence admission at the time of hearing.

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Applies to

Lost note submission

An Indemnity Bond is required for any lost note.

LOST NOTE: The Court requires an Indemnity Bond for any Lost Note.

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Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order must include the docket index number for the underlying petition or motion.

Proposed orders must be uploaded via courtMAP within seven (7) days from the date of hearing; it must include the Docket Index Number for the underlying petition/motion; AND must be typed in Times New Roman, size 14 font.

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Applies to

Emergency petition or motion

An emergency petition or motion must certify that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for a Special Set hearing.

-a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a special set hearing.

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Applies to

Petition or motion for case management conference

To schedule a CMC, file a petition or motion identifying the issues and ensure it appears on the Clerk’s docket before setting it through courtMAP.

CMC – to schedule a CMC, please file a petition/motion for case management conference outlining issues to be heard at the CMC and ensure it appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.  Once the petition/motion is filed and it appears on the Clerk of Court’s docket, same may be set for hearing directly via courtMAP under the court's Motion Calendar hearing slot.

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Applies to

Emergency petition or motion

An emergency petition or motion must state that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

-a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

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Applies to

Motion to increase or reduce bond

Counsel should, at a minimum, attach a copy of the A-form and defendant's prior criminal history, to the Motion, along with any other documents Counsel wants Judge Miranda to consider in increasing or reducing bond.

Counsel should, at a minimum, attach a copy of the A-form and defendant's prior criminal history, to the Motion, along with any other documents Counsel wants Judge Miranda to consider in increasing or reducing bond.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jac motion to declare indigent for costs

Must include

proposed order

JAC motions to declare the defendant indigent for costs must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declare Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, to Chambers.

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Applies to

Motion to modify or terminate probation

A motion to modify or terminate probation/community control must include the positions of the probation officer, the State Attorney, and, if applicable, the victim.

A Motion to Modify or Terminate should include the Probation Officer's, the State Attorney's, and – if applicable – the victim's position on the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for early termination of probation

The Court will not accept motions for early termination of probation filed by probation officers.

Judge Miranda does not accept motions for Early Termination of Probation from Probation Officers.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Special set motion

All motions must be filed with the Clerk before a special set hearing is scheduled.

* All motions MUST be filed with the Clerk prior to scheduling a special set hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

A written motion must be filed.

A WRITTEN MOTION IS REQUIRED TO BE FILED.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Order submission

An order submission must include the motion as a separate supporting document, other necessary documents, and a cover letter.

A copy of the Motion MUST be attached separate and apart from the Order (as a supporting document), along with any other necessary document and a cover letter.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Order

After a virtual hearing, submit orders reflecting the ruling through CourtMAP daily, with language agreed by all parties and a cover letter stating the hearing date and time.

After a virtual Hearing (ZOOM): All Orders reflecting the Judge's ruling MUST be submitted via CourtMAP DAILY. The language MUST be agreed by ALL PARTIES. Attach a COVER LETTER, indicating date/time of the hearing that was heard.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Jac indigency motion

Must include

proposed order

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

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declare Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response and a proposed order to chambers at bmartinez@jud11.flcourts.org.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion

The original motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed with the clerk's office, and because e-filed motions are not forwarded to Judge Young, copies must also be provided to chambers.

The original motion & NOH must be filed with the clerk's office. (NOTE) – The Clerk's Office does not provide Judge Young with copies of the motions which counsel submits through E-filing.

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Applies to

Schedule of assets

In asset-division cases, each party must file a sworn, affidavit-form Schedule of Assets concurrently with the Pre-trial Catalogue.

DIVISION OF ASSETS: In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any assets, real or personal, concurrently with the Pre-trial catalogue each party shall file a SCHEDULE OF ASSETS, signed by the party in affidavit form, setting forth each asset to which a disputed question exists or to the division thereof. THE SCHEDULE MUST BE SWORN TO BY THE PARTY.

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Applies to

Notice of readiness

The Notice of Readiness must state the specific issues to be tried (e.g., timesharing, alimony, child support).

Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support).

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Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

A current, fully executed financial affidavit (Form 12.901(d) or (e)) must be attached to the Pre-trial Catalogue and exchanged with the parties.

FINANCIAL AFFIDAVIT: A current, fully executed financial statement in accordance with Form 12.901(d) or (e) of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure shall be attached to the Pre-trial Catalogue and exchanged with the attorneys/pro se litigants.

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Applies to

Schedule of debts

In debt-division cases, each party must file a sworn, affidavit-form Schedule of Debts concurrently with the Pre-trial Catalogue.

DIVISION OF DEBTS: In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any debts, concurrently with the Pre-Trial catalogue each party shall file a Schedule of Debts, signed by the party

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Applies to

Order granting motion to withdraw

All orders granting a motion to withdraw must include the client's complete contact information (phone, address, email).

All orders granting a motion to withdraw must contain the complete contact information (phone, address, email) of the client.

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Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

The Pre-trial Catalogue's witness list must include names, addresses and brief testimony summaries (including rebuttal, impeachment and specified expert witnesses), and unlisted witnesses will not be called except for good cause.

WITNESS LIST: The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list of witnesses to be called at trial. This includes rebuttal and impeachment witnesses who, in the exercise of diligent pre-trial preparation, you should know might be called. Expert witnesses shall be so specified. Such list shall contain names, addresses and a brief statement of testimony to be offered. Witnesses not listed will not be called at trial except for good cause shown.

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Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain the following information:

The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain the following information:

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Applies to

Mandatory disclosure

A certificate of compliance under Rule 12.285(j) must be filed with the mandatory disclosure.

accompanied by the filing of a certificate of compliance as required by Rule 12.285(j).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to continue trial

Motions to continue the trial must include the client's signature agreeing to the continuance.

Motions to continue the trial must include a signature from the client agreeing to the continuance.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The moving party must prepare the Notice of Hearing after the UFC Judicial Assistant confirms the hearing date and time.

The moving party is responsible for preparing a Notice of Hearing once the UFC JA has confirmed the date and time of the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Calendar call

Each party must bring hard copies of motions in limine, joint pretrial stipulations, joint pretrial catalog, and proposed jury instructions to Calendar Call.

Each party shall bring to the Calendar Call a hard copy of the following: All Motions in Limine; The Joint Pretrial Stipulations; The Joint Pretrial Catalog; and Proposed Jury Instructions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Letter requesting add on

Add-ons to special set hearings require the Judge's prior consent, requested via letter with the motion through CourtMap.

ADD-ONS: No add-ons are permitted without prior consent of the Judge. Submit a letter with the Motion for approval through CourtMap

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Courtmap submission

CourtMap submissions must include motions, necessary affidavits, and proof of service when seeking a final judgment.

CourtMap submissions: must include motions and any necessary affidavits including proof of service if you are asking for a Final Judgment.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

To set a hearing on a motion for attorney's fees the moving party must have a signed Judgment, Order of Dismissal of All Issues Based on Confession of Judgment Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Confession and to Seek Attorney's Fees and Costs, Stipulation of Settlement and the Order of Dismissal Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Settlement and to Seek Attorney Fees and Costs, and/or Order Granting Entitlement to Attorney's Fees and Costs as well as a signed PRELIMINARY ORDER REGARDING HEARING ON MOTION TO TAX COSTS AND AWARD ATTORNEY'S FEES, (PRE-FEE.

FEES:** To set a hearing on a motion for attorney's fees the moving party must have a signed Judgment, Order of Dismissal of All Issues Based on Confession of Judgment Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Confession and to Seek Attorney's Fees and Costs, Stipulation of Settlement and the Order of Dismissal Reserving the Right to Enforcement of Settlement and to Seek Attorney Fees and Costs, and/or Order Granting Entitlement to Attorney's Fees and Costs as well as a signed **PRELIMINARY ORDER REGARDING HEARING ON MOTION TO TAX COSTS AND AWARD ATTORNEY'S FEES, (PRE-FEE

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court before requesting a special set hearing.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evidence

Evidence must be filed per the stated directions or the hearing will be canceled.

The evidence must be filed in accordance with the directions above or the hearing will be canceled without exception.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for telephonic appearance

Must include

proposed order

Telephonic appearance requests must be submitted via CourtMap with a motion stating date, time, length, hearing type, reason, and a proposed order.

Telephonic Appearances: To appear by phone please submit your motion with the date, time, length and the type of hearing and the reason why you cannot make it in person along with proposed order via CourtMap

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation waiver pre trial hearing

To waive presence at the pre-trial hearing, parties must file a paper copy of the Stipulation/Waiver.

To waive presence at the pre-trial hearing the parties must file a paper copy of the Stipulation/Waiver of Pre-Trial Hearing, Order Invoking the Rules of Civil Procedure.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Calendar call

Only trial counsel may appear at Calendar Call; coverage counsel is prohibited.

Only the attorneys who will personally try the case are permitted to appear. Coverage counsel may not appear on behalf of any party.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation waiver pre trial hearing

Must include

proposed order

A stipulation and proposed order must be filed to waive pre-trial hearing.

Stipulation and proposed order filed through CourtMap, must be filed at least five (5) business days prior to the hearing or the attorneys must appear in court with paper copies.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Notice of Hearing must include ZOOM hearing information when necessary.

A Notice of Hearing must be prepared and e-Filed through the State e-Filing Portal for each motion scheduled and must include the ZOOM hearing information if necessary.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for telephonic appearance

Telephonic appearance is prohibited at non-jury trials, jury trials, and evidentiary hearings except upon a timely motion establishing good cause.

The Court does not permit telephonic appearance for Non-Jury Trials, Jury Trials or Evidentiary hearings except under a timely filed motion establishing good cause, the Court will evaluate each request on a case-by-case basis.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

For the Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motion must be filed with the Clerk, only one motion is allowed, and the notice must specify the coordinated party and motion details.

In order for your matter to be added to Judge Diana Gonzalez-Whyte’s Motion Calendar, the Notice of Hearing and Motion(s) MUST: (1) Be filed with the Clerk (2) Only one motion is allowed. (3) The Name of the person the hearing was coordinated to on the notice (the Notice of Hearing must specify the discovery motions and the date each were filed).

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Must include

certificate of conference

Every party scheduling a uniform motion calendar hearing must include the specified good faith certification in the body of the notice of hearing.

To comply with the above good faith certification, every party scheduling a motion for a uniform motion calendar hearing shall execute the following certification must be included in the body of the notice of hearing: ### I hereby certify that: 1. the movant has conferred regarding scheduling the date of the motion with all parties; 2. the movant has already/will confer with opposing party regarding the relief request; and 3. the issues can be resolved on the court's motion calendar.

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Applies to

Stipulation of settlement

Counsel must immediately notify the Court of settlement and submit a Stipulation of Settlement and Order of Dismissal.

Counsel shall immediately notify this Court in the event of settlement and submit a Stipulation of Settlement and Order of Dismissal.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Calendar call

Attorneys must meet and confer before Calendar Call, and all Calendar Calls are conducted in person.

Attorneys are required to meet and confer prior to the Calendar Call. All Calendar Calls shall be conducted in person.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Stipulation waiver pre trial hearing

Parties must use the court's forms for the stipulation/waiver, available on the website or via the J.A.

Parties must use the court's forms which are available on the website or by contacting the J.A.

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Applies to

Order

**Motions and any required affidavits must be submitted; filing an order without a motion in most cases will result in a rejection.**

**Motions and any required affidavits must be submitted; filing an order without a motion in most cases will result in a rejection.**

CRITICAL

Applies to

Uncontested hearing request

Uncontested hearing requests without all required supporting documents bearing an e-file stamp will be rejected.

All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted without the required cover letter are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT THE ABOVE COVER LETTER ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.

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Applies to

Marital settlement agreement

Must include

proposed order

Parties reaching settlement must immediately file a notarized MSA/PP, submit a proposed final judgment via CourtMap, and contact chambers; otherwise all parties must appear ready for trial.

Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP(If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap Contact chambers to advise of the settlement and submission to CourtMap

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Applies to

Proposed order

All CourtMAP submissions must include a cover letter.

ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be uploaded to CourtMAP after filing and must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

EMERGENCY MOTIONS MUST BE UPLOADED VIA COURTMAP ONCE FILED AND MUST CONTAIN A STATEMENT INDICATING THAT OPPOSING COUNSEL HAS BEEN NOTIFIFIED IN AN ATTEMPT TO RESOLVE THE MATTER IN AN AMICABLE MANNER.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice for trial

All cases must attend mediation prior to trial.

ALL CASES MUST ATTEND MEDIATION PRIOR TO TRIAL.

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Applies to

Proposed final judgment

Must include

proposed order

Attorneys must submit a proposed final judgment via CourtMAP with a cover letter identifying it as a proposed final judgment.

Attorneys: Please send a proposed Final Judgment to the Judge via COURTMAP, including a cover letter advising the Judge that this is a proposed Final Judgement.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

SHOULD A ZOOM HEARING BE NECESSARY FOR PRE-TRIALS PLEASE FILE THE APPROPRIATE MOTION WITH THE PROPOSED ORDER FOR THE JUDGE'S REVIEW AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE HEARING.

SHOULD A ZOOM HEARING BE NECESSARY FOR PRE-TRIALS PLEASE FILE THE APPROPRIATE MOTION WITH THE PROPOSED ORDER FOR THE JUDGE'S REVIEW AT LEAST TWO (2) WEEKS BEFORE THE HEARING.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The automatically generated courtMAP Notice of Hearing is not sufficient; the NOH must reflect the Zoom meeting information.

The NOH automatically generated by courtMAP is not sufficient as it does not reflect the Zoom meeting information.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Parties must prepare and file their own Notice of Hearing with proper Zoom instructions or courtroom address; the cMAP-generated NOH is not sufficient.

You still need to prepare your own NOH with proper Zoom instructions OR proper address and courtroom and file it with the clerk. The NOH generated by cMAPwill not be sufficient.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Court filing

Must include

ai disclosure

Filings must comply with Administrative Order No. 22-02 requiring disclosure of the use of generative AI by attorneys and self-represented litigants.

Administrative Order NO. 22-02 DISCLOSURE OF USE OF GENERATIVE ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE BY ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS Please follow instructions in AO NO. 22-02.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Short form financial affidavit

When temporary support is alleged, both parties must complete a Short Form Financial Affidavit.

In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, both parties must fill out a Short Form Financial Affidavit and email the form to the case manager at dliberal@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Hearing request email

Must include

proposed order

A hearing request email for a non-emergency motion must attach the motion and a proposed order.

Please copy opposing counsel on the email and attach the Motion and a proposed Order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Firearm affidavit

Respondents must complete a Firearm Affidavit form describing all firearms and ammunition in their possession.

Respondents must fill out a Firearm Affidavit form describing any and all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email the form to cahernandez@jud11.flcourts.org

CRITICAL

Applies to

Acknowledgment of paternity

Fathers seeking temporary visitation without legally established paternity must complete an Acknowledgment of Paternity form.

Any father seeking an order for temporary visitation, who has not had paternity legally established or who was not married to the child’s mother at the time of the child’s birth, must fill out an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email the form to the case manager at dliberal@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to allow child testimony

Must include

proposed order

Children may not testify unless a motion pursuant to Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order allowing the testimony is granted before the hearing.

Children are NOT permitted to testify UNLESS a motion is filed pursuant to Fla.Fam.L.R.P.12.407, and an order allowing the testimony is granted, prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Special set hearing request

A special set hearing request must state the current sounding and trial dates, defendant custody status, speedy trial waiver status, number of witnesses, and time requested.

Include the following information with your request for a special set date: The sounding and trial date currently set, whether the defendant is in physical custody, whether speedy trial has been waived, how many witnesses will be called, and how much time you are requesting the court to reserve for the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders for stipulated or agreed motions may be submitted to chambers only if accompanied by a jointly signed motion or other proof of both parties' agreement.

A proposed order may be submitted to chambers as long as it is accompanied by a motion signed by both parties or an email or other proof indicating agreement of both parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to modify or terminate probation

A Motion to Modify or Terminate Probation/Community Control must include the Probation Officer's, Assistant State Attorney's, and (if applicable) the victim's positions, and termination/modification is not automatically granted at the midway point.

TERMINATE OR MODIFY PROBATION OR COMMUNITY CONTROL: Judge Venzer does not automatically grant termination or modifications of Probation or Community Control at the midway point. A Motion to Modify or Terminate should include the Probation Officer's, the Assistant State Attorney's, and – if applicable – the victim's position on the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for return of property

The original motion for return of property must be filed with the Clerk's office.

File the original motion with the Clerk's office

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to seal expunge

Must include

proposed order

Motions to seal/expunge must include the petition, affidavit, FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, and a proposed order pursuant to Rule 3.692, Fla. R. Crim. P.

include petition, affidavit, FDLE Certificate of Eligibility, and proposed order pursuant to Rule 3.692, F. R. Crim. P.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion and notice of hearing

The original motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed with the clerk's office.

The original motion and Notice of Hearing must be filed with the clerk's office.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jac indigency motion

Must include

proposed order

JAC indigency motions must be submitted to chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order.

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declared Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, to chambers.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to increase reduce bond

The original motion to increase/reduce bond must be filed with the Clerk's office.

File the original with the Clerk's office

CRITICAL

Applies to

Sounding hearing

Defendants must attend the sounding hearing unless defense counsel has complied with Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.180(a)(3) or the judge has waived the defendant's presence.

Clients must attend the sounding hearing, unless defense counsel has complied with Rule of Criminal Procedure 3.180(a)(3), or Judge Venzer has waived the defendant's presence.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

An exhibit list with exhibits must be prepared and submitted at least 7 working days before the hearing.

An exhibit list with exhibits must be prepared and submitted in advance (at least 7 working days) of the hearing date.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The party who filed the motion is responsible for filing the Notice of Hearing after the court calendars the coordinated hearing date on Courtmap.

Once the date has been coordinated with both sides, the court will calendar your hearing on Courtmap. The party that filed the motion is responsible for filing the Notice of Hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must use the Verified Emergency Motion Form and the Verified Emergency Motion Affidavit in Support Form found under the Documents Tab.

See VERIFIED EMERGENCY MOTION FORM located under the Documents Tab. See VERIFIED EMERGENCY MOTION AFFIDAVIT IN SUPPORT FORM located under the Documents Tab.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Courtmap submission

All Courtmap hearing-setting submissions must bear the Clerk of Court's e-file stamp and attach the motion and any response as supporting documents.

As supporting documents, attach the motion and any response. E-file stamp from Clerk of Court must be on all submissions.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

A filed emergency motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for the next available setting.

Your filed motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard at the next available setting.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Final judgment ucd

A UCD Final Judgment submitted through Courtmap must attach the nine listed supporting documents (cover letter, special affidavit, answer, MSA/parenting plan, order of default if applicable, ID, best-interest affidavit, financial affidavits, and UCCJEA affidavit).

Please upload the following and attach as supporting documents to the Final Judgement: 1.Cover Letter 2. Special Affidavit for Remote UCD/No Hearing 3. Answer or Answer/Waiver 4. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 5. If the Respondent has been defaulted, please attach the Order of Default. 6. A copy of the Petitioner's and/or Counter Petitioner's Valid Driver's License, Florida State ID or Voter's Registration card. 7. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties. 8. Financial Affidavits 9. UCCJEA Affidavit

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ucd supporting documents

All UCD supporting documents must bear the Clerk of Court's e-file stamp, and uncontested hearing requests without e-file-stamped supporting documents will be rejected.

All supporting documents MUST have the e-file stamp on them from the Clerk of Court. All requests for Uncontested hearings without these supporting documents with an e-file stamp will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Cover letter

The cover letter accompanying a proposed order must state the motion title and hearing date (if heard), that the order was sent to opposing counsel/pro se party, and whether that party agrees to the order.

The cover letter MUST address the following: - Title of motion, with date of hearing (if previously heard); - That order was sent to opposing counsel/pro se party; - Whether opposing counsel/pro se party AGREES to order or not.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw

A motion to withdraw submitted via Courtmap must have a written consent attached, and the order must include the client's current address, phone number, and email.

Motions to Withdraw (a written consent must be attached to the motion. The order MUST include a current address, phone number and email for client)

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Applies to

Courtmap submission

Must include

proposed order

All submissions MUST include a cover letter (PDF format), motion (with attachments, if any, all in PDF format), and proposed order (in WORD format...Please DO NOT use preset templates or fillable forms as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected).

All submissions MUST include a cover letter (PDF format), motion (with attachments, if any, all in PDF format), and proposed order (in WORD format...Please DO NOT use preset templates or fillable forms as some do not allow for electronic signature. Any order which cannot be electronically signed will be rejected).

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Applies to

Final judgment of paternity

Final judgments of paternity submitted via Courtmap must be accompanied by the marital settlement agreement, parenting plan, and child support guidelines.

Final Judgments of Paternity (with MSA, Parenting Plan and Child Support Guidelines)

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Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must contain a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

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Applies to

Courtmap hearing setting

When setting the hearing on CourtMAP, the motion, response, notice of hearing, and any supporting documents must be attached as 'supporting documents.'

Attach the motion, response, notice of hearing, and any supporting documents as "supporting documents."

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Applies to

Unilateral hearing setting request

Unilaterally set hearings will be removed from the calendar unless approved by the Court, and a unilateral setting request must be made in writing with reasons why it is necessary.

Unilaterally set hearings, without coordination from the opposing party, will be removed from the calendar unless approved by the Court. If you are seeking to schedule a hearing unilaterally, the request must be in writing to the Court with reasons as to why a unilateral setting is necessary.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and the corresponding docket number entry (D.E. #).

A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and docket number entry (D.E. #) corresponding to the motion that has been set.

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Applies to

Notice of cancellation

If a 5-Minute Motion is cancelled, a Notice of Cancellation must be filed and provided to the Judicial Assistant.

If a 5-Minute Motion is cancelled, a Notice of Cancellation must be filed and provided to the Judicial Assistant.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be accompanied by a motion and all supporting documents.

Please file all proposed Orders via courtMAP under "Proposed Orders" or "Agreed Orders." Proposed Orders are only accepted via courtMAP, which must be submitted in Word format on the courtMAP pre-generated blank order form, and accompanied with a Motion and all supporting documents.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

caption

The title of a proposed order must include the full name of the motion at issue.

The Title of the Proposed Order should include the full name of the Motion at issue.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must be complete with no blanks left; incomplete orders will be rejected and must be resubmitted with the complete information.

Orders must contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left). Incomplete orders will be rejected and you will be asked to resubmit the proposed order with the complete information.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Must include

case number

All proposed orders submitted by counsel must include the Administrative Order 22-02 header: docket index number (or e-filing number and date filed) and the full name of the motion.

Administrative Order 22-02 (linked on this page) requires ALL proposed orders submitted by counsel include the following: Docket Index Number: _______________________ Or E-filing Number _______________ Date Filed: ______________________ Full Name of Motion: ___________________________________________

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Applies to

Proposed order

All parties must be included on the service list of a proposed order.

Please ensure that ALL parties have been included on the service list.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

For Motion Calendar and Status Hearings, attorneys must file the Notice of Hearing with Zoom information.

- For Motion Calendar and Status Hearings, attorneys are responsible for filing the NOH and must include Zoom info.

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Applies to

Notice of cancellation

A Notice of Cancellation must be filed and state a reason for the cancellation.

2. A Notice of Cancellation (NOC) must be filed with a reason.

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Applies to

Order

Supporting documents must be provided with all orders.

- Please provide supporting documents with ALL orders.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Attorneys must include Zoom login details and the dial-in number in the Notice of Hearing before e-filing it.

ATTORNEYS: If your hearing will be held via Zoom, you must include the Zoom login details and dial-in number in your Notice of Hearing before e-filing.

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Applies to

Proposed order and notice of hearing

Zoom links and IDs must appear in both the proposed order and the Notice of Hearing.

Ensure Zoom links and IDs are included in both the proposed order and your Notice of Hearing.

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Applies to

Case management order

Must include

proposed order

In every jury trial case, the presiding judge must issue a case management order setting deadlines for all case events, including discovery, examinations, pre-trial motions, and proposed jury instructions, and the parties must comply with it.

all cases that are to be set for jury trial, the presiding judge must establish a case management order with deadlines for all case events. The parties to the litigation must comply with the case management order. 2) The case management order must provide deadlines for completion of all discovery, examinations, and all pre-trial motions (including case dispositive motions, Daubert motions, motions in limine, evidentiary motions, redacting evidence, and rulings on unique issues that are anticipated) and the filing of proposed jury instructions.

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A party must provide their own interpreter for themselves and any witnesses, including opposing-party witnesses.

**You must provide your own interpreter for yourself or any witnesses, including opposing party witnesses.

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Applies to

Certification of trial readiness

At the conclusion of the pre-trial conference, the parties and court must certify that the case is at issue, discovery and all motions are complete, jury instructions are finalized, exhibits and witness lists are exchanged, and the trial length is estimated.

At the conclusion of the pre-trial conference, the parties and the court must certify the following: a. The case is at issue. b. All discovery is completed. c. All dispositive motions have been filed, heard, and ruled upon. d. All pre-trial motions have been filed, heard, and ruled upon. e. Jury instructions have been filed, argued, and the form and content of jury instructions are finalized (to the extent possible) by the court. f. Exhibits have been exchanged, pre-marked, and stipulated where appropriate. g. Witness lists have been exchanged, and all witnesses are available and secured for trial. THE TRIAL PERIOD SHALL BE EITHER 1 or 2 weeks, AS DETERMINED BY THE TRIAL JUDGE. CERTIFICATION OF READINESS REQUIRES THE PARTIES, ATTORNEYS, AND WITNESSES TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENTIRE TRIAL PERIOD. h. An estimated length of trial from commencement through charging the jury, stated as a number of hours.

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Applies to

Agreed order

A party seeking a Zoom Special Set hearing must first confirm all parties agree to appear remotely, then submit an Agreed Order through Court MAP for court review.

If a party wishes to have their Special Set hearing conducted via Zoom, they must first coordinate with opposing counsel to confirm that all parties agree to appear remotely. Once both parties have agreed, an Agreed Order must be submitted through Court MAP for the Court’s review.

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Applies to

Orders and notices of hearing

All orders and notices of hearing must include the Docket Index Number or Motion Identity.

- All orders and notices of hearings are required to include the Docket Index Numbers or Motion Identities. (Please refer to Administrative Order 20-22 for reference.)

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Applies to

Evidence

Each party must present its evidence and bring physical copies to the hearing.

It is each party’s responsibility to present evidence to the court and bring physical copies the day of the hearing.

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Applies to

Hearing date request email

Must include

proposed order

The hearing-date request email must include the motion to be heard and a proposed order.

The e-mail must include the motion seeking to be heard and a proposed Order.

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Applies to

Motion under Fla Fam L R P 12.407

Children may not testify unless a motion under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order allowing the testimony is granted before the hearing.

Children are NOT permitted to testify UNLESS a motion is filed pursuant to Fla.Fam.L.R.P.12.407, and an order allowing the testimony is granted, prior to the hearing.

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Applies to

Evidence

All evidence a party seeks to introduce must be in English or translated into English.

All evidence a party is seeking to introduce must be in English or translated into English.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted without a cover letter indicating service on the opposing party are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT A COVER LETTER INDICATING THAT IT HAS BEEN SENT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.

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Applies to

Marital settlement agreement

Parties that settle must immediately file a signed and notarized MSA and/or Parenting Plan (if applicable).

Parties that have reached an agreement must immediately file an MSA and/or PP(If applicable) signed by both parties and notarized

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Applies to

Proposed order

Every COURTMAP submission must include a cover letter.

ALL COURTMAP submissions MUST include a COVER LETTER.

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Applies to

Motion calendar hearing setting

On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard. Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp. You may unilaterally set on calendar If unable to agree upon a date with opposing side.

On COURTMAP, coordinate with opposing party and select the date to have the motion heard. Once a date is agreed upon you may set the hearing using in the Motion Calendar slot. As supporting documents, attach the motion and any responses with an e-file stamp. You may unilaterally set on calendar If unable to agree upon a date with opposing side.

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Applies to

Special set hearing request

CourtMap special set hearing requests must attach the filed motion and request for hearing with an e-file stamp, and settings lacking these supporting documents will be rejected.

Once a date is agreed upon by all parties, request date on CourtMap, be sure to attach filed Motion and request for hearing form (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

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Applies to

Uncontested divorce final judgment

Before seeking an uncontested divorce final judgment, the six required pleadings must be filed with the Clerk and on the docket, and must not be submitted as supporting documents in CourtMap.

Please do not submit any of the following 6 pleadings as supporting documents in CourtMap. Please make sure that the following documents have been filed with the Clerk of Courts and are reflected on the docket: 1. Petition and/or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. Financial Affidavits 4. UCCJEA Affidavit (If applicable) 5. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan 6. Affidavit that MSA and/or PP in best interest of child, signed by both parties and notarized.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notice of Hearing must be included as a supporting document in the COURTMAP hearing setting for the Remote 5-Minute Motion Calendar.

On COURTMAP also include as supporting documents a Notice of Hearing.

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Applies to

Proposed final judgment

Must include

proposed order

Settling parties must submit a Proposed Final Judgment through CourtMap; unless these settlement steps are taken and the FJ is approved, all parties are expected to appear in court ready for trial.

Submit a Proposed FJ through CourtMap

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Applies to

Cover letter

The COURTMAP cover letter must state whether the matter has been heard, the hearing date (if heard), the title of the motion, that the proposed order was sent to the opposing party, and whether the opposing party agrees.

The COVER LETTER MUST address the following: - Whether the matter has been heard - Date of the hearing (if previously heard) - Title of the motion - The proposed order has been sent to the opposing party - Whether opposing party agrees with the proposed order

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must clearly display the motion title, filing date, and docket index number (or e-filing number if not yet docketed) before the body of the order, or the order will be rejected under Administrative Order 22-02.

Administrative Order 22-02 requires that BEFORE the body of the proposed order, three items must be clearly displayed: the title of the motion that was filed, the date the motion was filed and the docket index number (or the e-filing number if not yet docketed). Failure to comply with Admin 22-02 will result in the Proposed Order being REJECTED.

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Applies to

Motion waiving pretrial conference

Must include

proposed order

Attorneys seeking a waiver of the pre-trial must file an appropriate motion and submit an agreed order via courtMAP.

Attorneys requesting for a waiver of pre-trial, must file an appropriate Motion and submit an Agreed Orders via courtMAP.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Every proposed order must correspond to an e-filed and/or docketed motion or pleading.

All Orders must match to an e-filed and/or docketed Motion or Pleading.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must include Index #, Date Filed, and Motion Titled before the body of the order per Administrative Order 22-02, and will be rejected unless the corresponding motion is docketed or time-stamped filed documents are submitted via courtMAP.

When submitting a proposed order, before beginning the body of the order please insert the following THREE items: Index # Date Filed Motion Titled Required Notation in Compliance with Admin Rule 22-2 Therefore, orders will be rejected unless the corresponding motion is docketed by the Clerk (default final judgments, motions for final judgment in garnishments, etc.) or unless the time-stamped filed documents are submitted via courtMAP.

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Applies to

Notice of unilaterally set hearing

A matter may be set unilaterally only after reasonable unsuccessful attempts to reach the opposing party, and the notice must state that the matter was set unilaterally after good faith efforts to reach the opposing party were unsuccessful.

A party may request to set a matter unilaterally only if reasonable attempts to reach the opposing party have been unsuccessful and the opposing party has been given reasonable opportunity to respond. After receiving a date and time for a unilaterally set hearing, the notice must include the language that undersigned set this matter unilaterally after good faith efforts to reach the opposing party were unsuccessful.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted in CourtMap must include a cover letter describing the requested action, case history, and the Court's prior ruling.

Proposed orders submitted in CourtMap shall include a cover letter describing the action requested of the Court with sufficient case history regarding that motion and the Court's prior ruling.

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Applies to

Motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Any motion submitted without a certificate of conferral will be rejected by the Court without prejudice.

ANY MOTION submitted without a certificate of conferral will be rejected by the Court without prejudice.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Every Proposed/Agreed Order submission must include a cover letter indicating the Judge's ruling, the hearing date, and other pertinent information.

Cover Letter Required with All Submissions: If required to submit a Proposed/Agreed Order, include a cover letter indicating the Judge's ruling and when the hearing was held, and any other pertinent information.

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Applies to

Motion to determine confidentiality

a written motion captioned “Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records” may be made

a written motion captioned “Motion to Determine Confidentiality of Court Records” may be made

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Applies to

Motion to determine confidentiality

The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must include standards for determining the records to be confidential (this requirement is only partially visible in the provided text).

standards for determining such court records to be confidential; and

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Applies to

Motion to determine confidentiality

The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must include a signed certification by the party or attorney that the motion is made in good faith and supported by a sound factual and legal basis.

must include a signed certification by the party or the attorney for the party making the request that the motion is made in good faith and is supported by a sound factual and legal basis.

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Applies to

Motion to determine confidentiality of appellate records

In noncriminal cases, a motion to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records must be filed in the appellate court and comply with Rule 2.420(e)(1).

A motion to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records in noncriminal cases under Rule 2.420(c) must be filed in the appellate court and must be in compliance with the guidelines set forth in Rule 2.420(e)(1) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

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Applies to

Order determining confidentiality

An order determining confidentiality must identify the Rule 2.420(c) grounds, any confidential party names and the substituted pseudonyms, whether the progress docket is confidential, the specific confidential information, and the persons permitted to view it.

(2) the particular grounds under Rule 2.420(c) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration for determining the information to be confidential; (3) whether any party's name is determined to be confidential and, if so, the particular pseudonym or other term to be substituted for the party's name; (4) whether the progress docket or similar records generated to document activity in the case are determined to be confidential; (5) the particular information that is determined to be confidential; (6) identification of persons who are permitted to view the confidential information;

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Applies to

Document containing confidential information

Any person filing a document containing confidential information must file a 'Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing' with the Clerk at the time of filing.

Any person filing any document containing confidential information shall at the time of filing, file with the Clerk a “Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing.” A form “Notice of Confidential Information within Court Filing” is attached to this Administrative Order. See Attachment “A.”

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Applies to

Order authorizing sealing

A sealing order must include findings that no less restrictive measure is available and that the confidentiality imposed is no broader than necessary.

The Court further finds that no less restrictive measure is available to protect this/these interest(s), and that the degree, duration and manner of confidentiality ordered herein are no broader than necessary to protect the interest(s).

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Applies to

Order of dismissal

Orders of dismissal must specify whether the dismissal applies to an individual defendant or all defendants, or the court may dismiss the entire case.

When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants, Failure to do so may cause the Court to enter an Order Dismissing the entire case.

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Applies to

Motion to determine confidentiality of appellate records

Motions to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records must follow the guidelines in Rule 2.420(g)(1)–(9).

The guidelines to file a motion to determine the confidentiality of appellate court records shall be followed as provided for in Rule 2.420(g)(1)–(9) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

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Applies to

Motion to determine confidentiality

The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must specify the bases for determining that the records are confidential.

specify the bases for determining that such court records are confidential;

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Applies to

Exhibits

Both parties must submit a corresponding exhibit list with their exhibits to the clerk.

Both sides need to present a corresponding exhibit list with their exhibits to the clerk.

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Applies to

Order setting or resetting sale date

Orders setting or resetting sale dates must contain the sale date when submitted through courtMAP, and parties must contact the office for dates before submitting.

All orders setting/resetting sale dates shall contain sale date when submitted through courtMAP, please contact office for dates before submitting through courtMap.

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Applies to

Nonparty motion to vacate confidentiality order

A nonparty request to vacate a confidentiality order or unseal records must be made by written motion filed in the court, stating the bases with as much specificity as possible and setting forth the specific legal authority and applicable legal standards.

The request: (a) must be made by a written motion filed in that court; (b) must state with as much specificity as possible the bases of the request; and (c) must set forth the specific legal authority and any applicable legal standards supporting the request.

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Applies to

Notice of confidential information

At the time of filing, the filer must indicate whether the document contains confidential information, identify the applicable confidentiality provision, and identify the precise location of that information within the document.

Pursuant to Florida Rule of Judicial Administration 2.420(d)(2), the filer of a court record at the time of filing shall indicate whether any confidential information is included within the document being filed; identify the confidentiality provision that applies to the identified information; and identify the precise location of the confidential information within the document being filed.

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Applies to

Request for access to records

A request for access to records must be in writing, directed to the custodian, and specific enough for the custodian to identify the requested records.

Request for access to records shall: (1) be in writing; (2) be directed to the custodian; and (3) provide sufficient specificity to enable the custodian to identify the requested records.

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Applies to

Notice of entry of order authorizing sealing

The case style must be included on the notice only when documents alone were sealed; it must be redacted when a file, the file and docket, or a party's identity was sealed.

NOTE: INCLUDE CASE STYLE ONLY IN CASES WHERE A DOCUMENT OR DOCUMENTS ALONE HAVE BEEN SEALED. IN CASES WHERE A FILE, FILE AND DOCKET, OR A PARTY'S IDENTITY HAS BEEN SEALED, REDACT THE CASE STYLE.

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Applies to

Nonparty motion to vacate confidentiality order

When the underlying order makes party names or addresses confidential, the motion's caption must prominently state 'Confidential Party-Court Service Requested.'

If the subject order determines that the names or addresses of one or more parties are confidential, the movant must state prominently in the caption of the motion “Confidential Party- Court Service Requested.”

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Applies to

Order determining confidentiality

The confidentiality order must include findings that the confidentiality ordered is no broader than necessary, that no less restrictive measures are available, and that the clerk is directed to publish the order under Rule 2.420(e)(4).

(7) that the court finds that: (i) the degree, duration, and manner of confidentiality ordered by the court are no broader than necessary to protect the interests set forth in Rule 2.420(c) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration; (ii) no less restrictive measures are available to protect the interests set forth in Rule 2.420(c) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration; (iii) the clerk of the court is directed to publish the order in accordance with Rule 2.420(e)(4) of the Florida Rules of Judicial Administration.

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Applies to

Motion to determine confidentiality

The Motion to Determine Confidentiality must identify the specific court records at issue with as much specificity as possible without revealing the protected information.

identify the particular court records or a portion of a record that the movant seeks to have determined as confidential with as much specificity as possible without revealing the information subject to the confidentiality determination;

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Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

An emergency motion submission must include both the motion and a proposed order uploaded to courtMAP.

Emergency Motions must be submitted through courtMAP (both Motion and Proposed Order must be uploaded).

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Applies to

Motion for default

Must include

certificate of service

Motions for default must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search, proof of publication where service is by publication, and non-military affidavit(s).

Motions for default must be submitted with proof of service, affidavit of diligent search and proof of publication (where service is by publication) and non-military affidavit(s).

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Applies to

Motion to permit minor testimony

Children may not testify unless a motion under Fla. Fam. L. R. P. 12.407 is filed and an order permitting the testimony is granted before the hearing.

Children are NOT permitted to testify UNLESS a motion is filed pursuant to Fla.Fam.L.R.P.12.407, and an order allowing the testimony is granted, prior to the hearing.

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Applies to

Evidentiary exhibits

You should bring with you to the courthouse any evidence you intend to present during the hearing. Filing exhibits in advance or emailing the evidence to the court is not enough. Just because you bring evidence does not mean the court will be able to consider the evidence.

You should bring with you to the courthouse any evidence you intend to present during the hearing. Filing exhibits in advance or emailing the evidence to the court is not enough. Just because you bring evidence does not mean the court will be able to consider the evidence.

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Applies to

Acknowledgment of paternity

Must include

case number

A father seeking temporary visitation who has not legally established paternity or was not married to the child's mother at birth must complete an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email it to mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org with his case number and name in the subject line.

Any father seeking an order for temporary visitation, who has not had paternity legally established or who was not married to the child's mother at the time of the child's birth, must fill out an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email the form to the case manager at mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

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Applies to

Firearm affidavit

Must include

case number

Respondents must fill out a Firearm Affidavit form describing any and all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email the form to danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org and. Include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

Respondents must fill out a Firearm Affidavit form describing any and all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email the form to danlopez@jud11.flcourts.org and. Include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

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Applies to

Short form financial affidavit

Must include

case number

When temporary support is alleged in the pleadings, both parties must complete a Short Form Financial Affidavit and email it to mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org with their case number and name in the subject line.

In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, both parties must fill out a Short Form Financial Affidavit and email the form to the case manager at mpasternack@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Notice of Hearing must state the title(s) of the motion(s) to be heard and the motion's filing date; the Court does not issue notices for motion calendars but emails a Zoom link before the hearing.

The Notice of Hearing must contain the title(s) of the motion(s) to be heard and the date that the motion was filed. The Court will not issue a Notice for Motion Calendars, but an email with the Zoom link will be generated before the hearing.

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Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Ex parte motions to compel must comply with Administrative Order 06-09 and Rule 1.202 (including the 7-day waiting requirement) and must state the date discovery was served and the date the motion was filed.

Ex-parte motions to compel (including both discovery and compliance with the attorney’s fees order) must comply with Administrative Order 06-09 (and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202), including the requirement of waiting 7 days, and must reflect the date discovery was served (date or docket #), and when the motion to compel was filed (date or docket #).

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The setting party must provide a Notice of Hearing containing Zoom information and appearance instructions to the opposing party and file it with the Clerk; the courtMAP-generated NOH is not sufficient.

The setting party must provide a Notice of Hearing (NOH) with Zoom information and instructions on how to appear to the opposing party and must file notice with the Clerk. The NOH automatically generated by courtMAP is not suffient as it does not reflect the Zoom meeting information.

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Applies to

Joint pretrial conference checklist

Parties must meet and confer and produce a joint pre-trial conference checklist at the pre-trial conference and a joint pre-trial stipulation as required by the case management and jury trial orders.

The parties must meet and confer and produce a joint pre-trial conference checklist (see attachments on the webpage) at the pre-trial conference and must meet and confer and produce a joint pre-trial stipulation as required by the case management and jury trial orders.

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Applies to

Proposed order

The underlying motion must be filed with the Clerk before uploading any proposed order, or the proposed order will be rejected and must be resubmitted.

The Motion attached to the Agreed Order must be filed with Clerk prior to uploading any proposed orders. Failure to do so will result in the proposed order being rejected and require you to resubmit the proposed order.

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Applies to

Motion for final judgment in garnishment

Motions for final judgment in garnishment must state the legal and factual basis for taxing garnishment costs and show the calculation used to reach the judgment total unless the total matches.

Motions for final judgment in garnishment must state legal and factual basis for entitlement to tax garnishment costs. The motion must also show the calculation the plaintiff is using to arrive at the judgment total in the proposed final judgment in garnishment unless the total matches.

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Applies to

Motion for substitution of counsel

Motions for substitution of counsel must comply with Rule 2.505 and certify the incoming counsel conferred with current counsel, reviewed the docket, and is aware of upcoming deadlines.

Motions for Substitution of Counsel must comply with the requirements of Fla. R. Gen. Prac. & Jud. Admin. 2.505 and certify that the incoming counsel has conferred with current counsel, reviewed the case docket, and is aware of all upcoming depositions, hearings, and other deadlines in the case.

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Applies to

Court filings

Must include

ai disclosure

Any party that uses generative AI to prepare court filings must comply with Administrative Order 26-04 requiring disclosure of AI use.

Please also see Administrative Order 26-04 Re: Disclosure of Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by Attorneys and Self-Represented Litigants. If any party uses generative artificial intelligence to prepare any court filings, then the party is required to follow this Administrative Order, which is attached to this webpage.

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Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Proposed orders granting ex parte motions to compel discovery will be rejected unless the motion alleges a complete failure to respond or object to discovery with no request for extension of time, per Administrative Order 06-09.

The Court will also reject proposed orders granting ex parte motions to compel discovery if the motion does not comply with Administrative Order 06-09. Among other things, Administrative Order 06-09 states, "an ex parte order compelling discovery may be entered only when the motion to compel alleges a complete failure to respond or object to discovery, and there has been no request for extension of time." (Emphasis added).

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Applies to

Proposed order

Orders must contain all required information with no blanks and include all parties on the service list; incomplete orders will be rejected and must be resubmitted.

In addition, the Court requires that orders contain all information required (i.e., no blanks shall be left). Incomplete orders will be rejected, and you will be asked to resubmit the proposed order with the complete information. Please ensure that ALL parties have been included on the service list.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders that do not comply with Administrative Order 22-02 will be rejected as of November 15, 2022.

As of November 15, 2022, any proposed order that does not comply with the requirements of administrative order 22-02 will be rejected.

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Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Proposed orders on ex parte motions to compel discovery will be rejected or denied unless the motion complies with Administrative Order 06-09 and Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202.

In addition, proposed orders on ex-parte motions to compel discovery will be rejected and/or denied if the motion fails to comply with administrative order 06-09 or Florida Rule of Civil Procedure 1.202.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders submitted by counsel must include the Docket Index Number (or E-filing Number), Date Filed, and the Full Name of the Motion per Administrative Order 22-02.

Administrative Order 22-02 requires ALL proposed orders submitted by counsel include the following: Docket Index Number: _______________________ or E-filing Number _______________ Date Filed: ______________________ Full Name of Motion: ___________________________________________

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Relevant underlying documents must be submitted as 'Supporting Documents' with the proposed order, or the proposed order may be rejected due to docketing delays.

SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Please submit the relevant underlying document(s) as “Supporting Documents” with the Proposed Order (e.g., settlement agreement, stipulation for substitution of counsel, motion, complaint (if complaint is relevant to motion), etc.). Because of docketing delays, failure to do so may result in your proposed order being rejected and you will be asked to resubmit the relevant documents as attachments to the motion.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion to set aside bench warrant

If the case has a bond that was estreated, the motion must include a bondsperson affidavit confirming the surety is willing to remain on bond; failure may result in denial.

If there is a bond on the case that was estreature, the motions must attach an affidavit from the bondsperson that the surety is willing to remain on bond. Failure to do so may result in denial of the motion.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Hearing request

A hearing-setting request must include the written motion, defendant’s name, case number, matter to be addressed, and whether an interpreter or the defendant is required.

The request should include the written motion, defendant’s name, case number, motion/matter to be addressed, whether an interpreter is required, and whether the defendant’s presence is required .

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The defendant must file a return-of-property hearing notice stating the hearing date, time, physical address, and Zoom meeting ID.

Then, defendant must file a notice of hearing indicating the date, time, physical address, and zoom meeting ID for the motion calendar hearing date for your motion for return of property.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Evidentiary hearing

Evidentiary hearings are held in person.

All evidentiary hearings are held in person .

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Bench warrant motion hearing

Motions to set aside a bench warrant must be heard in person unless the Court allows otherwise.

Motions to set aside bench warrant must be heard in person, unless otherwise allowed by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Emergency motions involving represented parties must include a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

If there is an opposing lawyer, the motion must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Petition with proposed order

Filings of petitions with proposed orders in CourtMap must include the established checklist certification forms as supporting documents.

As of September 1, 2020, filings of petitions with proposed orders in CourtMap must include established checklist certification forms as supporting documents with your submissions.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order stipulation substitution of counsel

The proposed order on substitution of counsel must include the substituted attorney's name and bar number within the body of the order.

Additionally, the name and bar number of the substituted attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notices of hearing for all hearings, special sets, or motion calendar must include the docket entry number (and on request forms, if applicable).

All hearings, special sets or motion calendar must have the docket entry number on the notice of hearing (and, if applicable, the request forms).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order stipulation substitution of counsel

Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must be submitted with the client's written consent.

If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for a motion calendar; matters delayed by the filer may not be submitted as emergencies.

If your motion is a true emergency, the motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Order on motion to withdraw as counsel

Motions to withdraw as counsel must use the court's form order found on the court's website.

On motions to withdraw as counsel, you must use our form order found on our web site.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Checklist certification form

The checklist's certification of compliance must be signed by the lawyer, and if compliance cannot be certified the matter must be set for a special set hearing (filers are held accountable under the law for inaccurate certifications).

Please be aware that the checklist contains a certification of compliance which must be signed by the lawyer. If you cannot certify compliance with the requirements listed on the checklist, set the matter for a special set hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Special set request

Hearings longer than one half hour require submission of the special-set form to the judicial assistant with the court's request form, the motion, and other relevant materials attached.

If you are attempting to schedule a hearing for more than one half hour, you must submit the special-set form found on our web site to the judicial assistant. Please attach a copy of the court's request form, the motion and any other relevant materials to your submission.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Ex parte motions to compel must contain the Rule 1.380(a)(2) certification of good faith effort, and failure to confer before filing may result in sanctions.

Ex-Parte Motions to Compel must contain a certification of “good faith effort” required by Rule 1.380(a)(2). Failure to confer prior to submitting a motion to compel may subject you to sanctions.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Short form financial affidavit

Must include

case number

When temporary support is alleged in the pleadings, both parties must complete a Short Form Financial Affidavit and email it to the case manager with their case number and name in the subject line.

In cases where temporary support issues have been alleged in the pleadings, both parties must fill out a Short Form Financial Affidavit and email the form to the case manager at mpestana-coll@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Acknowledgment of paternity

Must include

case number

Fathers seeking temporary visitation without legally established paternity must complete an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email it to the case manager with their case number and name in the subject line.

Any father seeking an order for temporary visitation, who has not had paternity legally established or who was not married to the child's mother at the time of the child's birth, must fill out an Acknowledgment of Paternity form and email the form to the case manager at mpestana-coll@jud11.flcourts.org. Please include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Firearm affidavit

Must include

case number

Respondents must complete a Firearm Affidavit describing all firearms and ammunition and email it to jlaso@jud11.flcourts.org with their case number and name in the subject line.

Respondents must fill out a Firearm Affidavit form describing any and all firearms and ammunition in their possession and email the form to jlaso@jud11.flcourts.org. Include your case number and your name in the subject line of the email.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Evidence

All evidence a party seeks to introduce must be in English or translated into English.

All evidence a party is seeking to introduce must be in English or translated into English.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Orders and notices of hearing

Orders and notices of hearing must include the docket/index identifier required by Administrative Order 22-02.

AO 22-02 requires the inclusion of docket/index identifiers in orders and notices of hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

Every motion must be accompanied by a proposed order submitted on courtMAP or the Court will not be alerted to the motion.

The Court is NOT alerted to the filing of a motion unless a proposed order is submitted on courtMAP. For example, if you receive an order to progress and you file a motion for extension, the Court will not see your motion for extension unless a proposed order is submitted on courtMAP.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency petition motion

Emergency petitions/motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for the motion calendar.

The Petition/Motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders for matters already heard by the Court must include the words 'Post Hearing' in the title.

If the matter has been heard by the court, include the words “Post Hearing” in the title of your proposed order. That signals to the case manager that the Court has considered and ruled upon any issues during the hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Order

The AO 22-02 information must be placed at the very top of the order under the title (not in the body) and may be provided either as the docket entry number or as the e-filing number, filing date, and motion name.

The required information goes at the very top of the order and under the title of the order. The required information does not go in the body of the order. There are two ways to comply with AO 22-02. Either one is sufficient. 1) Typing the docket entry number, e.g., DE 40, or 2) Typing the e-filing information, i.e., the e-filing number, the date filed, and the name of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Post hearing proposed order

A proposed order submitted after a hearing must be accompanied by a cover letter including the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Checklist

Checklists are mandatory; setting a matter for hearing does not relieve counsel of the duty to file the appropriate checklist.

Checklists are mandatory not optional. Setting a matter for hearing on an issue that otherwise requires a checklist will not relieve counsel of the duty to file the appropriate checklist.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency petition motion

Emergency petitions/motions must state that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

Emergency Petition/Motion MUST contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Executed rights waiver form

Executed Rights Waiver Forms should be submitted before a plea colloquy begins.

Executed Rights Waiver Forms should be submitted before a plea colloquy begins.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to compel discovery

Must include

certificate of conference

Discovery motions to compel or for sanctions require an attorney-signed certification of conferral describing the conferral efforts.

No pretrial motion to compel discovery or motion for sanctions under Rule 3.220(n) will be heard unless the moving party includes a certification, signed by an attorney of record in the attorney's individual name, that he or she has conferred or attempted to confer with the party failing to make discovery in an effort to secure the information or material without action by the Court. This certification shall include a brief, non-argumentative description of the efforts or attempted efforts made.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to set aside bench warrant

Must include

bondsperson affidavit

Motions to set aside bench warrants must be heard in person, unless otherwise allowed by the Court. If there is a bond on the case that was entreated, the motions must attach an affidavit from the bondsperson that the surety is willing to remain on bond. Failure to do so may result in denial of the motion.

Motions to set aside bench warrants must be heard in person, unless otherwise allowed by the Court. If there is a bond on the case that was entreated, the motions must attach an affidavit from the bondsperson that the surety is willing to remain on bond. Failure to do so may result in denial of the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Rights waiver

Must include

signature blocks

A notarized rights waiver (including waived rights and deportation consequences) is required for counsel to appear for trial check-in or take a plea on the Defendant's behalf.

A duly executed waiver is required from the Defendant for the defense attorney to appear for trial check-in and to take a plea on behalf of the Defendant. The waiver must include the rights the Defendant waives and the deportation consequences because of taking the plea. The rights waiver must be signed by the Defendant and notarized.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Post trial motion

Must include

proposed order

Motions for rehearing, reconsideration, new trial, and other post-trial motions on entitlement to fees and costs are not heard on Motion Calendar and must be submitted with a proposed order through Proposed Orders in courtMAP.

These motions will not be heard on Motion Calendar. Submit the motion, together with a proposed order, through courtMAP under Proposed Orders.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Hearing request

Attach the filed motions and all supporting documents when scheduling the hearing.

The filed motion(s) and all supporting documents must be attached when the hearing is scheduled (see below regarding supplemental submissions and responses).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion submission

Include as exhibits or supporting documents all materials the Court will need to review the motion.

Please submit as exhibits/supporting documents all documents the Court will need when reviewing the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Special set hearing request

A completed Special Set Hearing Request Form must be submitted for a special set hearing.

Completed Special Set Hearing Request Form, available in the Documents section of the webpage;

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

To request cancellation of a special set hearing, prepare a proposed Notice of Cancellation stating the reason.

Prepare a PROPOSED Notice of Cancellation, which must specify the reason for the cancellation.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Evidence exhibit

Each side must mark the first page of every document it intends to introduce as evidence, using numbers for plaintiffs and letters for defendants.

Mark the first page of each document it intends to introduce into evidence. Plaintiff with numbers/Defendant with letters.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

A special set hearing is scheduled only when CourtMAP emails an “Approved” status; CourtMAP then generates and files the Notice of Hearing, which parties must not prepare themselves.

The hearing is not scheduled until you receive an email from CourtMAP that specifically reflects the status as “Approved.” Once approved, the CourtMAP system will generate and file the Notice of Hearing. Do not prepare a Notice of Hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Submit a filed emergency motion to Emergency Motions in courtMAP and simultaneously submit the requested granting order separately to Proposed Orders, not as a supporting document.

Submit the filed Emergency Motion via courtMap to Emergency Motions and simultaneously submit via courtMap to Proposed Orders (not as a supporting document to the emergency motion), an order granting the relief sought.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Agreed order

An Agreed Order must include the word “Agreed.”

An Agreed Order must contain the word “Agreed”.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit submission

Must include

exhibit list

Each side must submit an exhibit list identifying each exhibit by number or letter with a brief description, and submit the exhibits separately through the e-Portal.

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.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Post trial motion

Must include

proposed order

Submit the listed post-trial motions, except motions for fees and costs, with a proposed order to Proposed Orders through courtMAP.

Motions for Clarification, Reconsideration, Rehearing, New Trial, Remittitur, Additur, and other post-trial motions, excluding motions for fees and costs, must be submitted with a proposed order to Proposed Orders via courtMAP.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Amended notice of hearing

If an Add-On is approved, prepare an Amended Notice of Hearing and submit all documents in the supporting documents area of the courtMAP hearing event.

If approved, prepare an Amended Notice of Hearing (see above) and submit all documents under supporting documents in the courtMAP hearing event.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

After scheduling a Motion Calendar hearing, prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.

You must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

The proposed order’s introductory sentence must state the context in which the motion came before the Court.

The introductory sentence of the proposed order must reference the context in which the motion came before the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Amended notice of hearing

The requesting party must prepare, file, and serve an Amended Notice of Hearing if the request was for a live or evidentiary hearing, or if the Court approved an Add-On.

The Notice of Hearing is automatically generated and filed by courtMAP and will reflect that the hearing is via Zoom and will not specify whether it is evidentiary, the party that requested the hearing will need to prepare, file, and serve an Amended Notice of Hearing if: The request was for a live hearing or an evidentiary hearing; or An Add-On was approved by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

An order extending case management deadlines must list each pending deadline and its proposed extended deadline.

Proposed orders extending case management deadlines must specifically list each pending deadline together with the proposed extended deadlines.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order must give the specific date the motion came before the Court or expressly state that it came before the Court without a hearing.

The Court will reject a proposed order that does not contain the specific date on which the motion came before the Court or expressly state that the motion came before the Court without hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Legal authority

Submit cases available only through LexisNexis because the Court does not have access to that service.

The Court does not have access to LexisNexis; therefore, submission of cases available only through LexisNexis is mandatory.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Hearing request

A hearing date beyond the first day of the applicable trial period in the Case Management Order will not be approved.

Hearing dates that are beyond the first day of the trial period or projected trial period based on the Case Management Order will not be approved.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

A proposed order that extends deadlines only by a stated number of days will be rejected.

Proposed orders simply extending deadlines by a certain number of days will be rejected.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Add on request

Must include

proposed order

Add-ons require prior Court approval, requested by motion with a proposed or agreed order through courtMAP.

No add-ons are permitted without prior approval from the Court. Submit a motion with a Proposed or  Agreed Order via courtMAP.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order of referral

No matter can be heard by the general magistrate without an appropriate Order of Referral and the consent of all parties to the referral.

No matter can be heard by a general magistrate without an appropriate Order of Referral and the consent to the referral of all parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pleading

Every issue to be addressed by the General Magistrate requires a filed pleading and an Order of Referral to General Magistrate.

All issues addressed by the General Magistrate requires a filed pleading and an Order of Referral to General Magistrate.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order of referral

Every hearing before General Magistrate Kallman requires an entered Order of Referral, which parties must verify before the hearing to avoid a reset.

A hearing before the General Magistrate REQUIRES an Order of Referral for each matter. To avoid your hearing from being reset your assistance is requested. Prior to your hearing, please verify that an Order of Referral to General Magistrate Kallman has been entered.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreed recommended order

A resolved matter will not be taken off calendar without an Agreed Recommended Order submitted to 11thFCGM17@jud11.flcourts.org.

No matter that has been resolved will be taken off calendar without an Agreed Recommended Order submitted to 11thFCGM17@jud11.flcourts.org.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order of referral

A referral to the General Magistrate requires the consent of all parties, and any party is entitled to have the matter heard before a judge.

A referral to a General Magistrate requires the consent of all parties. You are entitled to have the matter heard before a judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to modify or terminate probation

Requests to modify or terminate probation or community control must be made by filing a Motion to Modify or Terminate; they are not automatically granted at the midway point.

Judge Stuzin does not automatically grant termination or modifications of Probation or Community Control at the midway point. A party requesting to modify or terminate probation shall file a Motion to Modify or Terminate.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Jac indigency motion

Must include

proposed order

JAC indigency motions must be submitted to Chambers with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, and may be entered without a hearing unless JAC requests one or the Judge has concerns.

Submit the Motion to have Defendant Declared Indigent for Costs along with supporting documentation, JAC's response, and a proposed order, to Chambers. If JAC does not request a hearing, the Court may enter the proposed order without a hearing after reviewing the documents. If JAC requests a hearing, or if Judge Stuzin has concerns after reviewing the Motion and supporting documentation, the JA will set the Motion on calendar for hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to modify or terminate probation

A motion to modify or terminate probation must include the positions of the Probation Officer(s), the State Attorney, and, if applicable, the victim.

You must include the Probation Officer(s), the State Attorney and - if applicable- the victim's position in the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

Must include

financial affidavit

Attach a current, fully executed Form 12.901(d) or (e) financial statement to the pretrial catalogue and exchange it with the other parties.

A current, fully executed financial statement in accordance with Form 12.901(d) or (e) of the Florida Family Law Rules of Procedure shall be attached to the Pre-Trial Catalogue and exchanged with the attorneys/pro se litigants.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Special set hearing submission

After selecting a date, add the case to the calendar and attach the e-file-stamped motion and hearing request as supporting documents; settings without them or any supporting documents will be rejected.

Once the date has been selected, please be sure to add your case to the calendar and attach as supporting documents the filed Motion and Request for Hearing (with an e-file stamp). Any settings that do not include the motion and request for hearing with the e-file stamp will be rejected. Any settings that do not have any supporting documents will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Schedule of debts

When debt division is disputed, each party must file an affidavit-form, party-signed debt schedule with the pretrial catalogue.

In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any debts, concurrently with the Pre-Trial catalogue each party shall file a Schedule of Debts, signed by the party in affidavit form

CRITICAL

Applies to

Schedule of assets

The asset schedule must be sworn to by the party.

THE SCHEDULE MUST BE SWORN TO BY THE PARTY.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion calendar hearing submission

Attach the motion, response, notice of hearing, and supporting documents as supporting documents when setting the hearing.

Attach the motion, response, notice of hearing, and any supporting documents as "supporting documents."

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

A party addressing child support must provide a completed child support guideline worksheet supporting its position.

The attorneys/pro se litigants are required to provide a completed CHILD SUPPORT GUIDELINE WORKSHEET in support of his or her position regarding child support.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order granting motion to withdraw

An order granting withdrawal must include the client’s phone number, address, and email.

All orders granting a motion to withdraw must contain the complete contact information (phone, address, email) of the client.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

certificate of conference

After filing, emergency motions must be uploaded to CourtMAP and state that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

Emergency Motions: Must be uploaded via CourtMAP once filed and must contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for special set hearing

Must include

certificate of conference

The filer must either certify a good-faith conferral with the opposing party to attempt resolution and determine hearing time, or certify that conferral could not occur and state the circumstances.

_____ I have conferred with the opposing Counsel or Pro Se party in a good faith effort to resolve the matter (s) without a hearing and to determine the amount of time requested for the hearing OR _____ I have been unable to confer with opposing counsel or pro se party because (state circumstances)

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

An emergency motion must certify that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait for a motion calendar.

Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Mandatory disclosure

Must include

financial affidavit

Mandatory disclosure, including a financial affidavit, must be exchanged within 45 days after service of the initial pleading, with a filed certificate of compliance.

Pursuant to Florida Family Law Rule 12.285(b)(2), mandatory disclosure must be exchanged within 45 days of serving the initial pleading, accompanied by the filing of a certificate of compliance as required by Rule 12.285(j). This includes a financial affidavit.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of readiness for trial

A Notice of Readiness must identify the specific issues to be tried.

Notice of Readiness shall include the specific issues to be tried by the court (e.g. timesharing, alimony, child support).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

A five-minute-calendar hearing requires a filed notice identifying the motion and its docket-entry number.

A Notice of Hearing must be filed for the 5-Minute Motion Calendar listing the motion and docket number entry (D.E. #) corresponding to the motion that has been set.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Schedule of assets

When asset division is disputed, each party must file an affidavit-form, party-signed asset schedule with the pretrial catalogue.

In all cases in which there is a disputed question as to division of any assets, real or personal, concurrently with the Pre-trial catalogue each party shall file a SCHEDULE OF ASSETS, signed by the party in affidavit form, setting forth each asset to which a disputed question exists or to the division thereof.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

The pretrial catalogue must include a list of admissions and stipulations.

A list of Admissions and Stipulation is to be included in the Pre-trial Catalogue.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

The pretrial catalogue must list trial witnesses, including foreseeable rebuttal and impeachment witnesses, with names, addresses, and brief testimony summaries; unlisted witnesses are excluded absent good cause.

The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list of witnesses to be called at trial. This includes rebuttal and impeachment witnesses who, in the exercise of diligent pre-trial preparation, you should know might be called. Expert witnesses shall be so specified. Such list shall contain names, addresses and a brief statement of testimony to be offered. Witnesses not listed will not be called at trial except for good cause shown.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for special set hearing

Must include

certificate of service

The filer must certify that a copy of the motion(s) has been received by opposing counsel or party.

____ I certify that a copy of this Motion(s) has been received by the opposing Counsel or Party.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreed order

Agreed orders must be labeled “Agreed” or they will be rejected.

If they are agreed, it must say Agreed on the orders, otherwise they will be rejected.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

All proposed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

The order title must be typed in the title box provided by CourtMAP, not in the body of the proposed/agreed order.

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.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Ex parte motions to compel must contain the certification of good faith effort required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: must contain certification of "good faith effort" required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Each motion noticed for hearing, or each proposed order submitted should be the subject of a separate notice and a separate order. Motions should not be combined in a single notice or in a single order so that the technology may accurately process the identifier.

Each motion noticed for hearing, or each proposed order submitted should be the subject of a separate notice and a separate order. Motions should not be combined in a single notice or in a single order so that the technology may accurately process the identifier.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for telephonic appearance

Must include

proposed order

A motion for telephonic appearance must be submitted with the Court's form order for approval via the proposed order option on CourtMAP.

A motion for telephonic appearance, along with the Court's form order must be submitted for the Court's approval via proposed order option on CourtMAP.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel

Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must include the client's written consent and the new attorney's name and bar number in the body of the proposed order.

If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client. Additionally, the name and bar number of the "new" attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders must not be submitted on contested matters or matters already set for hearing.

Do not submit proposed orders on matters that are contested and/or already set for hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Agreed order

All agreed orders must be submitted via CourtMAP.

All agreed orders must be submitted via Court map.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Courtmap hearing request

Supporting documents (e.g., the filed motion) must be submitted when creating the hearing event on CourtMAP, and a green success message confirms the hearing is on the calendar.

SUBMIT YOUR SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS (filed motion, etc) when creating the event( setting the hearing) on CourtMAP. Once a green "success" message appears, the hearing has made the calendar.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Every attorney-generated notice of hearing must list the motion identifiers (docket index number, or e-filing number, full motion name, and filing date).

The motion identifiers must be listed in every attorney-generated notice of hearing for a specific motion and in every proposed order submitted for signature by the Court.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit

Each exhibit must be marked for identification on the bottom of its first page (e.g., "Petitioner's 1" or "Respondent's A") and must match the markings on the Proposed Exhibit List.

Each Exhibit shall be marked for identification on the bottom of the first page of the document "Petitioner's 1, 2, 3, etc." or "Respondent's A, B, C, etc." Each marked Exhibit must correspond with the identification markings on the Proposed Exhibit List.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed exhibit list

The Proposed Exhibit List must describe each exhibit, mark each as "Petitioner's 1, 2, 3, etc." or "Respondent's A, B, C, etc.", and indicate whether the parties agree the document may be admitted.

The Proposed Exhibit List must contain a description of each of the exhibits a party wishes to use at an evidentiary hearing. Each exhibit listed on the Proposed Exhibit List must be marked for identification on the Proposed Exhibit List as "Petitioner's 1, 2, 3, etc." or "Respondent's A, B, C, etc.". Parties or their counsel must indicate on the Proposed Exhibit List whether the parties agree the document may be admitted into evidence.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Must include

case number

Notice of hearing must include the docket entry number in the title next to each motion and in the CourtMAP subject area.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE DOCKET ENTRY NUMBER IN THE TITLE NEXT TO EACH MOTION ON YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING. And also in the subject area when setting in courtmap.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Must include

case number

Notices of hearing must state the docket numbers of the motion and all related memoranda and are insufficient without a docket entry number.

NOTICE OF HEARINGS: Parties are to state the docket number of the motion and all memoranda related to the issue filed by either side on their Notice of Hearing. Notices of hearing are not deemed sufficient unless a docket entry number is listed.

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Applies to

Exhibits

All exhibits must be pre-marked and initialed and provided to the clerk on the first day of trial or evidentiary hearing, using numerical markings for plaintiff's exhibits and alphabetical markings for defendant's exhibits, and no exhibit (except impeachment exhibits) may be offered unless pre-marked.

All exhibits are to be pre-marked and initialed and provided to clerk on the first day of trial or evidentiary hearing. Plaintiff's exhibits are marked, if stipulated or agreed, into evidence with a numerical marking, i.e., 1, 2, 3. Plaintiff's exhibits, if not yet deemed admitted, are marked for identification as 1a. 1b, 1c, for identification. Defendant shall likewise mark agreed exhibits alphabetically, i.e., a, b, c, and mark for identification as, i.e., a1, a2, a3. Exhibits shall be one-sided. No document or exhibit, except impeachment exhibits, may be offered into evidence unless it has been pre-marked.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion

Must include

proposed order

All motions must be accompanied by a proposed order.

Attorneys and parties shall submit all motions with a proposed order through courtMap..

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notices of hearing and the CourtMap setting subject area must include the Docket Entry number (D.E. #), or the court will cancel the hearing.

Parties shall include the Docket Entry number (“D.E. #”) on all Notices of Hearing, the Subject area for the CourtMap setting, and in Proposed Orders submitted to CourtMap. If the docket entry numbers are omitted from notices of hearing and the subject area for the CourtMap setting, the court will cancel your hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notices of hearing must include the docket entry number in the title next to each motion, and in the subject area when setting in CourtMAP.

PLEASE INCLUDE THE DOCKET ENTRY NUMBER IN THE TITLE NEXT TO EACH MOTION ON YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING. And also in the subject area when setting in courtmap.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

Emergency motions must be filed with a proposed order in CourtMAP under the EMERGENCY SUBMISSION category.

-If you have an Emergency Motion please file the Motion with a Proposed Order in CourtMAP under the EMERGENCY SUBMISSION.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted to CourtMap must include the Docket Entry number (D.E. #), or the court will reject the orders.

If the docket entry numbers are omitted from the proposed orders, the court will reject your orders.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Must include

proposed order

An emergency motion must be filed with a proposed order.

If you have an Emergency Motion please file the Motion with a Proposed Order in CourtMAP under the EMERGENCY SUBMISSION.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Joint case management report

Initial case management hearings require client attendance and submission of a joint case management report.

Initial Case Management hearings, set pursuant to Rule 1.201(b), are governed by a detailed court order setting the hearing, require client attendance, and submission of a joint case management report.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Business records certification

A party relying on certified business records must bring the original certification to trial.

If a party is relying on business records through certification then the original certification must be brought to the trial.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be uploaded via CourtMAP and include a certification explaining why the matter is a true emergency, cannot wait for a regular motion calendar, and detailing the emergency.

Emergency Motions must be uploaded via CourtMAP and MUST contain a Certification that the matter is a true Emergency, and cannot wait to be heard during a regular motion calendar.  The certification/motion must include the details of the Emergency.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

An emergency motion must state that opposing counsel was notified and that a good-faith attempt to resolve the matter amicably was made.

The Emergency Motion MUST contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified, and an attempt to resolve the matter amicably has been made in good faith.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of cancellation

Cancellation requests must be made through CourtMAP, and an approved cancellation notice must state a valid reason.

Must be requested through CourtMap. If approved, the Notice of Cancellation must state a valid reason.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice for trial

A copy of a filed notice for trial must be provided to the judicial assistant or bailiff.

If parties file Notice for Trial – a copy must be provided to the JA or the Bailiff.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

When scheduling a hearing, the setting party must provide the opposing party a Zoom-instruction notice and file it with the Clerk.

The setting party must provide Notice of Hearing with instructions on how to appear using Zoom to the opposing party when scheduling a hearing and must file the notice with the Clerk.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion calendar submission

To add a matter to the judge's motion calendar, the notice of hearing and motion must be filed with the Clerk.

In order for your matter to be added to the Judge's Motion Calendar, the notice of hearing and motions(s) MUST be filed with the Clerk.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The moving party must state on the notice of hearing that it was physically mailed and allow appropriate delivery time.

The moving party SHALL indicate on the Notice of Hearing that the Notice was physically mailed to the party, with an appropriate time for delivery.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Continuance motion

Must include

proposed order

If a defendant has not been served before a pre-trial conference, the plaintiff's attorney must be present and/or file a continuance motion with a proposed order in courtMAP.

For Pre-trial Conferences, if there is NON-SERVICE on a case, Plaintiff Attorney MUST BE present and/or file for continuance along with a Proposed order in CourtMaps.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Witness list

At least 10 days before trial, a written witness list (excluding impeachment witnesses) with names, addresses, and the general nature of each witness's testimony must be furnished to opposing counsel and a copy filed in the case.

The names and addresses of all witnesses except those used for impeachment, shall be furnished to opposing counsel in writing together with a statement of the general nature of the testimony of each witness, and a copy thereof in this cause.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Ex parte motion

Must include

certificate of conference

Ex-parte motions must include the Rule 1.380(a)(2) certification of conferral, with specific language that counsel conferred with opposing counsel, or the court will reject the ex-parte order.

Any and all EX-PARTE Orders MUST INCLUDE THE Certification in previous filed MOTION as Required by Rule 1.380(a) (2) of attempt to Confer on discovery. Specific language that you conferred with opposing counsel needs to be in the EX-PARTE Motion otherwise the Court will REJECT the EX-PARTE Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for zoom appearance

Must include

proposed order

Special set hearings are in person unless a party requests Zoom access in advance by filing a motion with a proposed/agreed order.

Special Set hearings will be conducted in person unless a party request Zoom access in advance by filing a Motion and submitting a Proposed/Agreed Order.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Stipulation for settlement

Must include

proposed order

Counsel must notify the court immediately upon settlement and submit a Stipulation for Settlement and Order of Dismissal.

Counsel shall notify the Court immediately in the event of settlement and submit a Stipulation for Settlement and Order of Dismissal.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for zoom appearance

Must include

proposed order

To request a special set hearing via Zoom, file a motion with a correlating proposed order on courtMAP and, if approved, amend the notice of hearing with the Zoom details.

To request a Special Set hearing via Zoom: - File a motion and submit a proposed order that correlates to the motion on Court Map. If approved, amend the notice of hearing with the Zoom details.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Ex-parte motions to compel must reflect compliance with Eleventh Circuit Administrative Order No. 06-09 or they will be summarily denied.

Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: Before filing an Ex-Parte Motion to Compel, please ensure you have complied with the Eleventh Circuit Court Administrative Order No. 06-09. Motions that do not reflect compliance with the Administrative Order will be summarily denied.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of settlement

A Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk's Office when a case is resolved through settlement.

Settlements: If your case is resolved through settlement, a Notice of Settlement must be filed with the Clerk's Office.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notices of unilaterally set hearings must state that the movant set the matter unilaterally after good faith efforts to reach the opposing party failed.

After receiving a date and time for a unilaterally set hearing, the notice must include the language that undersigned set this matter unilaterally after good faith efforts to reach the opposing party were unsuccessful.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel

Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must include the client's written consent and the new attorney's name and bar number in the body of the order.

If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client. Additionally, the name and bar number of the "new" attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order after hearing

Proposed orders submitted after a hearing must be accompanied by a cover letter with the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

If you are submitting a proposed order after a hearing, you must submit a cover letter that includes the hearing details and the Court's oral ruling.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Supporting documents such as motions, affidavits, and cover letters must always accompany proposed orders submitted via CourtMAP.

Supporting documents (i.e: motions, affidavits, cover letters, etc.) must always be submitted in support of your proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Any court filing (pleading, motion, memorandum, response, proposed order, or other court record)

Must include

ai disclosure

Any attorney or self-represented litigant who uses generative AI in preparing a court filing must disclose that use on the face of the filing.

Any attorney or self-represented litigant who uses any generative artificial intelligence tool in the preparation of a pleading, motion, memorandum, response, proposed order, or other court record, must disclose such use on the face of the filing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Final order of dismissal and final judgment

A final disposition form must accompany all Final Orders to Dismiss and Final Judgments.

Final disposition forms must be submitted with all Final Orders to Dismiss and Final Judgments.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order of dismissal

Orders of dismissal must specify whether dismissal applies to an individual defendant or all defendants, or the court may dismiss the entire case.

When submitting an Order of Dismissal, specify whether the Dismissal applies to an individual Defendant or all Defendants. Failure to do so may cause the Court to enter an Order Dismissing the entire case.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Must include

certificate of conference

Ex-parte motions to compel must contain the good faith effort certification required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: must contain certification of "good faith effort" required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency that cannot wait for the motion calendar.

1. Your motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true Emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion

All arguments and supporting documents must be included in the filed motion rather than held for presentation at hearing.

PLEASE SUBMIT ALL ARGUMENTS AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS IN THE FILED MOTION

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Certification of trial readiness

At the conclusion of the pre-trial conference, the parties and the court must certify eight trial-readiness elements, including completed discovery and motions, finalized jury instructions, exchanged exhibits and witness lists, and an estimated trial length.

At the conclusion of the pre-trial conference, the parties and the court must certify the following: a. The case is at issue. b. All discovery is completed. c. All dispositive motions have been filed, heard, and ruled upon. d. All pre-trial motions have been filed, heard, and ruled upon. e. Jury instructions have been filed, argued, and the form and content of jury instructions are finalized (to the extent possible) by the court. f. Exhibits have been exchanged, pre-marked, and stipulated where appropriate. g. Witness lists have been exchanged, and all witnesses are available and secured for trial. THE TRIAL PERIOD SHALL BE EITHER 1 or 2 weeks, AS DETERMINED BY THE TRIAL JUDGE. CERTIFICATION OF READINESS REQUIRES THE PARTIES, ATTORNEYS, AND WITNESSES TO BE AVAILABLE FOR THE ENTIRE TRIAL PERIOD. h. An estimated length of trial from commencement through charging the jury, stated as a number of hours.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of readiness

A copy of the filed notice of readiness must be submitted under supporting documents when selecting a calendar call/trial date.

A copy of the filed notice of readiness must be submitted (under supporting documents).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Certification of trial readiness

The Certification of Trial Readiness must be signed by all parties and the presiding Judge.

Upon completion of (4) above, the attached Certification of Trial Readiness shall be signed by all parties and the presiding Judge.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must contain a statement that opposing counsel was notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

Emergency Motions must be uploaded via CourtMAP once filed and MUST contain a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Court filing prepared with generative ai

Must include

ai disclosure

Filings prepared with generative AI must include a specified certification, placed at the conclusion of the filing or immediately above the signature block.

The filing shall include a statement substantially in the following form: "Generative artificial intelligence was used in the preparation of this filing. The undersigned certifies that all factual assertions, legal authority, and citations have been independently reviewed and verified for accuracy and accepts full responsibility for the contents of this filing." This certification may be included at the conclusion of the filing or immediately above the signature block.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Cover letter

Every proposed order cover letter must state whether the matter was heard, the hearing date, the motion's title, that the proposed order was sent to the opposing party, and whether the opposing party agrees.

The cover letter must address the following: 1. Whether the matter has been heard 2. Date of the hearing (if previously heard) 3. Title of the motion 4. The proposed order has been sent to the opposing party 5. Whether opposing party agrees with the proposed order

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders submitted without a cover letter showing they were sent to the opposing party are treated as ex parte communications and will not be read by the judge.

ALL PROPOSED ORDERS SENT WITHOUT A COVER LETTER INDICATING THAT IT HAS BEEN SENT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY ARE CONSIDERED EXPARTE COMMUNICATIONS AND WILL NOT BE READ BY THE JUDGE.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Petition

Must include

proposed order

Filings of petitions with proposed orders in courtMAP must include the established checklist certification forms, and failure to include them results in summary rejection.

As of September 1, 2020, filings of petitions with proposed orders in courtMAP must include established checklist certification forms as supporting documents with your submissions. Failure to include the checklist certification form will result in summary rejection of your submission.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion for clarification rehearing reconsideration

Must include

proposed order

Motions for clarification, rehearing, or reconsideration must be submitted as a proposed order with supporting documents, including a cover letter, via CourtMAP.

Motions for Clarification, Rehearing, Reconsideration: Submit a "Proposed Order" with supporting documents (including a cover letter) via CourtMAP. Court will review and advise if a response is needed and/or if a hearing should be set.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to withdraw as counsel

Motions to withdraw as counsel must use the court's form order found on the division website under 'Documents.'

On Motions to Withdraw as Counsel, you must use our form order found on our website below under "Documents."

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Proposed orders for matters already heard by the Court must include 'Post Hearing' in the title and the hearing date in the first sentence of the body.

If the matter has been heard by the Court, include the words "Post Hearing" in the title of your proposed order and include the hearing date in the first sentence of the body of the order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency petition motion

Emergency petitions/motions must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and a statement that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter amicably.

Your Petition/Motion must contain the following: - a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a special set hearing. - a statement indicating that opposing counsel has been notified in an attempt to resolve the matter in an amicable manner.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order supporting documents

Supporting documents for proposed orders must not be categorized as 'Exhibit,' to avoid a system glitch and delay in the order appearing on the docket.

When submitting supporting documents for your proposed order, please do not categorize any supporting documents as an "Exhibit." This will cause a glitch in the system and a delay in your order appearing on the docket.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order supporting documents

Supporting documents submitted with proposed orders must not be categorized as 'Exhibit,' or the system will glitch and the order's docket appearance will be delayed.

When submitting supporting documents for your proposed order, kindly note that SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE NOT EXHIBITS. Please do not categorize any supporting documents as an "Exhibit." This will cause a glitch in the system and a delay in your order appearing on the docket.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order and notice of hearing

Per AO 22-02, orders and notices of hearing must include docket/index identifiers, listed next to the title of the pleading set for hearing when entered in CourtMAP.

**AO 22-02 requires the inclusion of docket/index identifiers in orders and notices of hearing.** Please list the docket index number next to the title of the pleading that is being set to be heard when entering the information in CourtMAP.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Order on stipulation for substitution of counsel

Orders on stipulations for substitution of counsel must include the client's written consent and the substituted attorney's name and bar number in the body of the proposed order.

If you are submitting an order on a Stipulation for Substitution of Counsel, you must submit the written consent of the client. Additionally, the name and bar number of the substituted attorney must be included within the body of the proposed order.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Treatment court appearance

All treatment court participants must appear in person unless the court grants permission otherwise.

ALL PARTICIPANTS IN TREATMENT COURT MUST APPEAR IN PERSON UNLESS GRANTED PERMISSION BY THE COURT.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion to set aside bench warrant

A Motion to Set Aside Bench Warrant must attach an affidavit from the bondsperson that the surety is willing to remain on bond when bond is estreated.

If there is a bond on the case that was estreated, the Motion to Set Aside must have as an attachment an affidavit from the bondsperson that the surety is willing to remain on bond.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion for return of property

For a Motion for Return of Property, defendants must file the original with the Clerk's Office and provide a copy to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.

Defendants must file the original motion to the Clerk's Office and provide a copy to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel for the motion to be set.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion to seal or expunge

For a Motion to Seal or Expunge, defendants must file the original with the Clerk's Office and send a copy to the Judicial Assistant.

Defendants must file the original with the Clerk's Office and send a copy to the Judicial Assistant to set on Motion Calendar.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion

Boilerplate motions or those lacking specific supporting allegations are not legally sufficient.

"Boilerplate" motions or those devoid of specific supporting allegations are not legally sufficient.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion

Motions must be in writing unless otherwise specified, or in emergency situations, and must comply with Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.190(a).

Motions must be in writing unless otherwise specified, or in emergency situations, and must comply with Fla. R. Crim. P. 3.190(a).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Plea waiver

A waiver or plea in absentia is required for defense attorney to appear and take a plea, must include waived rights and immigration consequences, be signed and notarized, with notation for electronic signatures.

c. A duly executed waiver or plea in absentia is required from the Defendant for the Defense Attorney to appear for trial check-in and to take a plea on behalf of the Defendant. The waiver must include the rights the Defendant waives and the potential immigration consequences of taking the plea. The rights waiver must be signed by the Defendant and notarized. If the Defendant's signature is an electronic signature, then the notary should indicate on the waiver that the notary is permitted to conduct remote notarization or electronic signatures.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Plea form

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.

When an agreed plea is taking place, the defense attorney must fill out our plea form that is attached and turn in personally or scan to the JA BEFORE the plea takes place.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion to declare defendant indigent for costs

Must include

proposed order

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

For Motion to Declare Defendant Indigent for Costs, submit the motion to chambers along with supporting documentation, JAC’s response, and a proposed order.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

Only one expert per specialty per side is permitted unless otherwise ordered.

EXPERT WITNESSES: ONLY ONE (1) EXPERT, PER SPECIALTY, PER SIDE, is permitted, unless otherwise ordered by the court.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed final judgment

Must include

proposed order

Proposed final judgments on the UCD calendar must include all listed supporting documents with e-file stamps or the submission will be rejected.

Please be sure to attach the following supporting documents with an e-file stamp with the proposed Final Judgement submitted: 1. Petition or Counter Petition 2. Answer or Answer/Waiver 3. Marital Settlement Agreement and/or Parenting Plan. 4. If the Petition has been defaulted please attach the Order of Default. ... IF ALL DOCUMENTS ARE NOT UNDER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS WITH YOUR PROPOSED ORDER IT WILL BE REJECTED.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for special set hearing

Must include

certificate of service

The filing party must certify that a copy of the motion has been received by opposing counsel or party.

I certify that a copy of this Motion(s) has been received by the opposing Counsel or Party.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Pretrial catalogue

Exhibit list required in the pre-trial catalogue; exhibits must be exchanged at least 10 days before trial and filed via Notice of Filing; unlisted/late exhibits may not be used except for good cause.

EXHIBIT LIST: The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list of all exhibits which may be used at trial. Each exhibit must be exchanged with opposing counsel/pro se litigant at least ten (10) days before trial. Exhibits not specifically listed and timely exchanged may not be used at trial except for good cause shown. Prior to the trial date, e-file a Notice of Filing with each Exhibit attached.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for special set hearing

Must include

certificate of conference

The filer must contact all opposing sides before submitting the hearing request to confirm the issue is contested and the appropriate hearing time is set aside.

IMPORTANT NOTE: You must contact the other side prior to requesting a hearing so that we may assure the issue is in fact contested and that the appropriate amount of time is being set aside. Please contact all sides and only then submit your package.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Ex parte motion to compel

Must include

local rule certificate

Ex-parte motions to compel must contain a certification of good faith effort per Rule 1.380(a)(2).

**Ex-Parte Motions to Compel: must contain certification of "good faith effort" required by Rule 1.380(a)(2).

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion calendar hearing

5-Minute Motion Calendar is for non-evidentiary matters only, with a maximum of 2 motions per case per day; excess motions will be cancelled.

This calendar is for non-evidentiary matters only. Only 2 Motions per case will be heard on the same day. IF YOU SET MORE THAN 2 MOTIONS PER CASE THEY WILL BE CANCELLED.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for special set hearing

Must include

certificate of conference

The filer must either certify a good-faith conferral with opposing counsel or party to attempt resolution and determine the hearing time, or state the circumstances that prevented conferral.

I have conferred with the opposing Counsel or Pro Se party in a good faith effort to resolve the matter (s) without a hearing and to determine the amount of time requested for the hearing OR _____ I have been unable to confer with opposing counsel or pro se party because (state circumstances):___________________________________________________________

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for cmc

CMCs cannot be set on motion calendar; a Request for CMC must be e-filed and forwarded to the JA by email.

CASE MANAGEMENT CONFRENCES CANNOT BE SET ON MOTION CALENDAR. To request a CMC, please e-file a Request for CMC which lists the matters to be addressed by the Court. Forward a copy of the e-filed request to the JA via e-mail and chambers will review and set a date or address the issues.