Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County Service and Proof of Service Rules

CRITICALCivil cases

The Zoom hearing link must be shared with clients, opposing counsel, and interested parties not on the service list.

You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibits

Before the hearing, a copy of each proposed exhibit must be provided to the opposing party and the parties must attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact your opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

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Deadline

7 business days

Applies to

Notice of hearing

At least 7 business days' notice before the hearing must be given.

You must give 7 business days notice.

CRITICALCriminal cases

The moving party on a motion for return of property must provide the agency holding the property with 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.

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Service

Email to opposing party

Hearing request emails must copy opposing counsel.

To request a hearing date: email Judicial Assistant Paula Lopez palopez@jud11.flcourts.org and copy opposing counsel.

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Service

Email to all parties

All parties must be included on the email correspondence when requesting a hearing.

Make sure the motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and all parties are included on the electronic mail correspondence.

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E-filing a motion does not deliver a copy to the court, even if the court's email address is added to the e-filing service, so a separate email to the Judicial Assistant is required.

Please note e-filing motions will not provide the court with a copy, even if you add the court's email address in the e-filing service.

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Deadline

48 hours

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notice of hearing must be sent to all parties on the service list including associations; proof of notice must be brought to the hearing; emergency hearings require a minimum of 48 hours notice by fax or email.

4. Once you have selected your hearing date, you must send a notice of hearing to all parties on the service list, including condominium and homeowners’ associations, as applicable. You must bring proof of this notice to the hearing; a minimum notice of 48 hours by fax or email is required for emergency hearings.

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Service

Email to opposing party

All emails to the JA/division must copy opposing counsel.

You must copy opposing counsel on all emails.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The movant must prepare and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties when placing a motion on calendar.

The movant is responsible for preparing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

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Applies to

Pretrial

Pre-trial conferences without proof of service on the docket will be continued pending service and taken off calendar.

Pre-trials without proof of service on the docket will be continued pending service and taken off calendar.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The scheduling party must provide written notice of the hearing, with a copy of the motion, to opposing counsel/parties immediately after the hearing is set.

Hearing Notices: Written notice to opposing counsel/parties shall be provided by the scheduling party immediately after hearing is set, along with a copy of the motion, prior to the scheduled hearing date.

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Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be provided to opposing counsel in addition to being filed with the Clerk.

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

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

5 business days

Parties may unilaterally set motion calendar hearings only after reasonable but unsuccessful attempts to coordinate and with at least 5 business days' notice to opposing counsel.

Unilateral Settings: Parties may unilaterally set hearings on motion calendar if reasonable attempts have been made to coordinate the hearing to no avail and opposing counsel is provided with at least 5 business days’ notice.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

5 business days

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Motion calendar hearings require notice at least 5 business days before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Mail

The attorney granted withdrawal must mail a copy of the order to the client immediately.

Movant shall mail a copy of this Order to Client forthwith.

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Applies to

Exhibits

Parties presenting exhibits at in-person, Zoom, or telephonic hearings must provide copies of the exhibits and an exhibit list to the opposing attorney/party and attempt to agree on admissibility.

If you are going to be presenting exhibits at the in person, zoom or telephonic hearing, you must contact the opposing attorney or party, provide them with a copy of the exhibits, an exhibit list and agree to the exhibits that will be admitted.

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Applies to

Order

Every party must be copied on all orders submitted to the Judge for signature.

All parties must be copied on all Orders submitted to the Judge for signature.

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Applies to

Order

All parties must be copied on every order submitted to the judge for signature.

All parties must be copied on all Orders submitted to the Judge for signature.

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Applies to

Orders

Every order submitted to the judge for signature must be copied to all parties.

All parties must be copied on all Orders submitted to the Judge for signature.

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All parties must be copied on criminal emergency motions by 2:00 p.m. the day before the requested hearing.

EMERGENCY MOTIONS – All motions must be filed and all parties copied by 2:00 pm the day before the hearing is requested.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and served on all parties.

Make sure your motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and all parties have been provided with a copy of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

All parties must be provided with a copy of the emergency motion.

all parties have been provided with a copy of the motion

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Proof of service must be filed in the court record before the pre-trial conference; cases without it may be removed from the calendar or not called.

Cases without proof of service filed in the court record may be removed from the calendar and/or may not be called by the Court. Parties are responsible for ensuring that service has been properly effectuated and documented before the scheduled pre-trial conference.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The moving party must provide the filed Notice of Hearing and Zoom information to all opposing parties, including self-represented litigants, so all parties can appear.

The moving party is responsible for providing the filed Notice of Hearing and Zoom information to all opposing parties, including self-represented (pro se) litigants. The moving party must ensure that all parties have the necessary information to appear at the scheduled hearing.

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Service

Electronic service to court

When filing through the E-Filing Portal, the division email 11thFC33@jud11.flcourts.org must be added to the E-Service list.

When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC33@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list

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Service

Mail to opposing party

If the opposing party is not registered for COURTMAP, the party must generate its own notice of hearing with an appropriate certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

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Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The filing party must e-serve the opposing side with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

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Applies to

Motion

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

Filings must be e-served on the opposing side through the E-Filing Portal.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Mail to opposing party

If the opposing party is not registered for courtMAP, the filer must generate their own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The opposing party must be included in every courtMAP submission.

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP

CRITICALCriminal cases

Please make sure the opposing party has received a copy as well.

Please make sure the opposing party has received a copy as well.

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Counsel must provide the State with a copy of the motion to increase or reduce bond.

Provide the State with a copy of the motion.

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Deadline

10 business days

Service

Mail to agency

Return-of-property motions require 10 business days' notice of hearing to the police department, and defense counsel must prove service on the law enforcement agency holding the property via certified mail return receipt, fax confirmation, or an agency receipt.

these motions require a 10-business day notice of hearing to the police department. Defense Counsel must present proof that the motion was submitted to the law enforcement agency holding the property. This can be accomplished by 1. Sending the motion to the agency by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and bringing the green return receipt post card to court 2. Faxing the motion to the agency and bringing a fax confirmation printout to court; or 3. Obtaining a receipt from the agency verifying they were served with the Motion.

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A copy of the seal/expunge motion must be provided to the State, and if the State objects the hearing will be reset with notice to the attorney.

Provide a copy to the State. If there is an objection by the State it will be reset with notice to the attorney.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The movant must prepare and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

The movant is responsible for preparing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

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Mandatory disclosure (including financial affidavit) must be exchanged within 45 days of serving the initial pleading, and non-compliance may result in an order to show cause why the matter should not be dismissed or default entered.

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. Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure pursuant to rule 12.285(b)(1). In the event this Court determines that Rule 12.285 has not been complied with, and the parties have not agreed in writing to an extension for the exchange of disclosure, this Court may issue an order show cause why the matter should not be dismissed or default entered against the non-compliant party, or both.

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Deadline

24 hours

For emergency hearings, witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged within 24 hours of the hearing.

In the event of an emergency hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 24 hours.

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Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing party at least 7 days before trial, and exhibits not listed in the Pre-trial Catalogue may not be used except for good cause.

EXHIBIT LIST: The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list o all exhibits which may be used at trial. Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing attorney/pro se litigant at least seven (7) days before trial. Exhibits not specifically listed may not be used at trial except for good cause shown.

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Service

Electronic service to court

Filings through the E-Filing Portal must add 11thFC47@jud11.flcourts.org to the e-service list.

When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC47@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list.

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Applies to

Emergency motion

Emergency motions must be provided to opposing counsel.

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

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The setting party must serve the opposing party a Notice of Hearing with Zoom instructions when scheduling and must file the notice 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.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Written notice of the hearing, along with a copy of the motion, must be provided to opposing parties immediately after the hearing is set.

Written Notice to Opposing/Parties prior to hearing shall be provided immediately after hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion.

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Deadline

7 calendar days

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Motions set on the Motion Calendar require at least 7 calendar days' notice before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The movant must prepare and serve the Notice of Hearing on all parties when placing a motion on calendar.

The movant is responsible for preparing and serving the Notice of Hearing to all parties

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Applies to

Motion for return of property

Motions for return of property must be served on the arresting agency, and proof of service must be provided at the hearing.

The motion must be served on the arresting agency and proof of said service must be provided at the hearing.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

For Nebbia motions, the movant must prepare and serve the Notice(s) of Hearing.

The movant must prepare and serve the Notice(s) of Hearing.

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Applies to

Exhibits

A copy of the exhibit list and exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney before the hearing.

In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list and exhibits to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).

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Service

Mail to opposing party

If the opposing party is not registered for Courtmap, the filer must generate their own notice with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

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Applies to

Courtmap submission

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

Opposing counsel or the pro se party must be included in all Courtmap submissions.

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING COUNSEL OR PRO SE PARTY(IES) IN ALL SUBMISSIONS

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Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The opposing side must be e-served through the E-Filing Portal with the filing.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Email to all parties

All parties must be copied on the email submitting an agreed transfer to chambers.

All parties must be copied on the email.

CRITICALCivil cases

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

Parties must e-serve the opposing side with their filing through the E-Filing Portal.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

5 business days

The moving party on the foreclosure motion calendar must give five business days' notice.

The moving party must give five business days notice.

CRITICALCivil cases

Deadline

7 calendar days

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Special set request

Service

Email

Email should include an e-filed copy of the motion, and a completed special set request form with full details provided.

Email should include an e-filed copy of the motion, and a completed special set request form with full details provided.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Original note mortgage

Service

Mail to clerk

The original note & mortgage must not be mailed to Chambers; it must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) using a tracked delivery method.

Do not mail original note & mortgage to Chambers. The Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to the following mailing address: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center 20 NW 1st Avenue, Third Floor Miami, FL 33128 Important: Use a delivery method with tracking.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Original note loan documents

Service

Mail to clerk

Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) in Miami using a delivery method with tracking.

The Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to the following mailing address: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center 20 NW 1st Avenue, Third Floor Miami, FL 33128 Important: Use a delivery method with tracking.

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Parties must register their email and physical mailing addresses with the Clerk to receive notices, Recommended Orders, and Orders.

You must register your email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court in order to receive notices, Recommended Orders, and Orders.

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The party setting a hearing must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance.

Setting parties must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance.

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Applies to

Emergency motion

The Emergency Motion must be provided to opposing counsel.

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

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Deadline

48 hours

Service

Email

Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and the General Magistrate’s office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

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Service

Email to court

The division e-service email address only accepts emails sent directly from the E-Filing Portal and rejects all other emails.

Please be aware the above email address will only accept emails directly from the E-FILING PORTAL and will reject all other emails sent from other email addresses.

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Service

Electronic service to court

When filing through the E-Filing Portal, parties must add 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org to the e-service list.

When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL please add 11thFC01@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list.

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Applies to

Motion

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

Parties must e-serve the opposing side with their filing through the E-Filing Portal.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Mail to opposing party

If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMap, the party must generate its own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

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Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The opposing party must be included in all COURTMAP submissions.

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The setting party must serve the opposing party a notice of hearing containing Zoom appearance instructions and file it with the clerk; the courtMAP auto-generated NOH is insufficient because it lacks Zoom information.

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

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Service

Electronic service to all parties

Both parties' information must be entered into the Service List on courtMAP.

Both parties’ information must be entered into the Service List on Court Maps.

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Applies to

Original loan documents

Original loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk's office before the hearing and must never be sent to chambers.

Original Loan Documents: Must be delivered to the Clerk's office prior to hearing. Please see the "Foreclosure" tab for specific instructions. NO LOAN DOCUMENTS ARE TO BE SENT TO CHAMBERS.

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Applies to

Original note and mortgage

Original notes and mortgages must not be mailed to chambers; the original note, mortgage, notice of filing, cost receipt, and final disposition form must be hand-delivered or sent by FedEx to the Courthouse.

Do not mail original note & mortgage to Chambers. The following items must be hand-delivered to the Courthouse or by Fed-Ex: 1.Original note 2.Original mortgage 3. Notice of filing of both 4. Receipt for costs 5. Final disposition form completed

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Deadline

1 business days

Hearings must be coordinated: the moving party offers a date upon service of the motion and all others must respond within one business day, or the moving party may set the hearing on the offered date.

Coordination of Hearings: Hearings shall be “coordinated” with all counsel and unrepresented parties. “Coordinated” means that the moving party offers a date upon service of the motion and all others respond within one (1) business day with agreement to the offered date or an alternate date(s) that is/are within a week of the offered date and on a date that the Court holds Motion Calendar. Failure to “coordinate” entitles the moving party to set the motion for hearing on the offered date.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

The scheduling party must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing on all parties relevant to the case.

You must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing to ALL PARTIES relevant to the case.

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The movant of a nonparty motion to vacate a confidentiality order or unseal records must serve all parties and all affected non-parties with the motion.

The movant must serve all parties and all affected non- parties with a copy of the motion.

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Service

Court service to all parties

When party names or addresses are confidential, the Court (not the movant) must serve the motion on all parties and affected non-parties in a manner that does not reveal the confidential information.

The Court shall be responsible for providing a copy of the motion to all parties and all affected non-parties in such a way as not to reveal the confidential information to the movant.

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Applies to

Notice of confidential information

Service

Mail to opposing party

The Notice of Confidential Information form must include a certificate of service stating the service method (U.S. mail or personal service), recipient, and date.

I HEREBY CERTIFY that a copy of the foregoing was furnished by U.S. mail/ personal service to: __________, on __________, 20 ___.

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Written notice with a copy of the motion must be provided to opposing counsel/parties immediately after a hearing is set, and the setting party must file the Notice of Hearing on the docket.

Written Notice to opposing counsel/parties shall be provided immediately after a hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion. The setting party is responsible for filing the Notice of Hearing on the docket.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Return of property hearing notice

Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days’ notice.

Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days’ notice.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Emergency or urgent motion

Service

Email to opposing party

The opposing party must receive a copy of the emergency or urgent motion and the explanatory email.

A copy of the Motion and email must be sent to the opposing party. [2]

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Return of property motion and notice

The motion and hearing notice must be served on both the agency holding the property and the State.

Both the motion and notice of hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as the State.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Deadline

5 calendar days

Motions must be filed and served on opposing counsel five days before the hearing, with time computed under Florida Rule of General Practice and Judicial Administration 2.514.

Motions must be filed and served upon opposing counsel five (5) days prior to being heard. See Fla. R. Gen. Practice and Jud. Admin. 2.514 regarding computation of time.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Return of property motion

Failure to file or provide notice or proof of notice to all interested parties is grounds to deny a return-of-property motion.

Failure to file/provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties will be grounds for denial of the motion.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Return of property motion

To have a return-of-property motion set, defendants must file the original with the Clerk’s Office and provide copies to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.

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

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Applies to

Motion

Service

Email to opposing party

Motions must be filed and served 5 days before hearing, a copy emailed to the Judicial Assistant upon filing with the required subject line format.

Motions must be filed and served upon opposing counsel five (5) days prior to being heard. See Fla. R. Gen. Practice and Jud. Admin. 2.514. A copy of the filed motion must be forwarded to the Judicial Assistant by e-mail once filed to ensure it is properly scheduled. E-mails must include the subject line: HRG 11/29/2021 M21-012345 JOHN DOE.

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Applies to

Motion for return of property

Motions for return of property require service on the holding agency and the State with at least 10 days' notice to the agency's legal department; failure to provide notice is grounds for denial.

Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days' notice. Both the motion and notice of hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as on the State. Failure to file/provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties will be grounds for denial of the motion.

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All parties must be included in all communications to the Court.

All parties must be included in all communications to the Court.

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Applies to

Exhibits

Before the hearing, a copy of each proposed exhibit must be provided to the opposing party.

Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party.

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All Reports and Recommendations and Orders for signature must first be circulated among the parties before submission to the General Magistrate.

All Report and Recommendations and Orders for signature to the General Magistrate must first be circulated among the parties.

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All matters to be heard must be filed with the Clerk of Court (COCC) and a copy submitted to the opposing side or their attorney.

All matters to be heard by the court MUST be filed with the Clerk of Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC), and a copy must be submitted to the opposing side or their attorney.

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Service

Email to all parties

In Juvenile Marchman cases, appointed counsel must receive copies of all documents submitted to the court and must be included on all correspondence sent to the General Magistrate's Assistant.

Counsel must receive a copy of all documents submitted to the court and must be included on all correspondence sent to the Assistant of the General Magistrate.

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Applies to

Exhibit list

A copy of the exhibit list must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney before the hearing.

In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).

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Deadline

48 hours

Service

Email

Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and the General Magistrate’s office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Service

Electronic service to court

Add the division email F006@jud11.flcourts.org to your service list so Chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.

Please add F006@jud11.flcourts.org (Division email) to your service list to ensure Chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.

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Defense counsel must present proof the return-of-property motion was served on the law enforcement agency, via certified mail return receipt, fax confirmation, or agency receipt.

Defense Counsel must present proof that the motion was submitted to the law enforcement agency holding the property. This can be accomplished by (1) sending the motion to the agency by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and bringing the green return receipt post card to court; (2) faxing the motion to the agency and bringing a fax confirmation printout to court; or (3) obtaining a receipt from the agency verifying they were served with the Motion.

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Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Mail to opposing party

Do not notice a hearing before confirmation; if the opposing party is not registered for CourtMAP, generate and mail a notice with a certificate of service.

PLEASE DO NOT NOTICE YOUR HEARINGS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT THE HEARING IS SET. IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

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Applies to

Motion

Service

Mail to all parties

The certificate of service must certify that a true and correct copy of the motions was sent via mail to all opposing parties pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing and accompanying motions has been sent via mail this ___ day of ___________________,________, pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to the following:

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Applies to

Financial disclosure

Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure under Rule 12.285(b)(1).

Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure pursuant to rule 12.285(b)(1).

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Deadline

7 calendar days

Applies to

Exhibits

Each exhibit must be provided to the opposing party at least seven days before trial, and unlisted exhibits may not be used absent good cause.

Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing attorney/pro se litigant at least seven (7) days before trial. Exhibits not specifically listed may not be used at trial except for good cause shown.

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Deadline

7 calendar days

Applies to

Witness lists and exhibits

Witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged at least seven calendar days before an evidentiary hearing, or within 24 hours for an emergency hearing.

Prior to any evidentiary hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 7 calendar days of the hearing. In the event of an emergency hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 24 hours.

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Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The opposing side must be electronically served with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed exhibit list

The Proposed Exhibit List must be served on the opposing party or counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary hearing.

At least seven days prior to any evidentiary hearing, all parties or their counsel shall file with the e-filing portal and serve on the opposing party or counsel, a Proposed Exhibit List.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Exhibit

Each exhibit must be served on the opposing party or counsel at least 7 days before the evidentiary hearing.

At least seven days prior to any evidentiary hearing, all parties or their counsel shall file with the e-filing portal and serve on the opposing party or counsel, each Exhibit which the party wishes to use at the evidentiary hearing.

CRITICALCivil cases

For motion calendar hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send Zoom instructions.

Setting parties must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance. Also zoom instructions must be sent by the setting party.

CRITICALCivil cases

For special set hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send Zoom instructions.

SETTING PARTIES MUST NOTIFY ALL PARTIES OF INTEREST OF THE SPECIAL SET HEARING AND CONFIRM THEIR ATTENDANCE. ALSO ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SENT BY THE SETTING PARTY.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Special set hearing

For special set hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send the zoom instructions.

SETTING PARTIES MUST NOTIFY ALL PARTIES OF INTEREST OF THE SPECIAL SET HEARING AND CONFIRM THEIR ATTENDANCE. ALSO ZOOM INSTRUCTIONS MUST BE SENT BY THE SETTING PARTY.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

All parties and counsel must register for the clerk's electronic service list and maintain an accurate email address.

Parties and their counsel are required to register for the clerk's electronic service list and are required to keep an accurate email address.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Mail

Notices to self-represented litigants or parties without a listed email address must be mailed by U.S. mail and include all Zoom hearing information.

ANY NOTICES SENT TO PRO-SE LITIGANTS OR ANY PARTY WITHOUT A LISTED EMAIL ADDRESS, SHALL BE MAILED VIA U.S. MAIL, AND IT SHALL INCLUDE ALL ZOOM INFORMATION FOR THE HEARING.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Immediately after a party sets a hearing, written notice and a copy of the motion must be provided to the opposing parties before the hearing.

Written Notice to Opposing/Parties prior to hearing shall be provided immediately after hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Trial exhibits

At least 10 days before trial, all trial exhibits except impeachment exhibits must be provided to opposing counsel/party for examination and initialing.

All exhibits to be offered in evidence at trial, except those used for an impeachment, shall be provided to opposing counsel/party for examination and initialing.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Pleadings

All pleadings must be filed in the Clerk's Office with copies served on all parties.

All Pleadings must be filed in the Clerk's Office with copies to all parties.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Service

Email to all parties

All parties to the case must be included in the email requesting a hearing date.

All parties to the case must be included in the email.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Service

Electronic service to court

Counsel must add the division email F015@jud11.flcourts.org to their service list so chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.

E-service/E-courtesy: Please add F015@jud11.flcourts.org (Division email) to your service list to ensure Chambers receives copies of motions submitted through e-filing.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

Motions filed on the E-Filing Portal must be e-served on the opposing side.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The opposing party must be included in all CourtMap submissions.

YOU MUST INCLUDE THE OPPOSING PARTY IN ALL SUBMISSIONS VIA COURTMAP

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-service of documents.

Lay persons are required to follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing and e-service of documents.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Motion

The Motion and Notice of Hearing must be served on the agency holding the property and the State.

Both the Motion and Notice of Hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as the State.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Request for special set hearing

Service

Mail to opposing party

A certificate of service must certify that a true and correct copy of the request and accompanying motions was sent via mail to the opposing parties pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure.

I hereby certify that a true and correct copy of the foregoing and accompanying motions has been sent via mail this ___ day of ___________________,________, pursuant to the Florida Rules of Civil Procedure to the following:

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

Service

Email to opposing party

The email to chambers about an emergency motion must copy opposing counsel/party.

Opposing Counsel/Party MUST BE COPIED.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The movant must prepare, file, and serve the Notice of Hearing on all parties.

The movant is responsible for preparing, filing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

The emergency motion must be provided to opposing counsel.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice for trial

Service

Email to all parties

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Mail to all parties

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

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

CRITICAL

Service

Mail to all parties

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

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

All parties must be included on the service list for proposed orders.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Written notice of the hearing and a copy of the motion must be provided to opposing counsel/parties immediately after the hearing is set.

Written Notice to opposing counsel/parties shall be provided immediately after a hearing is set by a party, along with a copy of the motion.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Landlord/tenant proposed orders must include all parties on the service list.

For any Landlord/Tenant Proposed Orders, please ensure that ALL parties are included in the service list.

CRITICAL

When the Order of Referral is served by mail, parties have an additional 5 days to object to the referral.

If the Order of Referral is served by mail, the parties have an additional five (5) days within which to object to the referral.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The party setting a hearing must file and serve the opposing party with a notice of hearing immediately after setting it.

The Party setting the hearing shall file and serve upon the opposing party a notice of hearing immediately after the hearing is set.

CRITICAL

Deadline

5 business days

Hearings on the open motion calendar require at least 5 business days' notice before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days

CRITICAL

If the defendant has no contact information, the plaintiff must serve the emergency hearing notice by posting it on the defendant's door.

When a hearing is scheduled for an emergency matter and there is no contact information for the defendant, plaintiff must post the hearing notice on the defendant's door.

CRITICAL

Deadline

7 business days

Special set hearings require at least 7 business days' notice before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

No emergency hearing will be scheduled on a new case without proper service, and a return of service must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.

The Court will not schedule an Emergency Hearing on a new case where there has not been proper service. A return of service must be filed with the Clerk of Courts.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

Parties may deliver to chambers a physical copy/binders of evidence, however, one must also be delivered to opposing counsel at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.

Parties may deliver to chambers a physical copy/binders of evidence, however, one must also be delivered to opposing counsel at least three (3) days prior to the hearing date.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

A copy of the emergency motion must be forwarded to opposing counsel.

2. Forward a copy of the motion to opposing counsel.

CRITICAL

Return of property motions must be filed with the Clerk with copies to the State, the possessing agency, and chambers, and will be scheduled at least two weeks out.

RETURN OF PROPERTY: File the original with the Clerk's office, send a copy to the State, the agency in possession of the property, and to chambers. The judicial assistant will set the motion on calendar. The motion will be scheduled at least two weeks later to give the State sufficient time to determine if it, or the arresting agency, has an objection.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to suppress

Suppression motions must be filed with the Clerk with a copy to chambers, after which the JA calendars the case to select a special set hearing date.

SUPPRESSION MOTIONS: File the original with the Clerk's office and send a copy to chambers. The judicial assistant will place the case on calendar to select a special set date and time for the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion to increase or reduce bond

Service

Email to court

Bond increase/reduce motions must be filed with the Clerk with an emailed copy to chambers.

INCREASE/REDUCE BOND: File the original with the Clerk's office and email a copy to chambers.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Opposing counsel must be copied on all emails, including emails to the JA placing motions on calendar.

You must copy opposing counsel on all emails.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The movant is responsible for preparing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

The movant is responsible for preparing and serving a Notice of Hearing on all parties.

CRITICAL

Seal/expunge motions must be filed with the Clerk with a copy sent to chambers; counsel need not attend the hearing if all documents are in order.

SEAL/EXPUNGE: File the original with the Clerk's office and send a copy to chambers. The JA set the motion on calendar. Counsel does not have to be present at the hearing if all documents are in order.

CRITICAL

For an emergency request, file the motion with the Clerk and serve the opposing party, call Chambers to confirm receipt, and await instructions after judicial review.

1) File the Motion with the Clerk of Courts with service to the opposing party; 2) Call Chambers to confirm receipt of the Emergency Request/Motion; 3) Upon the Judge's Review of the Motion, we will call your office with instructions.

CRITICAL

Deadline

7 business days

Notice of hearing must be given at least 7 business days before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Business Days

CRITICAL

Applies to

Emergency motion

All emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.

All emergency motions must be filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.

CRITICAL

When scheduling a hearing, the setting party must provide the Notice of Hearing to the opposing party 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

Exhibits

Before the hearing, parties must provide copies of all proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact your opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

CRITICAL

Parties must register their email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices, reports, and orders.

You must register your email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court in order to receive notices, reports, and orders.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The moving party must electronically serve the opposing side with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.

2. On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service to court

Filers using the E-Filing Portal must add the stated address to the E-Service list.

When filing through the E-FILING PORTAL, please add 11thFC07@jud11.flcourts.org to the E-Service list.

CRITICAL

All matters to be heard by the court must be filed with the Clerk of Court and a copy submitted to the other side or their attorney.

All matters to be heard by the court MUST be filed the Clerk of Court, and a copy must be submitted to the other side or their attorney.

CRITICAL

All matters to be heard by the court must be filed with the Clerk of Court and a copy must be submitted to the other side or their attorney.

All matters to be heard by the court MUST be filed the Clerk of Court, and a copy must be submitted to the other side or their attorney.

CRITICAL

All communications to the Court must include the opposing party or their attorney and any other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney.

The opposing party or their attorney (as well as any other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney for the Department of Revenue) must be included in all communications to the Court.

CRITICAL

Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts, Attn: Notes and Mortgages, at the Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center using tracked delivery.

The original note/loan documents are to be delivered to: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages, Location: Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center, 20 NW 1st Court, 3rd Floor, Miami, FL 33128 and also Use delivery with tracking.

CRITICAL

Attorneys bear sole responsibility for serving notice on all parties in the case.

All attorneys are solely responsible for serving notice on all parties involved in a case.

CRITICAL

The Court will not provide notice of hearings, trial settings, calendar calls, or orders, and the parties' notice duty applies even when the opposing party is pro se or defaulted.

The Court and Judge Lopez's office will NOT, and are NOT responsible for, providing notice of hearings, trial settings, calendar calls, or orders entered by the Court. This obligation remains in effect even where the opposing party is self-represented (pro se) or has been Defaulted.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Emergency motion

Before proceeding with an emergency motion, ensure it has been filed with the Clerk and copies provided to opposing counsel.

Make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and copies provided to opposing counsel.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion response

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

A response to the motion is required and must be filed and sent through courtMAP to the Court and opposing counsel at least five days before the hearing.

A response to the Motion shall be filed and sent to the Court through CourtMAP and to opposing counsel at least five (5) days prior to the hearing.  (A response is required).

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

After scheduling a hearing via CourtMAP, parties must still prepare, file, and serve a Notice of Hearing.

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

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

Before a Zoom or telephonic hearing, parties presenting exhibits must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree on the exhibits to be admitted.

If you are going to be presenting exhibits at the zoom or telephonic hearing, you must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree to the exhibits that will be admitted.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibit list

A copy of the exhibit list must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney.

In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).

CRITICALCriminal cases

Please make sure the opposing party has received a copy as well.

Please make sure the opposing party has received a copy as well.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Original loan documents

After the specified outcome, deliver the original note and loan documents to chambers using tracked delivery.

If motion is granted or mortgagee prevails at trial, the Final Judgment is to be uploaded via courtMAP and the Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to Judge Watson's Chambers, Osvaldo Soto Justice Center, Room 13.235. Use delivery with tracking.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Electronic service to all parties

The proposed order service list must contain e-filing addresses for opposing counsel and unrepresented parties.

The proposed order service list must contain e-filing addresses for opposing counsel/unrepresented party.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Cover letter

Service

Email to all parties

All counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the cover letter and proposed order at the same time they are provided to the Court, with mail or hand delivery required if counsel lacks an email address for an unrepresented party.

All counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the cover letter, including any proposed Order, at the same time provided to the Court. If counsel does not have an email address for an unrepresented party, counsel must mail or hand deliver the proposed order and letter to the Court consistent with the instructions above.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Cover letter

Service

Email to all parties

The cover letter accompanying a proposed agreed or consent order must be copied to all opposing counsel and unrepresented parties.

A. Proposed agreed or consent orders, or orders on motions not objected to, without a hearing may be submitted to the Court with a cover letter, which must be copied to all opposing counsel/unrepresented parties, via courtMAP.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Mail to opposing party

Do not issue hearing notice before confirmation; if the opposing party is not registered with CourtMAP, generate a notice with a certificate of service and mail it to that party.

PLEASE DO NOT NOTICE YOUR HEARINGS UNTIL YOU HAVE RECEIVED CONFIRMATION THAT THE HEARING IS SET. IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service

Self-represented persons must follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-service of documents.

Lay persons are required to follow the Florida e-Portal instructions for e-filing and e-service of documents.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

The opposing side must be electronically served with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

CRITICAL

Deadline

7 calendar days

The pre-trial catalogue must list all potential trial exhibits; each exhibit must be shown to the opposing party at least seven days before trial, and unlisted exhibits are excluded absent good cause.

EXHIBIT LIST: The Pre-trial Catalogue shall contain a list o all exhibits which may be used at trial. Each exhibit must be shown to the opposing attorney/pro se litigant at least seven (7) days before trial. Exhibits not specifically listed may not be used at trial except for good cause shown.

CRITICAL

The current financial statement attached to the pre-trial catalogue must also be exchanged with the other 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.

CRITICAL

Deadline

7 calendar days

Witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged within seven calendar days before an evidentiary hearing, or within 24 hours for an emergency hearing.

Prior to any evidentiary hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 7 calendar days of the hearing. In the event of an emergency hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 24 hours.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The setting party must serve the Notice of Hearing upon all necessary parties.

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.

CRITICAL

Deadline

45 calendar days

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

Submit the emergency motion through CourtMAP, file it with the Clerk, provide it to opposing counsel, and call chambers to confirm receipt.

PLEASE submit your Emergency Motion through courtMap and make sure the Emergency Motion has been filed with the Clerk of Court and provided to opposing counsel.   Call Chambers to confirm that we received your Emergency motion.

CRITICAL

Deadline

48 hours

Service

Email

Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and the General Magistrate’s office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Communication to court

Service

Email to opposing party

All communications to the Court must include the opposing party or their attorney and other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney.

The opposing party or their attorney (as well as any other necessary parties such as a Guardian Ad Litem or Assistant State Attorney for the Department of Revenue) must be included in all communications to the Court.

CRITICAL

A copy of every matter filed for hearing must be submitted to the opposing side or their attorney.

All matters to be heard by the court MUST be filed with the Clerk of Court and Comptroller of Miami-Dade County (COCC), and a copy must be submitted to the opposing side or their attorney.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Proposed exhibits

Before the hearing, parties must provide copies of proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to the exhibits.

Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion to disqualify

Service

Electronic service to court

Motions to disqualify must be served on the court by uploading to the CourtMap Emergency Task and emailing the judge, with a copy to all parties.

ALL MOTIONS TO DISQUALIFY ARE TO BE SERVED ON THE COURT BY UPLOADING SAME TO EMERGENCY TASK IN COURTMAP AND BY EMAIL TO JUDGE MANNO SCHURR (vmannoschurr@jud11.flcourts.org - this email address is for Motion to Disqualify ONLY, do not use Judge's email for any other inquiries) with a copy to all parties.

CRITICALCivil cases

Applies to

Motion for rehearing

Service

Mail to court

Motions for rehearing/reconsideration must not be scheduled for hearing; they must be served on the judge by regular US mail and chambers contacted at 305-349-7020 as soon as the motion appears on the docket.

ALL MOTIONS FOR REHEARING/RECONSIDERATION MUST BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. DO NOT SCHEDULE FOR HEARING. MOTION FOR REHEARING/RECONSIDERATION MUST BE FILED AND SERVED ON THE JUDGE VIA REGULAR US MAIL AND BY CONTACTING THE CHAMBERS AT 305-349-7020, AS SOON AS MOTION APPEARS ON THE DOCKET (leaving a message is sufficient).

CRITICAL

Deadline

48 hours

Applies to

Exhibits

Service

Email to all parties

Evidence sought to be admitted must be emailed to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrate's office at least 48 hours before the hearing.

Any evidence which is sought to be admitted must be sent to the other party or counsel and to the General Magistrates office via email to 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org at least 48 hours prior to the hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Mail to opposing party

If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMAP, the movant must generate their own notice of hearing with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRIATE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

CRITICAL

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

E-serve the opposing side with the filing through the E-Filing Portal.

On the E-FILING PORTAL, E-SERVE the opposing side with your filing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Mail to opposing party

If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMap, generate a notice with an appropriate certificate of service and mail it to that party.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

CRITICAL

Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days notice.

Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days notice.

CRITICAL

Deadline

24 hours

Applies to

Case law

Case law must be provided to (covered on) opposing counsel at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.

If you have case law, please email it to the Judicial Assistant for the Judge before the hearing and cover opposing counsel at least 24 hours prior to hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Motion in limine

Service

Electronic service to opposing party

Motions in limine must be e-served on the opposing party in writing at least five days before trial; failure absent good cause is sufficient basis for denial.

Motions in limine must be efiled and e-served on the opposing party in writing five (5) days before trial.

CRITICAL

The return of property motion and notice of hearing must be served on the agency holding the property and the State, with proof of notice; failure to provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties is grounds for denial.

Both the motion and notice of hearing need to be served on the agency holding the property as well as the State. Failure to provide notice/proof of notice to all interested parties will be grounds for denial of the motion.

CRITICAL

Deadline

48 hours

Applies to

Documents and evidence

Service

Email to opposing party

At least 48 hours prior to hearing and preferably five days prior to hearing, all documents and/or evidence needs to be e-filed and a copy scanned and sent directly to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.

At least 48 hours prior to hearing and preferably five days prior to hearing, all documents and/or evidence needs to be e-filed and a copy scanned and sent directly to the Judicial Assistant and opposing counsel.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Before asking for a hearing date, counsel must hand deliver or email the motion to the Judicial Assistant.

Motions must be hand delivered or emailed to the Judicial Assistant prior to asking for a hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The Nebbia movant must prepare and serve the Notice of Hearing.

The movant must prepare and serve the Notice of Hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Service

Mail to agency

The movant must be prepared to show the Court proof that the agency holding the property was served, either by certified mail return receipt or an agency receipt verifying service.

The movant must prepare a Notice of Hearing that includes the law enforcement agency holding the property and be prepared to show the Court proof that they were served. This can be accomplished by (1) sending the Motion and Notice of Hearing to the agency by Certified Mail, Return Receipt Requested and bringing the green return receipt post card to court; or (2) obtaining a receipt from the agency verifying they were served with the Motion and Notice of Hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Defense counsel must provide the bondsman with notice of the bond hearing.

Defense counsel shall notice the bondsman of the hearing.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Pretrial motions in limine and motions requiring evidentiary hearings must be served upon opposing counsel at least five days before trial.

All pretrial motions in limine, and any motion requiring an evidentiary hearing shall be filed and served upon opposing counsel at least five (5) days prior to trial.

CRITICALCriminal cases

Applies to

Discovery motion

Discovery motions must be filed and served a reasonable time before the hearing so opposing counsel can respond and prepare.

Discovery motions (motions to compel, motions to perpetuate testimony, motions for protective order, etc.) shall be filed and served a reasonable time before hearing, to permit opposing counsel an opportunity to respond and to prepare for hearing.

CRITICAL

Applies to

Exhibits

Before the hearing, each party must provide copies of proposed exhibits to the opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party. You must also contact your opposing party and attempt to stipulate to exhibits.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Motions to compel should be filed and served within a reasonable time before hearing, to permit opposing counsel an opportunity to prepare for the hearing and/or obtain the discovery being requested.

Motions to compel should be filed and served within a reasonable time before hearing, to permit opposing counsel an opportunity to prepare for the hearing and/or obtain the discovery being requested.

WARNINGCivil cases

Physical street addresses must be added to the service list for all parties that have not provided an email address.

Service List: You must add physical street addresses to the service list for all parties that have not provided an email.

WARNINGCivil cases

Counsel is responsible for providing the Zoom hearing link to anyone not on the service list.

Days/Time/Location: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 9:30 a.m., via Zoom. It is the responsibility of counsel to provide the Zoom link to anyone not on the service list.

WARNINGCivil cases

The client must provide a copy of the notice of new address to opposing counsel.

Client is responsible for updating the foregoing address by filing a notice of new address with the Clerk of the Court and providing a copy to opposing counsel.

WARNING

The scheduling party must share hearing Zoom details with individuals who are not on the service list.

Note: It is the responsibility of the scheduling party to share the Zoom details with any individuals not listed on the service list.

WARNING

Parties must register their email and mailing addresses with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.

Please make sure that you register your email address and mailing address with the Clerk of the Court to receive notices of hearing and orders.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Plaintiff's counsel must provide notice of the pre-trial hearing to all opposing parties and file the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court.

Plaintiff's counsel must provide notice of the hearing to all opposing parties and file the Notice of Hearing with the Clerk of Court.

WARNING

Service

Email to opposing party

If counsel has an email address for a self-represented opposing party, that party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant about the unilateral scheduling request; otherwise counsel may communicate with the Judicial Assistant directly.

If the opposing party is self-represented and counsel does not possess contact information for that party, counsel may communicate directly with the Judicial Assistant regarding the unilateral hearing request. However, if counsel has an email address for the self-represented party, that party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant concerning the scheduling request.

WARNING

Service

Email to opposing party

If counsel has an email address for a self-represented opposing party, the pro se party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant regarding unilateral hearing setting; if no contact information exists, counsel may contact the Judicial Assistant without the pro se party.

If the opposing party is self-represented and counsel does not possess contact information for that party, counsel may contact the Judicial Assistant without the opposing party participating in the communication. However, if counsel possesses an email address for the self-represented party, the self-represented party must be copied on all correspondence to the Judicial Assistant regarding the unilateral setting of the hearing.

WARNING

Deadline

7 calendar days

Notice of hearings on the Motion Calendar must be provided at least 7 calendar days before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days

WARNING

Deadline

7 calendar days

Witness lists and exhibits must be exchanged between the parties within 7 calendar days before any evidentiary hearing.

Prior to any evidentiary hearing, the parties shall exchange witness lists and exhibits within 7 calendar days of the hearing.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

The moving party must send the other party a notice of hearing specifying that it is a unilateral setting and should bring proof to court that they made good faith attempts to coordinate the hearing prior to unilaterally setting it.

The moving party must send the other party a notice of hearing specifying that it is a unilateral setting and should bring proof to court that they made good faith attempts to coordinate the hearing prior to unilaterally setting it.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

The service list must include physical addresses for any party that has not provided an email address.

Make sure to add physical addresses to service list for a party that has not provided an email.

WARNING

Applies to

Hearing request email

Service

Email

Opposing counsel must be copied on the email requesting a hearing date for a non-emergency motion.

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

WARNING

Applies to

Special set hearing request

Service

Email

Opposing counsel must be copied on the email requesting a special set hearing date.

Please copy opposing counsel on the email and attach the Motion.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notice of Hearing for final injunction hearings is served by personal service or mail, and the notice's instructions stating whether the hearing is in person or on Zoom must be followed.

You will receive a Notice of Hearing either by personal service or in the mail. FOLLOW THE SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS ON YOUR NOTICE OF HEARING, WHICH STATE whether your hearing is IN PERSON at the Lawson E. Thomas Courthouse, OR on ZOOM.

WARNINGCivil cases

Service

Email

All parties must be copied on emails sent to Chambers, including special set requests.

All parties must be copied on the email to Chambers.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Email to judicial assistant

Any email sent to the Judicial Assistant must include a copy to all parties.

JA's email: fparent@jud11.flcourts.org - (Copy to all parties required)

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibits

Copies of all proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party before the hearing.

Prior to the hearing, you must provide a copy of each of your proposed exhibits to the opposing party.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of hearing

A special set hearing is not scheduled until the 'Approved' email is received, and the moving party must serve all parties with the court-generated notice, including parties served by physical mail.

Although a Notice of Hearing is automatically generated, the hearing is not scheduled until you receive an email that specifically reflects the status as "Approved." If approved, the court-generated Notice of Hearing will be automatically filed with the Clerk's Office. It the moving party's responsibility to serve all parties with the notice generated by the Court, including parties to be served via physical mail.

WARNING

The scheduling party must provide Zoom information to anyone not on the service list, including parties served by physical mail.

It is the responsibility of the scheduling party to provide the Zoom information to anyone not on the service list, including parties to be served via physical mail.

WARNING

Deadline

5 business days

Motions set on the Motion Calendar require notice at least 5 business days before the hearing.

Notice Before Hearing: 5 Business Days

WARNINGCivil cases

The Zoom hearing link must be shared with clients, opposing counsel, and any interested parties not on the service list.

You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.

WARNING

Service

Email to court

E-service to the division must be directed to 11thD005@jud11.flcourts.org.

E-Service Address: 11thD005@jud11.flcourts.org

WARNINGCivil cases

Service

Electronic service

Parties must register their email and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court (305-275-1155) to receive notices, reports, and orders.

You must register your email address and physical mailing address with the Clerk of the Court in order to receive notices, reports, and orders. Contact the Clerk of Courts at (305) 275-1155

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

For motion calendar hearings, the setting party must notify all parties of interest, confirm their attendance, and send zoom instructions.

Setting parties must notify all parties of interest and confirm their attendance. Also zoom instructions must be sent by the setting party.

WARNINGCivil cases

Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Email

The proposed order should be submitted to the other parties for review and agreement as to form prior to submission to CMAP.

The proposed order should be submitted to the other parties for review and agreement as to form prior to submission to CMAP.

WARNINGCivil cases

Service

Mail to clerk

Original note/loan documents must be delivered to the Clerk of Courts (Attn: Notes and Mortgages) using a delivery method with tracking.

The Original Note/Loan Documents are to be delivered to the following mailing address: Clerk of Courts Attn: Notes and Mortgages Osvaldo N. Soto Miami-Dade Justice Center 20 NW 1st Avenue, Third Floor Miami, FL 33128 Important: Use a delivery method with tracking.

WARNING

Service

Mail to opposing party

If the opposing party is not registered for CourtMap, the filer must generate their own notice with a certificate of service and mail it to the opposing party.

IF THE OPPOSING PARTY IS NOT REGISTERED FOR COURTMAP YOU MUST GENERATE YOUR OWN NOTICE WITH AN APPROPRAITE CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE AND MAIL IT TO THE OPPOSING PARTY.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days' notice.

Notices should be sent to the legal department for that agency with at least ten (10) days' notice.

WARNINGCriminal cases

Service

Email to all parties

The email request to place a case on the calendar must include all parties to the case.

please be advised all parties to the case must be included in the email

WARNING

Applies to

Zoom hearing link

Parties must share the Zoom hearing link with clients, opposing counsel, and interested parties not on the service list.

You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.

WARNING

Applies to

Exhibit list

A copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney.

In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).

WARNING

Before the hearing, parties must confer with the opposing attorney or party to agree on the exhibits to be admitted and be prepared to advise the Court of stipulations or disagreements on admissibility.

Prior to the hearing, you must contact the opposing attorney or party and agree to the exhibits that will be admitted and be ready to advise the Court of any stipulations or disagreements relating to the admissibility of evidence at the beginning of the hearing.

WARNING

A copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits must be provided to the opposing party or their attorney.

In addition, you must provide a copy of the exhibit list and proposed exhibits to the opposing party or their attorney (if they are represented by counsel).

WARNING

Opposing counsel and unrepresented parties must be copied on the courtesy-copy cover letter and enclosures unless the enclosures were already provided via the e-portal/service of process, and the letter must specify this.

All opposing counsel/unrepresented parties must be copied with the letter and the enclosure(s), if the enclosure(s) not previously provided through the e-portal/service of process, and specify on letter.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Mail to court

If counsel lacks an email address for an unrepresented party, the proposed Order, cover letter, and all attachments must be mailed or hand-delivered to the Court.

If counsel does not have an email address for an unrepresented party, counsel must mail or hand-deliver the proposed Order, cover letter and all attachments to the Court consistent with the instructions above.

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Mail to court

If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver an addressed, stamped envelope for that party to the Court.

If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver to the Court an addressed, stamped envelope.

WARNING

Opposing counsel must be provided with the same cover letter and hearing notebook/memorandum items delivered to the Court.

Please be sure to provide all opposing counsel with the same cover letter and item(s).

WARNING

Applies to

Proposed order

Service

Mail to court

If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver an addressed, stamped envelope for that party to the Court.

If an unrepresented party does not receive e-filings, counsel must immediately mail or hand deliver to the Court an addressed, stamped envelope for that party.

WARNING

Applies to

Notice of examination attendees

Plaintiff's counsel must give written notice, within 10 days of the examination, of the names, relationships, and number of persons who will attend the examination.

Plaintiff's counsel will notify, in writing within ten (10) days of the examination, the names, relationship to the plaintiff, and number of persons who will be present so that an examining room of sufficient size can be reserved.

WARNING

Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure as required by Florida Family Law Rule 12.285(b)(1).

Parties seeking temporary financial relief must exchange disclosure pursuant to rule 12.285(b)(1).

WARNING

Deadline

7 calendar days

Hearings require notice at least seven (7) calendar days before the hearing date.

Notice Before Hearing: 7 Calendar Days

WARNING

Service

Electronic service

The Judicial Assistant and the Bailiff must not be included in the e-filing service list.

Please do not include the Judicial Assistant or the Bailiff in the e-filing service list.

WARNING

Applies to

Zoom hearing link

Parties must share the Zoom hearing link with clients, opposing counsel, and any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.

You must also share the link with your clients, opposing counsel, or any interested parties who do not appear on the service list.

INFO

Service

Electronic service

eFiling provides electronic service and notifications to parties with a listed email address.

Be aware that eFiling is utilized to submit documents to The Clerk of Courts and provides electronic notifications and eService to the parties that have a listed email address.

INFO

Service

Court service to all parties

When the motion states 'Confidential Party – Court Service Requested,' the court serves the motion on all parties and affected non-parties without revealing confidential information to the movant.

The Court shall be responsible for providing a copy of the motion to all parties and all affected non-parties in such a way as not to reveal the confidential information to the movant when the motion states "Confidential Party – Court Service Requested."

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Service

Personal service to all parties

The Notice of Hearing is served on parties by personal service or by mail.

You will receive a Notice of Hearing either by personal service or in the mail.

INFO

Applies to

Notice of hearing

Notice of Hearing for final injunction hearings is provided to parties either by personal service or by mail.

You will receive a Notice of Hearing either by personal service or in the mail.

INFOCivil cases

Service of motions to disqualify on judges is governed by the procedures in the linked Judiciary-Administrative Memorandum.

Procedures for Service of Motions to Disqualify on the Judiciary-Administrative Memorandum https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/docs/Administrative%20Memorandum%20_Service%20of%20MTD%20on%20Judges%20-%2010-14-2021.pdf

INFO

Service

Email to court

Documents to be e-served to the General Magistrate's office must be sent to 11thfcgm15@jud11.flcourts.org.

E-Service Address: 11thfcgm15@jud11.flcourts.org

INFOCivil cases

Until a new attorney appears, notices may be sent to the party at the address shown at the bottom of page two.

Until new counsel appears ________________________ may be noticed at the address shown at the bottom of the second page.

INFOCivil cases

Applies to

Notice of hearing

After approval, the Court will send the Notice of Hearing directly.

Once approved, you will be receiving a Notice of Hearing directly from the Court.

INFO

Service

Email to court

E-service to the General Magistrate division is directed to 11thfcgm14@jud11.flcourts.org.

E-Service Address: 11thfcgm14@jud11.flcourts.org

INFO

Applies to

Motion to disqualify

Service of motions to disqualify on the judiciary must follow the procedures set out in the referenced Administrative Memorandum.

Procedures for Service of Motions to Disqualify on the Judiciary-Administrative Memorandum https://www.jud11.flcourts.org/docs/Administrative%20Memorandum%20_Service%20of%20MTD%20on%20Judges%20-%2010-14-2021.pdf