Judge Valerie Tompkins Rules & Standing Orders

Court-wide rules

Applies court-wide

These 7 rules apply across Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, Miami-Dade County. Where this judge's own standing orders above address the same topic, the judge's requirement controls.

Filing Requirements

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Applies to
Pleadings and papers
At the time of filing, pro se parties must have their pleadings and papers reviewed as to form by the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.
Applies to
Waiver request
A waiver request under this Local Rule is treated as an emergency ex parte motion pursuant to Rule 12.741(b)(1), Family Law Rules of Procedure, and must be disposed of expeditiously.
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Final hearing date
All pro se parties must obtain a final hearing date from the Family Court Self Help Program, unless waived for good cause by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

Fees

All 1

Fee
$35
Applies to
Forms packet
The required forms packet is available from the Clerk's Office at a cost not to exceed $35.00, subject to good-cause waiver of the procedures by the Administrative or Associate Administrative Judge.

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About Judge Valerie Tompkins

Valerie Tompkins is a judge on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, serving Miami-Dade County. The circuit handles circuit and county court matters.

No individual procedure documents are listed for this judge. Procedures are published through the court's general rules.

Common questions about Judge Valerie Tompkins's rules

How may parties contact Judge Valerie Tompkins' chambers?

Parties must provide a valid and current email address so the court can send the Zoom hearing invitation link.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Division Information and Hearing Scheduling via Zoom

Is electronic filing required before Judge Valerie Tompkins?

Yes. Electronic filing is required for the covered filings. All motions, petitions, and exhibits must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com.

View ruleSource: page 1, section ALL ATTORNEYS AND SELF-REPRESENTED LITIGANTS MUST SIGN UP FOR AN ACCOUNT AT FLORIDA COURTS E-FILING PORTAL

What rule applies to service for exhibits before Judge Valerie Tompkins?

Details: method: service by email, recipient: all parties, timing: 48 hours before hearing. 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.

View ruleSource: page 1, section Evidence Exchange (48 Hours Prior to Hearing)

Complete rules summary for Judge Valerie Tompkins

Parties must provide a valid and current email address so the court can send the Zoom hearing invitation link.

All motions, petitions, and exhibits must be filed through the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal at myflcourtaccess.com.

All attorneys and self-represented litigants must register for an account on the Florida Courts E-Filing Portal.

If a hearing is needed on your case on a filed motion or petition, you should schedule it by contacting our office either by phone at 786-469-3960 or by email at 11thfcgm46@jud11.flcourts.org

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.