Judge Yvonne Colodny
Individual Rules, Standing Orders & Policies
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Limits & Logistics
Courtesy Copies
Notice of Jury Trial
- 1 copy • Email • Once Notice Is on Docket
Communication
Chambers
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Phone
Chambers
Document Format Requirements1 rule
All proposed orders must comply with Administrative Order 22-02.
Document Filing Requirements6 rules
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.
E-file a Notice of Jury/Non-Jury Trial including length of trial.
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.
The Petition/Motion must contain a certification that the matter is a true emergency and cannot wait to be heard during a motion calendar.
If the matter has been heard by the court, include the words "Post Hearing" in the title of your proposed order.
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.
Filing & Service rules
Electronic Filing Rules
Add-on petitions/motions to special set hearings are not permitted without leave of court.
ADD-ON Petitions/Motions to special set hearings are not permitted without leave of Court.
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A Notice of Jury/Non-Jury Trial must be e-filed.
E-file a Notice of Jury/Non-Jury Trial including length of trial.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Notice of Jury/Non-Jury Trial
Unsigned proposed orders must not be e-filed.
Do not e-file unsigned proposed orders.
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Supporting documents must not be uploaded as 'Exhibits' to courtMAP.
Do not upload supporting documents as "Exhibits" to courtMAP.
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Emergency petitions/motions must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk's docket before being uploaded to courtMAP.
The Emergency Petition/Motion must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk of Court's docket prior to uploading to courtMAP.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Emergency Petition/Motion
Checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and uploaded as a supporting document to the petition in courtMAP.
The checklist certification forms must be filed through the e-filing portal and also uploaded as a supporting document to the petition through CourtMap.
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A movant cancelling a special set hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation.
Movant cancelling a hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and email a copy to chambers at nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org to inform the court of cancellation.
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Proposed orders must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review, and only agreed orders meeting the stated definition may go under the Agreed Order tab.
Even when that occurs, your proposed order must be submitted under the proposed order tab for case manager review. Only submit agreed orders meeting this definition under the Agreed Order tab.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Proposed Orders
The petition/motion to be heard at the special set hearing must be e-filed and appear on the Clerk's docket.
Please ensure that the Petition/Motion to be heard at the Special Appointment Hearing has been e-filed and appears on the Clerk of Court's docket.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Special Set Hearings
Responses to matters set on the Special Appointment Calendar must be e-filed with the Clerk and submitted via courtMAP under the 'Special Appointment' case number and hearing date.
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on the Special Appointment Calendar must e-file said Response with the Clerk of Court's and submit the Response via CourtMAP under "Special Appointment" case number and hearing date, at least 5 days before the scheduled hearing date.
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Filing Timing and Cure Windows
Submissions that omit the checklist certification form will be summarily rejected.
Failure to include the checklist certification form will result in summary rejection of your submission.
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Petitions/motions, case law, and supporting documents must be submitted to courtMAP for review no later than 48 hours before the set hearing.
Submit Petitions/Motions, case law and any other supporting documents to courtMAP for review no later than 48 hours prior to the set hearing.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Special Set Hearings
Responses must be submitted at least 5 days before the scheduled hearing date.
Parties wishing to submit a response to a matter set on the Special Appointment Calendar must e-file said Response with the Clerk of Court's and submit the Response via CourtMAP under "Special Appointment" case number and hearing date, at least 5 days before the scheduled hearing date.
Page 1 | SUBMITTING RESPONSIVE PLEADINGS
Petitions and supporting documents must be filed and on the docket before any proposed order is submitted.
Your petitions and supporting documents must be filed and appear on the docket prior to submitting any proposed orders.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Proposed Orders
Specially set hearings are not scheduled until approved by the Court, and rejected submissions receive a rejection notice explaining the reason.
Specially set hearings are NOT scheduled until they are approved by the Court. If the submission is rejected, the moving party will receive a rejection notice which will detail the reason for the rejection (this rejection will also appear in the submitter's workbench/rejected folder).
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Special Set Hearings
Service and Proof of Service Rules
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.
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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
Page 1 | Procedures for Service of Motions to Disqualify on the Judiciary
Courtesy Copy Requirements
After the trial notice is on the docket, a copy must be emailed to the JA at nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org with all interested parties cc'd.
Once the notice is on the docket, submit a copy via e-mail to nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org and insuring all interested parties are cc'd on the email.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Notice of Jury/Non-Jury Trial
Pre-Motion Conference Requirements
The moving party must coordinate the special set hearing date and time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability on courtMAP.
The moving party MUST coordinate the date/time with opposing counsel based on the Court's availability, which is found on courtMap.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Special Set Hearings
Adjournment & Extension Requirements
Hearings must be cancelled if an interested or required participant lacks access to the necessary technology so arrangements can be made.
If you are aware that an interested party, or someone who is required to appear does not have access to necessary technologies, please cancel the hearing so necessary arrangements can be made for that interested party.
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Chambers Communication Rules
Hearings longer than 60 minutes require emailing the Special Set form to chambers at nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org with all interested parties cc'd.
If you are attempting to schedule a hearing for more than 60 minutes, you must e-mail the Special Set form (located in the "Documents" section) to chambers at nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org and insuring all interested parties are cc'd on the email.
Page 1 | Additional Instructions: Special Set Hearings
A copy of the Notice of Cancellation must be emailed to chambers to inform the court of the cancellation.
Movant cancelling a hearing must e-file a Notice of Cancellation and email a copy to chambers at nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org to inform the court of cancellation.
Page 1 | SPECIAL SET HEARING CANCELLATIONS
Parties must advise chambers 24 hours in advance if courtroom technology will be needed for an in-person evidentiary hearing.
Advise chambers 24 hours in advance if courtroom technology will be required, so we can ensure that the technology is working and available for the hearing time.
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Zoom hearing invitations are sent automatically via Outlook and parties should not call the Judicial Assistant, contacting chambers only if no invitation arrives within 24 hours before the hearing.
Once your request for a hearing via Zoom is received and approved, you will receive an Outlook invitation for your scheduled hearing. Please do not call the Judicial Assistant. This information will be sent to you automatically. If you do not receive an invitation for the hearing via Outlook within 24 hours prior to your hearing start time, do contact chambers.
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Chambers staff are contacted by email: JA Nikki Sanders at nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org and Court Specialist Jose Benitez at jbenitez@jud11.flcourts.org.
Nikki Sanders, JA (nsanders@jud11.flcourts.org) Jose Benitez, Court Specialist (jbenitez@jud11.flcourts.org)
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Judge Colodny's chambers can be reached by phone at (305) 349-7117.
Phone: (305) 349-7117
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Parties should call chambers with any questions about the checklist certification requirement.
Call chambers if you have any questions related to this matter.
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