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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Judge Zachary N. James sits on the Eleventh Judicial Circuit of Florida, which serves Miami-Dade County through circuit and county court divisions.
This judge's procedures are published through the court's general rules.
The rule lists phone 305-548-5718. Parties may call chambers at 305-548-5718 to speak with the Judicial Assistant or Bailiff for guidance or questions during regular business hours.
Parties may call chambers at 305-548-5718 to speak with the Judicial Assistant or Bailiff for guidance or questions during regular business hours.
The division's contact email address is F019@jud11.flcourts.org.
